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MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

94
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 1
MacBook Air 15" (M4) — M4 · 15.3″ · Fanless · $1,199
Apple

MacBook Air 15" (M4)

M4 · 15.3″ · Fanless · $1,199

93
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro lands at 94 and MacBook Air 15" (M4) at 93. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…

  • ✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • ✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • ✓Best-in-class speakers

Pick MacBook Air 15" (M4) if…

  • ✓Silent fanless M4
  • ✓Excellent battery
  • ✓Huge bright display
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on gpu (92 vs 84).

Battery life

MacBook Air 15" (M4)

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on battery (96 vs 92).

Display

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on display (96 vs 88).

Value for money

MacBook Air 15" (M4)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Air 15" (M4) more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,999).

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 94
vs
93 MacBook Air 15" (M4)

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
94
cpu 96
gpu 92
display 96
battery 92
design 96
build 96
portability 0
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
93
cpu 92
gpu 84
display 88
battery 96
design 0
build 0
portability 94

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro versus MacBook Air 15" (M4) — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro MacBook Air 15" (M4)
Display
14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
▲ 15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880×1864
CPU
Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
—
GPU
16-core GPU
—
RAM
▲ 24 / 48 GB unified
16/24/32 GB
Storage
▲ 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
256 GB – 2 TB
Battery
72.4 Wh
—
Weight
1.55 kg
▲ 1.51 kg
Chip
—
Apple M4 (10C CPU / 10C GPU)

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros
  • +Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • +Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • +Best-in-class speakers
Cons
  • −8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
  • −No OLED option
  • −Notch in display

MacBook Air 15" (M4)

Pros
  • +Silent fanless M4
  • +Excellent battery
  • +Huge bright display
Cons
  • −Only 2 TB3 ports
  • −Single external display (M4 base)
  • −No ProMotion

FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro vs MacBook Air 15" (M4)

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Air 15" (M4) worth the price? +

At $1,199, MacBook Air 15" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Air 15" (M4) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on gpu (92 vs 84). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +

MacBook Air 15" (M4) — leads on battery (96 vs 92). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.