Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
Both on the Apple M4, 13.6-inch vs 14.2-inch screens, 1.24 vs 1.55 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹99,900 | ₹1,69,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M4, 16 GB, 256 GB | M4, 16 GB, 512 GB |
| Starting Price (US) | $999 | $1,599 |
| Base Configuration | M4 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB India: ₹99,900 US: $999 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,69,900 US: $1,599 |
| Configuration 2 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,19,900 US: $1,199 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB India: ₹1,89,900 US: $1,799 |
| Configuration 3 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: ₹1,39,900 US: $1,399 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹2,09,900 US: $1,999 |
| Announced | March 2025 | October 2024 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) |
| Model Numbers | Mac16,12 (A3240) | Mac16,1 (A3112) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Space Black, Silver |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.6-inch | 14.2-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) | 3024 x 1964 (254 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Anti-Glare | Not published by Apple | Nano-texture optional |
| HDR | Not published by Apple | Yes, 1,600 nits peak |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits SDR (outdoor), 1,600 nits peak HDR |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple M4, 10-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU | Apple M4, 10-core CPU with 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 10-core, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (video) | Up to 24 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) | Up to 24 hours (streaming) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) | Up to 16 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU), 70W fast charge optional | 70W USB-C, 96W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) |
| HDMI | None | HDMI, up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz |
| SD Card Slot | None | SDXC card slot |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) |
| External Displays | Up to 2, up to 6K at 60Hz | Up to 2, up to 8K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 12MP, 1080p video |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | Center Stage, Desk View |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, Voice Isolation | 3-mic array (studio-quality) |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | Up to two external 6K displays with the lid open, Apple Intelligence, fanless design | Up to two external displays, nano-texture display option, Apple Intelligence |