Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
61.1Performancechip66.1
44.9Display29.8
78.5Battery94.7
75.9Portability85.7
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 66.8 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and portability (+10). Framework Laptop 13 Pro 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 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 79
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 76
- 14% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.44 kg
- 13% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 15.9 h
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 13.6 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 38% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | 18 h+13% |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.24 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | macOS |
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