The MacBook Air 15-inch (2025) with the M4 chip is Apple’s latest large-screen ultraportable laptop, offering improved performance, a sleek design, and affordability. The MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) is an excellent choice for users seeking a balance of performance, portability, and affordability in a larger-screen laptop.
Update:
Max Tech has a DIY video on how to squeeze a bit more performance from your Mac Book Air 13″ or 15″ especially if you’re sitting at a desk 75% of the time.
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| Manufacturer Part Number | Mac16,13 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Model Name | MacBook Air 15" (M4 Base) |
| MSRP ($) | $1,199 |
| CPU/SOC Family | M4 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 10 |
| Total GPU Cores | 10 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 120 GB/s |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 Nits |
| Weight (Lbs) | 3.3 Lbs |
| Geekbench Single Core | 3,727 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 14,738 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized) | 55,094 (Normalized: 7,547) |
| Normalized Combined Geekbench Score | 26,012 |
| Bang for Buck | 21.69 |
| Bang for Buck Grade | B |
| Reference Review 1 URL | browser.geekbench.com/v6/comput... |
| Reference Review 2 URL | www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbo... |
| Reference Review 3 URL | www.tomsguide.com/computing/mac... |
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