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MacBook Air 13" M4 vs MacBook Air 15" M4
MacBook Air 13" M4 vs MacBook Air 15" M4 — every spec row side by side; launch prices shown per market, not converted.
Spec table
| Spec | MacBook Air 13" M4 Apple (US) · verified 2026-10-13 | MacBook Air 15" M4 Apple (US) · verified 2026-10-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina src | 15.3" Liquid Retina src |
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) src | Apple M4 (10-core) src |
| RAM | 16GB+ src | 16GB+ src |
| Storage | 256GB+ src | 256GB+ src |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Rated battery life n/a | Up to 18 hrs src | Up to 18 hrs src |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 + MagSafe + 3.5mm src | 2× Thunderbolt 4 + MagSafe + 3.5mm src |
| Weight | 1.24 kg src leads | 1.51 kg src |
| US launch price | $999+ src leads | $1,199+ src |
| China launch price | ¥7,999+ src leads | ¥9,999+ src |
Battery rows are never converted across units or test protocols - mismatches are marked n/a. Prices are launch MSRP per market, not exchange-rate math. Specs verified against manufacturer pages on 2026-10-13; cells missing a source are marked to be verified.
What it means for you
MacBook Air 13" M4
- Weight 1.24 kg vs 1.51 kg
MacBook Air 15" M4
- No clear spec advantage
Not confirmed, do not weigh in
- Rated battery life — different test protocols
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Raw diff
- Display: MacBook Air 13" M4 — 13.6" Liquid Retina | MacBook Air 15" M4 — 15.3" Liquid Retina
- Weight: MacBook Air 13" M4 — 1.24 kg | MacBook Air 15" M4 — 1.51 kg
- US launch price: MacBook Air 13" M4 — $999+ | MacBook Air 15" M4 — $1,199+
- China launch price: MacBook Air 13" M4 — ¥7,999+ | MacBook Air 15" M4 — ¥9,999+
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