Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI and a card reader without an adapter.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
The MacBook Pro 14 is the stronger all-rounder: it has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge. The MacBook Air 13 is lighter.
The MacBook Pro 14 is the stronger all-rounder: it has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge. The MacBook Air 13 is lighter.
The MacBook Pro 14 is the stronger all-rounder: it has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge. The MacBook Air 13 is lighter.
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| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Air 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
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Display
MacBook Pro 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and brighter.
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Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
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Portability
MacBook Air 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
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Ports
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It adds HDMI and a card reader.
Choose the MacBook Air 13 if…
- You carry it around every day.
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
MacBook Pro 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and brighter.
-
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
MacBook Air 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
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Ports
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It adds HDMI and a card reader.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI and a card reader without an adapter.
Choose the MacBook Air 13 if…
- You carry it around every day.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
MacBook Pro 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and brighter.
-
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
MacBook Air 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It adds HDMI and a card reader.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI and a card reader without an adapter.
Choose the MacBook Air 13 if…
- You carry it around every day.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Air 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple M5 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 10 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 3nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | 153 GB/s |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Apple M5 8-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and brighter. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| Panel | — | IPS |
| Color range | — | Wide color (P3) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 should last longer between charges, while the MacBook Air 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 53.8 Wh |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.7 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Silver |
| Colors available | Space Black | Silver |
| Charger | — | 40 W |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 adds HDMI and a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SDXC | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio |
| Microphones | three studio-quality mics | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Air 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple M5 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 10 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 3nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | 153 GB/s |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Apple M5 8-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and brighter. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| Panel | — | IPS |
| Color range | — | Wide color (P3) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 should last longer between charges, while the MacBook Air 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 53.8 Wh |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.7 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Silver |
| Colors available | Space Black | Silver |
| Charger | — | 40 W |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 adds HDMI and a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SDXC | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio |
| Microphones | three studio-quality mics | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Air 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple M5 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 10 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 3nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | 153 GB/s |
| Graphics | — | Apple M5 8-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and brighter. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| Panel | — | IPS |
| Color range | — | Wide color (P3) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 should last longer between charges, while the MacBook Air 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 53.8 Wh |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Silver |
| Colors available | Space Black | Silver |
| Charger | — | 40 W |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 adds HDMI and a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SDXC | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio |
| Microphones | three studio-quality mics | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
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