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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1)
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) ($989) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1) ($350) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ultraportable laptop.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $989 | $350 |
| Weight | 1510g | 1400g |
| Chip | M4 | M1 |
| Display | 15.3" Liquid Retina | 13.3" Retina |
| Ports | MagSafe 3, 2x Thunderbolt, headphone | 2x Thunderbolt, headphone |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage | — |
| Cooling | Fanless | Active fan |
| Weight | 1510g (Apple published) | 1400g (Apple published) |
| Extras | — | Touch Bar, Touch ID |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4)
- Large silent laptop at 1510g
- M4 performance
- Six-speaker audio
- 1510g is real weight in a daypack
- No ProMotion
- Costs close to a 14-inch Pro used
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1)
- Sustains performance under long workloads
- Longest battery life of the M1 generation
- Touch ID
- 1400g for a 13.3-inch machine
- Only two ports, no MagSafe
- Touch Bar
- Old design with thick bezels
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1) is the better value at $350. Both are part of our curated ultraportable laptop index — tap through to check current pricing.
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