Apple MacBook Air 15" M5 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro

What Reviewers Agree On

• Battery life is record-breaking — 21+ hours tested; best ever on any MacBook Pro
• Thunderbolt 5 on all three ports opens up much faster external storage and displays
• SSD speeds up to 14.5 GB/s are approximately 2× faster than M4 Pro generation
• Best speakers of any laptop for music and video production
• M5 Pro chip handles sustained pro workloads without thermal throttling

Deal Breakers

• $200 more expensive than M4 Pro 16-inch at launch
• Same chassis for the fourth consecutive year
• 4.7 lbs may be heavy for frequent travellers