Galaxy Book5 Pro vs MacBook Air (M5)
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the Galaxy Book5 Pro and the MacBook Air (M5).
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Samsung · LaptopGalaxy Book5 Pro
- Status
- Released · 2025-01-23
- Announced
- Announced 2025-01-01
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-03
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Apple · LaptopMacBook Air (M5)
- Status
- Released · 2026-03-11
- Announced
- Announced 2026-03-04
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-09-30
Key differences
SpecificationGalaxy Book5 ProMacBook Air (M5)
Design & Build
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (differs) | 14-inch: 2.7 lb | 13-inch: 2.7 lb (1.23 kg), 15-inch: 3.3 lb (1.51 kg) |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 3K (2880x1800) WQXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen, multi-touch, identical specifications across both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes | Liquid Retina, 500 nits brightness, True Tone, 1 billion colors (P3 wide color) |
| Resolution (differs) | 2880x1800 | 13-inch: 2560×1664 (224 ppi), 15-inch: 2880×1864 (224 ppi) |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset (differs) | Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2), NPU up to 47 TOPS | Apple M5 (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 512GB / 16GB RAM, 1TB / 16GB RAM, 1TB / 32GB RAM | 512GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (differs) | 16-inch model: up to 25 hours video runtime; 14-inch model: up to 21 hours video runtime | Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam (differs) | 1080p webcam with staggered HDR | 12MP Center Stage camera, Desk View support, 1080p HD video |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via Apple N1 chip |
Ports & Expansion
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports (differs) | 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2, 1x MicroSD, 1x headphone/mic combo | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | macOS |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 13 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationGalaxy Book5 ProMacBook Air (M5)
Design & Build
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (differs) | 14-inch: 2.7 lb | 13-inch: 2.7 lb (1.23 kg), 15-inch: 3.3 lb (1.51 kg) |
| Dimensions | Not disclosed | 13-inch: 11.97 × 8.46 × 0.44 in, 15-inch: 13.40 × 9.35 × 0.45 in |
| Colors | Not disclosed | Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver |
| Build materials | Not disclosed | Recycled aluminum enclosure |
| Keyboard | Not disclosed | Backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys, Touch ID, and Force Touch trackpad |
Display
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 3K (2880x1800) WQXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen, multi-touch, identical specifications across both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes | Liquid Retina, 500 nits brightness, True Tone, 1 billion colors (P3 wide color) |
| Resolution (differs) | 2880x1800 | 13-inch: 2560×1664 (224 ppi), 15-inch: 2880×1864 (224 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | Not recorded |
| Peak brightness | Not disclosed | 500 nits |
Performance
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset (differs) | Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2), NPU up to 47 TOPS | Apple M5 (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU) |
| Graphics | Not disclosed | 8-core GPU |
Memory & Storage
3 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 512GB / 16GB RAM, 1TB / 16GB RAM, 1TB / 32GB RAM | 512GB |
| Storage type (differs) | 512GB or 1TB SSD | SSD, 512GB base (configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB) |
| Memory type (differs) | 16GB or 32GB RAM | Unified memory, 16GB base (configurable to 24GB or 32GB) |
Battery & Charging
2 differences
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (differs) | 16-inch model: up to 25 hours video runtime; 14-inch model: up to 21 hours video runtime | Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web |
| Charging (differs) | Fast charging: 16-inch model up to 35% charge in about 30 minutes; 14-inch model up to 41% charge in about 30 minutes | MagSafe 3; both Thunderbolt 4 ports also support charging |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not disclosed | 13-inch: 53.8, 15-inch: 66.5 |
Camera
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Front cameras | Not recorded | Center Stage 12MP |
| Webcam (differs) | 1080p webcam with staggered HDR | 12MP Center Stage camera, Desk View support, 1080p HD video |
Connectivity
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via Apple N1 chip |
| Bluetooth | Not disclosed | Bluetooth 6 |
Ports & Expansion
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports (differs) | 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2, 1x MicroSD, 1x headphone/mic combo | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Audio
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Not recorded | 13-inch: four-speaker sound system, 15-inch: six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | macOS |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | Galaxy Book5 Pro | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication | Not disclosed | Touch ID (integrated in keyboard) |
Terms used on this page (8)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- NPU and TOPS
- The NPU is the chip's AI accelerator; TOPS is the manufacturer's quoted peak throughput and is not directly comparable across chip makers.
- Qi2 / MagSafe
- Wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment; the quoted wattage is the maximum with a compatible charger.
- Thunderbolt / USB4
- USB-C connection standards for high-speed data, external displays and charging.
Sources & verification
MacBook Air (M5)
Verified 2026-09-30- Apple Inc.Manufacturer newsroomTier 1
- Apple Inc.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
- Apple Inc.ManufacturerTier 1
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation.