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MacBook Air 15-inch M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) review

This 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 chip offers big-screen productivity at £1,149 without added bulk. The 15.3-inch display excels in spreadsheets and dual-window multitasking, backed by stellar battery life. UK professionals and students benefit from its centred webcam for video calls and efficient performance.

Key features

  • M4 chip
  • 16GB RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display
  • Up to 20-hour battery life
  • Centred 1080p webcam
  • MagSafe charging
  • Two Thunderbolt ports

Pros

  • Large screen boosts multitasking
  • Long battery for extended sessions
  • Great webcam for calls
  • Balanced performance and portability
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • Slightly pricier than 13-inch
  • Limited ports
  • M4 less future-proof than M5
  • Weightier than smaller models

Who is it for

Report-analysing professionals or essay-multitasking students thrive with this model. It addresses the need for larger screens on a £1,150 budget while staying portable. Ideal for hybrid workers handling productivity tasks.

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