Apple MacBook Air M4 – Apple Unveils the Game-Changing M4 MacBook Air: Everything You Need to Know
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Key Takeaways
- 🖥️ Supports dual external 6K displays for first time
- 💸 Starts at $999 with 16GB base RAM
- 🔋 All-day battery life with 53.8Wh capacity
Table of Contents
Release Date, Pricing, and Availability
Pre-orders opened immediately after the March 5 announcement, with in-store availability starting March 12. The 13-inch model sees a $100 price cut while maintaining premium specs:
- 13-inch: $999 base (16GB RAM/256GB SSD)
- 15-inch: $1,199 base price
- Early deals: Up to $168 off through partners
Design and Colors
Apple introduces a fresh Sky Blue colorway while keeping the iconic thin profile:
- 📏 11.3mm thickness (13-inch)
- ⚖️ 2.7 pounds (13-inch)
- 🌈 Color-matched MagSafe cables
- 🎨 Finish options: Silver, Starlight, Midnight, Sky Blue
M4 Chip: Next-Level Performance
The new 10-core M4 processor brings desktop-class power:
- 💥 10 CPU cores (4 performance + 6 efficiency)
- 🎮 10-core GPU with hardware ray tracing
- 🧠 16-core Neural Engine (38 TOPS)
- 📈 25% faster than M3 in multicore tests
6 Standout Features
1. Dual Display Support
Finally supports two 6K displays @60Hz – perfect for multitaskers
2. Enhanced 12MP Camera
New Desk View mode automatically shows workspace
3. Double Base RAM
16GB standard (up to 32GB) for heavy workflows
4. All-Day Battery
53.8Wh battery maintains 18h video playback
5. Nano-Texture Display
$150 upgrade reduces glare significantly
6. Smart Setup
iOS 18.4 devices transfer settings via proximity
Performance Comparison
Early tests show:
- ⚡ Matches M4 iPad Pro in CPU tasks
- 🔥 2x faster than Intel Core Ultra 7 laptops
- 🎮 Handles Baldur’s Gate 4 at 60 FPS
Who Should Buy?
- 🎓 Students: Lightweight + all-day battery
- 💼 Professionals: Dual displays & 32GB RAM
- 🎨 Creators: M4 power + advanced camera
- 🏠 Casual users: Premium experience under $1k
FAQ
Q: Does it support Wi-Fi 7?
A: Yes, with 2x faster speeds than previous models
Q: Is the SSD upgradable?
A: No, storage is fixed at time of purchase
Q: Can it run Windows?
A: Only through virtualization software
Q: Difference from M3 Pro MacBook Pro?
A: Air lacks active cooling but is 30% lighter
