Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M4)
Apple Laptops

13-inch MacBook Air (M4)

Apple

Released Mar 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Apple M4-powered MacBook Air offers strong performance, long battery life, a bright Retina display, and a lightweight portable design. The Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) scores 91/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Markellisreviews, Techradar, Laptopmag, and Hardwarezone.

Critic Score

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91

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Long battery life(3)
  • Excellent performance(3)
  • Bright liquid retina display(3)
  • Lightweight and portable design(2)

Cons

  • Upgrades can get expensive(2)
  • Only two usb-c ports(2)

5 Expert Reviews

95
May 1, 2025

The M4 MacBook Air is the best value for money laptop on the market now that it only costs $999/£999 and packs the M4 chip.

95
Oct 24, 2025

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is our laptop of the year – here’s why the likes of Dell, Microsoft and HP just could not compete

92
Mar 11, 2025

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 is the upgrade you've been waiting for.

87
Apr 19, 2025

It's not often that something is faster and cheaper, but that's exactly what the MacBook Air is.

85
Jun 18, 2025

The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is Apple's greatest offering yet, delivering impressive power, a sharp webcam, and long battery life in an elegant chassis.