Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (2025)- Processor: Apple M4 (10-core, 6 performance, 4 efficient)
- Graphics: Apple M4 8-core (integrated)
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5x, unified
- Storage size: 512GB SSD
- Display: 13.6-inch, 2560 x 1644 resolution, 500 nits max, 100% DCI-P3, LED display
- Battery life: 10+ hours
Apple's MacBook Air 13 M4 can pretty much do it all. It's very fast, highly portable, and offers an ultra-premium display in a very slim profile. This is not to mention the fact that it can reach over 10 hours of battery life and is Apple's cheapest laptop available.
Despite being Apple's cheapest laptop, it's still an incredibly powerful machine. The M4 chip allows the MacBook Air to outperform most Windows laptops in this price range. While it doesn't have an OLED display, its 2K screen is still very crisp and stunningly vibrant. Here we're recommending the 13-inch model—but the laptop also comes in a 15-inch variant for those who want a little extra screen real estate.
So what's the downside to this laptop? Well, for the vast majority of people, there isn't one. But if you're looking for something that can handle gaming, the MacBook Air probably isn't it. Gamers will still want to go for a Windows machine thanks to the software support, even though higher-end MacBook Pro laptops have the graphics prowess to handle most modern games.
Anyone who isn't a gamer, however, will love what's on offer by the MacBook Air. Again, it's incredibly powerful for a laptop in its price range. Plus, it will likely benefit from Apple's legendary software support that will keep it receiving modern features many years down the line.
Read our full MacBook Air 13 M4 review .
Pros
Solid performance, sleek design
Great battery life
Starts at $999 ($899 for education)
Cons
Base model's 256GB is not enough storage, upgrades are pricy
AI not yet realized, behind competitors