What to Know
- Apple’s new MacBook Air comes with an M4 processor built with Apple Intelligence in mind.
- The new Macbook Air comes in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes.
- You can pre-order the 13-inch as early as March 12 starting at $999.
On March 5, Apple announced the 2025 MacBook Air, boasting the M4 chip built for Apple Intelligence, 18-hour battery life, and four color options including Sky Blue. 50 percent of the new MacBook Air is made out of recycled materials and is twice as fast as the 2024 model despite having a lower starting price point.
Pricing & Availability
- Size: 13-inch and 15-inch
- Pricing: 13-inch starting at $999, 15-inch starting at $1,199
- Availability: Pre-order now, in stores March 12
- Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB
- Colors: Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, and Midnight
The 2025 MacBook Air
The new MacBook Air is equipped with the M4 chip in order to Apple Intelligence while maintaining an 18-hour battery life. The 2025 model comes in the same size options as the 2024 models, but they have the upgraded M chip, and the price starts at $100 less than last year’s model.
Built with Apple Intelligence in mind, the new MacBook Air has lots of new features and privacy protections that can help you get more out of your device. The laptop is thin and slick yet sturdy in its recycled aluminum enclosure. With a Liquid Retina display, the 2025 MacBook Air has great resolution, perfect for whatever tasks you wish to perform—whether you are editing videos, seeing your photo memories, playing games, or just watching your favorite movies or TV shows.
Who Should Buy the MacBook Air?
Whenever a new MacBook comes out, the question is, should I buy it? While the answer is super subjective to your individual needs, I would say that this is a good upgrade for anyone who has a Mac with an Intel chip. Seeing as all Macs with an M-series chip are able to run Apple Intelligence, this M4 MacBook Air might not be worth the upgrade if you have an M3 or even an M2 device.
However, if your current device is starting to slow down or run out of battery faster than you would like, it might be worth looking into the new MacBook Air. Typically, a MacBook Air is expected to last 5–7 years, but if you are using it to perform power-intensive tasks, then you may want to get a new one more often.
