Here’s where things get much more interesting. The Air M4 is a great upgrade for owners of the MacBook Air M1 from 2020. Back then Apple used its classic shell design, with a chunkier bezel and smaller display. And the jump from M1 to M4 is an up to 60% performance boost.

The M4 MacBook Air is now available for preorder through Amazon, the Apple Store, Best Buy, and B&H Photo ahead of its formal launch on Wednesday, March 12. Paid members of the My

Despite these enhancements, the MacBook Air M4 retains the same size, weight, keyboard, speakers, aluminum body, and battery life as its predecessor. It also launches at a more affordable price, with the 13-inch model starting at $999 / £999 and the 15-inch at $1,099 / £1,199. A new sky blue color joins the lineup alongside the existing finishes.