Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Compact, powerful, and intelligently designed, the 13.6" Apple MacBook Air with M4 is engineered for modern creatives on the move. Powered by the advanced 3nm M4 chip with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, this MacBook Air delivers smooth, responsive performance for demanding creative tasks and AI-driven workflows. The GPU introduces Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading, enhancing everything from 3D rendering to gaming.
With 24GB of unified RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, it launches apps and handles large files with ease. Thunderbolt 4 ensures fast, versatile connectivity, while the 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you perfectly framed during video calls—even in tricky lighting.
Preloaded with macOS and built for the future of Apple Intelligence, this MacBook Air blends portability with serious performance.
Next-Level M4 Performance
- 10-core CPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, delivering up to 2x faster performance than M1
- 10-core GPU with Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading for creative and gaming power
- 24GB of unified memory for smooth multitasking and large workflows
- 16-core Neural Engine, now over 3x faster than M1, powers Apple Intelligence and AI features
13.6" Liquid Retina Display
- 2560 × 1664 resolution and 1 billion colors for vibrant visuals
- 500 nits brightness and P3 wide color gamut ensure true-to-life color and contrast
- True Tone technology adapts display to ambient lighting for a natural viewing experience
Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia
Unleash the power of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features designed to enhance your productivity, creativity, and communication.
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and compose with the help of ChatGPT
- Image Playground: Instantly create original images using prompts or photos
- Smarter Siri: Now context-aware and enhanced by ChatGPT—no login required
- Private Cloud Compute: Secure, cloud-assisted AI with strong data protections
Camera, Audio, and Collaboration
- 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you perfectly framed
- Desk View shares your desk during video calls
- Three-mic array delivers clear audio while reducing background noise
Thunderbolt 4 & MagSafe 3
- Thunderbolt 4 provides fast data, power, and video—all in one reversible USB-C connector
- MagSafe 3 enables safe, magnetic charging with fast charge support (up to 50% in 30 minutes)
Multi-Display Support
- Supports up to two external 6K @ 60 Hz displays, in addition to the built-in display
- Ideal for creatives, students, and professionals managing multitasking workflows
Magic Keyboard, Trackpad & Touch ID
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys and ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad enables precise cursor control and multitouch gestures
- Touch ID allows secure login and Apple Pay with just a fingerprint
Ultraportable, Fanless, and Sustainable
- Measures 0.45 inches thin and weighs just 3.3 pounds
- Silent, fanless design ensures cool, quiet operation
- Constructed with over 50% recycled materials, including recycled aluminum
Built with the Environment in Mind
This MacBook Air is designed for a low environmental impact, featuring:
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure and trackpad gel plate
- 100% recycled cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements in key components
- 100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and circuit boards
- 100% recycled glass in the trackpad and 15% in the display
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 90% recycled steel in structural elements
- At least 50% recycled plastic in multiple parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging (with 50% recycled content)