MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £799 for a MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) with 16GB / 512GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £620 for a MacBook Air, a single figure for every MacBook Air model. The MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 16GB / 512GB | $1,204 CeX | - |
| Germany | 16GB / 512GB | €1,015 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| India | 16GB / 512GB | ₹98,000 CeX | - |
| Ireland | 16GB / 512GB | €976 CeX | - |
| Italy | 16GB / 512GB | €1,033 CeX | - |
| Japan | 16GB / 512GB | ¥163,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥101,000 |
| Mexico | 16GB / 512GB | MX$18,290 CeX | - |
| Poland | 16GB / 512GB | 3.600 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | 16GB / 512GB | €1,008 CeX | - |
| Spain | 16GB / 512GB | €825 CeX | - |
| Thailand | 16GB / 512GB | THB 29,800 BKK APPLE | - |
| United Kingdom | 16GB / 512GB | £799 CeX | up to £620 |
| United States | 16GB / 512GB | $800 GadgetGone | up to $705 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | No | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Air 15-inch (M5).
Can the MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £799 for a MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) with 16GB / 512GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £620 for a MacBook Air, a single figure for every MacBook Air model.
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Other models: MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M2) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M1)
MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.