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Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB vs Samsung Laptop · Core Ultra 7 356H · 32 GB

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

Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB scores higher (87/100 vs 74). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: not scored for both.
  • Smart: not scored for both.
  • Premium: Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB (73 vs 65).

By use

  • Work: office apps, multitasking, editing: level (100 and 100).
  • Playing 3D games: not scored for both.
  • Taking it everywhere: as light as possible: Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB (98 vs 33).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB (89 vs 81).

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

Picksly scores

CriterionApple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GBSamsung Laptop · Core Ultra 7 356H · 32 GB
Overall score87/10074/100
Processor100/100100/100
Battery≈ 89/100≈ 81/100
Working memory (RAM)100/100100/100
Weight98/10033/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Apple MacBook Air 13 · M5 · 16 GB sheet → Samsung Laptop · Core Ultra 7 356H · 32 GB sheet →