MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MateBook X Pro (2024)

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

AED 6,099

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (MateBook X Pro Series) 2TB / 64GB

AED 7,999

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MateBook X Pro (2024)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MateBook X Pro (2024)

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 wins on raw CPU performance with its Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16c/22t, 80 W PL2) versus the MacBook Air’s M2 (8c/8t, 20 W PL2), delivering significantly higher sustained multi-core output. The MacBook Air 15 2023 is best for video editors needing 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD with 18-hour battery life and zero fan noise during 4K editing. The MateBook X Pro suits developers running VMs or AI tools requiring 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, and Windows 11 compatibility with Wi-Fi 6E for low-latency cloud workloads. In UAE at AED 6099 vs AED 7999, the MacBook Air is better because it offers 50% longer battery life and silent operation; in India at ₹149900 vs ₹189990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it delivers 80% of the performance at 75% of the price with superior efficiency.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

MateBook X Pro (2024)

Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16c/22t, 6 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 80 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 13.5 W TDP

Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, Core: 2350 MHz, 31.0.101.5445

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): 13.5 x 310 x 223 ( = 0.53 x 12.2 x 8.78 in)

RAM

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

32 GB , LPDDR5x-6400, dual-channel, onboard

Storage

1024

2048

Battery

66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

70 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

1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 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

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Weight

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

980 g ( = 34.57 oz / 2.16 pounds), Power Supply: 236 g ( = 8.32 oz / 0.52 pounds)

Not specified

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 15 (M2)	MateBook X Pro (2024)	Difference
UAE	AED 6,099	AED 7,999	MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves AED 1,900
India	₹ 1,49,900	₹ 1,89,990	MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves ₹ 40,090

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