iPad 10th Generation: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Air M4: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| iPad 10th Generation | MacBook Air M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Screen size | 10.9 inches bestbuy.com | 13.6 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com | 2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com |
| Chip | A14 Bionic chip bestbuy.com | Apple M4 bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 16.8 ounces bestbuy.com | 2.73 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $349.00 bestbuy.com | $1,199.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad 10th Generation: Refresh rate, Battery life. MacBook Air M4: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick iPad 10th Generation if you prioritize ultra‑light weight (16.8 ounces) and a budget‑friendly $349 price, but choose MacBook Air M4 if you need the performance of an M4 processor, 24 GB RAM, and 512 GB storage. Neither publishes refresh rate or battery life yet.
iPad 10th Generation lists at $449 while MacBook Air M4 lists at $1,139.99 — iPad 10th Generation undercuts MacBook Air M4 by $690.99 (154%).
Winner: MacBook Air M4
iPad 10th Generation: 7.2/10
MacBook Air M4: 8.4/10
| iPad 10th Generation | MacBook Air M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2560 x 1664 |
| Chip | A14 Bionic chip | — |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes |
| Weight | 16.8 ounces | 2.73 pounds |
| Starting MSRP | $349.00 | $1,199.00 |
Our pick: MacBook Air M4.
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a 14-inch 120Hz OLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7, up to 32GB RAM, and starts at $1,300, while the MacBook Air M4 features a 13.6-inch 120Hz Liquid Retina display, M4 chip with 10-core GPU, up to 24GB unified memory, and starts at $1,099. The Spectre offers 2-in-1 versatility and better port selection; the Air M4 delivers superior battery life, performance, and macOS ecosystem integration.
The Dell XPS 15 features a 15.6-inch 3.5K OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 processors, up to 64GB RAM, RTX 4070 GPU option, and starts at $1,999, while the MacBook Air M4 has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, M4 chip with 10-core GPU, up to 24GB unified memory, and starts at $1,099. The XPS 15 delivers superior performance for demanding creative workloads and discrete graphics, but the Air M4 offers far better battery life, lighter 2.7 lb build, and lower price for everyday tasks.
The MacBook Air M4 has an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 13.6-inch 500-nit display, and starts at $1099. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 uses Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14-inch 400-nit screen, and starts at $1499; the MacBook offers better battery life and performance per watt while the ThinkPad provides superior keyboard and ports.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a Ryzen 7 or i7 CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, 144Hz 15.6" display, and costs $1,100, while the MacBook Air M4 has an 8-core M4 chip, 10-core GPU, 13.6" Liquid Retina display, and starts at $1,099. The TUF delivers far higher gaming performance and upgradeable RAM/storage, whereas the Air M4 offers better battery life, thinner design, and macOS efficiency.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has a Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for $1,699, delivering far higher gaming performance than the MacBook Air M4's M4 chip with 10-core GPU and up to 32GB unified memory starting at $1,099. The G14 offers a 120Hz 3K OLED display and better ports but shorter battery life around 6-8 hours versus the Air's 18-hour video playback.
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