Apple MacBook Air M5 vs Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch

What separates them

Price history

• Apple MacBook Air M5: lowest $1,138.00 on Oct 30 at PC Richard & Son; $1,138.00 on Nov 2.
• Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch: lowest $814.95 on Oct 28 at Walmart; $974.00 on Nov 2.

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Specs compared

Questions and answers

Which has the better battery?

The MacBook Air M5, at up to 24 hours versus up to 18 hours for the 15-Inch. The gap matters most on long days away from a charger.

Is the M5 worth the extra money?

At recent lows the M5 costs $1,138.00 and the 15-Inch $814.95, about $323 more. Pay it for the newer chip, sharper screen and longer battery; skip it if screen size and price matter more.

Which is better for a big screen?

The 15-Inch. Its 15-inch Liquid Retina panel gives more screen area than the M5's 14-inch display, and it costs less.

Which is better for travel?

The M5 at 3.4 lb is lighter than the 15-Inch, which has a larger footprint. The M5 also lasts longer unplugged.

How much storage do they have?

The M5 comes with 512 GB or 1 TB. The 15-Inch listing shows 256 GB, so check the configuration before buying if you keep large files.

Which lasts longer over the years?

The M5 has the newer chip, so it should stay supported longer. The 15-Inch's M3 is still current but a generation behind.