Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Chuwi NeoBook
55.3Performance25.3
29.8Display23.3
72Battery37.8
79.6Portability82.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)1 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and performance (+30). Chuwi NeoBook 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 15 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- 21% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.51 kg
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700Top 45% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+25% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.2 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+30% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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