The MacBook Air M5 is the sum of years of refinements, with a mix of premium design, strong performance, and solid battery life, even if it's slightly pricier with new base specs. For many, it's the best Mac around. Strong performance and 16GB of RAM minimum Long battery life Comfortable keyboard and trackpad No longer starts at $1,099 (but base model now starts with 512GB of storage) Display notch is still there, still kind of awkward Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The MacBook Air has topped our list of the best ultrabooks and premium laptops in recent years because of its mix of premium design, battery life, and performance that make it a go-to recommendation for anyone already on a Mac or looking to make the jump from Windows.…