Only March 12 saw the release of the new M4-powered MacBook Air, but it is now available for purchase. If you’re a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total member, you can purchase the 13-inch entry-level model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $949 ($50 off) at Amazon (at checkout) and Best Buy.
Additionally, Amazon and Best Buy are offering the 15-inch base model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $1,049 ($50 off) for My Best Buy Plus or Total members. Apple’s new entry-level laptop offers great value even at full price. With speedier performance thanks to Apple’s most recent M4 chip, it is more capable than its predecessor yet being less expensive.
Along with the MacBook Pro’s 12MP Center Stage webcam, which is crisper and has a broader field of view, it also has twice as much RAM as the standard model (16GB). Additionally, you can connect two external displays with the lid open thanks to the M4 chip.
In addition to having Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and an all-day battery life, the new Air has the same small and stylish look as its predecessor, with the exception of a new skylight blue color. If you go to the larger monitor, there are a few minor variations, but not many. For instance, the 15-inch model still has six speakers instead of the 13-inch model’s four.
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air is speedier than its predecessor and has twice as much basic RAM thanks to the new M4 CPU. It also has an upgraded Center Stage webcam and can now connect to two external monitors with the lid open.