MacBook Air 13 M4 vs MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro

MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro wins — MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro leads in performance with M3 Pro chip delivering higher multi-core scores than M4 per Geekbench 6 …

Scores: MacBook Air 13 M4 7.5/10 · MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro 8/10

MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro leads in performance with M3 Pro chip delivering higher multi-core scores than M4 per Geekbench 6 benchmarks and supports 120Hz refresh per Apple specs. MacBook Air 13 M4 excels in portability at 2.7 lbs versus 3.4 lbs and runs silently without fans per Notebookcheck reviews. The Pro model suits heavier workloads while the Air fits travel-focused users.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MacBook Air 13 M4MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
chipApple M4Apple M3 Pro
display13.6-inch Liquid Retina 500 nits14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 1000 nits
ram_base16GB unified18GB unified
batteryUp to 18 hours videoUp to 22 hours video

MacBook Air 13 M4

What works

  • Fanless design for silent operation
  • Lighter at 2.7 lbs for portability
  • M4 efficiency yields strong battery life

What doesn't

  • Base M4 GPU limited vs Pro chips
  • No active cooling for sustained loads

MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro

What works

  • M3 Pro handles pro workloads better
  • 120Hz ProMotion display
  • Active cooling for longer performance

What doesn't

  • Heavier at 3.4 lbs
  • M3 generation older than M4

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro.

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