Apple Unveils MacBook Air M4 Starting at ₹99,900 in India, New Colour Also Revealed

Highlights

• Apple has officially launched the MacBook Air M4 in India.
• The price starts at ₹99,900 for the 13-inch variant and ₹1,24,900 for the 15-inch variant.
• Key Features – Apple’s M4 chip, Liquid Retina displays, advanced connectivity and a 12MP front camera.
• A new Sky Blue colour has also been introduced with a subtle gradient effect.

Apple has launched the MacBook Air M4 in India, just a day after introducing new iPad models. This latest update replaces the M3 MacBook Air, which was released in March 2024. Alongside the new launch, Apple has officially discontinued both the M3 and M2 MacBook Air models from its Indian store.

Additionally, Apple has introduced a new Mac Studio powered by M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, bringing enhanced performance and Thunderbolt 5 support.

“MacBook Air is by far the world’s most popular laptop, and today we’re giving everyone even more reasons to love it, including a big boost in performance with the M4 chip, a new Center Stage camera, and a beautiful new sky blue colour,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

“Combined with its thin and light, fanless design, all-day battery life, and the incredible capabilities of macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, MacBook Air is unlike any other laptop. And with a starting price of INR99900, MacBook Air delivers more value to consumers than ever before, making this the perfect moment to upgrade or experience the Mac for the first time,” Joswiak added.

MacBook Air M4 – Price and Availability in India

Pre-orders for the new MacBook Air began from March 5 with sales starting from March 12.

The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 starts at ₹99,900. Below is the variant-wise pricing breakdown –

As for the 15-inch MacBook Air M4, the price starts at ₹1,24,900. Here’s a breakdown –

• Available in Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight and Midnight colour options.
• Meanwhile, Mac Studio starts at ₹2,14,900 in India.

MacBook Air M4 – Specifications and Features

Design – The aluminum unibody design remains unchanged, with the 13-inch variant weighing 1.24kg and the 15-inch variant at 1.51kg.

Display –

• 6-inch Liquid Retina (2560 × 1664 resolution)
• 3-inch Liquid Retina (2880 × 1864 resolution)
• 500 nits brightness, P3 Wide Color Gamut and True Tone support

Processor – Powered by Apple’s M4 chip.

Memory and Storage – Available in 16GB, 24GB, and 32GB RAM options, with 256GB or 512GB SSD storage.

Software – Runs macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence support.

Camera – Features a 12MP Center Stage front camera.

Battery Life –

• 13-inch model – 8 Whr battery with a 30W USB-C adapter
• 15-inch model – 5 Whr battery with a 35W USB-C adapter
• Both support fast charging with a 70W or higher USB-C adapter.

Connectivity – Includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Other Features –

• Four-speaker setup with spatial audio
• Three-mic array with directional beamforming
• Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
• Multi-display support (up to two 6K external displays in addition to the built-in display)

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Colour Revealed

Apple has introduced a new Sky Blue colour for the M4 MacBook Air, offering a fresh look while maintaining the same design as its predecessor. Apple describes the shade as a “beautiful, metallic light blue that creates a dynamic gradient when light reflects off of its surface.”

However, hands-on images shared by YouTuber Andru Edwards suggest that it appears quite subtle, sometimes even looking grayish under certain lighting conditions.

Meanwhile, Apple has removed the M2 and M3 MacBook Air from its official website in India. However, these models are still available on Amazon and Flipkart, at least while stocks last.

FAQs

Q1. What is the starting price of the MacBook Air M4 in India?

Answer. The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 starts at ₹99,900, and the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 starts at ₹1,24,900 in India.

Q2. When did Apple launch the MacBook Air M4 in India?

Answer. Apple launched the MacBook Air M4 in India just a day after introducing new iPad models.

Q3. What are the new colour options for the MacBook Air M4?

Answer. The MacBook Air M4 is available in Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight and Midnight colour options.

Q4. What are the display specifications of the MacBook Air M4?

Answer. The 13.6-inch model has a 2560 × 1664 resolution, while the 15.3-inch model has a 2880 × 1864 resolution. Both displays support 500 nits brightness, P3 Wide Color Gamut, and True Tone.

Q5. What are the connectivity features of the MacBook Air M4?

Answer. The MacBook Air M4 includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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