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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 Pro

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 Pro

  • 1,610 g.
  • 14.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M3 Pro processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 18 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 228,000Out of Stock
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD).
  • 66.5 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 227,000In Stock
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 ProKSh 255,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want a sharper 254 ppi screen, a brighter display (1,600 nits) and HDMI port. Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want longer rated battery life (18 hours per charge), a larger 15-inch screen and Wi-Fi 7.

Weight

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
1.61 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
1.51 kg

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
14.2 inch screen
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Apple M3 Pro processor
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M5 processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
SSD
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Solid-state drive (SSD)

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
72.4 Wh of stored energy
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
66.5 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

  • Sharper screen: 254 ppi (vs 224 ppi).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 500).
  • HDMI port.
  • HDMI output.
  • 120 Hz display.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Rated for up to 18 hours per charge (vs 12).
  • Larger 15-inch screen (vs 14.2-inch).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 1.51 kg (vs 1.61 kg).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).

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PriorityApple MacBook Pro 14-inchApple MacBook Air 15-inch
PerformanceApple M3 Pro processor, Apple 14-core GPU graphicsApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics
Memory18 GB RAMUp to 24 GB RAM
Display14.2-inch Mini-LED display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi15-inch LCD display, 224 ppi
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours per chargeUp to 18 hours per charge
Weight1.61 kg1.51 kg
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
BrandAppleApple
ModelMacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro, 2023)MacBook Air 15-inch M5
Announced20232026
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSpace Black, SilverMidnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Dimensions31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm340.4 × 237.6 × 11.5 mm
Weight1.61 kg1.51 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosureAluminium enclosure

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Display Size14.2 inches15 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina XDR, mini-LEDLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS
Resolution3024 × 19642880 x 1864
Refresh RateUp to 120Hz ProMotion—
Brightness600 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDRWide colour P3; True Tone; 1 billion colours; 224 ppi

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
ProcessorApple M3 ProApple M5
CPU11-core CPU (5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores)10 cores: 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
GPUApple 14-core GPUApple 10-core GPU
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryUnified memory
Storage TypeSSDSolid-state drive (SSD)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
RAM18GB16GB / 24GB
Storage512GB / 1TB1TB / 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Battery72.4Wh lithium-polymer66.5 Wh lithium-polymer
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playbackApple tests: up to 18 hours video streaming or 15 hours wireless web
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capableMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power Adapter70W USB-C Power AdapterCompatible USB-C PD power source, minimum 35 W; inclusion varies by market

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Operating SystemmacOSmacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD camera12MP Center Stage Camera
SpeakersHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers
MicrophonesStudio-quality three-mic array with directional beamformingThree-microphone array with directional beamforming
Audio FeaturesWide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone supportSpatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback; headphone support for high-impedance loads

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderTouch IDTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
USB-ANoNo
USB-C3 × USB-C ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports; USB4 up to 40 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB4Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s)2x Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI portNo built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-CDisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderSDXC card slotNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support3.5mm headphone jack
Other PortsMagSafe 3MagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
SecurityTouch IDTouch ID and Secure Enclave
CoolingActive cooling systemFanless passive cooling
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display supportApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Laptop14-inch MacBook Pro M3 ProMacBook Air 15-inch M5
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 mUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run macOS.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose MacBook Air 15-inch for longer rated battery life and Apple 10-core graphics; MacBook Pro 14-inch offers Apple 14-core graphics and a sharper screen.

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