MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max wins — The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max leads in performance with up to 40-core GPU and 128GB memory options while the MacBook Ai…
Scores: MacBook Air M4 13-inch 7.5/10 · MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max 8.5/10
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max leads in performance with up to 40-core GPU and 128GB memory options while the MacBook Air M4 13-inch leads in value at $999 MSRP with M4 chip. The Pro's 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR exceeds the Air's 13.6-inch display in capability. The Air wins on price and portability for basic tasks per the provided specs.
MacBook Air M4 13-inch lists at $999 while MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max lists at $3,499 — MacBook Air M4 13-inch undercuts MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max by $2,500 (250%).
| MacBook Air M4 13-inch | MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| processor | M4 (10-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) | M3 Max (up to 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU) |
| memory | 16GB unified | up to 128GB unified |
| storage | 256GB SSD | up to 8TB SSD |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max.