Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Combining portability with next-gen performance, the 13" Apple MacBook Air now features the powerful M4 chip built on 3nm architecture. Designed for creators and professionals on the move, the M4 integrates a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with advanced technologies like Dynamic Caching, mesh shading, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. A 16-core Neural Engine enables Apple Intelligence, bringing AI-powered tools like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and enhanced Siri functionality to your everyday workflows.
Equipped with 24GB of unified RAM and a fast 512GB SSD, the MacBook Air can load large creative projects and media libraries quickly. Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and a vivid Liquid Retina display round out the package, delivering a versatile and capable macOS experience wherever you go.
M4 Chip Performance
- 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU for up to 2x faster performance than M1
- 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- 24GB of high-speed unified memory
- Next-gen GPU with Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading
- Neural Engine is over 3x faster than in M1, ideal for AI-driven tasks
13.6" Liquid Retina Display
- 2560 x 1664 resolution with over 1 billion colors
- P3 wide color gamut and 500 nits brightness
- True Tone technology for comfortable, natural viewing
- Delivers sharp, vibrant visuals for creative workflows and daily use
Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, proofread, summarize, or generate text with AI
- Image Playground: Create original images from prompts or photo references
- Siri with Context: Smarter voice assistance with ChatGPT integration
- Private Cloud Compute: Complex AI tasks processed securely with privacy built in
Advanced Camera & Audio
- 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage and Desk View
- Studio-quality three-mic array for clear voice capture with background noise reduction
MagSafe & Thunderbolt 4
- Thunderbolt 4 ports: Up to 40 Gb/s data transfer, video output, and charging
- MagSafe 3: Magnetic power connection with fast charging (up to 50% in 30 minutes)
Expanded Display Support
- Supports up to two external 6K displays at 60Hz
- Ideal for multitasking, creative work, and productivity across multiple screens
Magic Keyboard & Touch ID
- 78-key backlit keyboard with full-height function keys and ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad with gesture support
- Touch ID for secure login and payments
Compact, Silent, and Eco-Friendly
- Weighs only 3.3 pounds and measures 0.45" thin
- Fanless design for silent operation
- Built using over 50% recycled materials, including recycled aluminum
Sustainability at Its Core
- 100% recycled: aluminum (enclosure, trackpad plate), cobalt (battery, magnets), copper, rare earth elements, gold (wiring and plating), tin (solder)
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 90% recycled steel in structural components
- 50% recycled plastic in multiple parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging (50% recycled content)