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Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
56.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
63.5Inno Score
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

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Screen size15.3 ″+13%13.5 ″
Panel typeIPS (Liquid Retina)LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen)
Resolution2880x18642880x1920
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness500 nits700 nits+40%

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
ProcessorApple M5 (10-core)Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
GraphicsApple M5 10-core GPUIntel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores)
RAM16 GB64 GB+300%
RAM typeLPDDR5X (unified)LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2)
Storage512 GB2,048 GB+300%
Storage typeSSDPCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple 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

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Capacity67 Wh74 Wh+12%
Web browsing endurance—15.9 h
Charging60 W100 W+67%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Weight1.51 kg1.44 kg+5%
Thickness11.5 mm+27%15.9 mm
MaterialRecycled AluminumCNC-machined 6063 aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211)
Bluetooth66.0
Webcam12MP Center Stage1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch
BiometricsTouch IDFingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Operating systemmacOS TahoeWindows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available)

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