Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026)
66.1chipPerformancechip56.9
—Graphicschip72.8
29.8Displayspec-based38.4
78.6Batteryspec-based89.3
88.3Portabilityspec-based74.6
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)5 spec wins — REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) scores 63.8 against 63.9 for REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 57
- 29% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 15.9 mm
- 17% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.48 kg
Reasons to pick the REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026)
- 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
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 SSD (plus one reserved M.2 expansion slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 92 Wh+71% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+17% | 1.48 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+29% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (full-featured), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage (1080p) | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Home (Chinese version) |
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