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

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,499

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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 better for travelers needing 18+ hours of battery life and a 15.3-inch display, while its fanless design ensures silent operation during light tasks like browsing or document editing. The MacBook Pro 13 2022 with 24 GB RAM and 20 W sustained power is optimal for developers running Docker containers, virtual machines, or compiling large codebases where extra memory reduces swap thrashing. In UAE at AED 4499 vs AED 4199, the Pro wins because 24 GB RAM enables heavier multitasking than the Air’s 16 GB; in India at ₹109900 vs ₹104900, the Pro wins on value because the 8 GB RAM upgrade costs ₹5000 extra elsewhere, making this 24 GB model a rare discount.

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

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 4,499	AED 4,199	MacBook Pro 13 (M2) saves AED 300
India	₹ 1,09,900	₹ 1,04,900	MacBook Pro 13 (M2) saves ₹ 5,000

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