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MacBook Pro 14" (M4)
from ~$1599
- Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz
- M4 Pro
- More ports
- Longer battery
Apple · Laptop · 2024
Upgrading your MacBook Air (M3)? The best upgrades right now: MacBook Pro 14" (M4). Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M3 |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | Up to 18h |
from ~$1599
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| MacBook Air (M3) | MacBook Pro 14" (M4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR |
| Chip | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
| Battery | Up to 18h | Up to 22h |
Your MacBook Air (M3) is only 2 years old. Unless something is broken, the honest answer is hold — the jump from a 2-year-old laptop is rarely worth the money. The options below are here if you want them, not because you need them.
For most people the MacBook Pro 14" (M4) is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $1599. The main gains: Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz; M4 Pro; More ports; Longer battery.
Yes. At 2 years old it handles everyday use comfortably, and there's no pressing reason to replace it.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.