Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Silver 2026
Apple
80 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Silver 2026
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MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | No | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Silver 2026
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5
Scores 80 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.