MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)

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 14 2026 M5 Max 512GB / 24GB

AED 8,499

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MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 Max wins on raw performance with its 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU versus the Air’s 8-core M2 and 10-core GPU, delivering 75W sustained power vs. 20W. The Air is for students and remote workers needing 18-hour battery life, 1.5kg portability, and 1TB storage for photo libraries and multitasking without a fan. The Pro suits 8K video editors and 3D renderers requiring 128GB RAM, Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, and SDXC card reader for direct media workflows, with 72W sustained GPU performance. In UAE at AED 6099 vs. AED 8499, the Air is better because it offers 1TB storage at 28% lower cost with near-identical daily performance. In India at ₹149900 vs. ₹209900, the Air wins on value because it delivers 16GB RAM and 1TB storage for ₹60K less, while the Pro’s 128GB RAM and Thunderbolt 5 are unnecessary for 90% of buyers.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)

Processor

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

Apple M5 Max 18c/18t, 6 x 4.6 GHz Apple M5 S-Core, 12 x 4.4 GHz Apple M5 P-Core, 75 W PL2 / Short Burst, 52 W PL1 / Sustained

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 13.5 W TDP

Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, 72 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): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)

RAM

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

128 GB , LPDDR5x-9600, onboard

Storage

1024

512

Battery

66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

72.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

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

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt 5, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Card Reader: SDXC, 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

Apple N1 160MHz Wi-Fi 7 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6

Weight

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

1.613 kg ( = 56.9 oz / 3.56 pounds), Power Supply: 375 g ( = 13.23 oz / 0.83 pounds)

Not specified

Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 15 (M2)	MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)	Difference
UAE	AED 6,099	AED 8,499	MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves AED 2,400
India	₹ 1,49,900	₹ 2,09,900	MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves ₹ 60,000

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