MacBook Air 13 M4
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Manufacturer source ↗MacBook Air 13 M4 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V)
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V)
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: Price unavailable
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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V) for
- TrackPoint pointing device
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- OLED display option
Tradeoff: Memory cannot be upgraded
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Editorial fit by scenario
Performance
MacBook Air 13 M4
leads on gpu (86 vs 75)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
MacBook Air 13 M4
leads on battery (96 vs 92)
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 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.6″ Liquid Retina, 60Hz | 14-inch 2880 × 1800 OLED, 120Hz option |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | 8 / 10-core integrated | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAM | 16 / 24 / 32 GB unified | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533, not upgradeable |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB SSD options |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | ↑ 57 Wh |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | From 986 g for V-series configurations; varies by configuration |
| Battery (video) | Up to 18 hours | Not documented |
| Battery (web) | Up to 15 hours | Not documented |
| External displays | Up to two 6K displays at 60Hz alongside built-in display | Not documented |
| OS | Not documented | Windows 11 Home / Pro options |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 92 / 88
- gpu
- 86 / 75
- display
- 88 / 88
- battery
- 96 / 92
- design
- 96 / 90
- build
- 96 / 96
MacBook Air 13 M4
Prices & availability
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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V)
Prices & availability
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