Updated: Mar. 5, 2025, 10:15 a.m. EST – The article now includes more specific details about the features.
Here’s where you can place your advanced orders for the latest M4 Apple MacBook Air:
Apple’s “Air” week rolls on with the unveiling of the M4-powered MacBook Air on the 5th of March. The newest edition of the well-liked, featherweight, fanless laptop now features an eye-catching sky blue finish and starts at an affordable $999 for 16GB of RAM in 13- and 15-inch variants. The device is now up for preorder via the Apple Store, and its official launch is slated for Wednesday, March 12.
The newly introduced MacBook Air is powered by an M4 chip that boasts a 10-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for a maximum of 32GB of RAM. This is a notable improvement over the previous M3 model that was restricted to an 8-core CPU and a maximum of 24GB of RAM. Apple’s press release stated that the new model is twice as fast as the M1 model from 2020 and an impressive 23 times quicker than the older Intel-based models. This is likely to attract those who have been hesitant to upgrade their devices for a while.
Mashable Light Speed
Also of interest: Apple unveils MacBook Air with M4 chip for under $1,000
The latest MacBook Air retains the 18-hour battery life of its predecessor, and its design remains virtually unaltered, except for a new 12MP Center Stage webcam and support for two 6K external displays with the lid open. Apart from the fresh sky blue color, it also comes in midnight, starlight, and silver.
What really makes headlines is the device’s price. By offering the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at a starting price of $999, Apple matches the final selling price of the M2 model from 2022 and undercuts the final MSRP of the M3 model from 2024 by $100. Both older MacBook Air models have been removed from the Apple Store following the announcement of the M4 model.
Considering the trend of ever-increasing tech prices, a $999 price tag for a brand-new MacBook Air is not only a pleasant surprise but also extremely competitive in the market. This could be a valuable consideration for those looking to invest in a new laptop.
