Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Apple MacBook Air 13" M4
Apple
9.1
Must Buy
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Apple
9.3
Best-in-Class
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
- Thunderbolt 5 on all three ports is a significant pro workflow upgrade — connects to newest docks, eGPUs, and storage
- SSD speeds up to 14.5 GB/s are roughly 2× faster than M4 Pro generation
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