Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Slim, light, and built for creativity, the 13.6" Apple MacBook Air with the powerful M4 chip delivers enhanced performance in a compact design. Built on a cutting-edge 3nm process, the M4 system-on-chip integrates a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, providing the speed and efficiency needed to power creative workflows and AI features on the go.
With 32GB of unified memory, a 1TB SSD, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, this MacBook Air ensures smooth multitasking and fast access to large files and demanding apps. The 12MP Center Stage camera enhances video calls, keeping you in focus—even as you move—and adjusting to lighting conditions automatically.
M4 Chip Performance
- Up to 2x faster than M1 with a 10-core CPU and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- 10-core GPU with Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading for high-end graphics
- 32GB unified memory enables faster, smoother multitasking
- 16-core Neural Engine, now 3x faster than M1, enhances Apple Intelligence performance
13.6" Liquid Retina Display
- 2560 x 1664 resolution, supports 1 billion colors
- 500 nits brightness and P3 wide color for vibrant, detailed visuals
- True Tone technology for a natural, comfortable viewing experience
Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia
With Apple Intelligence, macOS introduces new ways to work and create, including:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and create content using AI or Compose via ChatGPT
- Image Playground: Generate custom images from descriptions or photos
- Siri + ChatGPT integration: Smarter, more personalized responses based on your device context
- Private Cloud Compute: Secure access to powerful cloud-based models with on-device privacy
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you framed and sharp
- Desk View allows overhead sharing during video calls
- Three-mic array filters background noise for crystal-clear audio
Thunderbolt 4 & MagSafe 3
- Thunderbolt 4: High-speed data, video output, and charging through a single reversible USB-C port (up to 40 Gb/s)
- MagSafe 3: Magnetic connector for fast, safe charging—up to 50% in just 30 minutes
External Display Support
- Supports up to two external 6K displays at 60 Hz
- Ideal for multitasking across creative apps, office work, or academic projects
Keyboard & Touch ID
- Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys and inverted-T arrow layout
- Backlit keys with ambient light sensor for working in any lighting
- Touch ID enables fast, secure access and purchases with a single tap
Portable, Sustainable Design
- Weighs just 3.3 lbs and measures 0.45" thin
- Fanless, silent operation
- Made with over 50% recycled materials, including:
- 100% recycled aluminum, cobalt, copper, rare earth elements, and gold
- 100% recycled glass in the trackpad, 15% in the display
- 100% recycled tin in solder, over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 50% recycled content