Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4 | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M4 bestbuy.com | Apple M3 bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 24 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 15.3 inches bestbuy.com | 14.2 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com | 3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com |
| Brightness | Not yet sourced | 1000 nits bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | Not yet sourced | 22 hours bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 3.33 pounds bestbuy.com | 3.5 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 2 bestbuy.com | 3 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com | Apple M3 10-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,399.00 bestbuy.com | $1,699.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro: Refresh rate, Battery. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick the MacBook Air if you prioritize more memory, lighter weight, and a lower $1,399 price (24 GB vs 16 GB, 3.33 lb vs 3.5 lb, $300 cheaper). Pick the MacBook Pro if you need a brighter 1000‑nits display, extra Thunderbolt port, and 22‑hour battery life for professional workloads. Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4 lists at $1,299 while Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro lists at $1,999 — Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4 undercuts Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro by $700 (54%).
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4: 7.5/10
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro: 7/10
| Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4 | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) with M3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) | 3024 x 1964 |
| Panel | LED | LED |
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M3 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core | Apple M3 10-core |
| Memory | 24 gigabytes | 16 gigabytes |
Our pick: Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with M4.
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