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MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
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The short answer
- Pick the MacBook Air 13 (M5) for battery life.
- Pick the Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) for the screen.
- The Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) costs $29 less.
| Spec | MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $1,270 (China price, converted) |
| Speed | 8 | 8 |
| Battery life | 10 | 6 |
| Screen | 8 | 9 |
| Easy to carry | 9 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Chip | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Memory | 16GB | 24GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 1,024GB |
| Display | 13.6in IPS, 60Hz | 14.6in OLED touch, 3.1K, 120Hz |
| Battery | 18 hours | — |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.08 kg |
| System | macOS | Windows 11 |
| Ports | 2 Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1 |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2026-03 |
Scores are out of 10 and are our editorial view, based on official specs and trusted reviews. Specs come from official pages. Prices are US prices and can change.
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