Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
65.5Performance61.1
29.8Display44.9
55.3Battery78.5
79.6Portability75.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+15). Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) 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 61
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 76
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,952
- 27% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 15.9 mm
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 14,965
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 55
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+13% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+42%Top 11% | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+14%Top 38% | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 74 Wh+12% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.44 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+27% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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