Side by side
MacBook Air 13" (M4) vs MacBook Pro 14" (M4)
The MacBook Air is the better choice for most people: lighter, silent and cheaper. The MacBook Pro is worth it for its brilliant 120 Hz XDR display, more ports, a fan for long workloads and up to 24 hours of battery.
At a glance
| Feature | MacBook Air 13" (M4) | MacBook Pro 14" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M4 | M4 |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 60 Hz | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 120 Hz |
| Battery (video) | Up to 18 h | Up to 24 h |
| Weight | About 1.24 kg | About 1.55 kg |
| Cooling | Fanless (silent) | Fan (sustained performance) |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe | 3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD card, MagSafe |
| Base memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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Which one should you buy?
Choose the MacBook Air 13" (M4) if…
- You mainly study, write and browse
- You want the lightest, quietest laptop
- You want to spend less
Choose the MacBook Pro 14" (M4) if…
- You edit photos or video for long periods
- You want the best display
- You need HDMI and an SD card slot
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