Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
The ultra-portable 13.6" Apple MacBook Air, now supercharged with the Apple M4 chip, delivers next-level performance in a compact design built for creators on the move. Powered by a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, the M4 chip handles demanding tasks with ease—from video editing and 3D rendering to AI-assisted productivity features in macOS Sequoia.
With 32GB of unified memory, a 2TB SSD, and support for Apple Intelligence, the MacBook Air makes multitasking effortless and unleashes powerful new AI features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and enhanced Siri. All of this is packed into a sleek, fanless design made from over 50% recycled materials.
Highlights
M4 Chip Performance
- 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with advanced graphics features:
- Dynamic Caching
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Mesh shading
- 16-core Neural Engine: 3x faster than M1 for AI tasks
- 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- Up to 2x faster performance than the M1 MacBook Air
- Supports up to 32GB of high-speed unified memory
13.6" Liquid Retina Display
- 2560 x 1664 resolution
- 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color, and support for 1 billion colors
- True Tone technology ensures natural-looking visuals in any lighting
Apple Intelligence (macOS Sequoia 15.1)
- Powered by the Neural Engine with on-device and Private Cloud Compute support
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and compose using ChatGPT
- Image Playground: Generate fun, personalized images
- Siri: Smarter, context-aware assistant with ChatGPT integration
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Ultra Wide Center Stage camera for automatic subject tracking
- Desk View for showing your workspace during calls
- Three-mic array with beamforming and noise reduction
- Studio-quality audio for clear voice and immersive sound
Connectivity & Charging
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports (up to 40Gb/s)
- MagSafe 3 for quick and secure charging
- Fast charging: Up to 50% battery in 30 minutes
- Wi-Fi 6E and 3.5mm headphone jack
External Display Support
- Supports up to two external 6K displays @ 60Hz
- Ideal for multitasking, content creation, and productivity
Keyboard & Security
- Magic Keyboard with 78-key US layout, backlighting, and ambient light sensor
- Inverted-T arrow keys and full-height function row
- Force Touch trackpad for precise navigation
- Touch ID with Secure Enclave for fast, secure authentication
Compact, Eco-Conscious Design
- Weight: 2.7 lbs
- Thickness: 0.44"
- Fanless and silent operation
- Made with over 50% recycled materials:
- 100% recycled aluminum, cobalt, copper, glass, gold, tin, rare earths, and more
- 100% fiber-based packaging with 50% recycled content
What’s in the Box
- Apple 13.6" MacBook Air (M4, Sky Blue)
- 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (6.6', Sky Blue)