M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To Recommendation for Most People

MacBook Air reviews: 4 features critics loved, 4 they didn’t

Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 a week ago, and as per the norm, people are clamoring to learn more about Apple’s new, more affordable laptop. Reviews have already sprung up across the Internet from the likes of CNET, MKBHD, and Ars Technica, among others. There’s good reason to be excited. In our hands-on, Mashable’s Stan Schroeder noted the familiar feel of the modern MacBook Air family while also praising Apple for finally including 16GB o…

Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch and 15-inch review: Minimal upgrades at a much better price

At the risk of repeating myself from Engadget's MacBook Air M1, M2 and M3 reviews: The M4-equipped MacBook Air is a nearly flawless ultraportable. Even better, it now starts at $999, which is $100 less than before. While I'd still like to see more ports and a faster screen refresh rate, the MacBook Air still remains heads and shoulders above the competition. And when companies try to one-up Apple, as ASUS did with its 2.2-pound Zenbook A14, it o…

M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To Recommendation for Most People

Whether you pick the little 13-inch model or the more comfortable yet compact 15-inch Air, you'll be getting an undeniably versatile MacBook.

M4 MacBook Air Ready For Immediate Pickup As New Mac And IPad Orders Launch

If you haven’t had the chance to order an M4 MacBook Air yet, you can purchase one today for immediate pickup as new Mac and iPad orders become available. The new sky blue base model was anticipated to be in high demand, but a quick check in regions where stores are operational reveals immediate availability… As of today, you can acquire the following new items: iPad iPad Air Mac Studio M4 MacBook Air M4 MacBook Air Among these, the M4 MacBook …

the M4 MacBook Air

It is the new Apple computers review day — as you can see from the top of Techmeme, which is dominated by the reviews of Apple’s new Mac Studio and MacBook Air models. While Mac Studio is garnering significant attention, the M4 MacBook Air is likely more relevant to everyday users. The new Air offers increased computing power at a lower price point. Apple sent me a 15-inch, maxed-out version of the machine for review. (Jason Snell at Six Colors …

M4 MacBook Air reviews: the Mac most people should buy (but it’s not blue)

The first M4 MacBook Air reviews are out, and the consensus view appears to be that while it may not be an exciting update, it's a lot of tech for the money – and is the Mac most people should buy. The other thing reviewers agree on is that the new blue color is a whole new level of subtle, so don't expect too much of a change in look from the silver . . . more . . .