HUAWEI MateBook Pro S vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
44Performance44
74.3Display29.8
38.7Battery94.7
97.4Portability85.7
4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S0 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HUAWEI MateBook Pro S scores 60 against 59.1 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 97 vs 86
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 36% lower weight: 0.8 kg vs 1.24 kg
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 39
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+4% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Flexible OLED (3:2, touchscreen) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | — | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 66 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8 kg+36% | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | — |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7+ | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (power button) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | macOS |
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