The Price of the 15-Inch MacBook Air With the M4 Processor Has Dropped Following the Announcement of the M5.
Apple just announced new Mac products , including a new MacBook Air powered by the M5 processor . As often happens after such announcements, the previous model is now on sale: the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M4 processor , 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD is now priced at $999 , down $200 from January, according to price tracking tools . Even at full price , the M4 offers remarkable value , even compared to previous models.
Despite being the base model of the MacBook Air (albeit with a larger screen), it comes with 16GB of RAM, double that of the previous-generation base model. This is enough for handling demanding applications now and for years to come. The laptop features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2560 x 1664 resolution, P3 wide color gamut, and 500 nits of maximum brightness. You also get a great backlit keyboard with Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E support, and excellent speakers and microphones.
The 12-megapixel camera features Center Stage, a feature first introduced on the iPad and MacBook Pro M4 . This allows the camera to track your face as you move around the frame during video calls. There are two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, allowing you to connect up to two external 6K monitors.
According to Lifehacker Senior Tech Editor Jake Peterson, for a “basic” laptop, the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M4 processor is perhaps even better than expected, and a significantly better value than the Pro version . Given the discount, it truly is the best MacBook for most users. If you need other models with more storage, RAM, or size, they’ll likely also be discounted soon. But if you’ve been eyeing this 15-inch model specifically, now is the time to buy it.