Apple
MacBook Air 15-inch M4
The MacBook Air 15-inch M4 lands as a entry-level laptop, built around 15 in.
47/100
15 inApple M424 GB512 GB18 hoursLiquid Retina
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- 3.5 mm jack
- Backlit keyboard
- Above-average ram
- Below-average storage
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the MacBook Air 15-inch M4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size15 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Resolution2560
Design and build
Weight2.66 kg
Performance
CPUApple M4
GPUApple M4
NPUYes
Memory and storage
RAM24 GB
Storage512 GB
Storage typeSSD
Battery
Battery life18 hours
Battery capacity66.5
Ports
USB-C ports2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
3.5 mm jackYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Audio and webcam
Speakers6
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 15-inch M4 vs Razer Razer Blade Pro 17
MacBook Air 15-inch M4Razer Blade Pro 17
| AppleMacBook Air 15-inch M4This page | RazerRazer Blade Pro 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 48 /100Better |
| Size | 15 " | 17.3 " |
| Weight | 2.66 kgBetter | 2.75 kg |
| RAM | 24 GBBetter | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| CPU | Apple M4 | Intel Core i7-11800H |
| GPU | Apple M4 | RTX 3070 |
Who it's for
Is the MacBook Air 15-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.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MacBook Air 15-inch M4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the MacBook Air 15-inch M4?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR?
The ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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