Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) vs MSI Cyborg 15 (2025, RTX 4050)
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Key differences
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Rated battery life (18 hrs vs 5 hrs)
- •MSI Cyborg 15 (2025, RTX 4050) has higher Refresh rate (144 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has lower Thickness (11.3 mm vs 23 mm)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has higher Brightness (500 nits vs 250 nits)
- •Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025) has lower Weight (1.24 kg vs 1.9 kg)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2025)
MSI Cyborg 15 (2025, RTX 4050)
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Intel Core i7-13620H
CPU cores1010
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB)
Graphics typeintegrateddedicated
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeUnified MemoryDDR5
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeSSDSSD
Display
Screen size13.6 in15.6 in
Resolution2560×16641920×1080
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz▲
Panel typeIPS (Liquid Retina)IPS
Brightness500 nits▲250 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Battery & Build
Battery capacity53.8 Wh▲53 Wh
Rated battery life18 hrs▲5 hrs
Weight1.24 kg▲1.9 kg
Thickness11.3 mm▲23 mm
Charger power35 W120 W
Connectivity
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Webcam1080p Center Stage720p