M5 MacBook Air vs. M4, M3, M2, M1: Should You Upgrade?

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. With the release of the new M5 MacBook Air, has the time come to replace your current model? Join me as I go through each of the past four generations to help you answer that question. The new M5 MacBook Air looks the same as previous models but has more than just a new processor inside. The arrival of new MacBooks each spring marks the start of the season for potential laptop renewal. Apple updated its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines with new M5 processors last week and introduced the new MacBook Neo for budget shoppers. This new raft of machines might have you wondering if it’s time to move on from your current MacBook. We’ve tested and reviewed the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with both M5 Pro and M5 Max chips so you can compare the performance and features of these new M5 machines with those of older generations to help you answer the question: Should I upgrade? Read more: Is