Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022
key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	13.30-inch
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Processor	Apple M5	Apple M2
RAM	16GB	8GB
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	512GB	256GB
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022
Release date	March 3, 2026	June 6, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Air (M5, 2026)	MacBook Pro
Series	MacBook Air	-
Colours	Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight Gold
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	20
display
Size	13.60-inch	13.30-inch
Touch Screen	No	Yes
Refresh Rate	60Hz	-
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M5	Apple Apple M2 2nd Gen
memory
RAM	16GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	No
storage
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	512GB	256GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth version	6	-
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	2
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	2
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes

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