MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs MacBook Air 13 (M4)

The M4’s 10-core CPU with 4.5 GHz P-cores and 6 E-cores outperforms the M3’s 8-core CPU with 4.1 GHz P-cores, while its 8-core GPU still matches the M3’s 10-core GPU in real-world efficiency due to architectural gains. The M3 model with 24GB RAM and 1TB storage is better for video editors working with 4K timelines or professionals running multiple VMs simultaneously. The M4 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage suits coders and students needing macOS 15 Sequoia features, faster LPDDR5-7500 memory, and 1.5 hours longer battery life under light use. In UAE at AED 5899 vs AED 4799, the M4 wins because it delivers newer architecture and 10% longer battery for AED 1100 less; in India at ₹144900 vs ₹119900, the M4 wins on value because it offers 20% faster CPU and updated OS for ₹25000 less.