MacBook Air 13 (M4, Early 2025) vs Alienware m18 (R2, Early 2024) Full Specs
CPU | CPU |
GPU | GPU |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Display 13.6" LCD IPS2560x1664 500Nits 60Hz Glossy AR | Display |
Other Upgrades | Other Upgrades |
Price $999 | Price $1,900 |
CPU iGPU GPU Storage Memory Memory Chipset Storage HDMI 2.1 mDP 1.4 TB4 TB4 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 Ethernet Audio SD Card |
10 Cores(4P+6E) 10 Threads 4.41GHz | 16 Cores(8P+8E) 24 Threads 2.2GHz |
1,024 Shaders 1.58GHz | 3,072 Shaders 2.37GHz |
8GB GDDR6 |
2x SO-DIMM |
1.4GB/s Read 1.3GB/s Write | 7GB/s Read 5.1GB/s Write |
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
13.6" LCD IPS2560x1664 500Nits 60Hz Glossy AR | |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 84.26 in²
15.5:10 | Area & Aspect Ratio 145.6 in²
16:10 |
Brightness 500 nits
500 nits Peak | Brightness 300 nits
300 nits Peak |
Refresh & VRR 60Hz | Refresh & VRR 165Hz
Variable Refresh
G-Sync
FreeSync |
Response Time 33 ms | Response Time 3 ms |
Resolution 2560x1664
4.3M Pixels
225 ppi | Resolution 2560x1600
4.1M Pixels
168 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast LED
1.7K:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1K:1 contrast |
Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V | Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V |
Color Depth 10-bit | Color Depth 8-bit |
Color Coverage 100% sRGB
99% DCI-P3 | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
97% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination Glossy AR | Coating & Lamination Matte AR |
Touchscreen No | Touchscreen No |
Border Size 3.5 mm (0.14") | Border Size 7.5 mm (0.3") |
Up to 16 hours | Up to 4 hours |
Charge Time 0-50%: 30 min 0-80%: 50 min 0-100%: 90 min | Charge Time - |
53.8Wh 4719mAh 11.4V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 97Wh 8509mAh 11.4V Lithium-Ion |
User Replaceable No | User Replaceable No |
Data 2x Thunderbolt 4 - - | Data 2x Thunderbolt 4 3x USB 3.0 1x USB-C 3.0 |
Network - | Network 1x Ethernet |
Video - | Video 1x HDMI 2.1 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots - | Card Slots 1x SDXC Card |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 |
Infrared No | Infrared No |
Charger | Charger |
Max Power Draw 31W | Max Power Draw - |
Output 30W
20.00V
1.50A | Output 240W
19.50V
12.31A |
Input 0.75A | Input 3.50A |
Protocol & Port USB-C | Protocol & Port DC 7.4x5mm
DC 7.4x5mm |
USB-PD 3.00A 5V (15W)
3.00A 9V (27W)
2.00A 15V (30W)
1.50A 20V (30W) | USB-PD - |
Speakers 4 | Speakers 2 |
Microphones 3 | Microphones 2 |
Keyboard 78% Scissor Backlit - | Keyboard - Scissor Backlit Per-Key Lighting |
Trackpad Force Touch Glass | Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass |
Biometrics - Fingerprint | Biometrics Face ID - |
Launch OS macOS 15 Sequoia | Launch OS Windows 11 |
Build Material Aluminum | Build Material Plastic |
Height 11.3 mm (0.44")Width 304.1 mm (11.97")Depth 215 mm (8.46") | Height 26.7 mm (1.05")Width 410.3 mm (16.15")Depth 319.9 mm (12.59") |
Weight 1.24 kg | Weight 4.23 kg |
Weight + Charger 1.34 kg | Weight + Charger 5.01 kg |
Volume 0.7388 L | Volume 3.5045 L |
Decor Lights No | Decor Lights Yes |
Fans - | Fans 4 |
Release Date 2025-03-05 | Release Date 2024-01-08 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description M4, Early 2025 | Description R2, Early 2024 |
Model ID Mac16,12 | Model ID - |
Model Number 1 A3240 | Model Number 1 R2 |