On paper, the M4 MacBook Air might look like a pretty standard iterative update. But diving into the details, it stands out as one of Apple’s easiest products to recommend, and two new changes ...

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Apple rarely offers you more for less, ...

With the M4 MacBook Air, Apple addressed the major flaws with its predecessor, which was an excellent laptop in the first place. Is the M4 MacBook Air flawless? It might be–identifying its flaws is an ...

They've all had their charms, but this number three may be the best yet: 2025’s 15-inch Apple MacBook Air is the company’s third Air laptop at that screen size, and it’s the most affordable and most ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

With its twin 2025 reboots of its MacBook Air laptops, Apple finds itself surrounded by some fierce competition, with AMD- and Intel-based Windows notebooks prepared to outpace and outlast the Airs.

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. After using the 15-inch MacBook Air for the past week, I'm ...

The new MacBook Air 15-inch M4 is an extra-large version of the 13-inch model that offers the same epic battery life and a gorgeous display in a sleek, elegant chassis. The 14-inch MacBook Pro nails ...

One of the Air’s best features—it’s right in the name—is how lightweight and portable it is. When carrying it on the go, I have three recommendations for protective cases. tomtoc’s MacBook sleeve is ...

Apple’s been releasing new silicon at a breakneck pace, sometimes shorter than the usual one year period. The M4, for example, debuted just 10 months after the M3. As a result, Apple’s computing ...

After using the 15-inch MacBook Air for the past week, I'm not looking forward to returning to my usual work laptop, a 14-inch MacBook Pro. I've grown to appreciate the larger screen and thinner, ...