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MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) lines up the March 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) with the March 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch (M4). The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the laptops database.

Spec score

4.3 / 10

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) specs

Spec lead

5.8 / 10

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) specs

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) leads MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on weight and launch price.

Spec sheet

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4). Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpecMacBook Air 15-inch (M4)MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)
Display15.3-inch Liquid Retina, 2880×1864Tie13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 2560×1664Tie
ChipApple M4TieApple M4Tie
Memory16GB unifiedTie16GB unifiedTie
Storage256GB SSD baseTie256GB SSD baseTie
BatteryUp to 18 hours videoTieUp to 18 hours videoTie
Weight1.51 kg1.24 kgLeads
Launch price$1,199$999Leads
PortsMagSafe, two Thunderbolt ports, headphone jackMagSafe, two Thunderbolt ports, headphone jack
SoftwaremacOSmacOS

Who should buy which

Choose the MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) if you want macOS.

Choose the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) if you want macOS. It leads on weight and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) or MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)?

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) leads MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on weight and launch price.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): which has the better chip?

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) tie on chip. MacBook Air 15-inch (M4): Apple M4. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): Apple M4.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): which has the better battery?

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) tie on battery. MacBook Air 15-inch (M4): Up to 18 hours video. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): Up to 18 hours video.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): which has the better memory?

MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) tie on memory. MacBook Air 15-inch (M4): 16GB unified. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): 16GB unified.

What did MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) cost?

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) leads on price. MacBook Air 15-inch (M4): $1,199. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): $999.

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