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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) lines up the November 2024 MacBook Pro 14-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 lead

6.3 / 10

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) specs

Spec score

3.8 / 10

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) specs

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) leads MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, storage, and battery.

Spec sheet

MacBook Pro 14-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 Pro 14-inch (M4)MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)
Display14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964, 120HzLeads13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 2560×1664
ChipApple M4TieApple M4Tie
Memory16GB unifiedTie16GB unifiedTie
Storage512GB SSD baseLeads256GB SSD base
BatteryUp to 24 hours videoLeadsUp to 18 hours video
Weight1.55 kg1.24 kgLeads
Launch price$1,599$999Leads
PortsMagSafe, three Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, SD card, headphone jackMagSafe, two Thunderbolt ports, headphone jack
SoftwaremacOSmacOS

Who should buy which

Choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) if you want macOS. It leads on display, storage, and battery.

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

Questions

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) or MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) leads MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, storage, and battery.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): which has the better chip?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) tie on chip. MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4): Apple M4. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): Apple M4.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): which has the better battery?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) leads on battery. MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4): Up to 24 hours video. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): Up to 18 hours video.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): which has the better memory?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) tie on memory. MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4): 16GB unified. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): 16GB unified.

What did MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) and MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) cost?

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) leads on price. MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4): $1,599. MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): $999.

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