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Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB vs Apple MacBook Air 15 · M5 · 24 GB

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB scores higher (81/100 vs 77). Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB costs less new ($1,099 vs $1,799).

Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB · $1,099 at AmazonView offer

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: level (89 and 88).
  • Smart: level (87 and 85).
  • Premium: level (68 and 66).

By use

  • Work: office apps, multitasking, editing: level (93 and 93).
  • Playing 3D games: not scored for both.
  • Taking it everywhere: as light as possible: Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB (90 vs 47).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Apple MacBook Air 15 · M5 · 24 GB (93 vs 86).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GBApple MacBook Air 15 · M5 · 24 GB
Overall score81/10077/100
Processor93/10093/100
Battery≈ 86/100≈ 93/100
Working memory (RAM)90/10096/100
Weight90/10047/100
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How these scores are calculated

  • Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB · $1,099Track price
  • Apple MacBook Air 15 · M5 · 24 GB · $1,799Track price

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