Framework Laptop 12 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
30.7Performance44
26.5Display29.8
—Battery94.7
83.2Portability85.7
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+3). Framework Laptop 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 11% higher Screen size: 13.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | — | Apple M5 (10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.24 kg+5% |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Biometrics | — | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | macOS |
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