Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
The 15.3" Apple MacBook Air, now powered by the next-generation M4 chip, delivers outstanding performance in a thin and lightweight design. Built on 3nm technology, the M4 features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine to drive powerful AI capabilities and deliver smooth performance in creative apps, productivity tools, and more. Enhanced with Apple Intelligence, the MacBook Air introduces new ways to write, create, and interact with your Mac.
With 24GB of unified memory, 1TB of SSD storage, and Thunderbolt 4 ports, this model handles large creative files and multitasking with ease—ideal for editing videos, managing photos, or building design projects on the go. A 12MP Center Stage camera ensures you look great on video calls, automatically keeping you in the frame.
Comes preloaded with macOS, with upgrade support available through Apple.
M4 Chip Performance
- 10-core CPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth—up to 2x faster than M1
- 10-core GPU supports Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading
- 24GB unified memory for responsive performance across creative and AI apps
- 16-core Neural Engine is 3x faster than M1, enabling powerful Apple Intelligence features
15.3" Liquid Retina Display
- 2880 x 1864 resolution, 500 nits brightness, and P3 wide color gamut
- Supports 1 billion colors and features True Tone for natural, balanced visuals
- Vivid, sharp display for creative work, video streaming, and day-to-day productivity
Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia
Available in U.S. English, Apple Intelligence enhances your workflow with on-device and private cloud AI features:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and polish content—or generate new text with ChatGPT integration
- Image Playground: Instantly create fun and personalized images using prompts or photos
- Siri: Now context-aware, Siri uses on-device data to provide smarter responses and can tap into ChatGPT for deeper answers
- Privacy-first design: Most tasks are handled on-device, while Private Cloud Compute manages more advanced tasks securely
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Center Stage camera automatically keeps you in the frame
- Desk View adds the ability to share your workspace during video calls
- Studio-quality 3-mic array captures clear voice and reduces background noise
Thunderbolt 4 & MagSafe 3
- Thunderbolt 4: One-port solution for charging, high-speed data, and video (up to 40 Gb/s)
- MagSafe 3: Magnetic charging with fast-charge support—up to 50% in just 30 minutes
External Display Support
- Supports up to two external 6K displays at 60 Hz
- Enables powerful multi-display workflows for productivity, creativity, and multitasking
Magic Keyboard, Force Touch Trackpad & Touch ID
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with 12 full-height function keys and inverted-T arrow keys
- Force Touch trackpad enables precise control with pressure-sensitive gestures
- Touch ID for secure unlocking, app logins, and Apple Pay—backed by the Secure Enclave
Ultra-Portable & Silent Design
- Weighs just 3.3 lbs and measures 0.45 inches thin
- Fanless design ensures silent operation
- Enclosure made from over 50% recycled materials, including durable recycled aluminum
Sustainability Highlights
Apple designed this MacBook Air to reduce environmental impact:
- 100% recycled aluminum in enclosure and trackpad gel plate
- 100% recycled cobalt in battery and magnets
- 100% recycled copper and rare earth elements in key components
- 100% recycled gold in plating and camera wiring
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 50%+ recycled plastic in several internal parts
- 100% fiber-based packaging (50% recycled content)