MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs MacBook Air 15 M2

MacBook Pro 14 M4
MacBook Air 15 M2

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

MacBook Pro 14 M4: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Air 15 M2: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.

MacBook Pro 14 M4MacBook Air 15 M2
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
ProcessorApple M4 bestbuy.comApple M2 bestbuy.com
Memory16 gigabytes bestbuy.com8 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com512 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size14 inches bestbuy.com15 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com
BrightnessNot yet sourced500 nits bestbuy.com
Battery lifeNot yet sourced18 hours bestbuy.com
Weight3.42 pounds bestbuy.com3.3 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports3 bestbuy.com2 bestbuy.com
GraphicsApple M4 10-core bestbuy.comApple M2 10-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,499.00 bestbuy.com$1,499.00 bestbuy.com

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

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 if

Pick MacBook Air 15 M2 if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.

Verdict: Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 if you need the newer M4 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and extra Thunderbolt 4 port for demanding tasks. Pick MacBook Air 15 M2 if you prioritize a lighter chassis and lower cost of ownership while accepting older M2 CPU and 8 GB RAM.

Winner: MacBook Pro 14 M4

MacBook Pro 14 M4: 8.5/10

MacBook Air 15 M2: 6.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

MacBook Pro 14 M4MacBook Air 15 M2
Screen size14 inches15 inches
Resolution3024 x 19642880 x 1864 (Retina)
PanelLED—
ProcessorApple M4Apple M2
GraphicsApple M4 10-coreApple M2 10-core
Memory16 gigabytes8 gigabytes

MacBook Pro 14 M4

What works

  • Newer Apple M4 processor
  • 16 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports

What doesn't

  • Heavier at 3.42 lb
  • Same starting price as Air despite higher specs

MacBook Air 15 M2

What works

  • Lighter at 3.3 lb
  • Bright 500‑nit display
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 ports

What doesn't

  • Older M2 processor
  • Only 8 GB memory limits intensive workloads

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M4.

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