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“Our thermal and battery rundown confirms that the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 sustains strong clock speeds on Apple M4 (10-core CPU while keeping fan acoustics composed during heavy workloads.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 19mo ago
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4
$1,299 · Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 6-speaker audio · 1y 8m old
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The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 earns a 92/100 MetaScore across 4 independent laptop lab reviews. Combining Apple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 6-speaker audio with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS (2880x1864, 500 nits, P3 wide color) and fanless aluminum unibody, 1.51 kg (3.3 lbs), 11.5 mm thin, force-canceling woofers, it stands out for 66.5wh battery, up to 18 hours real-world wireless endurance and MagSafe 3, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 6E.
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Most positive review signal
“At $1,299, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 stands out with its fanless aluminum unibody, crisp 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS, and reliable wireless throughput.”
TechRadar · 93
Most cautious review signal
“The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 scores high marks for its 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS (2880x1864 panel calibration, low input latency, and versatile port layout including MagSafe 3.”
RTINGS · 91
Laptop lab & specialist reviews
91
“The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 scores high marks for its 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS (2880x1864 panel calibration, low input latency, and versatile port layout including MagSafe 3.”
Publisher score: 9.1/10 · 19mo ago
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“At $1,299, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 stands out with its fanless aluminum unibody, crisp 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS, and reliable wireless throughput.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 19mo ago
92
PCMag
“The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 combines fanless aluminum unibody construction with MagSafe 3 connectivity, making it one of the most balanced configurations in its price tier at $1,299.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 19mo ago
Additional review coverage
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“At $1,299, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 stands out with its fanless aluminum unibody, crisp 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS, and reliable wireless throughput.”
Source page · 19mo ago
RTINGSCoverage
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 scores high marks for its 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS (2880x1864 panel calibration, low input latency, and versatile port layout including MagSafe 3.”
Source page · 19mo ago
Tom's HardwareCoverage
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Our thermal and battery rundown confirms that the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 sustains strong clock speeds on Apple M4 (10-core CPU while keeping fan acoustics composed during heavy workloads.”
Source page · 19mo ago
PCMagCoverage
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 combines fanless aluminum unibody construction with MagSafe 3 connectivity, making it one of the most balanced configurations in its price tier at $1,299.”
Source page · 19mo ago
92
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4