Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 (Early 2025) – Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Compact, powerful, and incredibly portable, the 15.3" Apple MacBook Air now features Apple’s advanced M4 chip, delivering major leaps in performance and efficiency. Built on 3nm process technology, the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU—with Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading—make this Mac ideal for creative workflows, graphics-intensive tasks, and AI-powered productivity.
With 16GB of unified memory, 256GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 4, you can work smoothly across large files, creative apps, and high-resolution media. The integrated 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you perfectly framed during video calls, while the fanless design ensures silent operation wherever you go.
Key Features
M4 Chip Performance
- 10-core CPU with high-performance and high-efficiency cores
- 10-core GPU with advanced Apple graphics architecture
- Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, mesh shading
- 16-core Neural Engine — over 3x faster than M1, optimized for AI workflows
- 120GB/s memory bandwidth
- Up to 2x faster than M1 in real-world performance
15.3" Liquid Retina Display
- 2880 x 1864 resolution, 1 billion colors
- P3 wide color, 500-nit brightness, True Tone
- Ideal for content creation, design, and everyday use
Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia 15.1
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, or compose with AI
- Image Playground: Instantly generate creative images from descriptions
- Smarter Siri: Personalized assistance with ChatGPT integration
- Private Cloud Compute: Cloud-based AI processing with built-in privacy
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Ultra-Wide camera with Center Stage and Desk View
- Studio-quality three-mic array for clearer calls
- Crystal-clear voice isolation even in noisy environments
Connectivity & Ports
- Thunderbolt 4: Up to 40 Gb/s for fast data, charging, and display output
- MagSafe 3: Easy, secure magnetic charging (50% charge in 30 minutes)
External Display Support
- Supports up to two 6K @ 60Hz external displays
- Great for multi-app workflows, presentations, and editing suites
Magic Keyboard & Touch ID
- Full-size Magic Keyboard with 78 keys, backlighting, and ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad with gesture support
- Touch ID: Secure logins and Apple Pay with your fingerprint
Slim, Silent, and Sustainable
- Just 3.3 lbs and 0.45" thin
- Fanless design for whisper-quiet operation
- Made with over 50% recycled materials, including:
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
- 100% recycled rare earth elements, gold, copper, tin, cobalt
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 100% fiber-based packaging