Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
55.2Performance61.1
29.8Display44.9
67.2Battery78.5
88Portability75.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+11). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) 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 portability score: 88 vs 76
- 29% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 15.9 mm
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,952
- 14% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″+1% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+25%Top 9% | 2,952Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600Top 28% | 14,965+3%Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 74 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | 15.9 h+6% |
| Charging | 70 W | 100 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+14% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+29% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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