Creators and multitaskers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial cpu rating is 92/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
13-inch MacBook Air with M4, shown in several colors. Image: Apple ↗
Apple · Laptops
MacBook Air 13 M4
M4 · 13.6″ Liquid Retina · 1.24 kg
91/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: $999 · Released 2025-03-12
Editorial overview
The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air launched at $999 in the US with 16 GB memory and 256 GB storage. Apple specifies up to 18 hours of video playback under its test conditions.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 16 GB unified memory at launch
- Fanless design
- Support for two external displays
Tradeoffs to check
- 60Hz display
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Memory cannot be upgraded after purchase
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
Battery-life shoppers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial battery rating is 96/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- 13.6″ Liquid Retina, 60Hz
- External displays
- Up to two 6K displays at 60Hz alongside built-in displayManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Performance
- CPU
- Apple M4 (10-core)
- GPU
- 8 / 10-core integrated
- RAM
- 16 / 24 / 32 GB unified
Camera & video
- Battery (video)
- Up to 18 hoursManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 53.8 WhManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Battery (web)
- Up to 15 hoursManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Storage
- Storage
- 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB
Build & design
- Weight
- 1.24 kg
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $999. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: support.apple.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
