Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)

Name: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) — Comparison Review
Item: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)
Rating: 7.8
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 14 by Billy G.

Apple MacBook Air

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025)

Apple MacBook Pro

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025): 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024): 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.

	Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025)	Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)
Price today	$999.99	$1,799
Processor	Apple M4 bestbuy.com	Apple M4 bestbuy.com
Memory	24 gigabytes bestbuy.com	24 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage	512 gigabytes bestbuy.com	1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Screen size	15.3 inches bestbuy.com	14 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com	3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com
Weight	3.33 pounds bestbuy.com	3.42 pounds bestbuy.com
Ports	2 bestbuy.com	3 bestbuy.com
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com	Apple M4 10-core bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,399.00 bestbuy.com	$1,899.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024): Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) if

Lighter — 3.33 lb vs 3.42 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Lower starting price — $1,399 vs $1,899 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) if

More storage — 1,000 GB vs 512 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025). And the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) share the same base M4 chip architecture yet diverge in ways that reflect their distinct roles in Apple’s notebook lineup. Public specifications show the Air 15 arriving at a lighter 3.33 pounds and a lower starting price of $1,399, while the Pro 14 begins at $1,899 and includes twice the base storage at 1,000 GB versus 512 GB. Both models omit official figures for display refresh rate, peak brightness. And battery endurance in their initial listings, leaving reviewers to draw early conclusions from prior M-series behavior and early teardowns. The Air favors portability and everyday tasks with its larger 15-inch screen housed in a slim chassis, whereas the Pro 14 emphasizes sustained performance. And connectivity in a more compact, thermally advanced body. The short version: buyers prioritizing weight savings and upfront cost will find the MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) the clearer value. But those needing greater storage and expansion should consider the MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024).

Verdict: The MacBook Air 15 offers lighter (3.33 lb vs 3.42 lb) and lower starting price ($1,399 vs $1,899); the MacBook Pro 14 counters with more storage (1,000 GB vs 512 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate, brightness, battery or battery life yet.

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) lists at $999.99 while Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) lists at $1,799 — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) undercuts Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) by $799.01 (80%).

Winner: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025)

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025): 7.8/10

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024): 7.2/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025)	Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)
Screen size	15.3 inches	14 inches
Resolution	2880 x 1864 (Retina)	3024 x 1964
Panel	LED	LED
Processor	Apple M4	Apple M4
Graphics	Apple M4 10-core	Apple M4 10-core
Memory	24 gigabytes	24 gigabytes

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025)

What works

Lighter by 0.09 pounds than the Pro
Larger 15.3‑inch display for more workspace
Lower starting price ($1,399)

What doesn't

Trails the MacBook Pro 14 on storage — 512 GB vs 1,000 GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)

What works

3 Thunderbolt ports provide more connectivity

What doesn't

Heavier by 0.09 pounds than the Air
Higher starting price ($1,899)

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025).

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