Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Framework Laptop 12
55.2Performance30.7
29.8Display26.5
67.2Battery—
88Portability83.2
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and portability (+5). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 83
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″+11% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600Top 26% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+5% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | — |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 / Linux |
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