Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB 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 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. While praised for its portability, speed, and build quality, significant issues with the ARM processor cause software incompatibility, particularly with Adobe products and printer drivers. Verified buyers report freezing during photo editing and trouble installing programs, though some find it excellent for personal use and fast delivery.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight design
- Fast performance and quick startup
- Good battery life for daily use
- Great build quality
- Works well with USB-C dock
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw freezing
- Printer driver installation issues
- Trouble installing programs
- Syncing problems with other devices
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 54 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 28 specs.
