Apple MacBook Pro & Air Comparison Chart

The new Apple MacBooks M4 laptops are brilliant, in the same way that a Mercedes car is, compared to a Ford. The Macbook range is tweaked and improved every year, so use this comparison chart to compare the whole Apple laptop range to help you decide: MacBook Pro & Air Comparison (updated Aug 2025)

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