Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
46.6chipPerformancechip66.1
74.3Displayspec-based29.8
88.4Batteryspec-based78.6
53.3Portabilityspec-based88.3
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) scores 63.9 against 63.8 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 53.8 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- 43% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.8 mm
- 13% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 16 h
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+19% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+85% | 53.8 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | 18 h+13% |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.23 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 11.3 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 12MP Center Stage (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | macOS |
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