Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
59.1Performancespec-basedchip66.1
74.3Displayspec-based29.8
63.2Batteryspec-based94.7
73.1Portabilityspec-based85.7
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) scores 66.3 against 66.8 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- 20% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.55 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+4% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 37% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 96 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.24 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | — |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | — |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS |
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