Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro MPXQ2/R2 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	Apple MacBook Pro MPXQ2/R2
key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	13.30-inch
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Apple M5	Core i5
RAM	16GB	8GB
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	No
SSD	512GB	128GB
Display resolution	-	2560x1600 pixels
Weight	-	1.37 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	MacBook Pro MPXQ2/R2
Release date	March 3, 2026	-
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Air (M5, 2026)	-
Series	MacBook Air	MacBook Pro
Colours	Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver	Space Grey
Material	Aluminium	-
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	10
Model Number	-	MPXQ2/R2
Dimensions (mm)	-	304.10 x 212.40 x 14.90
Weight (kg)	-	1.37
display
Size	13.60-inch	13.30-inch
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	60Hz	-
Resolution	-	2560x1600 pixels
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M5	Intel Core i5 7th Gen
Base Clock Speed	-	2.3 GHz
memory
RAM	16GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	-
storage
Hard disk	No	No
SSD	512GB	128GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 ac
Bluetooth version	6	4.2
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	-
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	No
Touchpad	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	2
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	-
USB Ports	-	2 x USB 3.0
Mic In	-	Yes

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