Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M5 vs Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M4
Buy the 15-inch M5 Air if screen size and memory matter most: 32GB of RAM and a 15.3-inch display make it the better long-term machine for heavy multitasking and creative work. Buy the 13-inch M4 Air if you want the same 16GB/512GB core setup in a smaller, lighter body with a long track record of owner satisfaction. Both share the same 18-hour battery claim, 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe and Thunderbolt 4, so the real split is screen, memory and chip generation.
- Choose the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 if you work in split-screen windows, keep dozens of tabs and apps open, or want 32GB of memory that stays comfortable for years.
- Choose the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 if you carry your laptop daily and 16GB with a 13.6-inch screen covers your workload.
Prices
- Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M5: $1,399.00 at Apple Education Store (last seen Nov 2)
- Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M4: $1,074.60 at CompSource (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is $324.40 cheaper than the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M5 at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 8)
