MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
key specs
Display size	14.20-inch	15.30-inch
Display resolution	1964x3024 pixels	2880x1864 pixels
Processor	Apple M4	Apple M3
RAM	36GB	8GB
OS	macOS	macOS
SSD	1TB	256GB
Weight	1.55 kg	1.24 kg
Touchscreen	-	No
Hard disk	-	No
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)	MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
Release date	October 30, 2024	March 4, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	221.20 x 312.60 x 15.50	21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30
Weight (kg)	1.55	1.24
Colours	Silver, Space Black	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	24	18
Battery Capacity (WHR)	72.4	52.6
Model Name	-	MacBook Air (M3, 2024)
Series	-	MacBook Air
Material	-	Aluminium
display
Size	14.20-inch	15.30-inch
Resolution	1964x3024 pixels	2880x1864 pixels
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
Touch Screen	-	No
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M4	Apple Apple M3
memory
RAM	36GB	8GB
storage
SSD	1TB	256GB
Hard disk	-	No
connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	5.3	-
inputs
Web Camera	12-megapixel	Yes
Pointer Device	Touchpad	Trackpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	-
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Yes	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	Yes
ports and slots
USB 4.0 (Type C)	3	-
Number of USB Ports	3	2
HDMI Port	Yes	-
Multi Card Slot	SDXC Card Reader	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	2
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	-	No

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