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MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) vs MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)

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MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)9.1Excellent· Top score
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MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
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The short verdict

MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) is scored, the other is pending

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MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
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MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
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Choose the MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) if
  • Students and travelers who want a small, quiet Mac with all-day battery.
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Choose the MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) if
  • Students and professionals who want a silent laptop that lasts the whole day
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At a glance

Key differences

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Side-by-side specifications

Performance2 differences
Chipset
Apple M4
Apple M5
CPU cores
10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
Memory1 difference
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Connectivity1 difference
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 6
Body1 difference
Weight
1240 g
1230 g
Design1 difference
Weights
2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) 7
2.7 pounds (1.23 kg) 6
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