Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 21 by Billy G.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro)

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro): 10 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro)
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
ProcessorApple M4 bestbuy.comApple M2 Pro bestbuy.com
Memory24 gigabytes bestbuy.com16 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com512 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size13.6 inches bestbuy.com14.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com
Refresh rateNot yet sourced120Hz bestbuy.com
Weight2.73 pounds bestbuy.com3.5 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports2 bestbuy.com3 bestbuy.com
GraphicsApple M4 10-core bestbuy.comApple M2 Pro 16-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,199.00 bestbuy.com$1,999.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro): Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes brightness, battery or battery life yet.

Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the MacBook Air 13-inch leads with more memory (24 GB vs 16 GB), lighter (2.73 lb vs 3.5 lb) and lower starting price ($1,199 vs $1,999). Neither publishes brightness, battery or battery life yet.

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): 7.5/10

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro): 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro)
Screen size13.6 inches14.2 inches
Resolution2560 x 16643024 x 1964
PanelLED—
ProcessorApple M4Apple M2 Pro
GraphicsApple M4 10-coreApple M2 Pro 16-core
Memory24 gigabytes16 gigabytes

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

What works

  • Leads the MacBook Pro 14-inch on memory — 24 GB vs 16 GB
  • Leads the MacBook Pro 14-inch on weight — 2.73 lb vs 3.5 lb

What doesn't

  • Its lower-power M4 processor and integrated memory limit sustained high-end workloads compared with the M2 Pro model.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro)

What works

  • The M2 Pro's higher sustained power level is better suited to demanding editing, rendering, and development workloads.

What doesn't

  • It belongs to the older M2 generation and cannot be considered a current-generation purchase.

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro).

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