MacBook Air M5 speaker quality criticized in user comparison

A user review comparing the M1 MacBook Air to the newer 13-inch M5 MacBook Air highlights a perceived decline in audio quality. Despite the M5 model featuring a four-speaker system intended to replace the M1’s two-speaker setup, the reviewer notes that the audio sounds thinner and less rich.

The reviewer describes the M5's sound signature as having a hollow midrange, a shrill emphasis on high frequencies, and minimal low-end presence. While the audio remains clear for dialogue, the reviewer claims it lacks the fullness and volume experienced with the older M1 model, making music and movies feel flat.