MacBook Air M4 13-inch
Apple Laptops

Air M4 13-inch

MacBook

Released Feb 28, 2025 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

MacBook Air M4 13-inch features long battery life, an improved center stage camera, and a thin, lightweight, well-built design. The MacBook Air M4 13-inch scores 89/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Reviewed, Pcmag, Notebookcheck, and Cnet.

Critic Score

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89

based on 6 expert reviews

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Where to buy

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Pros

  • Long battery life(3)
  • Improved center stage camera(2)

Cons

  • Limited port selection(3)

6 Expert Reviews

92
Apr 28, 2025

Apple delivers a near-perfect ultraportable laptop with the 13-inch MacBook Air M4, offering solid performance, great battery life, and a sleek design at a competitive price point.

90

A price drop and a performance boost reaffirm Apple’s MacBook Air 13-incher as one of the best buys among mainstream ultraportables.

90
Mar 21, 2025

The MacBook Air M4 offers powerful performance, premium design, and long battery life at an affordable price, making it an excellent choice for most users.

88

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.

86
Oct 28, 2025

Apple's MacBook Air M4 is one of the best ultraportable laptops on the market, offering excellent performance and value despite some software compatibility limitations.

85

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 at a lower price point.