MacBook Air 13‑inch M2: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Air 13‑inch M5: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| MacBook Air 13‑inch M2 | MacBook Air 13‑inch M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M2 bestbuy.com | Apple M5 bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 24 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 256 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 13 inches bestbuy.com | 13.6 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com | 2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 2.73 pounds bestbuy.com | 2.7 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 2 bestbuy.com | 2 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core bestbuy.com | Apple M5 10-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $799.00 bestbuy.com | $1,799.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — MacBook Air 13‑inch M2: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Air 13‑inch M5: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Air 13‑inch M2 offers lower starting price ($799 vs $1,799); the Air 13‑inch M5 counters with more memory (24 GB vs 16 GB), more storage (1,000 GB vs 256 GB) and lighter (2.7 lb vs 2.73 lb). Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.
MacBook Air 13‑inch M2 lists at $1,199 while MacBook Air 13‑inch M5 lists at $1,499 — MacBook Air 13‑inch M2 undercuts MacBook Air 13‑inch M5 by $300 (25%).
Winner: MacBook Air 13‑inch M5
MacBook Air 13‑inch M2: 6.5/10
MacBook Air 13‑inch M5: 8.5/10
| MacBook Air 13‑inch M2 | MacBook Air 13‑inch M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2560 x 1664 |
| Panel | LED | — |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M5 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core | Apple M5 10-core |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes | 24 gigabytes |
Our pick: MacBook Air 13‑inch M5.
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