ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
Users find this ASUS Chromebook to be a solid, affordable option for basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and light productivity. While many praise its long battery life, lightweight design, and excellent value for the price, common complaints include a poor, washed-out screen, limited performance with heavy workloads, and confusion over its ARM processor and ChromeOS restrictions. A significant number of negative reviews focus on poor customer service and defective units, which drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Good for basic tasks and schoolwork
- Fast and responsive for everyday use
Cons
- Poor washed-out screen quality
- Limited performance for heavy tasks
- Confusion over ARM processor compatibility
- ChromeOS restrictions and lack of Windows
- Insufficient RAM (4 GB) for multitasking
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
The MacBook Air M5 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, all-day battery life, and lightweight, silent design. Users highlight its ability to handle multitasking, photo and video editing, and casual gaming without lag or fan noise. The build quality, vibrant display, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem are also major positives. A few users note the high price and limited ports as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- All-day battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Silent fanless operation
- Vibrant Retina display
Cons
- High price point
- Limited port selection
- Requires adapters for connectivity
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | MediaTek Integrated Graphics | Apple M5 8-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | Wide color (P3) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS CM1402CM2A-M8186 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.