MacBook Air 15 M4
Best large-screen laptop for students and professionals needing portable, everyday power.
Discover the expansive power of the 15-inch MacBook Air, now featuring the advanced M3 chip. Its stunning Liquid Retina display brings visuals to life with vibrant colors and incredible detail. Designed for seamless performance, it boasts an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, complemented by 16GB of RAM and a speedy 256GB SSD. Enjoy crystal-clear video calls with the 1080p FaceTime HD camera, immersive audio from the four-speaker system, and the convenience of Touch ID. The backlit Magic Keyboard and spacious trackpad enhance your everyday computing experience.
$1099.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
199
/ 4063
#199 in Laptops
Price vs Category Average
-22%
Below average
Display
15.3
/ -inch LED-backlit Liquid Retina display
Who it's for
- Multitaskers requiring extra screen real estate for productivity
- Remote workers needing all-day battery and quiet environments
- Creative professionals needing fast, responsive performance for demanding workflows
Who should skip it
- Power users needing to connect multiple peripherals simultaneously
- Budget-conscious buyers needing future-proof, upgradeable hardware
- Shoppers looking for an entry-level price point
Performance breakdown
Display Vibrancy
Liquid Retina panel delivers exceptional color accuracy and deep, immersive contrast.
Multitasking Capability
16GB of RAM handles heavy browser loads and creative apps with ease.
Processing Speed
The M3 chip provides snappy responsiveness for demanding daily productivity tasks.
Portability Factor
Remarkably thin chassis makes this large-screen device surprisingly easy to carry.
Audio Fidelity
Four-speaker system produces surprisingly rich sound with clear, balanced separation.
Input Experience
The Magic Keyboard and spacious trackpad offer industry-leading tactile precision.
Key Specs
Display
15.3-inch LED-backlit Liquid Retina display
Processor
Apple M3 8-Core CPU
Graphics
Apple M3 10-core GPU
RAM
16 GB
Storage
256 GB SSD
Webcam
1080p FaceTime HD
Ports
Two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), 3.5 mm headphone jack
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Know before you buy
The M3 chip and 16GB of RAM make this laptop highly capable for tasks like photo editing, graphic design, and video production. While it is not designed for heavy-duty 3D rendering or complex coding environments, it handles most creative workflows with ease.
No, the MacBook Air 15-inch does not feature a touchscreen. Apple focuses on the Force Touch trackpad and keyboard for navigation, which are optimized for precision and comfort in the macOS environment.
Yes, the MacBook Air supports external displays via its two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports. You can connect up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed, or one external display when the lid is open.
The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display offers significantly more screen real estate, which is ideal for multitasking with split-screen apps or viewing detailed documents. Beyond the size, it provides the same high-resolution, color-accurate experience you expect from Apple's displays.
256GB is sufficient for general productivity, web browsing, and streaming. However, if you plan to store large libraries of high-resolution photos, 4K video files, or many creative applications, you may find yourself needing to rely on external drives or cloud storage.
This model is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E, which provides faster, more reliable wireless speeds in environments with many connected devices. It also supports Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connections to headphones, mice, and other peripherals.
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