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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus)

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15.3 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

  • 12 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor.
  • Storage: UFS onboard storage.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 27 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 151,000In Stock
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HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 150,000
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 155,000
Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDKSh 150,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M3KSh 140,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4KSh 135,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDKSh 150,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery, faster 70 W charging and more memory (16 GB RAM). Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch if you want a smoother 90 Hz display, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Display

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15.3 inch screen
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
12 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M4 processor
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
UFS onboard storage

Memory

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
16 GB RAM in this version
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
8 GB RAM in this version

Charging

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
70 W rated wired charging power
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
27 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Larger battery: 66.5 Wh (vs 38 Wh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 70 W (vs 27 W).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Larger 15.3-inch screen (vs 12-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 400).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

  • Smoother 90 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 686 g (vs 1.51 kg).

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PriorityApple MacBook Air 15-inchMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch
PerformanceApple M4 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics
Memory16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storage256 GB storage
Display15.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi12-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 220 ppi
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per charge38 Wh nominal
Charging70 W wired charging27 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelMacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition), EP2-82140
Announced20252025
Form FactorClamshellDetachable 2-in-1 Windows PC
ColorSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, MidnightPlatinum
Manufacturer Part Number—EP2-82140

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Dimensions34.04 × 23.76 × 1.15 cm274 × 190 × 7.8 mm
Weight1.51 kg686g, without keyboard
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosureAnodized aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Display Size15.3 inches12 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina IPS, LED-backlitPixelSense LCD
Resolution2880 × 18642196 × 1464
Refresh Rate60HzUp to 90 Hz; 60 Hz default
Brightness500 nits400 nits maximum typical
TouchscreenNoYes
Display Features224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone3:2; 220 ppi; 10-point touch; sRGB/Enhanced profiles; adaptive colour and contrast

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
ProcessorApple M4Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores)
CPU10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores)Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus; 8 cores
GPUApple 10-core GPUIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryLPDDR5x
Storage TypeSSDUFS onboard storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
RAM16GB8GB
Storage256GB / 512GB256GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Battery66.5Wh lithium-polymer38 Wh nominal; 37 Wh minimum
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback—
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapterUSB-C; compatible 27W or higher power supply
Power Adapter35W Dual USB-C Port Power AdapterUSB-C Power Delivery: 27 W minimum; 45 W recommended for fast charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Operating SystemmacOSWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.4
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video1080p front Surface Studio camera; 10 MP rear camera; Windows Hello IR camera
SpeakersSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersStereo speakers, 2 W
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingDual Studio microphones with voice focus
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesDolby Atmos; Bluetooth LE Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard compatible; sold separately
Keyboard BacklightYesSupported on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesPrecision touchpad on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNoCompatible with Surface Slim Pen; sold separately

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
USB-ANoNo
USB-C2 × USB-C ports2 × USB-C / USB 3.2
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)—
HDMINo built-in HDMI; adapter supportedNo built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo—
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone supportNo
Other PortsMagSafe 3—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
SecurityTouch IDMicrosoft Pluton TPM 2.0; Windows Hello facial recognition
CoolingFanless passive cooling—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; external display support165-degree kickstand; wireless Slim Pen storage/charging; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU 45 TOPS

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
LaptopMacBook Air 15-inch M4Surface Pro 12-inch EP2-82140
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 mUSB-C charging cable
Power Adapter—Not included

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Neither has USB-A.
  • Both support DisplayPort.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch for macOS, more memory and a larger battery; Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch combines Windows, a smoother screen and a lighter build.

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