Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
44Performance44
20Display29.8
42.7Battery94.7
72Portability85.7
1 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52) and portability (+14). Chuwi NeoBook Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- 15% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.6 ″
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 72
- 17% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+15% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.24 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD | — |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
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