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General

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Series

MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Dell Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3241, MC7A4LL/A, MW1G3LL/A, MW1J3LL/A, MW1L3LL/A9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact physical A3241 and original US 16 GB/256 GB order numbers, respectively Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight and Midnight. 512 GB and 24 GB packages excluded. No new colors or variants.

DB042501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact US current default Offer ID db04250_fixed_01: 256V, 16 GB onboard LPDDR5x, 1 TB Gen4x4 QLC SSD, FHD+ touch 60 Hz, Ice Blue, Home and fingerprint reader. AMD DB04255 and larger DB06250 are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

19594989316210Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/692844/macbook-air-15-mc7a4ll-a-(early-2025)-153-laptop-computer-sky-blueRead 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue MC7A4LL/A, M4 ten CPU/ten GPU, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Public indexed Product Information table explicitly UPC 195949893162. Current direct access blocked. This UPC is Sky Blue only, not all colors. Exact Best Buy model and UPC independently corroborate.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 March 20251Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

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Status

Discontinued9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch M4 family discontinuation date, not reseller remaining stock. Source distinguishes 2025 M4 from 2026 M5.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch family predecessor exists in catalogue. Not a relationship to the 13-inch Air.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the MacBook Air 15 M5 says Apple refreshes the 15-inch Air and calls the MacBook Air 15 M4 the previous model.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,1991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: base 15-inch starts at $1199 in US, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Ice Blue1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

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Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026

360° convertible2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Overview explicitly describes four modes with a 360-degree hinge.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Width314Depth226.15Thickness (max)16.39mm(12.4 × 8.9 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Exact current US page and brochure maximum height 16.39 mm. Original manual rear height 14.95 mm is separately named and not substituted for overall maximum.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.51kg(3.3 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

1.61kg(3.5 lb)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Current maker starting weight and original manual minimum weight both 1.61 kg. Configuration and manufacturing variability apply.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

130°17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m4-review-the-best-laptop-you-cant-upgradeRead 7 October 2026Published maximum opening angle for unchanged A3241 physical enclosure. Review RAM sample scope unproved, so no lab measurements inherited.

360°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker testing table and footnote claim independent MIL-STD-810H testing in May 2024, including shock, transit drop, transport, bench handling and rapid freeze/thaw. This does not certify military use.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

15.3in(38.9 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1864px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

161.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

IPS3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display table 20 printed p. 26 explicitly WVA/IPS at the only documented FHD+ touch option.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 5 October 202615-inch M4 model display claim: glossy yes. Shared panel claim only. 16 GB / 1 TB review measurements excluded from 256 GB reference.

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Touchscreen

No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact matching 15.3-inch panel. Same physical screen across colors, no touchscreen option.

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker optional accessory and Active Pen sections explicitly support PN5122W. Inclusion is not established for this SKU.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1864	60

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 5 October 202615-inch M4 specifications: 2880 x 1864 native IPS at 60 Hz. Shared display claim only, no external timings.

BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Selected native 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz agrees with manual table 20. No VRR protocol or lower-resolution accepted maxima are inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

300nits3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display table 20 printed p. 26 explicitly gives luminance typical 300 nits. 45% NTSC is not converted into another gamut coverage. Unqualified maximum response 35 ms is not stored as gray-to-gray.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Performance
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Chip: 10-core M4 with four Performance and six Efficiency cores. No Apple super cores in this generation.

BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	2.2	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 256V: four performance and four low-power efficiency cores, both 2.2 GHz base, with 4.8 and 3.7 GHz maxima. Generic processor power limits do not establish configured laptop limits.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

1013Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same M4 10-core CPU in all 15-inch M4 configurations. Numeric benchmark/power/display/runtime results from the reviewed 16 GB/1 TB unit are not inherited. No clock or configured PL1/PL2 inferred.

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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12MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026Apple M4 uses second-generation 3 nm technology. The represented Air explicitly uses M4.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

38TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026M4 Neural Engine peak up to 38 trillion operations per second. Chip maker claim, not measured laptop sustained rate. Precision is not stated.

47TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel NPU Peak TOPS Int8 47, not combined CPU, GPU and NPU throughput.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Only integrated M4 GPU is installed.

No3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Only integrated Intel Arc GPU listed, matching the exact selected maker configuration.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 10-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 202610-core GPU base configuration. All 15-inch configurations use 10-core GPU.

Intel Arc 140V4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 256 GB SSD.

16GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact reviewed 16 GB/256 GB Silver unit. Public options explicitly LP-DDR5x for 16/24/32 GB. Notebookcheck processor document names LPDDR5x-7500, its generic LPDDR5-7500 review abbreviation is not preferred over exact DDR5x naming.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Detailed selected table and original manual say LPDDR5x. Short card generic DDR5 text conflicts and is excluded.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,500MT/s12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-10-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.835975.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base 10-core M4 processor has on-package LPDDR5x at 7500 transfers/second. Exact RTINGS 16 GB/256 GB options list matching 7500 but label MHz. No MHz clock doubled or bandwidth-derived speed.

8,533MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Maker selected row says up to 8533 MT/s. Matching memory-on-package table specifies 8533 MT/s. Published configured rating, not a measured clock.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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23Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Memory table 6 explicitly 16 GB as 2 x 8 GB memory-on-package, dual-channel. Chip packages are not counted as SO-DIMM slots.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Default 16 GB onboard unified RAM has no RAM slots and cannot be upgraded later. Purchase-time 24/32 GB options are not sockets. Exact RTINGS reviewed 16 GB/256 GB states soldered RAM.

Soldered3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Memory table 6 printed p. 18 says Memory on Package. No SO-DIMM slots are inferred.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Memory section: configurable up to 32 GB at purchase. All 15-inch M4 models retain same 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU. Not a post-purchase upgrade.

16GB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 256V supports maximum 16 GB. Dell memory-on-package and selected 16 GB corroborate the unchanged package. 32 GB family option requires another CPU and is excluded.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Standard 256 GB SSD. Alternative purchase capacities are not installed storage.

1TB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Published 1 TB converted exactly to decimal 1000 GB. Drive vendor and NAND type in the corporate battery tests are unpublished and are not guessed.

Storage type

NVMe SSD3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 202614Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Silver MW1G3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB. Refines existing maker generic SSD. Onboard fixed storage, no replaceable M.2 socket or PCIe generation inferred.

NVMe SSD3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

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BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Internal table 8 and storage table 11 show one M.2 2230 SSD connector and a separate M.2 2230 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connector, excluded from storage. Installed Gen4 does not prove an independent maximum connector generation.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion: MagSafe 3, audio and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C at 40 Gbps, with DisplayPort and charging. Sides come from matching M4 manual.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026M4 tour: left MagSafe 3 and two Thunderbolt 4, right 3.5 mm audio.

BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes

Source3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete side views p. 6 and external ports table 7. USB-A and headset are right, HDMI and two distinct USB-C are left. Complete table also explicitly says media-card reader and security-cable slot Not supported. USB Power Delivery, supplied 65 W adapter and EU required-charger pictogram do not establish per-port accepted input maxima.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air 15-inch M4 2025 group. 6 GHz availability may be regionally restricted. No Wi-Fi 7 or N1 chip inherited from 2026 models.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wireless table 9 explicitly names 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz with BE201. OS, drivers and local regulations affect availability.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2011Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

5.43Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wireless table 9 explicitly Bluetooth 5.4 for the matching BE201.

Cellular

No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US base configuration has no built-in cellular. External phone tethering excluded.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

US ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

English US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Key switches

Scissor16Revieweverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-air-m4-13-15-2025-models.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 comparison explicitly states both 13-inch and 15-inch M4 lines have Scissor Switch keyboards. Different RAM/storage does not change mechanism. Direct access denied, complete public indexed article evidence used.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-inch model tech sheet Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly states Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and illumination type are not stated. No white, single-colour or RGB lighting inferred.

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NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No15Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/laptops/apple-15-inch-macbook-air-m4Read 7 October 2026Exact purchased 15-inch M4 16 GB/256 GB. Public specification row, not protected rating. Keyboard shape is shared across colors.

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

Width148Height92mm(5.8 × 3.6 in)17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m4-review-the-best-laptop-you-cant-upgradeRead 7 October 2026Published physical Force Touch trackpad dimensions, width by height. Shared A3241 input hardware, not a performance measurement. Maker omits size. Review does not present this as a lab measurement or name a measuring instrument. No RAM/storage-dependent lab result inherited.

Width115Height80mm(4.5 × 3.1 in)3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 16 printed p. 23 explicitly horizontal 115 mm and vertical 80 mm. Mylar surface does not establish click mechanism.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Matching M4 tech sheet names Force Touch. Official Apple support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and have no mechanical click when off.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera table 15 printed pp. 23-24 explicitly FHD RGB, 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. No sibling IR capability is inferred.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete front view identifies a physical sliding camera shutter.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

63Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

23Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Audio table 10 explicitly two speakers. Bare 2 W average output has no explicit per-driver versus total basis, so total speaker power omitted.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Exact model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature.

Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Dolby Atmos2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

23Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete front view identifies two microphones.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

66.5Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

64Wh3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	15

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Maker January 2025 test uses matching base 15-inch M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Wi-Fi web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off.

BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	24
Video streaming	19

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact configuration 2 battery table: 256V, FHD+, 16 GB and 1 TB. Local HD video claim up to 24 hours uses Microsoft Movies and TV app in Dell August 2024 tests, with brightness unstated. Netflix 1080p streaming claim up to 19 hours uses Windows 11 Netflix app, January 2025, 150 nits and wireless enabled. These are maker maximum claims, not review measurements. NAND vendor and other unpublished settings are not inferred. Different 512 GB and 288V rows are excluded.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

35W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026US base supplied 35 W adapter. Optional 70 W fast-charge adapter excluded from supplied rating.

65W3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Power adapter table specifies 65 W USB-C. Original brochure independently confirms shipment inclusion.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes requires optional 70 W USB-C adapter, not the supplied 35 W adapter.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Thin, light fanless design.

13Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete major-component figure and fan-removal procedure identify one internal fan.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Name
Automatic Mode
Low Power Mode

Source19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker supports Low Power on MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later. Automatic is stated default. High Power eligibility excludes Air. These are documented operating settings, no watt limits inferred. Does not establish any reviewer selected Automatic.

BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Top illustration explicitly labels Touch ID as power button.

Power button1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Selected maker cover explicitly includes Finger Print Reader. Original manual table 21 locates the reader in the power button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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No3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete external ports table 7 explicitly security-cable slot Not supported.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Launch publication explicitly names macOS Sequoia.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 9 known

Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use	12

Source22Measurementrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/256 GB Silver unit, public Surface Laptop 7 comparison states about 12 hours for general productivity. Stored value is approximate public prose, not protected numerical lab precision. Classified mixed use rather than claiming a pure web-only test. Publisher battery method uses browsing/scrolling plus embedded video under Safari. Review macOS build, firmware and exact power mode unstated. Generic method 200-nit condition is not claimed as an independently exposed sample setting.23Measurementrtings.com/laptop/tests/performance/batteryRead 7 October 2026Published normal battery method: full charge to shutdown, web browsing/scrolling over Wi-Fi plus embedded six-minute YouTube video, Safari on macOS, generic brightness 200 cd/m2 and 22 C room. These document publisher method, not independently exposed sample-specific condition values. No protected exact result extracted, no power-profile default inferred.

BDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 Core Ultra 7 256V

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original technical and sustainability sections explicitly claim ENERGY STAR 8.0.

EPEAT

Gold20Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M4_MacBook_Air_PER_March2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original March 2025 joint 13-inch/15-inch M4 environmental report footnote 6 explicitly Gold US and Canada. File pertains both M4 Air sizes. No later M5 rating inherited.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026US base bundle. 10-core GPU 35 W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Model-specific adapter section explicitly says the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 ships with a 65 W USB-C power adapter. Optional dock, monitor and pen accessories are excluded.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products, April 22, 2022 to present. Statutory rights and refurbished warranty prices excluded.

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Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in21Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US maker limited warranty offers carry-in and conditional mail-in if Apple finds hardware eligible. Apple determines actual available method. No guaranteed onsite or paid AppleCare provision.

Mail-in1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026Selected US Base Warranty explicitly Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In. Duration is not stated and is omitted.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-color1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptop1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-2-in-1-laptop/spd/dell-db04250-2-in-1-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222103Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-25609579.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell DB04250 product brochure read from public distributor mirror. Maker resource-page original link was unavailable. No sibling model values copied.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026

resource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdf3Owner's manualresource.ewe.rs/media/documents/2025/04/2025-04-10644321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell February 2025 A00 Owners Manual for DB04250, P198G001. Read from public producer-document mirror. Manual display finish Glossy conflicts with current selected page Antiglare. Screen surface is omitted pending clarification.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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