Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

MacBook Air 13-inch M5

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying. Target price: $901.

Worth-it breakdown

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Mac

MacBook Air 13-inch M5

81
ShortlistM5

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score81
Value signal76
Price$1,099
Lifecycle4 months old
User score7.2

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Consensus

81/100

Lifecycle

4 months old

Value signal

76/100