
The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere.
Originally released March 2025. First M4 MacBook Air. Base model upgraded to 16GB memory (previously 8GB). Apple Intelligence marketing focus.
Predecessor to M4 model. Had lower base RAM configuration.
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3 CPSC recall(s) found | 1 change(s): 1 moderate | Apple MacBook Air M4 demonstrates solid durability and material quality based on brand heritage with aluminum unibody construction and proven thermal management. Brand reputation remains strong despite some consumer criticism about storage constraints and pricing. Durability score reflects industry-standard MacBook Air reliability (typically 5-7 year lifespan) with some concerns about SSD replaceability reducing long-term serviceability. Material quality high due to premium aluminum chassis and Liquid Retina display technology.