Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 15 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024): 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.

	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024)
Price today	$1,999	$1,069
Processor	Apple M4 bestbuy.com	Apple M2 bestbuy.com
Memory	24 gigabytes bestbuy.com	8 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com	512 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size	14 inches bestbuy.com	15 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com	2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com
Brightness	Not yet sourced	500 nits bestbuy.com
Battery life	Not yet sourced	18 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	3.42 pounds bestbuy.com	3.3 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports	3 bestbuy.com	2 bestbuy.com
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com	Apple M2 10-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,899.00 bestbuy.com	$1,499.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024): Refresh rate, Battery. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) if

• More memory — 24 GB vs 8 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• More storage — 1,000 GB vs 512 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024) if

• Lighter — 3.3 lb vs 3.42 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $1,499 vs $1,899 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.

Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14-inch offers more memory (24 GB vs 8 GB) and more storage (1,000 GB vs 512 GB); the MacBook Air 15-inch counters with lighter (3.3 lb vs 3.42 lb) and lower starting price ($1,499 vs $1,899). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) lists at $1,999 while Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024) lists at $1,069 — Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024) undercuts Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) by $930 (87%).

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024): 8.2/10

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024): 5.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2024)
Screen size	14 inches	15 inches
Resolution	3024 x 1964	2880 x 1864 (Retina)
Panel	LED	—
Processor	Apple M4	Apple M2
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core	Apple M2 10-core
Memory	24 gigabytes	8 gigabytes

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024).

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