Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (15")
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Key differences
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Rated battery life (18 hrs vs 11 hrs)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has lower Thickness (11.3 mm vs 14.5 mm)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has lower Weight (1.24 kg vs 1.56 kg)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Brightness (500 nits vs 400 nits)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Battery capacity (53.8 Wh vs 47 Wh)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (15")
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Intel Core i7-1255U
CPU cores1010
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeUnified MemoryLPDDR5X
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeSSDSSD
Display
Screen size13.6 in15 in
Resolution2560×16642496×1664
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Panel typeIPS (Liquid Retina)PixelSense IPS
Brightness500 nits▲400 nits
TouchscreenNoYes
Battery & Build
Battery capacity53.8 Wh▲47 Wh
Rated battery life18 hrs▲11 hrs
Weight1.24 kg▲1.56 kg
Thickness11.3 mm▲14.5 mm
Charger power35 W65 W
Connectivity
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 31× USB-C 3.2, 1× USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Webcam1080p Center Stage1080p