Everything about the MacBook Air M4: Analysis of its technical sheet and our opinion on the machine

Apple presented its MacBook Air in March 2025. A refreshing version of its affordable ultra portable computer. If his technical sheet does not contain any surprises, it is the price of this machine that has caused the most ink to flow. Indeed, theMacBook Air M4constitutes a real good deal,Sold 100 euros cheaperthan his ancestor. Let's see in detail why, with this computer, you have it for your money!

Design and screen

The MacBook Air M4 has a 13 or 15 inch screen depending on the versions. The screen is a “Liquid Retina” slab, with a displayed resolution of 2,560 x 1,664 pixels for the 13 ″, 2,880 x 1,864 pixels for the 15 ″.

Brightness can rise to 500 nits. Regarding the dimensions of this laptop, it remains a featherweight with only 1,240 grams on the scale in 13 ″, 1,510 g in 15 ″.

Its size, it has not evolved between the M3 and M4 version, the MacBook Air is still 1.13 cm high, 30.41 cm wide and 21.5 cm long (in a closed position). For the 15 ″, count 1.15 cm high, 34.04 cm wide and 23.76 cm in length.

Small novelty in terms of colors,Apple abandons the "sidereal gray" for another shade, the "sky blue". Apart from this change, the beast is always available in "midnight" (black), "stellar light" (gold) and money.

To enter a little more in detail, know that the macbook air m4 screen offers a wide range of colors (P3) and has technologyTrue Tone.This is a solution that adapts the tones of the display according to your environment. On paper, it should reduce eye fatigue.

Performances du MacBook Air M4

The MacBook Air M4, as its name suggests, is powered by an M4 chip. Since November 2020, Mac fleas have been drawn by Apple and very powerful. The "standard" configuration on this MacBook Air has 10 CPU cores (it's 2 more than on the M3 version) and as much for the GPU.

Regarding the RAM, or RAM, Apple AppleStart at 16 GB, enough to run the most greedy applications without problem. Two other solutions are offered by the apple, one at 24 GB andAnother, unprecedented, at 32 GB.

Like this "unified" memory as the Californian firm calls it, the storage of this computer is also to be adapted to its needs. The MacBook Air M4 starts with256 GoIn its "basic" version, but it is possible, for a finance, to go up to 2 TB of internal storage.

Connectors, audio, camera and external monitors support

Many MacBook Air users use an external screen. And Apple decided to make their lives easier. The company now allows you to use 2 external screens on the MacBook Air M4, but always with the screen on and usable. As a comparison,The M3 version supported 2 external screens, but only with the closed hood.

Regarding connectors, Apple does not change a winning team. The device has the right to its magsafe magnetic load port and its two USB-C ports on the left side. In contrast there is a 3.5 jack, always useful, especially for music lovers or video editors.

For wireless, Apple also remains very classic. The computer is compatible with theBluetooth 5.3 et le Wifi 6E. Finally, the camera was reworked this year. The MacBook Air M4 has a 12 MP sensor. It is much better than the 1080p facetime objective used so far.

We regret the absence of an HDMI port, an Ethernet socket or a 4G connection on this device. To use all these options, you will have to go through a USB-C hub.

The MacBook Air M4 more or less the design of its predecessor. Its name ensures a light handling and an ultra-portable device. On a daily basis it responds perfectly to these two objectives. Lighter than the MacBook Pro, it is easily transported and its autonomy of18 hours allows you to leave without fear.

Only defect, the screen borders are always relatively thick, especially on the top of the device. Apple showed us onHis latest iPhoneThat she knows how to integrate a camera more cleanly, but she refuses to do it on the MacBook Air and Pro.

Autonomy du MacBook Air M4

As we said above, the MacBook Air M4 has great autonomy. Apple promises18 hours in video reading. The efficiency of an Apple Silicon chip is not for nothing.

If the 18 hours announced by Apple are not far from the truth, the autonomy of one device varies from one use to another. The brightness level, the use of device, the number of open applications, all these parameters have an impact on the battery of your computer, just be aware of it.

The good news, the price!

With such a technical sheet, the MacBook Air M4 may give you an eye, but you fear the worst price side. And yet, despite great developments compared to the M2 version, the MacBook Air M4 is not more expensive. Even better: it is sold cheaper than its predecessor when it was released.

With MacBoo on M4is available for only € 1,191in its 13 -inch version in basic configuration, and€ 1,499 in the first configuration of the 15 inch version. It is 100 euros less than the MacBook Air M3, released in spring 2024. Such a price drop is rare at Apple and you have to take advantage of it. With its M4 chip, the MacBook Air is a superb long -term purchase. It will always work as well in a few years.

What is MacOS worth today?

Like all Apple computers, the MacBook Air, M4 works under MacOS. Apple's closed operating system has its admirers ... and detractors. It is in any case easy to use andthe arrival of artificial intelligenceIn fact a bone worthy of its time.

Easy to handle, MacOS has many preinstalled applications, such as email or keynote. One of the main assets of the operating system remains its integration with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. You can capture photos with your iPhone. These are synchronized and available within the photo app available also on Mac. In the same way, it will be easy to consult your reception box with email on all its devices.

Global review on the MacBook Air M4 (13 and 15 inches)

The MacBook Air M4 is acomputer relatively complete. Although he is quite similar to the MacBook Air M3, he knows how to make the difference on the details that matter. With twice as much neural Engine, he is ready for the revolution of artificial intelligence. And with a declining price, it is obviously a good choice from an economic point of view.

With the MacBook Air M4, Apple offers an affordable laptop, made for the general public. The device remains of coursemore expensiveThat competition, but the operating system is very well done and the compact format of the beast remains very appreciable.It is a flawless in our opinion, and, at this stage, we consider him the best MacBook Air never released by Cupertino, quite simply. We obviously advise you, whether for personal or professional use.