MacBook Air 13 M4
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Manufacturer source ↗MacBook Air 13 M4 vs MacBook Air 13" (M5)
MacBook Air 13" (M5) leads by 3 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,099
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider MacBook Air 13 M4 for
- 16 GB unified memory at launch
- Fanless design
- Support for two external displays
Tradeoff: 60Hz display
Consider MacBook Air 13" (M5) for
- 10-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU
- 16 GB unified memory baseline
- Up to 18 hours video playback
Tradeoff: No ProMotion 120 Hz display
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Editorial fit by scenario
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 M4 | MacBook Air 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.6″ Liquid Retina, 60Hz | 13.6″ IPS LED, 2560×1664 at 224 ppi |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core) | Not documented |
| GPU | 8 / 10-core integrated | Not documented |
| RAM | 16 / 24 / 32 GB unified | 16 GB unified (base) |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB | 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB SSD |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | Not documented |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | ↑ 1.23 kg |
| Battery (video) | Up to 18 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery (web) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| External displays | Up to two 6K displays at 60Hz alongside built-in display | Not documented |
| Chip | Not documented | Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU; 8 or 10-core GPU) |
| Ports | Not documented | MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm |
| OS | Not documented | macOS Tahoe (26) |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 92 / 92
- gpu
- 86 / 86
- display
- 88 / 88
- battery
- 96 / 95
MacBook Air 13 M4
Prices & availability
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MacBook Air 13" (M5)
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.