M5 MacBook Air review: Still the best MacBook for almost everybody
Summary
The M5 MacBook Air is a minor upgrade that adds meaningful value for most users, including larger base storage and RAM, and a price uptick. It delivers substantial performance gains over the M1, remains fanless, and targets mainstream buyers, with tradeoffs vs Pro models and the Neo. It serves well for SMB IT considerations and general productivity, though heavier workloads may benefit from a Pro-class cooler.