Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 16GB 512GB - Midnight 2025

Expansive Liquid Retina viewing, responsive M4 performance and all-day portability in a slim, silent aluminium notebook with 16GB of unified memory and a spacious 512GB SSD.

At a Glance

• Apple Silicon: M4
• Liquid Retina: 15.3"
• Unified Memory: 16GB
• SSD Storage: 512GB

The 15-inch MacBook Air brings additional working space to Apple’s lightweight notebook design. Its 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display gives spreadsheets, timelines, documents and browser windows more room to breathe, while the slim fanless construction remains comfortable to carry between home, college and the office.

Apple’s M4 chip combines a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine with 16GB of unified memory. The result is a responsive platform for multitasking, productivity, coding, photo editing and everyday video work, with silent operation that avoids distracting fan noise.

A large-screen Mac that balances serious everyday capability with the quiet, streamlined portability that defines MacBook Air.

Ideal For

• Hybrid Work: Handle email, presentations, spreadsheets and video meetings on a spacious display while retaining the flexibility to work elsewhere.
• Study & Research: Keep notes, reference material and multiple apps visible with more screen room for assignments, reading and online learning.
• Creative Workflows: Edit photos, produce music and work with video using Apple silicon performance and hardware-accelerated media processing.

Key Features

• Apple M4 Performance: The 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU deliver responsive performance for multitasking, professional apps, creative work and graphics-rich tasks.
• 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display: A 2880 × 1864 resolution, 500-nit brightness and support for one billion colours give work and entertainment a detailed, vibrant canvas.
• 16GB Unified Memory: Apple’s shared memory architecture lets the processor and graphics system access data efficiently for fluid app switching and workloads.
• 512GB SSD Storage: Fast solid-state storage provides practical capacity for software, business files, creative projects and locally downloaded content.
• 12MP Center Stage Camera: Center Stage helps keep you framed during compatible calls, while Desk View can show your face and an overhead view of your workspace.
• Up to 18 Hours of Battery Life: Long battery performance supports a full working or study day, with up to 18 hours of video streaming under Apple’s test conditions.

Large-Screen Clarity Without Traditional Bulk

• More Space for Focused Work: The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display provides a larger workspace for viewing detailed spreadsheets, comparing documents and arranging multiple app windows. Its 2880 × 1864 resolution keeps text and interface elements crisp, while 500-nit brightness supports clear everyday viewing. Wide colour P3 and support for one billion colours help photographs, presentations and video retain subtle colour transitions.
• True Tone for Natural Viewing: True Tone adjusts the display’s colour temperature according to the surrounding light. This helps white backgrounds look more natural as you move between office lighting, daylight and evening use. The fanless design also keeps the MacBook Air silent, creating a more focused environment during writing, meetings and media playback.

M4 Power for Work, Creativity and AI

• Responsive Apple Silicon Performance: The M4 chip combines four performance cores and six efficiency cores within its 10-core CPU. Everyday tasks remain quick and responsive, while the 10-core GPU supports graphics-intensive applications, photo processing, video editing and compatible games. Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, plus AV1 decode helps compatible creative workflows run efficiently.
• Built for Apple Intelligence: The 16-core Neural Engine supports Apple Intelligence and other machine-learning features across compatible apps and macOS. Apple Intelligence is designed to assist with tasks such as writing, communication and image creation while using on-device processing where appropriate. Feature availability can vary by language, region, software version and system requirements.

Communication, Sound and Connectivity

A More Complete Mobile Workspace

The 12MP Center Stage camera supports 1080p HD video and can adjust the composition during compatible calls as you move. Desk View provides an additional perspective of the area in front of the notebook, making it useful for demonstrations and collaborative sessions.

A three-microphone array with directional beamforming supports clearer voice capture, while the six-speaker system includes force-cancelling woofers and supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm headphone socket cover everyday wireless and wired connections.

How It Compares

The Verdict

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 is an excellent fit for users who want generous screen space, strong everyday performance and long battery life in a thin, silent notebook. The combination of 16GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD gives this configuration useful headroom for professional, academic and creative workloads without stepping up to a heavier MacBook Pro.

Strengths

• Powerful 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• Detailed 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display
• 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD
• Silent fanless aluminium design
• Up to 18 hours of video streaming
• 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
• Six-speaker audio with Spatial Audio support
• Supports up to two external displays

Considerations

• The display does not include ProMotion technology
• Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports are provided
• No built-in HDMI port or memory card reader
• Memory and internal storage are not user-upgradeable
• Midnight finishes may show fingerprints during regular use
• Some Apple Intelligence features vary by region and language

What’s in the Box

• Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip in Midnight
• 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter
• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

External displays, hubs and other accessories are sold separately.