Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
55.3Performance55.7
29.8Display52.2
72Battery93.6
79.6Portability37.2
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)6 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and battery (+22). Apple MacBook Air 15 (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 15 (M4)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 37
- 48% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 22 mm
- 38% lower weight: 1.51 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,964
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 72
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher charging: 280 W vs 70 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+25%Top 11% | 2,964Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,700Top 36% | 17,559+19%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 95 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | 280 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+38% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+48% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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