Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs MSI Thin 15
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
Apple
89 Overall Score
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MSI Thin 15 2023, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
MSI
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
88 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
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
Performance 12
Portability 8
Battery life 5
Storage 4
Keyboard 4
Display quality 4
MSI Thin 15 2023, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | MSI Thin 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI (supports 4K @ 30Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No | RJ45 Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 52 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 (28th percentile)
MSI Thin 15 2023, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
MSI Thin 15 2023, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
