Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 vs MSI Raider GE66 2022 Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

13.6 inches | March 2025

Speed 6.5

Size 7

Display 5.5

Gaming 3.5

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MSI Raider GE66 2022

15.6 inches | January 2022

Speed 5.5

Size 7.5

Display 5.5

Gaming 4.5

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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 vs MSI Raider GE66 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and Raider GE66 2022, two laptops from Apple and MSI. Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 was introduced to market in March 2025 and MSI Raider GE66 2022 was launched in January 2022. As you can see, Raider GE66 2022 is 3 years older than MacBook Air 13 M4 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and MSI Raider GE66 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
13.6" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M4 (10-Core)
GPU: Apple M4 GPU (10-Core)
16GB Ram
304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

MSI Raider GE66 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
358 x 267 x 23.4 mm (14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92 inches)
Weight: 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and Raider GE66 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 over MSI Raider GE66 2022

Weight	1.24 kg vs 2.38 kg	1.14 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.6 mm vs 6.3 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	225 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1664 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE66 2022 over Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.9%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU FLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS vs 4.6 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Raider GE66 2022 and Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 vs MSI Raider GE66 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and the MSI Raider GE66 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)	2.38 kg (5.25 lbs)
Surface Area	654 cm2 (101.3 inches2)	956 cm2 (148.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82%	~70.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.6 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver, Gold, Blue	Blue

Comparison of the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and the MSI Raider GE66 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs), whereas the Raider GE66 2022 weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

MSI Raider GE66 2022

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

MSI Raider GE66 2022

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Raider GE66 2022 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 vs MSI Raider GE66 2022: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Apple M4 (10-Core)	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900HK
Base Frequency	4.41 GHz	2.3 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (4P + 6E)	14
Number of Threads	10	20
Integrated GPU	Apple M4 GPU (10-core)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and MSI Raider GE66 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Apple M4 (10-Core)

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Apple M4 GPU (10-core)	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	500 MHz	915 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1410 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	18 W	150 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS	19.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	256 bit
Memory Speed	7.5 Gbps	~14 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1280	5888
TMUs	80	184
ROPs	40	96

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 has a FLOPS value of 4.6 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Raider GE66 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 19.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
RAM Clock	7500 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes

Both laptops, the MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and the Raider GE66 2022, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (2025)	MSI Raider GE66 (2022)
CPU	Apple M4 (10-Core) (NPU)	Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU	Apple GPU (Metal, unified memory)	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Memory	16 GB	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (2025)|MSI Raider GE66 (2022)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53.8 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	30 / 35 / 70 W	280 W
Full Charging Time	2:40 hr
Cable Length	2 meters

On the other hand, the Raider GE66 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the MacBook Air 13 M4 2025's 54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

MSI Raider GE66 2022

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and the Raider GE66 2022 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	No	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 vs MSI Raider GE66 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and MSI Raider GE66 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 has a display size of 13.6".On the other hand, Raider GE66 2022 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 is 536cm² / 83inch² whereas the Raider GE66 2022's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 features a higher pixel density with 225 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

MSI Raider GE66 2022

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
The Raider GE66 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 vs MSI Raider GE66 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Raider GE66 2022 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 does not have USB-A ports.
Both MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and Raider GE66 2022 have USB Type-C ports. MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Raider GE66 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and Raider GE66 2022 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Raider GE66 2022 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Raider GE66 2022 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MacBook Air 13 M4 2025 and Raider GE66 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes