Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023)
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Key differences
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher RAM (36 GB vs 16 GB)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher Refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher Brightness (1000 nits vs 500 nits)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher Storage (1000 GB vs 512 GB)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher Battery capacity (100 Wh vs 53.8 Wh)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023)
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Apple M3 Max (16-core CPU)
CPU cores1016▲
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)Apple M3 Max (40-core GPU)
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated
RAM16 GB36 GB▲
RAM typeUnified MemoryUnified Memory
Storage512 GB1000 GB▲
Storage typeSSDSSD
Display
Screen size13.6 in16.2 in
Resolution2560×16643456×2234
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz▲
Panel typeIPS (Liquid Retina)Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
Brightness500 nits1000 nits▲
TouchscreenNoNo
Battery & Build
Battery capacity53.8 Wh100 Wh▲
Rated battery life18 hrs22 hrs▲
Weight1.24 kg▲2.14 kg
Thickness11.3 mm▲16.8 mm
Charger power35 W140 W
Connectivity
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 33× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Webcam1080p Center Stage1080p Center Stage
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