Review: The New MacBook Air (M4, 2025)

 

Highlights & Strengths

• Performance Leap
  The M4 chip brings a major boost—up to 50% more CPU performance and 4× better GPU speed than the M2, rivaling top-tier processors like the Ryzen 7 9700X and Core i9-14900K. Reviewers note it's "Apple's best-value laptop," powerful enough for most users.

• Impressive Battery Life
  The MacBook Air now offers up to 20 hours of runtime—making it the longest-lasting Air model yet.

• Brilliant New Design & Color
  The thin, fanless chassis remains familiar—and beloved—but now arrives in a stunning Sky Blue finish. It maintains portability while gaining aesthetic appeal.

• Better Camera & Display Support
  Equipped with a 12MP Center Stage webcam, it's ideal for video calls. It also supports up to two external displays (plus the internal screen) without needing to close the lid.

• Improved Specs as Standard
  The base configuration now includes 16GB of unified memory, doubling the previous standard, and starts at $999, making it more affordable than before.

• Positive Reception
  Early reviews praise its blend of speed, display quality, battery life, and value. Wired called it almost perfect, while Tom’s Guide labels it “the best MacBook for most people”.

💡 Final Word: The M4 MacBook Air (both 13″ and 15″) strikes an exceptional balance of performance, design, and value. The brighter display, longer battery life, improved memory, and upgraded webcam make it a stand-out in the ultrabook segment.

However, if your work involves creative or professional-level workloads—think video production, 3D rendering, or heavy multitasking—the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro or M4 Max is worth the investment for its power and feature set