Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Experience performance and portability at scale with the 15.3" Apple MacBook Air, now powered by the advanced Apple M4 chip. Built on 3nm process technology, this fanless laptop features a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU with Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading, making it ideal for demanding creative apps and workflows. The 16-core Neural Engine powers Apple Intelligence, enabling AI-driven tools like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and a context-aware Siri.
With 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage, this MacBook Air keeps your workflow seamless—whether you're editing videos, managing large media libraries, or multitasking across apps. Thunderbolt 4 ports support fast data transfer and external displays, while the 12MP Center Stage camera ensures you stay clearly framed during video calls, even as you move.
Preloaded with macOS, this system is ready out of the box. Check Apple’s website for update eligibility.
Performance with the M4 Chip
- 10-core CPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth delivers up to 2x faster performance than the M1 chip
- 10-core GPU features Apple’s advanced graphics architecture, built for graphics-intensive workflows
- 16GB unified memory ensures responsiveness across creative tasks and heavy multitasking
- 16-core Neural Engine boosts AI performance, now over 3x faster than the M1 generation
15.3" Liquid Retina Display
- 2880 × 1864 resolution with support for 1 billion colors
- P3 wide color gamut and 500-nit brightness for stunning contrast and detail
- True Tone technology adjusts color temperature for a natural viewing experience
Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia
The MacBook Air introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features powered by the M4 chip:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and compose text—integrated with ChatGPT for creative content
- Image Playground: Generate fun, original images from prompts or personal photo references
- Siri + ChatGPT: Get context-aware assistance using your device’s on-board data and ChatGPT integration
- Privacy-first design: On-device AI processing, with Private Cloud Compute for advanced tasks
Enhanced Camera and Audio
- 12MP Center Stage front camera keeps you centered during video calls
- Desk View lets you share your workspace virtually
- Three-mic array with directional beamforming reduces background noise for clearer voice pickup
Thunderbolt 4 & MagSafe 3
- Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver up to 40 Gb/s for data, charging, and display output
- MagSafe 3 offers quick, secure magnetic charging with fast charge support (up to 50% in 30 minutes)
Multi-Display Support
- Supports up to two 6K displays at 60 Hz, alongside its built-in Liquid Retina screen
- Perfect for multitaskers, creatives, and students juggling multiple apps and windows
Magic Keyboard, Force Touch Trackpad, and Touch ID
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys and intuitive layout
- Force Touch trackpad enables advanced gesture control and precise input
- Touch ID secures logins and payments, backed by Apple’s Secure Enclave
Portable and Quiet Design
- Weighs just 3.3 lbs and measures only 0.45 inches thin
- Fanless architecture ensures silent operation
- Constructed with over 50% recycled materials, including a durable aluminum chassis
Eco-Conscious Engineering
Apple has designed the MacBook Air to be more sustainable than ever:
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure and trackpad gel plate
- 100% recycled cobalt, copper, rare earths, and gold in major components
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 100% recycled tin in solder across multiple boards
- 90% recycled steel in internal structural parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging with at least 50% recycled content