MacBook Air 13 M4 vs MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins — The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the better choice for professionals who need powerful performance and a high-quality displa…

Scores: MacBook Air 13 M4 7.5/10 · MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max 8.5/10

The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the better choice for professionals who need powerful performance and a high-quality display, while the MacBook Air 13 M4 is a more affordable option for general productivity and office work. According to CNET, the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max has a 'stunning' XDR display and 'excellent' performance. However, as noted by Wirecutter, the MacBook Air 13 M4 is a 'great' optio...

MacBook Air 13 M4 lists at $1,299 while MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max lists at $2,399 — MacBook Air 13 M4 undercuts MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max by $1,100 (85%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	MacBook Air 13 M4	MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
CPU	Apple M4	Apple M4 Max
RAM	8GB	16GB
Storage	256GB SSD	512GB SSD
Display	13.6-inch Liquid Retina	16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR

MacBook Air 13 M4

What works

Portability and lightweight design
Long battery life, up to 18 hours
High-quality Retina display

What doesn't

Limited ports, only 2 Thunderbolt 4
No SD card slot

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

What works

Powerful performance with M4 Max chip
High-quality XDR display with 120Hz refresh rate
Long battery life, up to 22 hours

What doesn't

Expensive, especially with higher storage options
Heavier and larger than the MacBook Air

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max.

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