HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
56.3chipPerformancechip66.1
61chipGraphics—
44.9Displayspec-based29.8
89.3Batteryspec-based78.6
76Portabilityspec-based88.3
6 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) scores 63.8 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 HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 71% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 53.8 Wh
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 56
- 33% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.9 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.39 kg
Display
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+7% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (touchscreen) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8400 | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+71% | 53.8 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.23 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 11.3 mm+33% |
| Material | Metal unibody | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 12MP Center Stage (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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