Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
The Microsoft 15" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Edition, Black) receives positive feedback overall, with users appreciating its included keyboard and touchpad, external display support, and cooling system. However, concerns about heat during heavy workloads and non-upgradable RAM are noted. The Q&A confirms processor options but leaves some ambiguity on model selection.
Pros
- Included keyboard and touchpad
- External monitor support
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- May get warm under heavy loads
- Non-upgradable RAM
- Ambiguous processor model selection
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.