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

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 3,699

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 24GB

AED 4,199

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Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Our Verdict

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

The MacBook Pro 13 2022 wins on sustained CPU performance with 20 W PL1 vs the Air’s 9 W PL1, enabling longer peak workloads without throttling. The MacBook Air 15 2023 is best for travelers needing 18+ hours of battery life and a 15.3-inch screen in a 1.516 kg fanless design, perfect for light photo editing and web multitasking with 16 GB RAM. The MacBook Pro 13 2022 suits professionals running heavy apps like Final Cut Pro or Xcode, thanks to 24 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, with better thermal headroom for 4K rendering. In UAE at AED 3699 vs AED 4199, the Air is better because it saves AED 500 while offering 1.5x more battery life. In India at ₹89900 vs ₹104900, the Air wins on value because it delivers 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage at ₹15000 less, with no performance loss for daily tasks.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

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

256

512

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 (M2)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,699	AED 4,199	MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves AED 500
India	₹ 89,900	₹ 1,04,900	MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves ₹ 15,000

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