Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
65.5Performance41.9
29.8Display36.7
55.3Battery60
79.6Portability81.6
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24). HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) 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 42
- 77% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,372
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 12,643
- 21% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 14.5 mm
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 450 nits
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 55
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 13% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.51 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+8% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+11% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+77%Top 6% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+34%Top 27% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 70 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.31 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+21% | 14.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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