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MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD — M4 · 64GB · 2025 · 2TB SSD
Apple

MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD

M4 · 64GB · 2025 · 2TB SSD

92
/ 100
From $2,199
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 2
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

94
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD lands at 92 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…

  • ✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • ✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • ✓Best-in-class speakers
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on gpu (92 vs 87).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on battery (92 vs 82).

Display

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on display (96 vs 86).

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,199).

MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD 92
vs
94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Score breakdown

MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD
92
cpu 92
gpu 87
display 86
battery 82
portability 83
design 0
build 0
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
94
cpu 96
gpu 92
display 96
battery 92
portability 0
design 96
build 96

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
CPU
M4
Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
RAM
▲ 64GB
24 / 48 GB unified
Release year
2025
—
Storage
2TB SSD
▲ 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Display
—
14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
GPU
—
16-core GPU
Battery
—
72.4 Wh
Weight
—
1.55 kg

MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros
  • +Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • +Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • +Best-in-class speakers
Cons
  • −8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
  • −No OLED option
  • −Notch in display

FAQ: MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Which is better, MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD worth the price? +

At $2,199, MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on gpu (92 vs 87). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, MacBook Air 13 M4 · 64GB · 2TB SSD or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on battery (92 vs 82). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.