The MacBook Air 13-inch M4 became the new thin, long-lasting, top-notch value Apple laptop when it launched on March 12, 2025, gracefully succeeding the Air M3 that launched about a year prior. But how does this brand new laptop compare to the first Apple Silicon-powered MacBook Air 13-inch M1 that debuted in 2020?
Despite quite a jump in generations between the Air M1 and Air M4, the laptops share a surprising number of similarities. Both offer fantastic battery life, a movie-buff-worthy display, and a lightweight, thin profile sought after by commuters and students.
