Report: M4 MacBook Air Expected To Launch in 2025, But The Current MacBook Air Is a Great Buy Too

Highlights

• The M4 MacBook Air is expected to launch in 2025.
• Report highlights, it isn’t anticipated to bring significant changes in design or features.
• The current M2 and M3 MacBook Air models have received significant upgrades.

We usually see the tech community fixated on new tech advancements and upgrades.

However, a recent opinion piece on 9to5Mac advocates for the current MacBook Air lineup instead of waiting for the new chip we will be getting with M4 MacBook Air arriving in 2025.

The M4 chip has already debuted in devices like the latest iPad Pro, iMac and some Mac mini models. Higher-end versions of the chip power the MacBook Pro and advanced Mac mini configurations. When it comes to the 2025 MacBook Air, the M4 chip isn’t expected to bring any surprises.

According to 9to5Mac, the design likely won’t change much either. Apple is expected to stick with the sleek, lightweight look of the M2 and M3 MacBook Air. While some might hope for iMac-inspired colours, we’ll probably see the usual lineup: midnight, starlight, silver, and space grey or maybe space black, given its appearance in the M4 MacBook Pro.

Highlighting the current lineup already offers tremendous value thanks to recent upgrades, the 9to5Mac report notes, “the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models already got a significant spec bump this year that makes the current models a very good value.”

Apple made a big move by doubling the base RAM on both the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models from 8GB to 16GB without increasing the price this year.

The report adds, “Apple Intelligence is probably to thank. Even a writer who sometimes has way too many Safari tabs open can appreciate doubling the RAM in ways that may not be noticeable for a year-over-year chip increase.”

The report also reminds us that Apple has been keeping the MacBook Air lineup fresh between chip cycles. For instance, the introduction of the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip brought a new size option to the series, catering to those who want more screen real estate.

Current MacBook Air Prices

• M2 MacBook Air 13″: $799 (regular $999)
• M3 MacBook Air 13″: $899 (regular $1,099)
• M3 MacBook Air 15″: $1,099 (regular $1,299)

So, to sum up, if you’re considering buying a MacBook Air, there’s no need to hold out for the M4 version, the current version makes a really good buy.

FAQs

Q1. When is the M4 MacBook Air expected to launch?

A: The M4 MacBook Air is expected to launch in 2025.

Q2. What significant design changes can we expect from M4 MacBook Air?

Answer. According to 9to5Mac, the design likely won’t change much from the sleek, lightweight look of the M2 and M3 MacBook Air.

Q3. Why is the current MacBook Air lineup considered a good buy?

Answer. The current MacBook Air lineup, including the M2 and M3 models, has received significant upgrades such as doubled base RAM from 8GB to 16GB without an increase in price, making them a very good value.

Q3. What are the current prices for the MacBook Air models?

Answer. The prices are $799 for the M2 MacBook Air 13″, $899 for the M3 MacBook Air 13″, and $1,099 for the M3 MacBook Air 15″.

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