The M4 series of the 13-inch MacBook Air has an aluminum body with an 11.3 mm thickness and a weight of 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg). It has the following colors: Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver. The device is also equipped with a MagSafe 3 port, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, a headpho... the charge, and a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. What's more, the enclosure is 100% recyclable aluminum that is also fanless, which means the device makes close to zero noise when in use. Despite its great portability, some users do find the notch design questionable only.
Feature | 13-inch |
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Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches |
Weight | 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg) |
Materials | 100% recycled aluminum |
Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver |
Ports | MagSafe 3, 2x Thunderbolt 5, headphone jack |
Keyboard | Magic Keyboard with Touch ID |
The MacBook Air 13-inch M4 has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with 2560 x 1664 resolution at 224 PPI. It offers 500 nits brightness, True Tone, and P3 wide color. The display includes a notch for the webcam. Users appreciate its sharpness but note it lacks ProMotion.
Specification | 13-inch |
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Size | 13.6 inches |
Type | Liquid Retina |
Resolution | 2560 x 1664, 224 PPI |
Brightness | 500 nits |
Features | True Tone, P3 wide color |
Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
Powered by the M4 chip (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), the MacBook Air 13-inch M4 offers 8GB to 24GB unified memory and 256GB to 2TB SSD. It runs macOS Sequoia, supporting Apple Intelligence. The M4 is ~15% faster than M3. Users praise its efficiency for multitasking but note it’s not ideal for heavy GPU tasks.
Test | M4 Score (est.) |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | ~3400 |
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | ~14000 |
Metal Score | ~30000 |
The MacBook Air 13-inch M4 offers up to 18 hours of battery life (web browsing). It uses a 52.6Wh battery and supports 30W or 70W USB-C charging (0–50% in ~30min). Real-world use yields 14–16 hours. Users appreciate its longevity but note similar performance to M3.
Model | Battery Life | Real-World Test |
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Air 13-inch M4 | 18h | 14–16h |
Air 13-inch M3 | 18h | 14–16h |
The MacBook Air 13-inch M4 supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, MagSafe 3, and a headphone jack. It connects up to two external displays (6K at 60Hz). Users praise Thunderbolt 5 speeds but note limited port variety.
Feature | Details |
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Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, MagSafe 3, headphone jack |
Display Support | Two 6K at 60Hz |
The MacBook Air 13-inch M4, which started being on the market in November 2024 through an authorized Apple store and resellers at a price of $1,099 (8GB/256GB), featured a wide number of models reaching as high as $1,999 (24GB/2TB).The majority of the costumers say it is actually made for business people who travel frequently but may need to invest in better storage facilities than the basic ones available
Configuration | Price (USD) |
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8GB/256GB | $1099 |
16GB/512GB | $1299 |
24GB/2TB | $1999 |