Apple MacBook Air 13" M5 vs Apple MacBook Air 15" M4
Apple MacBook Air 13" M5
Apple
9.2
Excellent
Apple MacBook Air 15" M4
Apple
8.8
Must Buy
What Reviewers Agree On
- Best fanless ultraportable on the market — nothing else competes at this performance level
- ~15% faster CPU and ~20% faster GPU over M4 is a meaningful improvement for day-to-day use
- 512GB base storage is long overdue and welcome at this price point
- Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 are real-world upgrades for compatible routers
- Battery life remains outstanding at up to 18 hours — all-day without worry
Deal Breakers
- $100 more expensive than M4 Air at launch ($1,099 vs $999)
- Thunderbolt 4 only — no Thunderbolt 5 like MacBook Pro
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13" M5
Pros
- Best fanless ultraportable on the market — nothing else competes at this performance level
- ~15% faster CPU and ~20% faster GPU over M4 is a meaningful improvement for day-to-day use
- 512GB base storage is long overdue and welcome at this price point
- Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 are real-world upgrades for compatible routers
- Battery life remains outstanding at up to 18 hours — all-day without worry
Cons
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