"The M4 chip has desktop-level performance that can handle tough tasks like editing 4K video, doing complicated spreadsheet calculations, or running multiple virtual machines without breaking a sweat. Apple's second-generation 3-nanometer architecture packs more transistors into less space while using less power which means that it can process data faster and use less power than the already impressive M3 generation."
"The 16GB of unified memory is a big step up from the 8GB base model that Apple used to ship and makes it easy to multitask across dozens of browser tabs, creative apps, and background processes. That memory architecture lets the CPU and GPU share resources without the slowdowns that happen on regular laptops when the graphics and processor have to fight for separate memory pools."
"The battery lasts about 18 hours of normal use so you can get through a whole day of meetings, document editing, and web browsing without having to look for outlets. That level of performance stays the same whether you're running on battery or plugged in, which is a problem with many Windows laptops when they're unplugged. The MacBook Air is completely silent when it's running because it doesn't have a fan."
Amazon discounted the 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip, 16GB unified memory, and 256GB storage to $738, undercutting Black Friday pricing and Apple's $999 MSRP. The M4 delivers desktop-level performance for 4K video editing, complex spreadsheets, and multiple virtual machines using second-generation 3-nanometer architecture for greater efficiency than M3. The 16GB unified memory enables heavy multitasking by allowing CPU and GPU to share resources without traditional memory bottlenecks. Battery life is about 18 hours with unchanged performance on battery, the fanless design enables silent operation, and the 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display supports one billion colors at 500 nits.
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