MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 6,099

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 1TB / 36GB

AED 5,299

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Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

The MacBook Air 15 2023 and MacBook Pro 13 2022 both use the same M2 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, but the Air’s fanless design limits sustained performance to 9W PL1, while the Pro maintains 20W PL1 under load. The MacBook Air 15 is best for video editors needing a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display and 24GB RAM for 4K timeline scrubbing, with 11.5 hours of real-world video playback. The MacBook Pro 13 suits coders running multiple VMs or containers, thanks to 36GB RAM and active cooling that prevents throttling during prolonged compilation. In UAE at AED 6099 vs AED 5299, the Pro wins because 36GB RAM enables heavier multitasking without swap penalties; in India at ₹149900 vs ₹134900, the Pro wins on value because 20GB more RAM directly boosts productivity in development environments.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

Processor

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 9 W PL1 / Sustained

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

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 13.5 W TDP

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

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 in)

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

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

Storage

1024

Battery

66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

58.2 Wh 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

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 5.3

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

Weight

1.516 kg ( = 53.48 oz / 3.34 pounds), Power Supply: 186 g ( = 6.56 oz / 0.41 pounds)

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

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Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 15 (M2)	MacBook Pro 13 (M1)	Difference
UAE	AED 6,099	AED 5,299	MacBook Pro 13 (M1) saves AED 800
India	₹ 1,49,900	₹ 1,34,900	MacBook Pro 13 (M1) saves ₹ 15,000

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