They are closely matched: Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 scores 56/100 and Apple MacBook Air M5 scores 55/100 in our overall comparison — within 1 point. Neither is a clear winner overall, so the decision comes down to the specific features and price that matter most to you.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 vs Apple MacBook Air M5
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- Apple MacBook Air M5 leads Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 overall by 29 points (82 vs 53 out of 100).
- Apple MacBook Air M5 stands out on Memory capacity: 16 GB, Storage capacity: 512 GB, Battery capacity: 53.8 Wh.
Apple MacBook Air M5 leads overall
Apple MacBook Air M5
82
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2
53
Why it stands out
- Memory capacity: 16 GB
- Storage capacity: 512 GB
- Battery capacity: 53.8 Wh
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M2
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Value for Money
Which is the better deal for the price
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M2
Apple MacBook Air M5
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
Apple MacBook Air 13 M215,300
Apple MacBook Air M526,857
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
Battery capacity
Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life
Apple MacBook Air 13 M252.6 Wh
Apple MacBook Air M553.8 Wh
Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.
Physical Comparison
Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2Apple MacBook Air M5
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 is 0.01 kg (1%) heavier than Apple MacBook Air M5.
Detailed Specifications
The full spec sheet, side by side
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 vs Apple MacBook Air M5 comparison
Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 and Apple MacBook Air M5 are compared side by side above across every spec in the laptops category — including performance, features and design — each scored 0–100 so you can see exactly where one leads the other. Our overall scores are 56/100 for Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 and 55/100 for Apple MacBook Air M5.
At launch, Apple MacBook Air M5 was the more affordable option ($1099) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 ($1199). Weigh that against the overall scores (56/100 vs 55/100) and the value-for-money meter above to judge whether the higher-rated model justifies its price for your needs. Current retail prices vary — check the retailer.
It's close — Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 (56/100) and Apple MacBook Air M5 (55/100) score almost the same. Pick based on price and the individual specs that matter most to you; the comparison above shows where each one pulls ahead.