Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
44Performance55.7
29.8Display52.2
94.7Battery93.6
85.7Portability37.2
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) scores 59.1 against 59.9 for Razer Blade 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Razer Blade 16 (2024) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 37
- 49% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 30
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,964Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,559Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 95 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+49% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | — | 22 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
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