Apple

Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4)

The default great laptop: fast, silent, and lasts all day. The M4 chip embarrasses most fans-required competitors while the chassis stays cool and quiet.

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Pros

  • Outstanding performance-per-watt from the fanless M4
  • 15+ hours of real-world battery life
  • Excellent build quality, keyboard, and trackpad

Cons

  • Base storage is stingy and upgrades are pricey
  • Display is good but not OLED
  • Only two Thunderbolt ports, same side

Video reviews

Independent YouTube reviews — we favor long-term follow-ups over launch coverage.

M4 MacBook Air Review, But I Respect Your Time
M4 MacBook Air Review — 6 Months Later

Benchmarks & lab testing

Independent measurement data from testing sites.