MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Both laptops share the same M2 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, but the MacBook Pro 13 sustains 20W PL1 vs. the Air’s 9W, enabling longer sustained performance under load. The MacBook Pro 13 is better for video editors editing 4K timelines or coders running Docker containers continuously, thanks to its higher thermal headroom and 13.5W TDP without throttling. The MacBook Air 15 wins for travelers and students needing all-day battery—66.5Wh delivers up to 18 hours of video playback vs. the Pro’s 58.2Wh (14 hours)—and its larger 15.3-inch screen improves multitasking. In UAE at AED 2999 vs. AED 3699, the MacBook Pro is better because it offers 35% more performance headroom for the same price. In India at ₹74900 vs. ₹89900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it delivers identical CPU/GPU performance at ₹15,000 less.