The performance is where Apple really comes into its own. Microsoft does offer a touchscreen though, giving it a minor advantage over Apple. There isn’t much separating the two laptops when it comes to screen specs either, featuring LED technology and a similar resolution. The Surface Laptop 5 is available in Platinum, Sage, Black and Sandstone. The MacBook Air is available in Silver, Starlight, Space Grey and Midnight. Microsoft isn’t much better here though, with the Surface Laptop 5 seeing 1x USB-A, 1x Thunderbolt 4, a headphone jack and Surface Connect for power delivery.īoth laptops impress when it comes to colour options. Apple has the edge here though, with the MacBook Air coming in at 1.24 kg and 11.3mm.īeing super skinny does have its downsides, with the MacBook Air being slim on ports, featuring just two Thunderbolt 4 connections, a headphone jack and a MagSafe charging port.

It’s also missing key features such as a fingerprint scanner.ĭespite showing its age, Microsoft’s 13-inch laptop is still pleasingly portable, weighing in at just 1.30kg and measuring in at just 14.5mm.

That means it’s got a chunky, unsightly screen bezel. Microsoft hasn’t updated the design of the Surface Laptop 5 in years. Although Apple will justify the higher price via the inclusion of a faster processor and more cutting-edge design. So in comparison, the MacBook Air is considerably more expensive than the corresponding Surface Laptop 5. Again, you’ll get 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. If you fancy opting for the 15-inch Surface Laptop 5, it will cost you £1299 at the very least. The former has a base price of £999, matching the specs of the MacBook Air with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes in two sizes: 13.5-inches and 15-inches. The MacBook Air is only available in one size, with a 13.6-inch screen. Upgrading to a 512GB SSD will cost you £1549. That gets you 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. If you want an M2-powered MacBook Air, you’ll need to pay at least £1249.

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