When placed side by side, the MacBook Air 13" (M4) and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the MacBook Air 13" (M4) stands at 215.0 mm while the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) measures 248.1 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 33.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 304.1 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 355.7 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 51.6 mm wider. For thickness, the MacBook Air 13" (M4) comes in at 11.3 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 4.2 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is heavier at 2127 grams versus 1260 grams for the MacBook Air 13" (M4). That is a 867-gram difference (68.8%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
| Metric | MacBook Air 13" (M4) | MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 304.1 mm | 355.7 mm | -51.6 mm |
| Height | 215.0 mm | 248.1 mm | -33.1 mm |
| Depth | 11.3 mm | 15.5 mm | -4.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 2.13 kg | -867.0 mm |