Apple MacBook Air M4 vs Apple MacBook Air M4 13
Verdict: These two entries describe the exact same 13-inch MacBook Air M4 model. Apple lists the device as MacBook Air M4 with a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display; the '13' suffix adds no new hardware or configuration. Battery endurance reaches 18 hours in Apple testing and Geekbench 6 single-core scores average 3800 on the M4.
Winner: Apple MacBook Air M4
Apple MacBook Air M4: 8/10
Apple MacBook Air M4 13: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple MacBook Air M4 | Apple MacBook Air M4 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| screen_size | 13.6 inches | 13.6 inches |
| ram | 16GB unified | 16GB unified |
| storage | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
Apple MacBook Air M4
What works
- M4 chip delivers 1.5x faster CPU than M3 (per Geekbench 6)
- Up to 18 hours battery life (per Apple)
- Fanless design stays silent under load
What doesn't
- Base 256GB storage cannot be upgraded after purchase
- Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Apple MacBook Air M4 13
What works
- M4 chip delivers 1.5x faster CPU than M3 (per Geekbench 6)
- Up to 18 hours battery life (per Apple)
- Fanless design stays silent under load
What doesn't
- Base 256GB storage cannot be upgraded after purchase
- Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple MacBook Air M4.
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