Apple M4 MacBook Air: Preorders Open 2025

Apple's just unveiled the 2025 MacBook Air, available in 13-inch and 15-inch models, both boasting the powerful M4 chip. This means the laptop many consider the best just got a significant upgrade, making it even better than its predecessor. Pre-orders are open now at Amazon—read on if you're ready for a laptop refresh.

MacBook Air with M4 Chip

Available March 12

13-inch 2025 Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip

$999.99 at Amazon Available March 12

15-inch 2025 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M4 chip

$1,199.00 at Amazon Available March 12

The new MacBook Air again offers 13-inch and 15-inch options, catering to varying portability and screen size preferences. The 13-inch model starts at $999 (a $100 discount from the previous generation), while the 15-inch model begins at $1199. The M4 chip provides a substantial performance and longevity boost, featuring a baseline 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. For those seeking maximum power, configurations with up to a 10-core GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage are available.

Beyond the internal upgrades, a striking new Sky Blue color option joins Midnight (black), Starlight (gold), and Silver. Space Gray has been discontinued. Regardless of color choice, the laptop includes a matching MagSafe charging cable.

The integrated "Center Stage" camera receives an upgrade to 12 megapixels, promising improved video quality for FaceTime calls.

While not strictly necessary for existing MBA users, Apple claims the M4 is twice as fast as the M1 MacBook Air, making it a worthwhile upgrade for those with older models. Compared to the latest Intel-based MacBooks, Apple boasts a 23x performance improvement.

Where to Find Previous MacBook Generations on Sale

New MacBook releases often bring sales on previous generations. If you don't need the absolute latest specs, consider these discounted options:

13.6-inch display ### MacBook Air (M3)

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15.3-inch display ### MacBook Air (M3)

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13.6-inch display ### MacBook Air (M2)

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14.2-inch display ### MacBook Pro (M4)

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