Is the M4 MacBook Air worth it over the M3 or M2?

If you already own an M2 or M3 Air, the jump is modest. Coming from an Intel Mac or an 8 GB M1, the M4 with 16 GB RAM is a clear upgrade.

Is 16 GB of RAM enough?

For browsing, office work, coding and light photo editing, yes. For heavy video editing or many virtual machines, consider a higher-memory configuration.

Can I upgrade the storage later?

No. The SSD is soldered, so choose the capacity you need at purchase. 256 GB suits cloud-based users; 512 GB is safer for local photo and video libraries.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at up to 18 hours. Real-world mixed use typically lands well short of that but still covers a full workday.

What comes in the box?

The laptop and a USB-C power adapter with a MagSafe charging cable. No external mouse or sleeve is included.

Does it have a touchscreen?

No. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is not a touchscreen.

Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4)

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Our take on the Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4)

The 2025 MacBook Air 13 is Apple's thin fanless laptop, now with the M4 chip: a 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD. It has a 13.6-inch 2560-by-1664 Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage camera, Touch ID and up to 18 hours of battery life at 2.7 lb. The base 16 GB RAM is the big change from earlier Airs, which started at 8 GB.

Best forStudents and office workers who want a light everyday laptopMac users upgrading from an Intel or M1 AirPeople who want long battery life and a fanless, silent machineLight photo and video editing on the go

Pros

M4 chip with 16 GB RAM handles everyday multitasking and light editing easily
Fanless design runs silent
Up to 18 hours of battery life
Light at 2.7 lb and thin enough for any bag
12MP Center Stage camera and Touch ID
Bright, sharp 2560-by-1664 Retina display

Cons

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Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,107.00 on Nov 7 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Owners of the M4 Air praise the speed, silence and battery life, and call the 16 GB base RAM a real improvement. The most common complaints are the 256 GB base storage and the limited ports.

What people mention

PerformancePraisedOwners say the M4 with 16 GB RAM stays smooth with many browser tabs and office apps open.
BatteryPraisedReviewers report close to the claimed all-day runtime on mixed light use.
NoisePraisedThe fanless chassis means it never makes fan noise, even under load.
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Questions and answers

Is the M4 MacBook Air worth it over the M3 or M2?: If you already own an M2 or M3 Air, the jump is modest. Coming from an Intel Mac or an 8 GB M1, the M4 with 16 GB RAM is a clear upgrade.
Is 16 GB of RAM enough?: For browsing, office work, coding and light photo editing, yes. For heavy video editing or many virtual machines, consider a higher-memory configuration.
Can I upgrade the storage later?: No. The SSD is soldered, so choose the capacity you need at purchase. 256 GB suits cloud-based users; 512 GB is safer for local photo and video libraries.
How long does the battery last?: Apple rates it at up to 18 hours. Real-world mixed use typically lands well short of that but still covers a full workday.
What comes in the box?: The laptop and a USB-C power adapter with a MagSafe charging cable. No external mouse or sleeve is included.
Does it have a touchscreen?: No. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is not a touchscreen.