Apple MacBook Air M4 Review

I went hands-on with Apple’s M4 MacBook Air and the app performance blew me away
Here are my thoughts on the 2025 MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio after having a short demo and hand-on time with Apple's new AI-powered devices.
I've reviewed the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) - and it remains the best 15-inch laptop I'd recommend for most people
The new MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) is the best 15-inch laptop you can buy for the money, though we'd like to see bigger performance gains in the future.
Apple MacBook Air review (M4, 2025): you get a little more for a little less
The MacBook Air gets a speed bump with the newest M4 chip – but there are other improvements, too, as well as a lower starting price
I tested Apple’s M4 MacBook Air, the best boring laptop I’ve ever used
Apple’s latest iterative update to the MacBook Air gets better with the M4 chip, even though it doesn’t spark joy with any innovation.
Hands on with the M4 MacBook Air: The sky blue color is SO subtle
Apple sent me the 15-inch variant of the new MacBook Air in the new "sky blue" color, with an M4 chip, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of storage space. I haven't yet spent enough time with it to tell you whether it's a good purchase, but I can say one thing: The sky blue color will only shine in a certain light.
Apple MacBook Air M4 review: the best gets (slightly) better and cheaper
In Geekbench, which measures overall performance, the MacBook Air M4 hit 3,751 in the single-core test and 14,947 in the multi-core test. That’s 21% faster than the MacBook Air M3. The dual-core result was 23% higher.
Hands-On With Apple's New M4 MacBook Air
Apple refreshed the MacBook Air lineup last week, and those new models are available starting today. We picked up one of the M4 MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 review: Rarified Air
The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 may look like its predecessor, but a powerful new chip, an excellent new webcam, and a lower price make it a worthy upgrade.
Hands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s Delightful
The M4 version continues that same trend. It’s fast, efficient, and lightweight—the three hallmark characteristics of the MacBook Air. The fact that it excels at all three is why it’s the most delightful laptop you can buy.
The M4 MacBook Air is displaying some odd behavior we don’t understand yet
People are getting their hands on the new M4 MacBook Air this week, which means they’re posting lots of discoveries about its performance (and the blueness of the new Sky Blue color). While editing photos in Lightroom Classic,
Apple MacBook Air M4 Review: Feeling Ever So Blue
The Apple MacBook Air M4 is a fast, quality productivity machine and it now starts at its lowest base price. I just wish it were more blue.
Deals: 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $270 off, AirPods Pro 2 $170, iPhone 15 $453 off, Find My backpack, and more
Late yesterday afternoon we spotted Amazon dropping the base model M4 MacBook Pro down to $1,395, or $204 off, to match the ...
MacBook Air with M4 & Mac Studio with M4 Max, M3 Ultra have arrived
Apple's latest Macs with updated Apple Silicon are arriving in customer's homes, which include the new, blue MacBook Air and ...
Apple MacBook Air M4 review: a little more for a little less
Apple rarely offers you more for less, especially in its most popular products with the broadest appeal. It has perfected the ...
5 Reasons to Wait for Next Year's MacBook Pro
Apple in October 2024 overhauled its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, adding M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Thunderbolt ...
Apple Loop: iPhone 17 Fold Leak, Brazil Forcing iPhone Sideloading, New MacBook Air Released
This week’s Apple headlines; iPhone 17 Fold leaks, M4 MacBook Air launch, iPad Air upgrade, Brazil forces sideloading iOS ...
M1 Max, M2 Max, M4 Max compared - how high-end Apple Silicon has evolved
With every generation, Apple's Max-series chips have pushed the boundaries of performance, and M4 Max in the new Mac Studio ...
Apple Says New MacBook Air Up to 23x Faster Than Intel-Based Model, But Read the Fine Print
Apple has a staggering marketing claim for the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip. Specifically, Apple says the new MacBook Air ...