Battery life is another area where these models differ slightly. In rigorous testing, the MacBook Pro M4 retained 74% of its battery after a full day of use, compared to the Air’s 68%. Despite its higher performance capabilities, the Pro benefits from a larger battery and an efficient cooling system, which contribute to its longer runtime.

Late yesterday afternoon we spotted Amazon dropping the base model M4 MacBook Pro down to $1,395, or $204 off, to match the best we have ever tracked. That deal is still up for grabs right here, but for folks looking at a more powerful M4 Pro model,

Apple's new MacBook Air M4 laptops are here, and we've got them in our testing lab to give you the latest results (and they impress).