Apple MacBook Air
Laptops

MacBook Air

Apple

Released Apr 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 combines a thin, lightweight design with all-day battery life and powerful performance. The Apple MacBook Air scores 91/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Thurrott, Markellisreviews, Wired, and Cnn.

Critic Score

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91

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Good value(3)
  • Thin and light(2)
  • Epic battery life(2)

Cons

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4 Expert Reviews

95
Independent publication04/2024

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 is a near-perfect combination of silent and effortless performance, epic battery life, and elegant design.

95
Independent publication05/2025

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.

90
Major publication03/2025

The Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) delivers excellent performance with a bright display, long battery life, and support for Apple Intelligence, all at a more affordable price.

85
Major publication03/2026

The MacBook Air M5 offers excellent performance and battery life with only minor upgrades over the M4 model.