Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
The 13.6" Apple MacBook Air, now powered by the M4 chip, delivers next-level performance in a compact, lightweight design—perfect for creatives and professionals on the go. Built on 3nm process technology, the M4 features a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU with advanced graphics capabilities including Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading, plus a 16-core Neural Engine to power Apple Intelligence and handle AI workflows seamlessly.
Equipped with 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD, this MacBook Air handles large files and demanding apps with ease. Thunderbolt 4 connectivity ensures fast transfers and flexible workflows. The 12MP Center Stage camera adapts to your movement and lighting for elevated video calls and content creation.
Performance with the M4 Chip
- 10-core CPU with performance and efficiency cores
- 10-core GPU supports:
- Dynamic Caching
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Mesh shading
- 16-core Neural Engine: 3x faster than M1
- 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- Up to 2x faster performance compared to the M1 MacBook Air
- 24GB unified memory for smooth multitasking and intensive tasks
13.6" Liquid Retina Display
- 2560 x 1664 resolution, supports 1 billion colors
- 500 nits of brightness and P3 wide color gamut
- True Tone for natural viewing
- Crisp detail and vibrant color for photo editing, movies, and daily work
Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia
Apple Intelligence, debuting with macOS Sequoia 15.1, brings system-wide AI capabilities:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, or compose content—integrated with ChatGPT
- Image Playground: Create original images from descriptions or your photo library
- Siri + ChatGPT: Get context-aware help and quick answers—no ChatGPT account required
- Private Cloud Compute: Secure server-side processing for advanced AI tasks
- Built with privacy-first architecture and on-device processing
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage
- Desk View for sharing your workspace during calls
- Three-mic array with directional beamforming and noise suppression
- Clear voice capture and studio-quality sound
Ports, Power & Connectivity
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
- MagSafe 3 magnetic charging connector
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Fast charging: Up to 50% battery in 30 minutes
External Display Support
- Supports up to two external 6K displays at 60Hz
- Ideal for professionals working across multiple apps and windows
Keyboard, Trackpad & Security
- Magic Keyboard with full-height function row
- Force Touch trackpad for precision gestures
- Touch ID for secure login and payments
- Secure Enclave ensures your fingerprint data remains protected
Ultra-Portable & Eco-Friendly Design
- Weight: 3.3 lbs | Thickness: 0.45"
- Fanless and silent operation
- Made from over 50% recycled materials, including:
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure and trackpad gel plate
- 100% recycled cobalt, copper, gold, rare earth elements, and glass
- 100% fiber-based packaging (50% recycled content)