Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 (Early 2025) Overview
Category: Creative Laptops
Experience powerful performance in a sleek and portable design with the Apple MacBook Air 15.3", now equipped with Apple’s next-generation M4 chip. Built on advanced 3nm technology, the M4 features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine to support everything from intensive creative workloads to AI-enhanced productivity tasks.
With 32GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, this MacBook Air is optimized for professionals who work with large media libraries, multitask across demanding apps, or rely on AI tools like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Siri with Apple Intelligence. Thunderbolt 4 support and MagSafe 3 ensure fast connectivity and safe charging, while the 12MP Center Stage camera enhances video calls with automatic framing and improved clarity.
M4 Chip Performance Highlights
- 10-core CPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth — up to 2x faster than the M1 MacBook Air
- Next-gen 10-core GPU with Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading
- 16-core Neural Engine is over 3x faster than M1, accelerating AI-powered features
- 32GB of unified memory for fluid multitasking and seamless app performance
15.3" Liquid Retina Display
- 2880 x 1864 resolution with support for 1 billion colors
- 500 nits brightness with P3 wide color gamut and True Tone technology
- Delivers vivid detail, high contrast, and accurate color for both creative work and everyday use
Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia
Built into macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple Intelligence uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute to deliver private, intelligent tools:
- Writing Tools: Rewrite, proofread, and summarize content with ease—or generate original content via Compose
- Image Playground: Create unique visuals from a prompt, concept, or photos
- Smarter Siri: Access contextual, device-aware help or tap into ChatGPT for more advanced queries
Camera & Audio
- 12MP Center Stage camera with automatic framing keeps you in view
- Desk View enables overhead sharing during video calls
- Studio-quality three-mic array captures voice clearly while reducing background noise
Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 & MagSafe 3
- Thunderbolt 4 delivers up to 40 Gb/s for data, charging, and video via USB-C
- MagSafe 3 offers secure, magnetic power connection with fast charging (50% in ~30 minutes)
Multi-Display Support
- Supports up to two 6K external displays at 60Hz, ideal for multitasking setups
- Perfect for professionals, creatives, and students working across apps or screens
Keyboard, Trackpad & Security
- Magic Keyboard with 78 keys, backlit layout, and ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad enables precise control and multi-touch gestures
- Touch ID allows fast login, secure payments, and app authentication
Lightweight, Fanless Design
- Just 0.45" thin and weighs 3.3 pounds
- Silent, fanless operation ensures a distraction-free experience
- Made with over 50% recycled materials, including a recycled aluminum enclosure
Sustainability Highlights
- 100% recycled: aluminum enclosure, cobalt (battery & MagSafe), copper, rare earth elements, and gold (wiring & plating)
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
- 100% recycled glass in trackpad, 15% in display panel
- 90% recycled steel in internal structures
- Fiber-based packaging made with 50% recycled content