{"id":4578,"date":"2025-10-15T09:47:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=4578"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:47:25","slug":"apple-macbook-air-m4-vs-macbook-air-m2-small-steps-forward-or-big-leaps-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/blogs\/archives\/4578","title":{"rendered":"Apple MacBook Air M4 vs. MacBook Air M2: Small steps forward or big leaps forward?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In terms of battery life, the official performance of the MacBook Air M4 and M2 is identical. However, thanks to its more advanced chip, the M4 may offer better power efficiency under heavy loads, potentially extending battery life in some situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short: Both models can easily make it through a full day of use, but the MacBook Air M4&nbsp;&nbsp;lasts longer, and the<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteriesfast.co.uk\/laptop-battery\/Apple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple MacBook Air M4 battery<\/a><\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;is more energy-efficient under heavy loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official battery life is the same: Wi-Fi: up to 15 hours; video playback: up to 18 hours. This applies to both the 13-inch and 15-inch M2 and M4 models. MacBook Air M4 Battery Capacity: Both models use lithium-polymer batteries of essentially the same capacity. Apple doesn&#8217;t provide specific figures, but teardowns and testing indicate that the M4 model doesn&#8217;t increase the physical capacity of the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charging Specifications: Both models support MagSafe or USB-C charging. The base 13-inch model ships with a 30W or 35W charger. Both models support an optional 70W USB-C fast charger, charging to 50% in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Difference: Power Efficiency and Real-World Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real difference lies in the M4 chip&#8217;s improved power efficiency, which results in subtle but noticeable differences in real-world usage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M4 excels in high-load tasks (video editing, code compiling, and complex software operations). Thanks to improved power efficiency, the M4 potentially consumes less power than the M2 when running these high-performance applications. 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