Expert Reviews95
A great do-it-all laptop and the one the reviewer recommends to most people, with strong performance, battery life and a sensible price.
Apple MacBook Air (M4)
4 expert reviews#1 of 32 laptops
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recommend
recommend
Best for: Top pick, narrowly
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Apple MacBook Air (M4), and 4 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: The 60Hz screen is dated, and memory and storage upgrades are costly.
Critics agree
Scores run from 90 to 95All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Apple MacBook Air (M4)?
Trusted Reviews90
An easy recommendation: fast, long-lasting and attractive, with a lower price and 16GB as standard.
Tom's Guide90
The best laptop value for most people thanks to the price cut, good speed and battery.
Tom's Hardware90
Rated highly by the reviewer, with nothing else matching its mix of price, portability and battery.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance3 of 4
Battery life3 of 4
Value for money2 of 4
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Apple MacBook Air (M4) worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. The 60Hz screen is dated, and memory and storage upgrades are costly.
Do critics agree about the Apple MacBook Air (M4)?
Critics agree: scores range from 90 (Trusted Reviews) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 5 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Apple MacBook Air (M4)?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) (critic score 88), best for creative work.