Apple 13" MacBook Air M4, 16GB Unified RAM | 512GB SSD 10-Core GPU (Starlight)

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview

Category: Creative Laptops

Ultra-portable, powerful, and designed for modern creative workflows, the 13.6" Apple MacBook Air with the M4 chip redefines what lightweight performance looks like. Built on advanced 3nm process technology, the M4 features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, delivering a significant leap in power and efficiency for everything from photo editing to AI-assisted productivity.

Equipped with 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, this MacBook Air ensures smooth multitasking and rapid access to large files and apps. With support for Apple Intelligence, users can take advantage of next-generation features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and a smarter Siri.

Preloaded with macOS Sequoia, the MacBook Air is ready to go right out of the box. Future OS updates can be downloaded directly from Apple. Check Apple’s website for upgrade eligibility.

M4 Chip Performance Highlights

• 10-core CPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth offers up to 2x faster performance vs. M1
• Advanced 10-core GPU with Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading for smoother graphics in creative apps and games
• 16-core Neural Engine is over 3x faster than M1, delivering rapid AI performance
• Unified architecture with 16GB RAM ensures fluid multitasking and pro-grade responsiveness

13.6" Liquid Retina Display

• 2560 × 1664 resolution with support for 1 billion colors and 500 nits brightness
• P3 wide color gamut for rich, true-to-life visuals
• True Tone adjusts white balance for a natural viewing experience
• Optimized for everything from creative workflows to streaming and writing

Built-In Apple Intelligence (macOS Sequoia)

Apple Intelligence is optimized for Apple Silicon and built with privacy in mind:

• Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, or generate content using built-in ChatGPT support
• Image Playground: Create images based on prompts or from people in your Photos library
• Smarter Siri: Enhanced by on-device context and ChatGPT, with no account required
• Private Cloud Compute: Access Apple’s server-based models with strong data protections

Camera & Audio System

• 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you perfectly framed during video calls
• Desk View lets you share your workspace
• Three-mic array captures your voice clearly while reducing background noise

Thunderbolt 4 & MagSafe 3

• Thunderbolt 4 ports support fast data transfer (up to 40 Gb/s), charging, and external displays
• MagSafe 3 enables quick, secure magnetic charging—up to 50% battery in 30 minutes

External Display Support

• Supports up to two 6K @ 60Hz external displays alongside the built-in screen
• Ideal for creatives, students, and professionals needing a multitasking setup

Keyboard, Trackpad, and Security

• Backlit Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys and inverted-T arrow layout
• Force Touch trackpad offers precise control with multi-touch gestures
• Touch ID for secure authentication and payments, protected by the Secure Enclave

Compact, Quiet, and Sustainable Design

• Weighs just 3.3 pounds and is 0.45" thin
• Silent, fanless design
• Made from over 50% recycled materials, including 100% recycled aluminum enclosure

Sustainability Commitments

• 100% recycled aluminum (enclosure, trackpad gel plate)
• 100% recycled cobalt, copper, rare earths, and gold in key components
• Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
• 100% recycled glass in trackpad; 15% in the display
• 90% recycled steel in structural elements
• 100% recycled tin in solder
• At least 50% recycled plastic in five parts
• 100% fiber-based packaging (with 50% recycled content)