Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 vs Apple MacBook Air 13" M5

What Reviewers Agree On

• Best overall laptop for most people
• 18+ hour battery life is outstanding
• M4 chip handles everything from browsing to video editing
• Fanless design means zero noise

Deal Breakers

• Only one external display natively (two with lid closed)

What Reviewers Agree On

• Best fanless ultraportable on the market — nothing else competes at this performance level
• ~15% faster CPU and ~20% faster GPU over M4 is a meaningful improvement for day-to-day use