Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Neo
55.2Performance40.4
29.8Display29.8
67.2Battery20
88Portability86.4
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and performance (+15). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 20
- 250% higher charging: 70 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 64% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,600 vs 8,920
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″+5% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2408x1506 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+5%Top 21% | 3,535Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600+64%Top 46% | 8,920Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+47% | 37 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+250% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.23 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+11% | 12.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID (512GB model only) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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