Power isn’t about size — the MacBook Air M4 proves you don’t need anything more

Apple's adoption of its proprietary silicon for Macs created challenges for annual 2025 MacBook Air review. The introduction of first generation silicon created such significant advancements in device performance and battery life that it became challenging to maintain a comparative context against competitors. The 2025 M4 MacBook Air uses the fourth generation M4 chip from Apple which makes comparisons with both previous and current models a challenging task. I will focus my MacBook Air M4 review merits and how it serves its target audience.

The MacBook Air remains the slimmest and lightest device you'll find in a room despite the past decade's push for Ultrabooks led by Intel. The MacBook Air 2025 version preserves this tradition while my review unit is the 15-inch model. The MacBook Air reaches 1.15cm in thickness and weighs 1.5 kg making it ideal for people who need portable computing power. I received a review MacBook Air in starlight color which features gold highlights while retaining a stylish Apple appearance.

The screen delivers stunning MacBook Air 2025 performance that meets your expectations. The 15-inch MacBook Air 2025 review featured much higher levels of brightness. The MacBook Air 2025 display measured 2880x1864p and shone with a brightness of 500 nits which stood out as one of the highest levels I have experienced in recent memory. The 2020 M1 model displayed a screen brightness of 400 nits which also showed reduced resolution capabilities.

Creative people and media enthusiasts will find great satisfaction with this display's performance. The six-speaker setup provides an immersive Dolby Atmos experience through Spatial Audio when you watch content such as The Studio on Apple TV+. The sound should have been louder to accommodate the conditions we experience in India.

The New MacBook Air 2025 typing experience delighted me because the keys had perfect spacing and provided optimal travel and rebound. When compared to my two-year-old MacBook Pro at work this MacBook Air gives me a cushion effect in its keyboard response which I appreciate as a writer.