Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 vs Apple MacBook Air M5
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 and Apple MacBook Air M5 are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
- Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 stands out on Memory Technology: Unified, Battery Maximum charge power: 67 W, Design & Weight Dimensions: 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm.
- Apple MacBook Air M5 counters with Memory capacity: 16 GB, Storage capacity: 512 GB, Battery capacity: 53.8 Wh.
- Best value: Apple MacBook Air M5 (from $1,099) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 and Apple MacBook Air M5 are closely matched
$1,199 at launch
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2
55
Apple MacBook Air M5
54
Best value: Apple MacBook Air M5 ($1,099)
Where Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 stands out
- Memory Technology: Unified
- Battery Maximum charge power: 67 W
- Design & Weight Dimensions: 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm
Where Apple MacBook Air M5 stands out
- Memory capacity: 16 GB
- Storage capacity: 512 GB
- Battery capacity: 53.8 Wh
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Value for Money
Which is the better deal for the price
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M2
Apple MacBook Air M5
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
Apple MacBook Air 13 M215,300
Apple MacBook Air M526,857
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
Battery capacity
Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life
Apple MacBook Air 13 M252.6 Wh
Apple MacBook Air M553.8 Wh
Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.
Physical Comparison
Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2Apple MacBook Air M5
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 is 0.01 kg (1%) heavier than Apple MacBook Air M5.
Detailed Specifications
The full spec sheet, side by side