Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
55.3Performance41.9
29.8Display36.7
72Battery60
79.6Portability81.6
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and battery (+12). HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) 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 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 60
- 56% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,372
- 21% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 14.5 mm
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,700 vs 12,643
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 13% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.51 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+8% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+11% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+56%Top 11% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700+16%Top 36% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 70 Wh+5% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.31 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+21% | 14.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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