Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs CHUWI UniBook
65.5Performance27.7
29.8Display23.3
55.3Battery62
79.6Portability82.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)2 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and display (+7). CHUWI UniBook 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 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- 184% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 5,987
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 55
- 21% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.51 kg
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+74%Top 11% | 2,407Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+184%Top 38% | 5,987Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+25% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.7 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.2 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+30% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Anodized aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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