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MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M4
Compare MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M4 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
MacBook Air (M2)The Air’s first redesign in years: the tapered wedge gone in favour of a uniform-thin slab, with MagSafe charging restored and a brighter, bigger display.
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)The everyday champion gets the M4, a 16 GB base, a Center Stage webcam and a fresh Sky Blue finish, and Apple knocked the starting price back to $999.Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Air (M2) | MacBook Air (M4, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | July 2022 | March 2025 |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $999 |
| Price today | $1,283 | $1,009 |
| CPU | Apple M2 (8-core) · 3.49 GHz | Apple M4 (10-core) · 4.40 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 2560×1664 | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 | 2× Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 |
| Operating system | macOS 12 Monterey | macOS 15 Sequoia |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
MacBook Air (M2)
Dropped the iconic wedge for a flat slab, and brought MagSafe and a notch to the Air.
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
New "Sky Blue" colour and a 12 MP Center Stage camera, with the price back to $999.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04