Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
44.5Performance65.5
29.8Display29.8
66.7Battery55.3
88Portability79.6
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 55
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 80
- 18% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.51 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 45
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 71% higher charging: 60 W vs 35 W
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 12,000
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 3,050
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 15.3 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1864 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 33% | 4,195+38%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 17% | 16,995+42%Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 67 Wh+26% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 60 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+18% | 1.51 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+2% | 11.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | macOS Tahoe |
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