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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

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MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Released 12 March 2025.2Press article9to5mac.com/2025/03/12/m4-macbook-air-available-for-immediate-pickup-as-new-mac-and-ipad-orders-go-liveRead 5 October 2026March 12, 2025 actual Apple Store immediate pickup report for M4 MacBook Air, including new Sky Blue base. Maker March 5 launch identifies both sizes and March 12 as first retail day. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
13.6in
Processor
Apple M4
GPU
Apple M4 8-core GPU
Weight (published)
1.24kg

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At a glance

  • Battery life on Wi-Fi

    16.22h

    Higher than 76% of other laptops.

Ports

  • MagSafe 3
  • 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 / DisplayPort 1.4
  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

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
Model numbers
MC6T4LL/A, A3240, Mac16,1210Retailer pagedrazby.fs.gov.cz/handlers/Vyhlaska/4914Read 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue base reference, 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB. Government tax-administration public auction listing contains the original manufacturer package-label pixels. Government-authored wrapper is retailer/sales listing provenance, not a manufacturer PDF. A3240 and Mac16,12 are common 13-inch M4 identifiers. No other GPU SKU, refurbished part number or unique device identifier is retained in product data.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) row names Model Identifier Mac16,12. Broad part-number family list also contains higher-GPU configurations, so it is not copied wholesale.12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-13-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB page independently identifies MC6T4LL/A, A3240 and Mac16,12. Current full ordinary indexed table read, direct site request failed. EMC is not needed for selected reference.
GTIN / EAN
19594989026010Retailer pagedrazby.fs.gov.cz/handlers/Vyhlaska/4914Read 7 October 2026Directly read original maker-label digits for exact MC6T4LL/A Sky Blue base US package. UPC stored without spaces. MicroCenter and Best Buy independently corroborate. GlobalOffice Mexico exact-title listing prints 195949890147, contradicted by actual maker-label pixels. No serial or hardware-address field transcribed.13Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/692841/apple-macbook-air-13-mc6t4ll-a-(early-2025)-136-laptop-computer-sky-blueRead 7 October 2026Exact MC6T4LL/A Sky Blue, 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB, UPC 195949890260. Corroborates original package label.14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-sky-blue/6534644Read 7 October 2026Exact MC6T4LL/A and UPC 195949890260 corroborate original package label. No current store price imported.
Announced
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
Status
Discontinued15Press articleheise.de/en/news/Apple-tidies-up-Over-a-dozen-products-discontinued-11205485.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current status as of October 7, 2026. Later report explicitly says M4 models are no longer sold directly by Apple. Current new-product catalogue has only M5. Earlier March 3 Tom’s Guide claim that M4 stayed in lineup is older and does not establish current sale. Exact discontinuation day remains unresolved. Third-party clearance and Apple refurbished stock are separate.16Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-airRead 7 October 2026Current first-party new MacBook Air catalogue read on October 7, 2026, all listed configurations are M5. Supports later explicit removal report. Retained old documentation and refurbished stock are not asserted to be current new-product lineup.
Predecessor
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit model predecessor, existing apple-macbook-air-13-m3 record verified. No M3 measurement transferred.
Successor
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)32Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m5-2026Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) replaces the MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025).
Launch price (US)
$9991Press 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 13-inch starts at $999 in US, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.
Launch price (EU)
€1,19918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 7 October 2026Maker German 13-inch base launch consumer price including VAT, all four finishes. Base hardware is the represented 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB, separately bound by maker tech sheet and board list. Regional euro launch price, not conversion of US MSRP or current discount. Education EUR 1069 excluded. Retained reference package remains US MC6T4LL/A.
Markets
US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 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
Form factor
Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width304.1Depth215Thickness (max)11.3mm(12 × 8.5 × 0.4 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Weight (published)
1.24kg(2.7 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Lid material
Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.
Bottom material
Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.
Max hinge angle
130°19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Published non-measured physical opening angle. Current LaptopDecision 2025 table corroborates. Original M4 repair parts list has one display assembly per colour, shared across logic-board/GPU options. No old-generation measurement or clamshell-label inference.
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available

Display

Screen size
13.6in(34.5 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1664px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Pixel density
224.5ppi
Panel type
IPS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model display specifications: glossy yes.
Touchscreen
No17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB public verdict explicitly states no touch input support. Protected result cells not accessed.20Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4512697/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact US A3240 16 GB row lists MC6T4 among base model identifiers. Touch Screen explicitly No. Matching RTINGS base review and Staples MC6T4LL/A table independently corroborate. Different 32 GB certificate and its power readings are not imported.
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
2560166460No
Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model specifications: IPS native 2560 x 1664 at 60 Hz. No external-display timing inferred.17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Public exact tested base-model verdict explicitly 60 Hz display and no VRR. Adds vrr=false to existing native 2560x1664/60Hz row. No external adaptive-sync support is denied by this built-in-panel fact. Protected measurement tables not accessed.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
500nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

Processor
Apple M43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Processor brand
Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Core configuration
Core typeCountCore
Performance4Performance
Efficiency6Efficiency
Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Chip: 10-core M4 with four Performance and six Efficiency cores. No Apple super cores in this generation.
CPU cores
10
Cores labelled performance
4
Cores labelled efficiency
6
Threads
107Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Max boost clock
Not available
L3 cache
Not available
Process
3nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Apple M4 uses second-generation 3 nm technology. The represented Air explicitly uses M4.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
NPU performance
38TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026M4 Neural Engine peak up to 38 trillion operations per second. Chip maker claim, not measured laptop sustained rate. Precision is not stated.

Graphics

Discrete GPU
No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Only integrated M4 GPU is installed.
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Integrated GPU
Apple M4 8-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 20268-core GPU base configuration. 10-core GPU upgrade excluded.

Memory

Installed RAM
16GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 256 GB SSD.
RAM type
LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base 16 GB, Dual-Channel, onboard. The review writes LPDDR5-7500. LPDDR5 tops out at 6400 MT/s, so 7500 is the LPDDR5X rate. Stored as LPDDR5X, as for the 15-inch M4 Air.
RAM speed
7,500MT/s7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 published installed speed.
Memory channels
27Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications explicitly says Dual-Channel.
RAM upgrade
Soldered7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Base 13-inch reviewer describes no maintenance options and onboard RAM.
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
16GB12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-13-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base page says 24 or 32 GB purchase configuration automatically changes GPU to 10 cores. Supports 16 GB maximum while retaining 8-core GPU. Generic Maximum RAM 32 GB table is qualified by that footnote.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/121934Read 7 October 2026Retained 8-core GPU reference has 16 GB maximum. Complete maker board table lists only 16 GB / 256 GB with 8-core GPU. All 24/32 GB boards use 10-core GPU. EveryMac explicitly says adding RAM necessarily upgrades the GPU, so broader manufacturer family 32 GB is not assigned to this fixed GPU configuration. No post-purchase memory upgrade implied.

Storage

Installed storage
256GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Standard 256 GB SSD. Alternative purchase capacities are not installed storage.
Storage type
SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Free storage slots
Not available
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available

Ports

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
MagSafeMagSafe 31LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 4 / USB 4 / DisplayPort 1.42Left40Thunderbolt 4Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1RightNot availableNot availableNot available
Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact tech sheet names Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 at up to 40 Gb/s, plus native DisplayPort 1.4 output over USB-C. Existing two left USB-C connectors counted once each. Charging input maximum and peripheral output watts remain unstated, supplied/optional adapter ratings not substituted.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026M4 tour: left MagSafe 3 and two Thunderbolt 4, right 3.5 mm audio.
USB-C ports
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Highest HDMI version
Not available
Card reader
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 family tech sheet explicitly Wi-Fi 6E. Separate maker networking document establishes 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz bands and router/region conditions.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-nz/102285Read 7 October 2026Maker explains 6 GHz on Wi-Fi 6E clients with optional 2.4/5 GHz operation. Eligibility explicitly includes MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later, and exact M4 tech sheet specifies Wi-Fi 6E. Supported three bands, subject to router/software and regional availability. No Wi-Fi 7 upgraded standard assigned.
Wi-Fi module
Broadcom 0x14E4 / 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base Specifications names Broadcom 0x14E4 / 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort.
Bluetooth
5.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Cellular
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
US ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Key switches
Scissor23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/101268Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M4 repair manual directly links this key exploded-view and scissor replacement procedure. Current M4 family scissor architecture, not assumed from Magic Keyboard branding. EveryMac M4 comparison and Ars firsthand review corroborate.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/122003Read 7 October 2026Exact M4 repair manual Procedures links Keys Overview, which names scissor mechanism. Covers retained 13-inch generation and board configurations.
Keyboard backlight
Single colour25Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/APPLE-MC6T4.htmRead 7 October 2026Explicit white keyboard lighting, therefore single colour. Exact page lists MC6T4LL/A among retained package codes. Maker Backlit Magic Keyboard corroborates illumination, with the secondary source supplying colour. No RGB inferred or claimed.
Numpad
No26Retailer pagestaples.ca/products/3114987-en-apple-macbook-air-13-m4-chip-256-gb-ssd-16-gb-unified-memory-sky-blue-englishRead 7 October 2026Explicit dedicated physical number pad absence for same US-coded Sky Blue base package. Maker 78-key US / 79-key ISO inventory and complete top view corroborate. Number row is not a dedicated keypad.
Key travel
1mm19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Secondary published physical travel, not reviewer-measured actuation or a copied M3 test. Current M4 repair inventory uses common colour-specific top case 661-50063 Sky Blue for all CPU/GPU board options. No measurement method is published. No different value found in reliable current sources.
Pointing stick
No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Complete current input inventory consists of 78/79-key Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad. Matching full top view and repair inventory show all controls and no dedicated stick device. This is complete visible-control evidence, not an assumption from an unspecified pointing-device line.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Matching M4 complete top view labels keyboard, Touch ID, camera, microphone and Force Touch trackpad. No dedicated pointing stick in complete visible-control inventory.
Touchpad size
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
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.

Camera and audio

Webcam
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
IR face login
No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit no infrared sensor, with fingerprint hardware separately marked Yes. Current M4 maker camera is 12 MP Center Stage and common colour-specific display assembly for all logic boards. IR face authentication is not supplied by Touch ID. No Windows driver compatibility inferred from macOS alone.
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Total speaker power
Not available
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/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact 13-inch 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. No 15-inch speaker count or component measurement inherited.
Microphones
33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

Battery energy
53.8Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming18
Web browsing15
Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Maker January 2025 test uses matching base 13-inch M4, 10-core CPU, 8-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.
Adapter rated output
30W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026US base supplied 30 W adapter. Optional 70 W fast-charge adapter excluded from supplied rating.
Laptop charging connector
MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes requires optional 70 W USB-C adapter, not the supplied 30 W adapter.

Cooling

Fans
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.
Vapor chamber
No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit current model physical cooling classification. Apple documents fanless design and common M4 logic-board chassis, but fanless alone is not the negative premise. No contrary reliable source for this current 13-inch model found. Liquid metal list has no absence item, so no invented component row.
Liquid metal
Not available
Power modes
Name
Automatic
Low Power Mode
Source27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-asia/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly includes 13-inch M4 2025 in Low Power support. Automatic is factory default. High Power supported-model list excludes this fanless Air and no such mode is added. macOS/software availability applies, Sequoia 15.1 or later current enhancements documented. No watt limits inferred. This does not establish which mode a reviewer actually used.

Security

Fingerprint
Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Top illustration explicitly labels Touch ID as power button.
TPM
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Security lock slot
No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Complete matching M4 exterior views and connector inventory show MagSafe 3, two USB-C ports and right headphone jack, with no dedicated physical cable-lock slot. Complete visible-control/port inventory scope. USB-C accessory locks are separate.

Software

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.
OS family
macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
Security updates until
Not available

Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
173points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Single Core, 173 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
815points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Multi Core, initial 815 points. 30-minute 710-point sustained result is a different condition. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Geekbench 6 single-core
3,820points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core, 3820 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Geekbench 6 multi-core
14,903points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core, 14903 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
716points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 20263DMark Steel Nomad score 716 for matching Sky Blue M4 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Steel Nomad Light 3168 is a different test. macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetUpscalingAverage FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider1280720LowestNot available103
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080MediumNot available39
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080High, AA: SMAANot available34
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080Highest, AA: TAANot available30
Baldur's Gate 319201080Low, AA: SMAANot available39.7
Baldur's Gate 319201080Medium, AA: TAANot available27.8
Baldur's Gate 319201080High, AA: TAANot available23.1
Baldur's Gate 319201080Ultra, AA: TAANot available22.6
Cyberpunk 207719201080LowFSR off25.9
Cyberpunk 207719201080MediumFSR off20.3
Cyberpunk 207719201080HighFSR off17
Cyberpunk 207719201080UltraFSR off14.3
Total War Pharaoh19201080LowNot available53.2
Total War Pharaoh19201080MediumNot available46.3
Total War Pharaoh19201080HighNot available40.7
Total War Pharaoh19201080UltraNot available28.7
Civilization 719201080LowNot available98
Civilization 719201080Medium, AA: MSAANot available78.2
Civilization 719201080High, AA: MSAANot available62.9
Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Final game table: published resolutions, presets and AA retained. Cyberpunk FSR off. Unstated ray tracing, frame generation and 1% lows omitted. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
44.9°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test top grid maximum 44.9 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Fluke t3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Bottom surface under load
42.6°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test bottom grid maximum 42.6 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Palm rest under load
34.2°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test palmrest and touchpad maximum 34.2 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power

Battery runtime per test
TestBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing15016.22
Wi-Fi browsingNot available7.08
Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi 16h 13min at 150 nits and 7h 05min at maximum brightness. Minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Browser version is not stated. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
16.22h
Video runtime
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw idle
8.8W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maximum idle wall reading 8.8 W. Review uses supplied 30 W adapter. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Power draw gaming
18.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, FSR off, 150 nits, average wall reading 18.5 W. Supplied 30 W adapter. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Power draw max
30.8W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maximum load wall reading 30.8 W. Supplied 30 W adapter briefly limits stress. This is not CPU configured power. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
1.225kg(2.7 lb)7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base reviewer measured 1.225 kg without 170 g adapter. Maker published weight 1.24 kg remains separate.

Certifications

Intel Evo
Not available
Copilot+ PC
No8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Existing M4 chip primary claim is Neural Engine up to 38 TOPS, precision unstated. Reference M4/macOS Sequoia configuration is separate from Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot+ class.28Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 7 October 2026Necessary conditions: Copilot+ is a Windows 11 PC class with 40+ NPU TOPS. Exact reference ships macOS Sequoia and Apple M4 claimed Neural Engine peak up to 38 TOPS. Apple does not state precision, so this is declared capability/class comparison, not a new precision-specific throughput claim. Native macOS and Apple Intelligence are not Copilot+ certification. Optional virtual-machine software is separate.
Colour certifications
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold29Certification listepeat.net/computers-and-displays-search-result/page-1/size-25Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M4 United States registration is Gold, active certification registration. Active EPEAT status does not mean active manufacture or first-party new sales. Maker launch environmental report independently corroborates US Gold rating.30Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M4_MacBook_Air_PER_March2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker March 2025 report explicitly EPEAT Gold, evaluated US configuration, with 13-inch 256 GB baseline. No factory/facility certification promoted to product certification.
Other certifications
FCC Part 15E31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA3240Read 7 October 2026Exact A3240 hardware is identified on original US MC6T4LL/A package label. Reproduced FCC grant explicitly Certification and Part 15E for WLAN. This is a radio equipment authorization, not a company-wide/facility badge. No SAR or unrelated numerical power fields added. No Canadian or EU certificate assumed from other-market info sheet.

In the box

In the box
13-inch MacBook Air, 30W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026US base bundle. 8-core GPU supplied 30 W, not optional 35 W or 70 W.
Power adapter included
Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products, April 22, 2022 to present. Statutory rights and refurbished warranty prices excluded.
Warranty service
Carry-in, Mail-in6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited-warranty service options explicitly include carry-in at Apple Retail/AASP and mail-in when Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses one or more options, so both are documented routes rather than a guarantee of every route in every location. Mail-in uses prepaid waybill/customer shipment, not guaranteed staffed collection. Optional paid AppleCare or on-site service is not imported. The third DIY-parts option has no enum and remains report-only.

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