MacBook Air 15" (M5)
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,299
Manufacturer source ↗MacBook Air 15" (M5) vs MacBook Neo 13 (A18 Pro)
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MacBook Neo 13 (A18 Pro)
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US launch / reference: $599
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider MacBook Air 15" (M5) for
- Larger 15.3″ panel at 2880×1864
- 10-core CPU + 10-core GPU standard
- Up to 18 hours video playback
Tradeoff: Heavier at 1.51 kg
Consider MacBook Neo 13 (A18 Pro) for
- Fanless design has no fan noise
- 500-nit IPS display
- US base price of $599
Tradeoff: 8GB memory and 256GB storage in this configuration
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | MacBook Air 15" (M5) | MacBook Neo 13 (A18 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | Not documented |
| RAM | 16 GB unified (base) | 8GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB SSD | 256GB SSD |
| Display | 15.3″ IPS LED, 2880×1864 at 224 ppi | 13.0-inch IPS, 2408x1506, 500 nits, sRGB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 18 hours | Not documented |
| Battery (web) | Up to 15 hours | Not documented |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | ↑ 1.23kg |
| Ports | MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm | 1 USB-C at USB3 10Gb/s with DisplayPort; 1 USB-C at USB2 480Mb/s; 3.5mm audio |
| OS | macOS Tahoe (26) | Not documented |
| CPU | Not documented | Apple A18 Pro: 6 CPU cores (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Not documented | Integrated Apple 5-core GPU |
| Battery | Not documented | 36.5Wh; included 20W USB-C adapter |
| Wireless | Not documented | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 6 |
| Webcam | Not documented | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Configuration | Not documented | US base: A18 Pro, 8GB unified memory, 256GB SSD, Citrus, no Touch ID |
MacBook Air 15" (M5)
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MacBook Neo 13 (A18 Pro)
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