MacBook Air 13 (M1) vs Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 wins on raw performance with its Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (8 cores, 4.5 GHz P-cores) and Intel Arc 130V GPU, outclassing the 2017 MacBook Air’s dual-core i5-5350U and Intel HD 6000. The MacBook Air is only viable for light tasks like web browsing and document editing on macOS 10.12, where its 8GB RAM and 54Wh battery deliver ~10 hours of use without a fan. The Galaxy Book5 Pro suits multitaskers and creators needing 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and 16GB GPU memory for light video editing or AI tools on Windows 11. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 4599, the Galaxy Book5 Pro is better because it offers 4x the RAM and modern connectivity for AED 800 less; in India at ₹98900 vs ₹119900, it wins on value because 32GB RAM and Wi-Fi 7 justify the ₹21000 price gap.