MacBook Air M4
The best laptop for most students. The 2025 MacBook Air features the M4 chip with 10-core CPU, now starting at 16GB unified memory. Fanless design, all-day battery, and Apple Intelligence capabilities.
Our Verdict
Best combination of performance, battery, and quality. The 2025 M4 chip with 16GB standard RAM elevates the already excellent Air.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Exceptional battery life (up to 18 hours)
- •Silent fanless design
- •16GB RAM now standard
- •M4 chip with 10-core CPU
- •Premium build quality
✗ Cons
- •Only 2 Thunderbolt ports
- •No ProMotion display (60Hz)
- •Expensive for students
Specifications
| OS | macOS |
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core CPU) |
| RAM | 16GB - 32GB |
| Storage | 256GB - 2TB SSD |
| GPU | Apple M4 (8 or 10-core) |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina 2560x1664 |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Students wanting premium
- ✓macOS users
- ✓Long lecture days
Not For
- ✗Budget students
- ✗Windows users
- ✗Gamers
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