The short verdict
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) is scored, the other is pending
We haven’t scored the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)8.0
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)—
Choose the MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) if
- Light users who want a Touch ID ultraportable with a reliable keyboard
Choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) if
- Larger screen (14.2 vs 13.3 in)
- More RAM for multitasking (16 vs 8 GB)
Key differences
Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theMacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)1 win−260 gLighter in the hand1,290 vs 1,550 g
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+7%Larger screen14.2 vs 13.3 in
+100%More RAM for multitasking16 vs 8 GB
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