The MacBook Air 13″ with the M4 chip represents the newest generation of Apple’s ultra-portable laptops, bringing significant performance and feature upgrades while retaining the beloved lightweight form factor.
Design & Display
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It boasts a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with resolution 2560 × 1664, supporting 1 billion colors, True Tone, and wide color (P3).
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The panel delivers up to 500 nits of brightness, making it well suited for indoor and moderate outdoor use.
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The design remains ultra slim and fanless, with a lightweight aluminum unibody design that makes portability a top strength.
Performance & Memory
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At the heart of the machine is the Apple M4 chip, combining a 10-core CPU (4 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU in this configured model.
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Unified memory is 16 GB, which is integrated in the chip architecture (not user-upgradable).
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Storage is 512 GB of SSD, soldered internally for high performance and reliability.
Battery & Efficiency
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It uses a built-in battery (about 53.8 Wh) that delivers extended usage — up to 18 hours of video streaming, and around 15 hours of wireless web use.
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Charging is through MagSafe 3 and USB-C, with support for “fast charge” via a high wattage USB-C adapter.
Connectivity & Ports
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Two Thunderbolt / USB-4 ports support charging, external display (can drive two external displays), and high-speed data.
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A MagSafe 3 port offers safe connection and charging.
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Standard 3.5 mm headphone jack remains included.
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Wireless connectivity includes WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast, modern connectivity.
Camera, Audio & Input
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Front camera is 12 MP with Center Stage support (auto framing during video calls).
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Audio is handled by a four-speaker system with Spatial Audio support and high fidelity output.
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The keyboard is backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for secure biometrics. The trackpad is large Force Touch.
Real-Life Benefits
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Silent operation: fanless design means it runs quietly even under load.
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Excellent battery life for travel, work, or all-day use without needing a charger.
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Strong performance for productivity tasks, development, creative work, and light to moderate photo/video editing.
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High quality display and color accuracy useful for designers, creators, or those viewing media.
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Compact and lightweight, making it ideal for students, professionals, travellers.
📦 What’s Inside the Box
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MacBook Air 13″ (M4, 16GB, 512GB)
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35 W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
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USB-C to MagSafe 3 Charge Cable (2 m)
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Documentation (Quick Start, Warranty)
🔍 Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Display | 13.6″ Liquid Retina, 2560×1664, ~224 ppi, up to 500 nits, P3 color |
| Processor | Apple M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E) and 10-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | 16-core |
| Memory | 16 GB unified memory (non-expandable) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (non-upgradable) |
| Battery | ~53.8 Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hrs streaming video, ~15 hrs wireless web |
| Ports | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB-4, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm audio |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Camera | 12 MP front with Center Stage |
| Audio | Four speakers with Spatial Audio |
| Keyboard / Input | Magic Keyboard (backlit), Touch ID, large Force Touch trackpad |
| Weight & Dimensions | Lightweight, very slim design |
| Operating System | macOS with full Apple Intelligence & native support for apps compiled for Apple silicon |
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Official specs: Apple MacBook Air – Tech Specs.












