Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2 | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M2 bestbuy.com | Apple M4 bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 8 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 24 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 15 inches bestbuy.com | 14 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com | 3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com |
| Brightness | 500 nits bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Battery life | 18 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 3.3 pounds bestbuy.com | 3.42 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 2 bestbuy.com | 3 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core bestbuy.com | Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,499.00 bestbuy.com | $1,899.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2: Refresh rate, Battery. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The MacBook Air 15-inch M2 offers lighter (3.3 lb vs 3.42 lb) and lower starting price ($1,499 vs $1,899); the MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 counters with more memory (24 GB vs 8 GB) and more storage (1,000 GB vs 512 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2: 5.8/10
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: 8.3/10
| Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2 | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15 inches | 14 inches |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) | 3024 x 1964 |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core | Apple M4 10-core |
| Memory | 8 gigabytes | 24 gigabytes |
Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4.
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