Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Apple
87 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 3 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
Microsoft
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users upgrading from older models note the faster processor, lighter weight, and excellent battery life. The only recurring complaint is the high cost of internal storage upgrades, with many opting for cheaper external drives instead.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful display
Cons
- Expensive internal storage upgrades
- Only 2 USB/Thunderbolt ports
- Requires external storage for large files
Performance 5
Portability 4
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage cost 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 3 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i7 1065G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.31 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 3 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 3 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.
