Key Takeaways
1. The new MacBook Air M4 features the M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, offering enhanced performance and AI integration.
2. It includes a 12MP webcam with Center Stage and Desk View for improved video calls and presentations.
3. The base model now comes with 16GB of RAM and supports up to 32GB of unified memory for better multitasking.
4. The MacBook Air M4 retains a sleek design with a new Sky Blue color option and offers improved external display support, managing two 6K displays simultaneously.
5. Pricing starts at $999 for the 13-inch model and $1,199 for the 15-inch model, with pre-orders available and shipping beginning March 12.
Hot on the heels of Apple’s latest iPads launch, the company has now announced the new MacBook Air, powered by the M4 chip. This refresh brings Apple Intelligence, improved battery life, a new 12MP webcam with Center Stage, and 16GB of base RAM—all for a lower price than the previous model.
MacBook Air M4: Specs and Features
When it comes to appearance, the MacBook Air M4 looks almost exactly like the previous model. It continues the sleek, fanless design, but now offers a fresh Sky Blue color option alongside Silver, Starlight, and Midnight shades.
Available in both 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch display sizes, the Air boasts a brightness of 500 nits, a color depth of 10-bit, P3 wide color gamut, and True Tone technology. The highlight of this update is the new M4 chip, which comes with a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU. It also supports a maximum of 32GB of unified memory.
Enhanced Features and AI Integration
The entry-level model now begins with 16GB of RAM, a change that Apple made across the M2 and M3 Air models last October. A segment of this memory will also power Apple Intelligence, which is the company’s collection of AI-enhanced features. Apple Intelligence includes tools like Smart Replies in Messages, Mail Summaries, Cleanup in Apple Photos, Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground. Similar to the iPhone, these AI functions mainly operate on-device, ensuring that most tasks remain private. For more complicated cloud requests, Apple’s Private Cloud Compute securely handles the processing without sharing user data.
Additionally, the new Air features an upgraded 12MP front-facing camera nestled in the notch, bringing it in line with the MacBook Pro series. It includes Center Stage, which keeps you centered during video calls, and Desk View, which allows you to show both your face and a bird’s-eye view of your desk at the same time—great for demos and presentations.
Price and Availability
The MacBook Air M4 keeps two Thunderbolt 4 ports and offers MagSafe charging. A major improvement over the M3 model is its capability for external displays—while the earlier Air could only support one 6K display, the new version can manage two displays at once.
The starting price for the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is $999 in the United States and ₹99,000 in India, whereas the 15-inch model is available for $1,199 and ₹124,000, respectively. Pre-orders are currently open, with shipping set to commence on March 12.

