Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
65.5Performance50.7
29.8Display54.7
55.3Battery60
79.6Portability92.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)7 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and portability (+13). 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 51
- 67% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,507
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 13,756
- 15% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 13.5 mm
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 55
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 80
- 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) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+8% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+67%Top 6% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+24%Top 27% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 70 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 60 W | 90 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 0.98 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+15% | 13.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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