This $999 MacBook Air Changes Everything
Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air has officially launched, and it’s already generating serious buzz. With a starting price of $999, the latest Air offers powerful performance, a sleek design, and battery life that rivals even the MacBook Pro — all in a fanless, ultra-portable package.
In our latest video, we break down everything you need to know about the M4 MacBook Air, including real-world performance, thermals, and a direct comparison to the MacBook Pro. If you’re considering an upgrade in 2025, this is the one to watch.
Watch the full video below to see performance tests, hands-on impressions, and my final verdict.
M4 MacBook Air (2025) Full Specifications
Display
13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina
2560 x 1664 (13") / 2880 x 1864 (15")
P3 wide color, True Tone
500 nits brightness
Chip
Apple M4 (3nm process)
Up to 10-core CPU
Up to 10-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Memory and Storage
8GB unified memory (configurable to 16GB or 24GB)
256GB SSD base (configurable up to 2TB)
Battery Life
Up to 18 hours video playback
52.6Wh battery (13") / 66.5Wh battery (15")
Fanless thermal design
Connectivity and Ports
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
MagSafe 3 charging port
3.5mm headphone jack
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Size and Weight
11.3mm thin
2.7 pounds (13") / 3.3 pounds (15")
Color Options
Midnight
Starlight
Space Gray
Silver
Is This the MacBook to Buy in 2025?
With the M4 chip offering dramatic gains in power efficiency and GPU performance, the new MacBook Air is more capable than ever. For most users, it could very well replace the need for a MacBook Pro.
If you're interested in performance tests, comparison footage, and expert insights on Apple’s new direction, be sure to check out the full video above.
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