Things to look forward to about the upcoming new MacBook Air M4.

Here is some information about the new MacBook Air M4.

Design

There are no rumors of design changes, so the MacBook Air M4 will likely be identical to the current versions and launch in two sizes: 13-inch and 15-inch.

Apple could launch the MacBook Air M4 as early as this week.

The last time Apple refreshed the design of the MacBook Air was in 2022. Therefore, keeping the design the same for three years makes sense.

Screen

Apple is using mini-LED display technology for the MacBook Pro, but this may still be a privilege reserved for the high-end models. Therefore, the MacBook Air M4 will most likely continue to use Liquid Retina Display (LED) technology like the current models.

The new MacBook Air may not feature a mini-LED display like the MacBook Pro.

With the recent MacBook Pro refresh, Apple added an upgrade option for an anti-glare nano-texture display to the MacBook Pro. While this new feature may also appear on the MacBook Air, there's no guarantee it will remain an option for the higher-end models.

M4 chip

The M4 chip has appeared in many products such as the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. Therefore, its presence in the MacBook Air is not surprising.

The M4 chip will definitely be present in the MacBook Air M4.

The M4 chip has up to 10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores, and 16 Neural Engine cores. It is built on TSMC's improved 3nm process and designed to support Apple Intelligence.

The M4 chip will offer better performance than the M3 chip, but not a huge leap forward. It's expected that the CPU and GPU will see a performance improvement of around 25%.

RAM

The current MacBook Air models start with 16GB of RAM instead of the previous 8GB – a change Apple made last year. The M4 MacBook Air models are expected to retain the standard 16GB of RAM.

Battery life

Thanks to the power-saving capabilities of the M4 chip, the new MacBook Air can improve battery life. For example, the 14-inch MacBook Pro using the M4 chip can run for up to 24 hours when playing video and 16 hours when browsing the web.

FaceTime Camera

Apple recently upgraded the front camera on the MacBook Pro to 12MP, and it's likely the new MacBook Air will also receive a similar update. The camera supports Center Stage, which keeps the subject centered in the frame even when moving.

Additionally, it can also support Desk View, providing a top-down view of the desk, useful for presentations or demos.

Thunderbolt port

Currently, the MacBook Air has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, but newer models may be upgraded to three Thunderbolt 4 ports, improving both speed and connectivity.

The new MacBook Pro models may support two external displays when the lid is open, and it's possible the new MacBook Air will have similar specifications.

Selling price

The MacBook Air M3 currently has a starting price of $1,099, and there are no rumors about a price change for the M4 version.