Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)
65.5Performance51.1
—Graphics85
29.8Displayspec-based34
55.3Batteryspec-based62.7
79.6Portabilityspec-based69.7
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) scores 56.9 against 56.9 for Razer Blade 14 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 51
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,888
- 36% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 367 nits
- 29% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 16.2 mm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 15,137
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,299
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 14 (2025)
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+36% | 367 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+45%Top 3% | 2,888Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+12%Top 24% | 15,137Top 35% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 66.5 Wh | 72 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+7% | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+29% | 16.2 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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