HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
50.7Performance44
54.7Display29.8
60Battery94.7
92.9Portability85.7
6 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)0 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and portability (+7). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 86
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+4% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 90 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+21% | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm | — |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | macOS |
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