After Valve equalized the prices of the M4A1-S and M4A4, we expect many debates about which weapon is better. For this reason, the CS.MONEY Blog has prepared a list of the best skins for each rifle, with three picks for each. Compare, choose, and buy!
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Best Skins for M4A1-S
Let’s start with the weapon that was long considered the meta king due to its lower cost. Professional players preferred the M4A1-S to save important $100-$200, which could be spent on a crucial flashbang or smoke grenade. Among the skins for the M4A1-S, there are a huge number of cool options for every taste and budget. Here are the ones we’ve highlighted.
M4A1-S Printstream
- Quality: Covert
- Collection: Operation Broken Fang
- Price: $150-$900
Printstream is a legend in the skins world. This design is known and loved even by those who don’t play Counter-Strike much. The M4A1-S Printstream is the most popular skin among professional players, and none of the others even come close. You can read more about its history in our interview with the skin’s creator, JTPNZ.
M4A1-S Hot Rod
- Quality: Covert
- Collection: Chop Shop
- Price: $900-$1100
Another cool, high-priced skin is the Hot Rod. We could have picked Blue Phosphor or Fade as well, as they all share a similar principle. These skins have no patterns or drawings on them. In Source 2, these monochrome designs look amazing, but unfortunately, they are very rare, which drives their price up.
M4A1-S Decimator
- Quality: Covert
- Collection: Spectrum
- Price: $10-$80
Looking at cheaper skins, the M4A1-S Decimator is an excellent and vibrant retro-wave design. Blue, pink, black, and a pattern of triangles make this skin striking and eye-catching. The best part? It pairs well with many blue and purple stickers. Holo stickers add extra charm and look amazing!
Best Skins for M4A4
Many professionals consider the M4A4 better than the M4A1-S, and it’s interesting to see the gradual shift in the meta. However, we’ll talk about that another time. The M4A4 has the legendary Howl, the only contraband skin in Counter-Strike 2, and it is regarded as the most prestigious skin by default. We’ll focus on three other very cool skins.
M4A4 Asiimov
- Quality: Covert
- Collection: Winter Offensive
- Price: $90-$500
Let’s begin with another Counter-Strike classic. Before the Printstream came out, the most famous skin was probably Asiimov. The М4А4 Asiimov is no exception, and due to its rarity, it’s quite expensive. For a skin created in 2013, Asiimov still looks fresh and vibrant.
M4A4 The Emperor
- Quality: Covert
- Collection: Prisma
- Price: $10-$380
One of the coolest skins for the M4A4 is The Emperor, which belongs to the Tarot series. This skin’s standout feature is that the body’s main design doesn’t wear off but only darkens. Wear affects the rifle’s magazine and the grip, which you can’t see while playing. You can check out the skin online and buy the M4A4 The Emperor on our website. It’s a very beautiful skin with many fans.
M4A4 Neo-Noir
- Quality: Covert
- Collection: Clutch
- Price: $6-$110
Another legendary skin series has its own design for the M4A4 but not for the M4A1-S. Coincidence? Considering there is a USP-S Neo-Noir, it’s clearly not about the suppressor. This skin just oozes style and is perfect for those who love dark colors and beautiful art. You can use our skin viewer tools to pick the best M4A4 Neo-Noir.
So, Which Weapon Is Better: M4A1-S or M4A4? The right answer to this question is something only you can decide. The most important thing is to enjoy the game, regardless of your choice. And get vibrant skin for your M4 without overpaying, as CS.MONEY is here to help!!
