Product Comparison
Technical Specifications
Feature
Brand: Apple|SKU: MW1G3B/A
MacBook Air 15 M4
£1155.98
Stock: 22
Brand: Apple|SKU: MDE44B/A
Apple MacBook Pro M5
£1542.85
Stock: 241
Brand: Apple|SKU: MDE34B/A
Apple MacBook Pro M5
£1927.27
Stock: 109
Brand: Apple|SKU: MDE64B/A
Apple MacBook Pro M5
£1928.62
Stock: 52
Brand: Apple|SKU: MDE04B/A
Apple MacBook Pro M5
£1542.85
Stock: 686
General
Operating System
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Apple macOS Tahoe 26
Apple macOS Tahoe 26
Apple macOS Tahoe 26
Apple macOS Tahoe 26
Product Type
Notebook
Notebook
Notebook
Notebook
Notebook
Memory
RAM
16 GB (unified memory)
16 GB (unified memory)
24 GB (unified memory)
24 GB (unified memory)
16 GB (unified memory)
Display
Colour Support
1 billion colours
1 billion colours
1 billion colours
1 billion colours
1 billion colours
Features
BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, Liquid Retina display, P3 Wide Color Gamut, True Tone technology, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR compliance
Zoom, ProMotion technology, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, P3 Wide Color Gamut, Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR), True Tone technology, standard glass, Dolby Vision, 1000 cd/m² max full-screen brightness, 1600 cd/m² peak brightness (HDR), HDR10+, Liquid Retina XDR display, HDR compliance
Zoom, ProMotion technology, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, P3 Wide Color Gamut, Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR), True Tone technology, standard glass, Dolby Vision, 1000 cd/m² max full-screen brightness, 1600 cd/m² peak brightness (HDR), HDR10+, Liquid Retina XDR display, HDR compliance
Zoom, ProMotion technology, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, P3 Wide Color Gamut, Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR), True Tone technology, standard glass, Dolby Vision, 1000 cd/m² max full-screen brightness, 1600 cd/m² peak brightness (HDR), HDR10+, Liquid Retina XDR display, HDR compliance
Zoom, ProMotion technology, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, P3 Wide Color Gamut, Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR), True Tone technology, standard glass, Dolby Vision, 1000 cd/m² max full-screen brightness, 1600 cd/m² peak brightness (HDR), HDR10+, Liquid Retina XDR display, HDR compliance
Image Brightness
500 cd/m²
1000 cd/m²
1000 cd/m²
1000 cd/m²
1000 cd/m²
Keyboard Name
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Pixel Density (ppi)
224
254
254
254
254
Resolution
2880 x 1864 (WQXGA+)
3024 x 1964
3024 x 1964
3024 x 1964
3024 x 1964
Type
15.3" - IPS
14.2"
14.2"
14.2"
14.2"
V-Sync Rate at Max Res.
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120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
120 Hz
Widescreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Storage
Main Storage
256 GB SSD soldered
512 GB SSD soldered
1 TB SSD soldered
1 TB SSD soldered
512 GB SSD soldered
Battery
Battery Run Time
Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
Video playback: up to 24 hours, Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 16 hours
Video playback: up to 24 hours, Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 16 hours
Video playback: up to 24 hours, Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 16 hours
Video playback: up to 24 hours, Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 16 hours
Capacity
66.5 Wh
72.4 Wh
72.4 Wh
72.4 Wh
72.4 Wh
Run Time
Up to 18 hours
Up to 24 hours
Up to 24 hours
Up to 24 hours
Up to 24 hours
Technology
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Miscellaneous
Case Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Colour
Silver
Silver
Space black
Silver
Space black
Features
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, reduce motion, text to speech, increase contrast
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, reduce motion, text to speech, increase contrast
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, reduce motion, text to speech, increase contrast
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, reduce motion, text to speech, increase contrast
Included Accessories
USB-C dual port compact power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
Localization
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Security
Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
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0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Software
Apple Intelligence
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Software Included
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Games, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords, Journal, Phone
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Games, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords, Journal, Phone
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Games, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords, Journal, Phone
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Games, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords, Journal, Phone
Audio & Video
Audio Features
Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
Output: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio support, force-cancelling woofers
Output: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio support, force-cancelling woofers
Output: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio support, force-cancelling woofers
Output: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio support, force-cancelling woofers
Camera
Yes - 1080p
Yes - 1080p
Yes - 1080p
Yes - 1080p
Yes - 1080p
Camera Features
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Compliant Standards
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Graphics Processor
Apple M4 10-core
Apple M5 10-core
Apple M5 10-core
Apple M5 10-core
Apple M5 10-core
Max Monitors Supported
2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
Resolution
12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
Sound
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Video System Features
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
147 kg carbon emissions
164 kg carbon emissions
183 kg carbon emissions
185 kg carbon emissions
164 kg carbon emissions
ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EPEAT Compliant
EPEAT Gold
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Packaging Recycled Content
50 % - recycled fibre
100 % - recycled fibre
100 % - recycled fibre
100 % - recycled fibre
100 % - recycled fibre
Product Recycled Content
55 % - recycled materials
45 % - recycled materials
45 % - recycled materials
45 % - recycled materials
45 % - recycled materials
Rare Earth Materials
99% recycled rare earth elements
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
Processor / Chipset
CPU
Apple M4
Apple M5
Apple M5
Apple M5
Apple M5
Efficient Cores
6
6
6
6
6
Features
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Neural Accelerators, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Neural Accelerators, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Neural Accelerators, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Neural Accelerators, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth
Number of Cores
10-core
10-core
10-core
10-core
10-core
Performance Cores
4
4
4
4
4
Processor manufacturer
Apple
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Processor Manufacturer
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Apple M5
Apple M5
Apple M5
Apple M5
Weight & dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
34.04 cm x 23.76 cm x 1.15 cm
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Weight
1.51 kg
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Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
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31.26 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.55 cm
31.26 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.55 cm
31.26 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.55 cm
31.26 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight
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1.55 kg
1.55 kg
1.55 kg
1.55 kg
Input
Features
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyboard Layout
UK
UK
UK
UK
UK
Type
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
10 °C
10 °C
10 °C
10 °C
AC Adapter
Input
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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—
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Output
35 Watt
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Connections & Expansion
Interfaces Details
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) Headphone output
3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging), Headphone output, HDMI
3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging), Headphone output, HDMI
3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging), Headphone output, HDMI
3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging), Headphone output, HDMI
Memory Card Reader
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Yes (SDXC Card)
Yes (SDXC Card)
Yes (SDXC Card)
Yes (SDXC Card)
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
16-core Neural Engine
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Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
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16-core Neural Engine
16-core Neural Engine
16-core Neural Engine
16-core Neural Engine
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Communications
Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3