Apple
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.