Wrapped in sky blue, the Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 is here to take us into the future – or at least until the next Apple conference. At €1,199 ($999) for the 13-inch model and €1,399 ($1,199) for the 15-inch in Europe, it's a laptop that promises to be revolutionary. But as always, when Cupertino gives, it takes away. Prices in Europe are higher than in the US, and the establishment continues to play its game of exorbitant margins. Let's see what this Sky Blue beauty really has to offer.
Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 got new color – Sky Blue. A metallic light blue that sparkles like sky over Silicon Valley, when Apple executives brag about profits, complements existing nuances midnight, starlight and silverApple remains true to the aesthetic, as it even MagSafe cable color-coordinated with a laptop. Thin, light, fanless and built from 100 % recycled aluminum screams "look at me" while simultaneously whispering about carbon neutrality by 2030.
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M4: Quiet power or quiet compromise? Apple MacBook Air M4 2025
The heart of this machine is M4 chipApple promises that up to 2x faster than M1 and 23x faster than Intel MacBooks. In everyday tasks, this means significantly faster performance – Excel spreadsheets calculate faster, iMovie videos process in less time, and Photoshop runs much more smoothly. Battery lasts up to 18 hours, Neural Engine, which is three times faster than the M1, is powered by Apple Intelligence – from Image Playground to Genmoji's.
But without a fan, the cooling issue remains open. For light tasks, everything will run smoothly, for Civilization VII likewise, but if you take on Cyberpunk, you'll sweat, not the laptop. Thermal damping it remains a silent killer that Apple refuses to address.
Cameras and Display: For Zoom and more
Apple MacBook Air M4 2025 is equipped with 12 MP Center Stage Camera, which dynamically adjusts the frame and follows the user during video calls, a feature Desk View allows you to view the table from a bird's eye view. Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness and a billion colors now also supports two external 6K display.
Multitasking seems like a dream, but 60 Hz refresh rate It already smells a little like 2015.
What others say: Praise and criticism
The media is raving about the new MacBook Air. 9to5Mac wrote that they would recommend it to everyone, and Tom's Guide named it the best buy of 2025. But on X and Reddit, doubts are quickly emerging. User @JustJoshLife wrote: “60 Hz display in 2025? Seriously? And where is the port?” @cpries94 commented that the laptop has no cooling and speakers that sound like they came from a can, and sarcastically thanked Apple. Reddit user u/TechNerd22 added that the 256GB of base memory is a joke, and thermal issues are a reality in gaming.
For the average user, it remains king, but perfectionists will be typing furiously on the keyboard.
Prices in Europe: Where's the catch?
The verified official prices for the European market are 1199 euros for 13-inch MacBook Air M4 and 1399 euros for 15-inchIn the USA, prices are lower, $999 and $1199, and in Europe we pay an “apple tax” – approximately 20–25 % more due to VAT and Apple's margins. Pre-orders have started March 5, and the laptop will be available in stores from March 12.
Conclusion: Sky with clouds
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The MacBook Air M4 is beautiful, powerful, and affordable – at least in the US. It's in Europe price premium considerable, especially considering the trade-offs such as lack of fan, 60 Hz display and limited base memory.
For students and office warriors stays king of heaven, but for more demanding ones it may be worthwhile to consider MacBook Pro series.
