Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch (M5, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch (M5, 2026)	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
key specs
Display size	15.30-inch	16.20-inch
Processor	Apple M5	Apple M1 Pro
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	512GB	512GB
Display resolution	-	3546x2234 pixels
Touchscreen	-	No
RAM	-	16GB
Weight	-	2.10 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air 15-Inch (M5, 2026)	MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
Release date	March 3, 2026	October 18, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Air (M5, 2026)	-
Series	MacBook Air	-
Colours	Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver	Silver, Space Gray
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	21
Dimensions (mm)	-	24.81 x 35.57 x 1.68
Weight (kg)	-	2.1
Battery Capacity (WHR)	-	100
display
Size	15.30-inch	16.20-inch
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Resolution	-	3546x2234 pixels
Touch Screen	-	No
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M5	-
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	-
storage
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	512GB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	6	5.0
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	-
Touchpad	-	Yes
Speakers	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	3
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	3
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI Port	-	Standard
Multi Card Slot	-	SDXC Card Reader
memory
RAM	-	16GB
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	-	64GB

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