Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Powerful, portable, and perfect for creative professionals, the 15.3" Apple MacBook Air with the M4 chip blends advanced performance with a lightweight, fanless design. Built on Apple’s 3nm architecture, the 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine provide outstanding efficiency and speed—ideal for editing, multitasking, and AI-driven tasks powered by Apple Intelligence.
With 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of SSD storage, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, this MacBook Air is ready to handle your largest files and most demanding apps. It also features a 12MP Center Stage camera for professional-quality video calls and content creation.
M4 Chip Performance
- Up to 2x faster than M1 with a 10-core CPU and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
- 10-core GPU enables faster rendering with Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading
- 16-core Neural Engine is over 3x faster than M1, unlocking blazing-fast AI and Apple Intelligence capabilities
- Comes with 16GB unified memory for smooth multitasking and creative workflows
15.3" Liquid Retina Display
- 2880 × 1864 resolution, supports 1 billion colors and 500-nit brightness
- P3 wide color gamut and True Tone for vibrant, natural visuals
- Delivers crisp text and rich contrast—ideal for content creation and everyday productivity
Apple Intelligence on Mac
Available with macOS Sequoia (U.S. English only), Apple Intelligence leverages the Neural Engine for enhanced AI-powered tools:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and create content using ChatGPT integration
- Image Playground: Generate images from prompts or Photos library
- Siri with Context: Use on-device information to help find files, emails, and more—no account required
- Private Cloud Compute: Runs complex tasks securely with privacy-first design
12MP Center Stage Camera & Audio
- Keeps you centered automatically during video calls
- Desk View enables workspace sharing
- Three-mic array ensures your voice is clear and background noise stays minimal
Ports, Charging & Display Support
- Thunderbolt 4 supports data transfer, charging, and video output at up to 40 Gb/s
- MagSafe 3 allows for fast and safe charging—up to 50% in just 30 minutes
- Supports up to two external 6K @ 60Hz displays for seamless multitasking setups
Keyboard, Touchpad & Security
- Magic Keyboard with 78-key US layout and full-height function keys
- Force Touch trackpad supports precise, multi-touch input
- Touch ID allows secure login and payments, protected by the Secure Enclave
Slim, Lightweight & Silent Design
- Weighs just 3.3 lbs and only 0.45" thin
- Fanless design keeps it whisper-quiet, even under load
- Crafted with over 50% recycled materials, including 100% recycled aluminum
Sustainability Highlights
- 100% recycled aluminum (enclosure & trackpad gel plate)
- 100% recycled cobalt (battery, MagSafe magnets)
- 100% recycled copper, rare earths, and gold in major components
- Over 95% recycled lithium in battery
- 100% recycled glass in the trackpad, 15% in the display
- 90% recycled steel and 100% recycled tin in structural and circuit parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging (50% recycled content)