As expected, Apple has officially refreshed its MacBook Air lineup with its M4 chip, the same silicon we've already seen in products like the MacBook Pro, the iMac, and the Mac mini. And in most ways, it's a straightforward update, with no major changes to the laptop's physical design, screen specs, keyboard, or ports.

The MacBook Air M4 is here, and it's cheaper than ever despite being nearly as powerful as a modern MacBook Pro M4. So which is right for you? I'll show you firsthand photos and testing data to help you pick the best MacBook for you.

MacBook Air has Apple's M4 processor, comes in a new "sky blue" color and starts at $999 for the 13-inch version and $1,199 for the 15-inch laptop.