MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,799

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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 940XHA 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,199

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Best Battery

Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 outperforms the Galaxy Book5 Pro’s Intel Core Ultra 5 226V in sustained CPU and GPU workloads, with its 10-core GPU (1398 MHz) delivering 30% higher graphics throughput than the Arc 130V (1850 MHz) under thermal limits. Choose the MacBook for video editors needing 16GB unified memory and 16-hour real-world battery life, or coders benefiting from macOS-native toolchains and zero-fan quiet operation. Pick the Galaxy Book5 Pro for Windows users requiring Wi-Fi 7, microSD card reader, and 1.231 kg lightness with 165 g charger for frequent travel. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 3199, the Galaxy wins on value because it’s AED 600 cheaper with Wi-Fi 7 and lighter weight; in India at ₹94900 vs ₹82900, the Galaxy wins on value because it’s ₹12000 cheaper with identical RAM/storage and better port flexibility.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M2)

Galaxy Book2 Business 14"

Processor

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 8c/8t, 4 x 4.5 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core, 4 x 3.5 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 25 W PL1 / Sustained, Lunar Lake

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Intel Arc Graphics 130V, Core: 1850 MHz, RAM: 2133 MHz, 32.0.101.6647

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.6 x 312.3 x 223.8 ( = 0.46 x 12.3 x 8.81 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5x-8533

Storage

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

63 Wh, 4081 mAh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Intel BE201 320MHz (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

1.231 kg ( = 43.42 oz / 2.71 pounds), Power Supply: 165 g ( = 5.82 oz / 0.36 pounds)

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (M2)	Galaxy Book2 Business 14"	Difference
UAE	AED 3,799	AED 3,199	Galaxy Book2 Business 14" saves AED 600
India	₹ 94,900	₹ 82,900	Galaxy Book2 Business 14" saves ₹ 12,000

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