Battery life is another area where these models differ slightly. In rigorous testing, the MacBook Pro M4 retained 74% of its battery after a full day of use, compared to the Air’s 68%. Despite its higher performance capabilities, the Pro benefits from a larger battery and an efficient cooling system, which contribute to its longer runtime.

A Mac user wants a new computer; they're going to buy a Mac. The the MacBook Air has Apple's latest M4 chip, and it's hitting digital shelves now. This is the period in the cycle when the Air and the Pro have the same chip.

Apple's M4 MacBook Air is shaping up to be an affordable powerhouse. In newly released benchmarks, it performs almost as well as the M4 MacBook Pro, all for $600 less.

The MacBook Air M4 base version offers an impressive combination of performance, efficiency, and affordability, making it a standout choice in the

The big narrative that all reviewers enjoyed was that Apple kept the base price of the MacBook Air M4 reasonable. It starts at the same price as the MacBook Air M3, which is $999 for the 13-inch model and $1,199 for the 15-inch model.

Today we're tracking a collection of discounts on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro at Amazon, including as much as $450 off select models of

Apple Intelligence is now on the tech giant's most popular laptop: the MacBook Air. And the company also decided to make the new M4 version even more budget-friendly. Apple is not the market leader when it comes to the computer market – it ranks fourth behind Dell,