Looking for an Apple laptop with a bigger screen? You’re in luck, as the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M4 CPU is currently marked down by $200 on Amazon in a variety of configurations and colors, including the new Sky Blue finish. It’s a great fit for work or play, and only serious power users will need to consider upgrading to the MacBook Pro.
This generation of MacBook Air got a big upgrade in the form of a new M4 processor, which boosts performance and adds support for a number of much-desired features. According to our reviewer Luke Larsen, the updated M4 chip “is 22 percent faster GPU, 31 percent multi-core, and 18 percent single-core, as measured in Cinebench R24.” It manages that performance bump without any fans, so it stays nice and quiet, even when you fire up Baldur’s Gate 3. The extra GPU power also helps the system run two extra screens with the lid open, a feat the previous year’s model couldn’t pull off.
Battery life is also a standout feature of MacBooks over the years, and this year’s model is no different. In our testing, it ran for over 20 hours while playing a local video, more than enough to get you through a rough day of work or a long flight. It did drain a bit faster when working actively, but still managed four and a half hours even when stressed, which should help alleviate any battery anxiety. It has an excellent keyboard, trackpad, and speakers too, making it a perfect fit for handling a variety of daily work and fun tasks.
While availability varies a little by color and size, you’ll get about a $200 discount regardless of the model you buy. The most basic version has 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, with an option to upgrade to 512GB of storage for $200 more. The top spec version also has a 512GB SSD, with 24GB of unified memory, but you’re paying a significant $200 fee for the extra 8GB of memory. If you want to know more about the different options, make sure to check out our in-depth guide for a full look at the entire MacBook lineup.
