Apple
MacBook Air 13-inch M4
A entry-level laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 13 in.
43/100
13 inApple M4Integrated16 GB256 GB18 hours
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- USB-C charging
- 3.5 mm jack
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the MacBook Air 13-inch M4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size13 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Resolution2560
Design and build
Weight1.67 kg
Performance
CPUApple M4
GPUIntegrated
NPUYes
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
RAM typeUnified Memory
Storage256 GB
Storage typeSSD
Battery
Battery life18 hours
Battery capacity53.2
USB-C chargingYes
Ports
USB-C ports2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
3.5 mm jackYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Audio and webcam
Speakers4
Webcam12 MP
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3
Software
Operating systemMACOS
Release
Announced2025
More specs
USB c ports2
Max brightness500 nits
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMacBook Air 13-inch M4 vs Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
MacBook Air 13-inch M4Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
| AppleMacBook Air 13-inch M4This page | LenovoLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100 | 43 /100 |
| Size | 13 " | 14 " |
| Weight | 1.67 kg | 0.99 kgBetter |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1000 GBBetter |
| CPU | Apple M4 | Core Ultra 7 |
| GPU | Integrated | Intel Arc |
Who it's for
Is the MacBook Air 13-inch M4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MacBook Air 13-inch M4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the MacBook Air 13-inch M4?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the HP Chromebook 15.6?
The HP Chromebook 15.6 scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
