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The MacBook Air (M5) is a model of Apple’s MacBook Air laptop released with an M5-series system-on-a-chip.
Another attempt, another flop. My direct request to ChatGPT from my tester account was clear: “What are the best laptops to buy right now, according to WIRED reviewers?” What’s unclear is why the bot’s responses are so consistently error-filled. This was another example of the best overall pick being a different product. The current top pick is the Apple MacBook Air (M5, 2026). Instead, ChatGPT kept insisting that WIRED’s top pick was actually an older model, the MacBook Air (M4, 2025). Similar to other tests, ChatGPT linked to the page containing the correct information yet still output erron
I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED’s Reviewers Recommend. Its Answers Were All Wrong…Other than the bump to the M5 and the additional storage, the M5 MacBook Air is otherwise identical to the previous iteration. The combination of the introduction of the MacBook Neo, the…
…The current top pick is the Apple MacBook Air (M5, 2026). Instead, ChatGPT kept insisting that WIRED’s top pick was actually an older model, the MacBook Air (M4, 2025). Similar to…
…Meanwhile, the M5 in the MacBook Air truly is the latest and greatest from Apple. It's overkill for what most people will do with it, but that's the magic of…
…But, barring a sale of some kind, the 512-GB M5 MacBook Air will only cost $50 more than the 512-GB M4. Despite the compelling options presented by both the MacBook…
…When you combine the Magic Keyboard with the $799 13-inch model, that’s already more expensive than the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air. You have less storage and memory too. Of…
…MacBook Pro M5 for $1,538: It's not a significant step up from the MacBook Air in terms of performance, and it's quite a bit thicker. The Mini-LED screen…
…For years now, I've been skeptical that most people are even using the full power of the latest Apple Silicon in the MacBook Air. The M5 has powerful graphics and top…
…In 2026, Apple increased both the starting storage capacity and price across the entire MacBook line, down to the 13-inch MacBook Air . This laptop is expensive for a typical MacBook buyer…
…The 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 140-watt power supply. If you're doing intense tasks on something like the M5 Max, you need all that power, but this means…
…MacBook Air (M4): The previous-generation MacBook Air is a fantastic laptop, and it's still currently being sold new for around $900, which is cheaper than the newer M5 MacBook Air…