Product Price Model Processor Memory Size (GB) Storage Size (GB) Screen Size (inch) Battery Life (hours) Weight (lbs/kg) Operating System
Apple M2 MacBook Air 13, 512GB (MSRP $1,499)
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£786.28 Apple M2 8 gigabytes 512 gigabytes 13.6 in 18 hours 2.7 pounds macOS

The Apple M2 MacBook Air 13 is a lightweight laptop built around the Apple M2 chip with an integrated 10-core GPU. It includes a 13.6 in Liquid Retina display and supports long battery life for everyday work like web browsing and media playback. It's a good fit for people who want a fast, highly portable Mac for daily productivity and travel.

★ Ideal for

At 2.7 pounds, this 13.6 in MacBook Air with 512GB is among the lightest MacBook Air options, making it ideal if you want the most portable MacBook by weight.

Apple M2 MacBook Air 13, 256GB (MSRP $1,199)
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£834.94 Mac14,2 Apple M2 chip 8GB unified memory 256GB SSD 13.6 in Up to 18 hours 2.7 lb macOS Monterey

The Apple M2 MacBook Air (13.6 in) is a fanless, highly portable laptop powered by the Apple M2 chip. It includes 8GB unified memory and a 256GB SSD, making it a good fit for everyday productivity like browsing, documents, and streaming. It also targets users who want long battery life in a lightweight design.

★ Ideal for

If you mean 'most portable' by weight, this model weighs 2.7 lb, which is why it fits the most-portable-by-weight requirement.

Apple MacBook Air 13 in (2026) M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Midnight (MDHE4Y/A)
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£721.74 MDHE4LL/A Apple M5 16GB 512GB 13.6 in Up to 18 hours video streaming and up to 15 hours wireless web 2.7 lbs macOS

MacBook Air with the M5 chip is an ultra-portable 13.6-inch laptop with 16GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD. It's built for all-day use with up to 18 hours of video streaming and includes macOS for fast access to everyday apps. This configuration suits people who want a lightweight Mac for work, school, and travel.

★ Ideal for

It's the 13.6 in Air configuration and weighs 2.7 lbs, making it the most portable option in terms of weight for this line.

Apple Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Gray (TI-GSRF MXCR3LL/A)
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£679.95 TI-GSRF MXCR3LL/A Apple M3 16 gigabytes 512 gigabytes macOS

This Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air uses an Apple M3 chip with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD. It's designed for smooth everyday performance and portability with a 13-inch class display.

★ Ideal for

For the most portable option by weight, this model's 13-inch MacBook Air form factor is the lightest line in the MacBook Air family, and it matches the M3 13.6-inch design while keeping the same slim Air chassis.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Starlight (MRXT3LL/A)
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£759.71 MRXT3LL/A Apple M3 8 GB 256 GB 13.6 inch Up to 15 hours wireless web and up to 18 hours movie playback 2.7 pounds macOS Sonoma

MacBook Air with the M3 chip is a fanless, superportable 13.6-inch laptop built for Apple Intelligence. It includes 8GB unified memory and a 256GB SSD, with a battery rated up to 15 hours wireless web and up to 18 hours movie playback.

★ Ideal for

For the most portability by weight, this model weighs 2.7 pounds, making it the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 configuration that's lightest among the listed Air sizes.