The Apple MacBook Air M4 is part of Apple’s MacBook Air series, designed for performance and everyday use. It is an ultrabook running on Mac OS, making it suitable for students, professionals, and regular users alike. The laptop has a slim design with dimensions of 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm and a light weight of just 1.24 kg, making it highly portable. Apple provides a 1-year warranty with the device
💻 Apple MacBook Air M4 – Full Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | MacBook Air |
| Utility | Performance, Everyday Use |
| Device Type | Ultrabook |
| Operating System | Mac OS |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Warranty | 1 Year Warranty |
📺 Display
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Liquid Retina Display, LED-Backlit with IPS Technology |
| Size | 13.6 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 pixels |
| PPI | ~224 PPI |
| Touch Support | No |
| Anti-Glare | No |
| Display Features | 500 nits Brightness, 1 Billion Colours, P3 Wide Colour, True Tone Technology |
🔌 Connectivity
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 |
| Ethernet | No |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB Type-C |
| Port Details | Thunderbolt 4 (Charging, DisplayPort, USB 4 up to 40 Gbps) |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 Charging Port, Headphone Jack (High-Impedance Support) |
| Fingerprint Sensor| Yes |
🎤 Input & Audio
| Camera | 12 MP Center Stage with Desk View |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID |
| Touchpad | Force Touch Trackpad |
| Microphones | Three-Mic Array with Directional Beamforming |
| Speakers | Four-Speaker System, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Optical Drive | No |
⚙️ Performance
| Processor | Apple M4 Chip (10-Core: 4P + 6E) |
| Neural Engine | 16-Core Neural Engine |
| Memory Bandwidth | 120GB/s |
🎮 Graphics
| GPU | Apple 8-Core GPU |
| Ray Tracing | Hardware-Accelerated |
💾 Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
🔋 Battery
| Battery Capacity | 53.8 Wh Lithium Polymer Battery |
| Backup Time | Up to 18 Hours |
| Charging Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter |
📦 Extra Features
| In the Box | 13″ MacBook Air, 30W USB-C Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) |
| Other Features | Apple Intelligence, ProRes Encode/Decode Engine, AV1 Decode, H.264, HEVC |
Display
This Apple MacBook Air M4 features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina LED-backlit display with IPS technology, offering a high resolution of 2560 x 1664 pixels and around 224 pixels per inch (PPI). While it doesn’t support touch input or have an anti-glare coating, it boasts impressive visual quality with 500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colours, Wide colour (P3), and True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts display tone based on ambient lighting.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, this Apple MacBook Air M4 supports the latest Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast and reliable wireless connections. It comes with two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports that support charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps), and USB 4 (also up to 40 Gbps). There’s also a MagSafe 3 charging port and a headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones. While it lacks an Ethernet port, it includes a microphone input and supports fingerprint authentication through Touch ID.
Input & Multimedia
The device is equipped with a backlit Magic Keyboard that includes Touch ID for secure login and payments. The Force Touch trackpad provides precise input control. For video calls and content creation, there’s a 12 MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support, and a three-mic array with directional beamforming ensures clear audio capture.
Sound quality is a highlight, thanks to a four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos and spatial audio support, delivering immersive sound experiences. The device does not include an optical drive.
Performance
Powering the laptop is the Apple M4 chip, featuring a 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores). The processor is designed for optimal performance and battery life. It also includes an Apple 8-core GPU, offering smooth graphics performance for creative tasks, multitasking, and light gaming.
Memory & Storage
This variant of the Apple MacBook Air M4 includes 16 GB of RAM and a fast 256 GB SSD, allowing for quick boot times, smooth multitasking, and efficient storage handling.
Battery Life
With a 53.8 Wh lithium polymer battery, the laptop delivers up to 18 hours of battery backup. It charges using a 30W USB-C power adapter included in the box, along with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 meters).
Extra Features
Some standout extras include:
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Apple Intelligence
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16-core Neural Engine
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120GB/s memory bandwidth
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Hardware-accelerated video encoding and decoding, including support for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
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AV1 decode and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, making it ideal for video editing, streaming, and creative workflows.