MacBook Air 15-inch M5 vs 14-inch MacBook Pro M3
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| Feature |  MacBook Air 15-inch M5 |  14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 15 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Processor | — | Apple M3 |
| GPU | — | Apple 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 1TB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, 2023) |
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Midnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver | Space Gray, Silver |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | — | 31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm |
| Build Materials | — | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 15 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 3024 × 1964 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Type | — | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | — | Up to 120Hz ProMotion |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR |
| Display Features | — | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared unified memory |
| Processor | — | Apple M3 |
| CPU | — | 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | — | Apple 10-core GPU |
| RAM Type | — | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | — | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 1TB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 66.5-watt-hour (Up to 18 hours of usage) Camera: 12MP Center Stage Camera with Desk View Audio: Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 | 70Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours of usage) Camera: 12MP Center Stage Camera with Desk View Audio: Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 22 hours video playback |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable |
| Power Adapter | — | 70W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 Chip) and Bluetooth 6 | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support |
| Microphones | — | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI | HDMI port |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | SDXC card slot |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| USB-C | — | 2 × USB-C ports |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID and Secure Enclave | Touch ID |
| Special Features | Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support |
| Cooling | — | Active cooling system |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Air 15-inch M5 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable | — |