iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs MacBook Air 15-inch (M4)
MacBook Air 15-inch
Verdict: MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) wins for most users needing keyboard-driven work with 16 GB RAM standard and full macOS. iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) excels only when touch, Pencil, or extreme thinness is required. MacBook leads on battery endurance and external display support per Apple specs and CNET testing.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: MacBook Air 15-inch (M4)
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4): 7.5/10
MacBook Air 15-inch (M4): 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| display | 13-inch Tandem OLED 120Hz | 15.3-inch Liquid Retina |
| weight | 579 g | 1.51 kg |
| ram | 8 GB | 16 GB |
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
What works
- Ultra-thin 5.1 mm body with 120Hz OLED
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
- Up to 10 hours video playback (per Apple)
What doesn't
- iPadOS limits multi-window workflows vs macOS
- No built-in keyboard or trackpad
MacBook Air 15-inch (M4)
What works
- Full macOS with native app support and external display
- Fanless design with up to 18 hours battery (per Apple)
- Built-in backlit keyboard and large trackpad
What doesn't
- Thicker and heavier than iPad Pro
- No touch input or stylus support
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Air 15-inch (M4).
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