Apple MacBook Air M4 vs Apple MacBook Air M4 13

Apple MacBook Air M4
Apple MacBook Air M4
Apple MacBook Air M4 13
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 M4Apple MacBook Air M4 13
chipApple M4Apple M4
screen_size13.6 inches13.6 inches
ram16GB unified16GB unified
storage256GB SSD256GB 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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