Customers frequently mention the outstanding overall performance, portability, and speed of the MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with the Apple M4 chip. Many appreciate its impressive battery life and sleek design. While the laptop excels in many areas, a few customers have noted concerns regarding the screen quality.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 2024) - Suresh Review
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1. Blazing Performance with M4:
The M4 chip is a significant leap, offering lightning-fast app launches, fluid multitasking, and efficient AI processing capabilities. Built for Apple Intelligence, it supports features like on-device machine learning, language modeling, and more with minimal power draw.
2. Future-Proof RAM (24GB):
This model is ideal for heavy multitaskers or users running memory-intensive apps like Final Cut Pro, Xcode, or even virtual environments. 24GB ensures it can handle demanding workflows and remain relevant for years.
3. Fanless Design, Silent Operation:
Despite the power boost, it remains whisper-quiet with no fans—perfect for students, professionals, or creators who want a distraction-free experience.
4. Lightweight and Premium:
At just under 3 lbs and under 0.5 inches thick, it’s incredibly easy to carry. The Starlight finish adds a refined, luxurious aesthetic.
5. Battery Life:
Apple's promise of up to 18 hours of usage holds true in real-world use, even with intensive applications.
6. macOS & Apple Ecosystem:
With macOS Sequoia and Apple ecosystem integration (iPhone, iPad, iCloud, AirDrop, Universal Clipboard, Continuity Camera, etc.), productivity is seamless.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Got this to replace a 13 year old MacBook Pro and I am loving this laptop. Super fast, lightweight, and easily handles everything I throw at it. Love that the air now runs multple displays! Battery capacity is impressive, get more than a day on a single charge. The display is bright and colorful.
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The midnight color is gorgeous—super sleek. Performance is top-notch. I’ve been editing my podcast and multitasking like crazy, and it handles everything with no lag and no fan noise. Totally silent.
Battery life easily lasts all day. No complaints at all. Just a solid, reliable machine
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I was hesitant at first to make this purchase, but have found that the Macbook Air 13 inch has met every need. I used to carry around a bulky laptop, so the form factor of this device in my backpack makes me almost forget it is in there! The screen is very clear and high quality, and the speakers surprisingly blew me away. I think the 24GB may be overkill, as I've never even gotten close to my 16gb even with lowerend games, music, videos and several writing applications going at once. This little guy is my forever creative best friend. Also, the battery life when not playing games and just browsing, watching videos or listening to music has been superb.
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I’ve been using the MacBook Pro M3 for a few weeks now, and it’s easily one of the best laptops I’ve ever owned. The performance is incredibly fast, even with demanding apps and multitasking, everything runs smoothly and quietly. The battery life is excellent, lasting me all day without needing a charge.
The display is stunning, especially for photo and video work, and the build quality feels solid and premium. The keyboard is comfortable, and the trackpad is still the best in the game.
Whether you’re using it for creative work, school, or just everyday tasks, this machine delivers. Highly recommended if you want power, portability, and reliability in one sleek package.
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I love it! I haven’t had a Mac in years so I have to familiarize myself with all of the shortcuts again but I absolutely love it. I would recommend this product to friends. I love how the information on my phone is seamlessly there because I use the same Apple ID. The only thing I dislike is that I am unable to download the streaming apps and have to stream directly from the web.
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I recently purchased the MacBook Air 13-inch with the M4 chip, 24GB memory, and 512GB SSD in Sky Blue, and overall I’m very happy with the experience.
The performance is excellent — the M4 chip handles multitasking, coding, and light photo/video editing smoothly without any lag. Having 24GB of memory makes a big difference when running multiple apps or working with heavier files, and the 512GB SSD feels fast and reliable. Battery life is also impressive, easily lasting me through a full day of work and study.
The build quality is what you’d expect from Apple: sleek, lightweight, and premium. The new Sky Blue color is subtle but stands out in a stylish way. The screen is bright and sharp, making reading and streaming enjoyable.
The only downside is the price — upgrading to 24GB RAM makes it quite expensive, and for some users 16GB might be more than enough. Also, as with all MacBook Air models, it’s not designed for very heavy gaming or high-end 3D rendering.
Overall, if you want a reliable, future-proof laptop for productivity, creative work, and everyday use, this configuration of the MacBook Air is a fantastic choice.
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This laptop is light weight compared to the previous model. I love the idea of being able to use your finger print to login as it makes it more personalized. Its portability is very useful for use in the classroom and for travel. Your shoulder won't hurt from its light weight. My daughter loves the applications and the ease in its use.
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Bought this computer for my wife to work on her Cricut projects. She loves how easy it is to use and how quickly she can create her designs. It’s the best laptop we could have chosen to support her hobby. Happy wife, happy life!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lightning Fast "Affordable" Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I have owned Apple computers and devices for years, so I can compare this laptop's performance against past MacBook Air generations. The processor in this computer is lightyears better than the old Intel in my 2020 MaBook Air. Internet surfing is very fast. My Internet browsers can handle having many tabs running without any issues. iMovie also works without making this computer struggle. (I often create and edit videos using iMovie. My previous MacBook Air would struggle to run iMovie. This new laptop has no issues running the software.)
Another aspect of this new laptop I am very please with is the process for transferring my files and apps from my old computer to this new one. In past generations of the MacBook Air, I would run into problems transferring everything over. I always backup my most important files, so I was prepared for complications, but this time everything transferred over to my new computer with minimal fuss. The transfer works through Wifi. I only needed my computer password and my Apple ID and password. The transferring process took no more than an hour.
The laptop itself is beautiful. Just like my previous laptop, the keyboard feels good and durable. I am very pleased with the return of the magnetized power cord. I missed this feature in the last generation of the MacBook--the magnet connection helps eliminate the struggle of finding the correct port to plug in the cord.
Overall, this laptop keeps all the positive features of past Apple computers and includes improvements that might seem small but make a real difference. I look forward to years of good service from this machine!
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Bought a few months ago to replace a 5-yr old Razer laptop that had an end of life battery. The MacBook is definitely lighter and easier to carry to class. (But older laptop was built for gaming anyways so not really equal comparison.)
Great battery life and love the compatibility with iPad and other iOS apps. Would recommend!
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I love this MacBook Air! It’s light, thin and fast! I’ve had for about 2 months and it has been perfect. It does everything that I need it for. The battery last longer than my last MacBook!
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Super fast, lightweight, and powerful. The M4 chip handles everything with ease, and the display looks amazing. I love the Starlight color, and the 24GB memory plus 512GB SSD make it perfect for work and everyday use. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MacBook Air M4
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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So far so good! I traded in my MacBook Air 15” from 2023, and I definitely like the 13” much better. The battery life is fantastic, and it runs smooth. It’s the perfect computer for school and every day needs. I got it in the sky blue color, and it’s super pretty! The staff at the Danbury CT location were very helpful and patient with the trade in process as well. Shout out to them!