MacBook Air 13 Inch M2 vs MacBook Air 13 Inch M5

MacBook Air 13 Inch M5 wins — The MacBook Air 13 Inch M5 is the better choice for those who need the latest performance and are willing to pay a premi…

Scores: MacBook Air 13 Inch M2 5.5/10 · MacBook Air 13 Inch M5 8.5/10

The MacBook Air 13 Inch M5 is the better choice for those who need the latest performance and are willing to pay a premium. However, for general productivity and those on a budget, the MacBook Air 13 Inch M2 could still be a viable option, albeit outdated. According to CNET, the M5 model offers up to 22 hours of battery life, outlasting the M2 model.

Spec-by-spec comparison

	MacBook Air 13 Inch M2	MacBook Air 13 Inch M5
CPU	Apple M2	Apple M5
RAM	8GB/16GB/24GB	8GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB	256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
Display	13.6-inch Liquid Retina	13.6-inch Liquid Retina

MacBook Air 13 Inch M2

What works

Portability and lightweight design
Long battery life, up to 18 hours
High-quality Retina display

What doesn't

Outdated processor compared to current models
Limited ports, only 2 Thunderbolt 3

MacBook Air 13 Inch M5

What works

Latest Apple M5 chip for improved performance
Enhanced battery life and efficiency
Same high-quality Retina display

What doesn't

Higher price point compared to the M2 model
Similar design with no major updates

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Air 13 Inch M5.

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