HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
57.1Performance44
44.8Display29.8
66.7Battery94.7
59.9Portability85.7
4 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 20241 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and portability (+26). HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 60
- 31% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.79 kg
Display
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3072x1920 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
Design
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.24 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (power button) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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