MacBook Air M5 UPGRADES You Need to Know! OLED SCREEN LEAK!

Summary

In this video, the latest leaks and rumors about the next generation of MacBook Air are discussed, including the M5 chip, potential GPU upgrades, and possible storage increases. The design of the MacBook Air is expected to remain unchanged for the M5 series, with a 25% performance boost, improved GPU (up to 12 cores), and a shift in storage to 512GB as the baseline. OLED displays won’t arrive until 2029, with an oxide TFT screen expected first. The video also highlights a review of the Melgeek O2 mechanical keyboard, designed for Mac users, providing a seamless typing experience with customizable features.

Takeaways

• 😀 The MacBook Air currently comes with the M2, M3, and M4 chips, with the latest model offering the M4 chip and a new Sky Blue color in 2024.
• 😀 The MacBook Air's design remains largely unchanged since its introduction in 2022, and it is expected to stay the same for at least the M5 generation.
• 😀 The MacBook Air M5 will likely offer a 25% performance boost in terms of GPU, CPU, and MPU compared to the M4, but with no major changes in the overall design.
• 😀 The M5 chip will likely feature a 10-core CPU with 6 efficiency cores and 4 performance cores, similar to previous chips.
• 😀 There could be an upgrade to the GPU, with the potential for up to 12 GPU cores in the M5 series, compared to 10 cores in the M4 and M3.
• 😀 Storage for the MacBook Air M5 is expected to increase from the current baseline of 256 GB to 512 GB.
• 😀 Apple is not expected to include an OLED display in the M5 MacBook Air, with OLED potentially arriving in 2029 after a few more generations.
• 😀 Instead of OLED, the MacBook Air M5 may come with an oxide TFT (miniLED) display, a brighter screen technology expected to debut before OLED.
• 😀 The M5 MacBook Air is expected to maintain similar RAM configurations: 16 GB, 24 GB, and 32 GB, with 16 GB being the minimum.
• 😀 For those seeking a promotion (ProMotion) display, the wait will likely be until 2027, when a new design refresh may coincide with the oxide TFT display introduction.

Q & A

What new chip is expected in the next generation of the MacBook Air?

The next generation of the MacBook Air is expected to feature the M5 chip, which is anticipated to be more efficient and provide better performance than the previous M4 chip.

Will the MacBook Air's design change with the M5 series?

Unlikely. The design of the MacBook Air is expected to stay the same with the M5 series as Apple typically retains a design for at least five generations. The current design has only had three generations.

What improvements can we expect in the M5 chip compared to the M4 chip?

The M5 chip is expected to offer around a 25% increase in performance across CPU, GPU, and MPU, making it more efficient and powerful than the M4 chip.

What is the expected GPU configuration for the M5 MacBook Air?

The M5 MacBook Air is likely to feature up to 12 GPU cores, an upgrade from the 10 cores found in the M3 and M4 models.

Will the RAM options change in the M5 MacBook Air?

No significant changes to the RAM options are expected. The M5 MacBook Air will likely continue offering 16GB, 24GB, and 32GB options.

What storage upgrade might we see in the M5 MacBook Air?

The baseline storage for the M5 MacBook Air may increase from 256GB to 512GB, aligning with Apple's trend of upgrading storage tiers.

What display technology is expected in the next MacBook Air generation?

While OLED displays are expected to come later, the M5 MacBook Air is more likely to feature an oxide TFT display, a new type of screen technology offering improved brightness before OLED is introduced.

When can we expect OLED displays in the MacBook Air?

OLED displays are likely to be introduced in the MacBook Air around 2029, following the introduction of oxide TFT displays and possibly after the M7 series.

What makes the Melgeek O2 mechanical keyboard unique?

The Melgeek O2 mechanical keyboard stands out due to its transparent design elements, low latency typing experience, customizable key configurations, and lightweight build, making it ideal for Mac users.

What is the expected timeline for the design refresh of the MacBook Air?

A significant design refresh for the MacBook Air is likely to happen around 2027, with a new display (oxide TFT) coming first, followed by OLED displays in 2029.