Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip
Best for Most people
Typically £829–£919
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkApple 2025 MacBook Pro 14-inch Laptop with M5 chip
Best for Creators and power users
Typically £1,399–£1,549
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| Feature | Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip | Apple 2025 MacBook Pro 14-inch Laptop with M5 chip |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £829–£919 | £1,399–£1,549 |
| Best for | Most people | Creators and power users |
| Key feature | Fanless M4 speed with all-day battery | Mini-LED XDR screen and active cooling |
| Display | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours (Apple rating) | Up to 24 hours (Apple rating) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Memory | 16GB unified | — |
| Where to buy | Check Price Paid link | Check Price Paid link |
Main differences
Typical price
Apple 2025 MacBook: £829–£919; Apple 2025 MacBook Pro: £1,399–£1,549.
Best for
Apple 2025 MacBook: most people; Apple 2025 MacBook Pro: creators and power users.
Standout
Apple 2025 MacBook: fanless M4 speed with all-day battery; Apple 2025 MacBook Pro: mini-LED XDR screen and active cooling.
Display
Apple 2025 MacBook: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina; Apple 2025 MacBook Pro: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR.
Battery
Apple 2025 MacBook: Up to 18 hours (Apple rating); Apple 2025 MacBook Pro: Up to 24 hours (Apple rating).
Which should you choose?
Choose the Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip if you
- want a thin, silent laptop that lasts a full day on a charge and stays fast for years
- care most about silent fanless design
Choose the Apple 2025 MacBook Pro 14-inch Laptop with M5 chip if you
- edit video or photos, compile code or run long workloads that would make a fanless laptop slow down
- care most about bright Liquid Retina XDR display
Which specifications matter?
Focus on the differences above rather than headline numbers. For more options, see our list of the best laptops in the uk.
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ASUS · Laptops
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) Gaming Laptop
Buy it if You want a gaming laptop you can actually carry to class or on a plane without a backpack full of bricks.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Portable gaming
- Typical price
- £1,449–£1,999
Pros
- Sharp 120Hz OLED display
- Aluminium chassis feels premium
Cons
- Gets loud under gaming loads
Microsoft · Laptops
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)
Buy it if You want a premium Windows laptop with a great touchscreen and battery life that rivals a MacBook.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Windows fans who want long battery life
- Typical price
- £919–£1,299
Pros
- Sharp 120Hz touchscreen
- Long battery life for Windows
Cons
- Some apps and games still struggle on Windows on Arm
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Apple 2025 MacBook or the Apple 2025 MacBook Pro?
Choose the Apple 2025 MacBook if you want a thin, silent laptop that lasts a full day on a charge and stays fast for years. Choose the Apple 2025 MacBook Pro if you edit video or photos, compile code or run long workloads that would make a fanless laptop slow down.
Which is better value?
The Apple 2025 MacBook typically costs £829–£919 and the Apple 2025 MacBook Pro typically costs £1,399–£1,549. The better value depends on which differences above matter to you.