Product Comparison
Technical Specifications
Feature
Brand: Apple|SKU: MX2E3B/A
Apple MacBook Pro
£2012.47
Stock: 0
Brand: Apple|SKU: MC6C4B/A
MacBook Air 13 M4
£1407.44
Stock: 107
General
Operating System
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Product Type
Notebook
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Memory
RAM
24 GB (unified memory)
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24 GB (unified memory)
Display
Colour Support
1 billion colours
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1 billion colours
Features
BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, ProMotion technology, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, P3 Wide Color Gamut, Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR), True Tone technology, standard glass, Dolby Vision, 1000 cd/m² max full-screen brightness, 1600 cd/m² peak brightness (HDR), HDR10+, Liquid Retina XDR display, HDR compliance
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BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, Liquid Retina display, P3 Wide Color Gamut, True Tone technology, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR compliance
Image Brightness
1000 cd/m²
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500 cd/m²
Keyboard Name
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Pixel Density (ppi)
254
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224
Resolution
3024 x 1964
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2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
Type
14.2"
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13.6" - IPS
V-Sync Rate at Max Res.
120 Hz
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Widescreen
Yes
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Yes
Storage
Main Storage
512 GB SSD soldered
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512 GB SSD soldered
Battery
Battery Run Time
Video playback: up to 22 hours Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 14 hours
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Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
Capacity
72.4 Wh
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53.8 Wh
Run Time
Up to 22 hours
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Up to 18 hours
Technology
Lithium polymer
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Lithium polymer
Miscellaneous
Case Material
Aluminum
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Aluminum
Colour
Silver
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Midnight
Features
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, reduce motion, text to speech, increase contrast
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VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
Included Accessories
USB-C power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
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USB-C dual port compact power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
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Ambient light sensor
Localisation
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Product Type
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Notebook
Security
Fingerprint reader
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Fingerprint reader
Software
Apple Intelligence
Yes
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Yes
Software Included
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring
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Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords
Audio & Video
Audio Features
Output: 4 force-cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio support
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Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
Camera
Yes - 1080p
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Yes - 1080p
Camera Features
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
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Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Compliant Standards
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Graphics Processor
Apple M4 Pro 16-core
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Apple M4 10-core
Max Monitors Supported
2 external monitor(s)
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2 external monitor(s)
Resolution
12 Megapixel
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12 Megapixel
Sound
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Video System Features
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
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Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
218 kg carbon emissions
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128 kg carbon emissions
ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
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Yes
EPEAT Compliant
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EPEAT Gold
Packaging Recycled Content
51 % - recycled fibre
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50 % - recycled fibre
Product Recycled Content
35 % - recycled materials
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55 % - recycled materials
Rare Earth Materials
98% recycled rare earth elements
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99% recycled rare earth elements
Processor / Chipset
CPU
Apple M4 Pro
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Apple M4
Efficient Cores
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6
Features
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 273 GB/s memory bandwidth
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Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
Number of Cores
12-core
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10-core
Performance Cores
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4
Processor manufacturer
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Apple
Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
31.26 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.55 cm
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30.41 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.13 cm
Weight
1.6 kg
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1.24 kg
Input
Features
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
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Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
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Yes
Keyboard Layout
UK
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UK
Type
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
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35 °C
Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
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10 °C
AC Adapter
Input
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
70 Watt
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35 Watt
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces Details
3 x USB4/Thunderbolt 5/DisplayPort 2.1 (charging) Headphone output HDMI
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2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4, Alt Mode) (charging), Headphone output
Memory Card Reader
Yes (SDXC Card)
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Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
16-core Neural Engine
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16-core Neural Engine
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Communications
Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3