•  Date Published: 20 Jan 2026
    • Apple M4 (10-core CPU)
    • Apple M4 (10-core GPU)
    • 13.6", (2560 x 1664), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.24 kg (2.7 lbs)

    Review

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    With any new machine from the Californian giant, everything appears incredibly simple and effortless, and the new M4 MacBook Air is no exception. But as with its predecessors, beneath the polished surface lie hidden pitfalls that you can only uncover in a detailed, independent review like ours. Of course, the machine is fantastic, but from its official presentation, no matter how detailed it may seem, you won't learn about its downsides, or more importantly, how to configure it to get the absolute most for your money.One piece of truly great news is that Apple has finally addressed a major, long-standing issue. The base configuration now comes with 16GB of RAM, which is wonderful for a machine that cannot be upgraded. The days of 8GB are thankfully behind us. This was a critical flaw i[...]

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    Pros

    • Incredibly fast and responsive M4 performance for everyday use
    • Exceptional, all-day battery life
    • Completely silent fanless design
    • Stunningly thin, light, and premium build quality
    • Gorgeous, PWM-free Liquid Retina display
    • Supports two external monitors with the lid closed

    Cons

    • Performance is throttled under sustained heavy loads
    • Limited port selection with only two Thunderbolt ports
    • Base 256GB SSD is slower than upgraded models