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MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025) vs MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)

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MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)
MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)9.0Excellent· Top score
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MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)
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The short verdict

MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025) is scored, the other is pending

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MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)
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MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)
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Choose the MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025) if
  • Anyone who wants a big-screen, silent Mac for work, school and streaming.
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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
    Design1 difference
    Weights
    3.3 pounds (1.51 kg) 7
    3.3 pounds (1.51 kg) 6
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