Here are 7 upgrades the MacBook Air M4 offers over the MacBook Air M1. The most obvious upgrade between the laptops is their respective designs. The MacBook Air M4, like its M3 and M2-powered predecessors, features a sleek and minimalist square design. In contrast, the M1 Air’s once-inconic tapered design now appears ancient.

The M4 MacBook Air starts at $999, and is available in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Sky Blue. It's sold through most electronics retailers, including

Apple unveils the M4 MacBook Air, promising up to 2x the speed of the M1 model and a major performance boost over Intel-based versions.