Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Compact, lightweight, and supercharged with Apple’s latest M4 chip, the 13.6" MacBook Air delivers serious performance for creators, students, and professionals alike. Built on 3nm process technology, the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU are joined by a 16-core Neural Engine that powers Apple Intelligence—introducing new AI-driven features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and an even smarter Siri.
With 16GB of unified memory, 256GB of fast SSD storage, and Thunderbolt 4, you can efficiently load files, launch creative apps, and multitask without compromise. The MacBook Air is also whisper-quiet thanks to its fanless design and weighs just 3.3 pounds.
Performance Powered by M4
- 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores)
- 10-core GPU with:
- Dynamic Caching
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Mesh shading
- 16-core Neural Engine: 3x faster than M1 for AI tasks
- 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- Up to 2x faster performance compared to the M1 MacBook Air
13.6" Liquid Retina Display
- 2560 x 1664 resolution
- 500-nit brightness
- P3 wide color gamut
- True Tone technology for more natural visuals
- Supports 1 billion colors for vibrant, accurate imagery
Introducing Apple Intelligence
With macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple Intelligence introduces new generative AI tools built for everyday tasks:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and compose using ChatGPT
- Image Playground: Generate original images based on prompts or Photos
- Siri with AI: Smarter and more helpful, now able to access content across your device and pull info from ChatGPT when needed
- Private Cloud Compute: Secure server-based processing for complex AI tasks
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you in the frame
- Desk View shares your workspace during video calls
- Three-mic array with voice isolation for clear audio
- Supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
Ports, Charging & Connectivity
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports (40 Gb/s)
- MagSafe 3 power connector
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
- Fast charging: Up to 50% battery in 30 minutes
External Display Support
- Supports up to two 6K @ 60Hz external displays
- Ideal for productivity, multitasking, and creative workflows
Keyboard & Security
- Magic Keyboard with full-height function row and inverted-T arrow keys
- Force Touch trackpad for precision gestures
- Touch ID for quick authentication and secure Apple Pay
- Secure Enclave keeps your data protected
Portable & Eco-Conscious Design
- Weight: 3.3 lbs
- Thickness: 0.45"
- Fanless, silent operation
- Made with over 50% recycled materials, including:
- 100% recycled aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, rare earth elements, and more
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 50% recycled content