Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch and 15-inch review: Minimal upgrades at a much better price

Angget’s MacBook Air M1, M2 and M3 studies at risk of repeating yourself: MacBook Air, equipped with M4, is almost flawless ultra -portable. Even better, it now starts at $ 999, which is already $ 100 less. Although I still want to see more ports and sharp screen refresh rates, McBook Air is still beyond the competition head and shoulders. And when companies try to make Apple get up, as Assaos did with his 2.2 pound Zen Bok A14, it just proves how much Apple’s hardware is actually designed.

MacBook Air is easy to go to value, as the design has not changed since the M2 model came to 2022. It is still a notable machine today, which is built fast, light and well. The only important negative aspect is that for the first time for Windows users, there is a little part of learning to ship. But in addition, if you are looking for a new ultraportable, MacBook Air is a brain purchase.

Hardware

Again, both 13 inches and 15 -inch MacBook Air models feel impressive (0.44 inches thick measure) and light, which weighs 2.7 pounds and 3.2 pounds respectively. Last year, I noted that “its UNBAD aluminum case is just as smooth as the river stone is as strong as strong as the birder. This is a computer that I just like to touch.” All this is true with the M4 model.

In fact, it is even more impressive that Apple has the lead of such commanding design when competitors have the opportunity to catch. As we prefer surface laptops, XPS 13 and Asus Zen Bok S14, Apple still maintains a Polish level, which cannot make PC makers quite similar. The case of MacBook Air feels more luxurious than the rest, it is a dream of typing the keyboard and has the best trackpads around it. (And before you call me Apple Fan Boy, I’m still primarily a Windows Desktop user.)

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Apple plays M4 Chip-10 Core CPU, 10-Core GPU and 16-core neural engine (or what you call NPU in the PC)-this is the main upgrade with these new MacBook Aires. It is also worth noting that the base $ 999 13 -inch model has a slightly slow 8 -core GPU, which will hinder the performance of gaming and media creation. In addition to a new Sky Blue option, there is no change in physical design. Apple also upgraded the webcam in a new 12 -megapixel center stage shooter, which could be especially helpful if you would like to disclose the contents of your desk. (After that.)

The 13 -inch MacBook Air contains a 13.6 -inch liquid retinal display, which is practically like a 14 -inch screen, while the larger model has a 15.3 -inch display. They are still limited to 60 Hz Hertz – since many PCs are shipping with ultraviolet sharp and smooth screens – but nevertheless they are impressive display, nevertheless with the support of P3 wide colorful games and 1 billion colors. Both screens can reach up to 500 nuts, which is enough to be useful on the sunny day.

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In use: sharp and light

Both 13 -inch and 15 -inch MacBook handled my basic workflow without sweating: a ton of open tabs, silicas, spots, messaging apps and browsers with a pixel photo editor. But it was not surprising, because the previous models were like that. Nevertheless, after recently testing the slow Zen Bok A14, he felt refreshed using a laptop that looks desperate to work.

I couldn’t really feel the difference in jumping in the M4 chip, but according to the Gack Bench 6 benchmark, it is the M3 to 19.5 % faster for the single threaded tasks, and is 21 % faster for multi -threaded tasks. This is a common extra jump for the improvement of the CPU, so I will not knock on Apple there. The benefits of M4 were less impressive, which scores only 6 % higher than M3 in the 3D Mark Wildlife Extertium Benchmark and 16.3 % better in the Gack Bench GPU test.

It is likely that you won’t do much serious creative work on MacBook Air, especially since there is no fans to cool things. But you can still squeeze a little performance in a pinch. I managed to transmit 4K clip to 1080p in 27 seconds using M4 CPU in hand breaks, while GPU was used in just 17 seconds. In comparison, the Dell XPS 13 Coplot+ System took 32 seconds with its CPU and 24 seconds with its GPU.

Graphically severe Lies of p With high settings, smooth 60 FPS in 1080p. This M3 MacBook Air was also true, but this time the performance felt a little more permanent. Although I never recommend buying MacBook Air, keeping in mind the gaming, it is good that it can handle at least a little play time.

While jumping between 13 inch and 15 -inch models, I got a lot to like about them. The little one is definitely easy to travel, but I also liked the deep screen at 15 inches. Finally, the choice between them is the most important for you.

Similarly, the jump in the 12 -megapixel center stage camera does not scatter the ground at all, but I praised for having a slightly better picture during video calls. I usually turn off the original center stage feature on Max, but I’m sure some will appreciate its ability to track you around the room. The new camera also supports the desk view, which offers a slightly low view of the area directly in front of MacBook Air.

As far as battery life is concerned, the two MacBook Air models continued for more than 18 hours while playing HD video. The 13 -inch air lasted for 18 hours and 15 minutes, while a 15 -inch notebook remained for 18 hours 23 minutes.

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How can Apple MacBook Air improve?

As I like 13 inches and 15 -inch MacBook Air, there are still many ways that Apple can improve them below the line. As I mentioned above, it would be great to get a high display of refresh rate, which makes it very easy to scroll through documents on your eyes. And when I do not need Apple to go all-out with the ports, it would be good to allow at least one USB-C connection to the right of the air to allow it to be easily charged. Now, you are stuck with the Magsaf charging port and two USB-C connection on the left.

However, I really don’t expect Apple to really supply these upgrades at any time. I bet that the company will attract more demanding users to $ 1,599 14 -inch MacBook Pro, with a tonne port and a high refresh rate promotion screen. Still, a gack can dream.

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Should you buy M4 MacBook Air?

If you can’t tell you yet, I think 13 inches and 15 -inch MacBook Air is ideal ultraviolet for most people. So sure, if you are in the market for a sleek laptop, they are worth considering. And if you are a Windows user who feels reluctant to jump, I’ll recommend trying for a while. Learning the basics of McCows is not so difficult, and if you are not satisfied you can always return it (just make sure that the retailer’s return policies double check).

Although I bet most users will be fine with 256GB of storage with $ 999 13 inch MacBook Air, if you plan to work light media, 10 cores may be able to jump up to $ 1,199 model with GPU and 512 GBSD. Or just go straight to the $ 1,199 15 -inch model, which comes with 10 core GPUs.

As always, I would also recommend refusing to pay Apple’s funny upgrade fee for ingredients. If you are considering spending $ 400 more for 32GB of Ram, you should consider MacBook Pro instead. If you want to save some cash, Several retailers M2 MacBook is still selling Air at a standing discount of $ 700. Although this is an old chip, this laptop can still present most consumers well for many years (just make sure you get 16 GB RAM).

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Wrap

Once again, 13 -inch and 15 -inch MacBook Air is basically everything we want from the ultraportable notebook. They are Zepi, amazingly lighter and can go beyond the work all day. Although the M4 chip is not an upgrade of change, it helps Apple maintain speed by producing PC notebook chips. And now that the MacBook Air starts at 999999, Windows users should consider jumping.

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