Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max vs Apple MacBook Air M5
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max leads Apple MacBook Air M5 overall by 16 points (70 vs 54 out of 100).
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max stands out on Memory capacity: 128 GB, Storage capacity: 8,192 GB, Display Size: 14.2 in.
- Best value: Apple MacBook Air M5 (from $1,099) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max leads overall
$3,599 at launch
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
70
Apple MacBook Air M5
54
Best value: Apple MacBook Air M5 ($1,099)
Why it stands out
- Memory capacity: 128 GB
- Storage capacity: 8,192 GB
- Display Size: 14.2 in
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Value for Money
Which is the better deal for the price
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Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Apple MacBook Air M5
Battery capacity
Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max72.4 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 Pro M5 MaxApple MacBook Air M5
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max is 0.39 kg (32%) heavier than Apple MacBook Air M5.
Detailed Specifications
The full spec sheet, side by side