Apple's MacBook Air is everywhere—but the new M4-powered Air might be their best yet. Jake takes a hands-on look at what's actually new (spoiler: it's mostly inside), from the upgraded M4 chip and increased RAM, to improved battery life and gaming performance. Is it time to upgrade your old MacBook Air, or is this strictly for new buyers? Jake breaks it down.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:26 Sky Blue color & accessories
1:42 Same exterior design & I/O
2:25 Display and trackpad
2:55 M4 chip, RAM upgrades & battery
4:00 M4 Air vs M4 Pro
5:01 Sponsor - Dbrand X-ray skins
6:00 Speaker test and sound impressions
6:38 Keyboard, webcam & microphone test
7:14 Gaming and productivity benchmarks
8:25 Battery life and power efficiency tests
8:54 Screen brightness results & summary
9:20 Conclusion
9:50 Credits
