Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
55.2Performance55.3
29.8Display29.8
67.2Battery72
88Portability79.6
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 57.4 against 57 for Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 80
- 18% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.51 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 67
- 24% higher capacity: 67 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 15.3 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1864 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Apple M4 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 9% | 3,700Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600Top 26% | 14,700+1%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 67 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | 15 h |
| Charging | 70 W | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+18% | 1.51 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+2% | 11.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Sequoia |
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