Apple
MacBook Air 13-inch M4 (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) review
Best starter MacBook Air 13-inch M4 at £999 is perfect for freshers with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Handles 5,000-word papers smoothly on its 13.6-inch display. UK students add cloud storage for affordability.
Key features
- M4 chip
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display
- Up to 20-hour battery life
- MagSafe charging
- Two Thunderbolt ports
- Touch ID
Pros
- Excellent starter price at £999
- 16GB RAM for smooth use
- Portable 13-inch size
- Long battery life
- Reliable M4 performance
Cons
- Small 256GB storage
- Needs cloud or external
- M4 not top-tier
- Basic for power users
Who is it for
Budget uni freshers writing essays love this under £1,000 option. It delivers reliable performance for basics. Solves entry-level computing needs portably.