Apple
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 15 in up front.
44/100
15 inApple M416 GB256 GB18 hoursLiquid Retina
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- 3.5 mm jack
- Backlit keyboard
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Apple MacBook Air 15 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
RAM16 GB
Storage256 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
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4MacBook Air 13 M4
| AppleApple MacBook Air 15 M4This page | AppleMacBook Air 13 M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44 /100 | 44 /100 |
| Size | 15 " | 13 " |
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.67 kgBetter |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GBBetter |
| CPU | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| GPU | Apple M4 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Apple MacBook Air 15 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 Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2025?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 scores 45/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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