New Apple MacBook Air Brings a Price Cut Despite Multiple Upgrades

In typical Apple fashion the company has compared the performance of this chip with something that came out 5 years ago. Apple claims that the M4 delivers significant performance gains specifically a 1.6x increase in Excel speed a 2x increase in iMovie performance and a similar boost of speed in Adobe Photoshop compared to models equipped with the older M1 chip. The underlying implication should be clear here there is not a big performance upgrade over the M3 Chip.

Beyond raw processing power the M4 chip also unlocks additional capabilities notably in external display support. The latest MacBook Air can now drive two 6K external displays at a 60Hz refresh rate a step up from the single 6K display limitation of its predecessor.

Furthermore Apple has expanded the aesthetic choices for its revamped MacBook Air introducing a new (Sky Blue) Finish alongside the performance upgrades. This metallic light blue hue designed to show off a dynamic gradient under shifting light conditions now complements the existing color palette of Midnight, starlight and Silver.

In addition to the visual refresh the latest MacBook Air models integrate a 12MP Center Stage camera a feature previously seen in the MacBook Pro line. This new selfie camera while retaining 1080p video capture delivers higher resolution images. The ultra-wide filed of view enables Center Stage which automatically keeps the user centered during video calls while they are moving around. This camera also enables the Desk View feature providing a prespective-corrected view of the users workplace below.

Apple 2025 MacBook Air while featuring updates internal components largely maintains the same design of it is predecessors. The familiar dimensions, display, trackpad, keyboard and audio systems remain consistent as do the memory and storage configurations. Although the new model brings a slightly larger 53.8Wh battery a minor increase from the previous 52.6Wh unit the advertised battery life remains unchanged. 

Users can choose between 13-Inch and 15-Inch versions of the M4-powered MacBook Air with Apple announcing a $100 price cut. The 13-inch model now starts at $999 while the 15-inch model beings at $1199.