Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)

Processor: Apple M4
Everyday speed: Handles photo and video editing
Graphics: Apple M4 8-core GPU
Gaming: Light and older games
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Screen: 13.6" 2.5K IPS
Weight: 1.24 kg
Battery (maker claim): Up to 18 hours
Operating system: macOS

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Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) full specifications

Performance

Processor	Apple M4 (10-core CPU)
Graphics	Apple M4 8-core GPU
Memory (RAM)	16 GB
Maximum memory	32 GB
Storage	256 GB
Storage type	SSD

Screen

Screen size	13.6"
Resolution	2.5K (2560 x 1664)
Aspect ratio	20:13
Panel	IPS
Brightness	500 nits
Colour range	Wide colour (P3)
Touchscreen	No

Battery and size

Battery life (maker claim)	Up to 18 hours
Battery capacity	53.8 Wh
Charger	30 W
Charges via	MagSafe 3 (also charges via Thunderbolt 4 USB-C)
Fast charging	Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C adapter (no time claim)
Weight	1.24 kg
Dimensions	304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm
Materials	Aluminium enclosure (100% recycled aluminium)
Colour	Midnight
Colours available	Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight

Ports and wireless

Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort, USB 4), 1x MagSafe 3 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm headphone
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
External displays (max)	2
Card reader	None
Ethernet	None
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile data	None

Features

Webcam	12MP Center Stage
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard, 79-key ISO (UK), 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor
Login	Fingerprint
Number pad	No
Touchpad	Force Touch trackpad (Multi-Touch)
Speakers	Four-speaker sound system, Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Microphones	Three-mic array with directional beamforming
Pen	No

Software and model

Operating system	macOS
Released	2025

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.