Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
56.8Performancespec-based57.8
—Graphics87.6
29.8Displayspec-based54.6
67.2Batteryspec-based66.1
88Portabilityspec-based29
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 58 against 58.1 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- 59% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 50% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 35% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 11.1 h
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,820 vs 3,058
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 243% higher charging: 240 W vs 70 W
- 67% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,253 vs 14,903
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+6% | 472 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,820+25%Top 5% | 3,058Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,903Top 39% | 18,253+22%Top 19% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 90 Wh+67% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+35% | 11.1 h |
| Charging | 70 W | 240 W+243% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+50% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+59% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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