If you’re holding off on buying a MacBook, now might be the time to take the plunge. The latest M4 MacBook Air is on sale at Best Buy and Amazon, with the 13-inch model dropping to its record-low price of $799, which is $200 off the usual $999.

That price is for the 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant, but you can also get the 16 GB and 512 GB model for $999, also $200 off the regular price. All color options are available, including Midnight Black and the new Sky Blue.

Why buy the Apple M4 MacBook Air

We recommend the M4 MacBook Air for most users. While it does not include all the bells and whistles of the MacBook Pro, such as the Liquid Retina XDR display, it still gets the job done and is more than capable for everyday tasks. With this lower price, it becomes even more accessible for students and casual users.

This model is a refresh of last year’s M3 MacBook Air. It features the same sleek and thin chassis that makes it easy to carry with one hand or slip into a bag. In terms of ports, it includes two USB-C Thunderbolt connectors, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe charging port. A major upgrade is a 12 MP FaceTime camera which is sharper and supports Center Stage.

Apple MacBook Air displaying 'Speed of lightness.' with a sleek design on a wooden table.
The M4 Apple MacBook Air features a 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits of peak brightness and 60 Hz refresh rate.

The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina LCD display is vibrant and color-accurate, thanks to its wide color gamut and True Tone support. It is also sharp and remains bright even in well-lit environments. For productivity, you can now connect two external monitors without closing the lid, which is a major upgrade from previous generations. You also get the same excellent Magic Keyboard and large trackpad.

Apple’s M4 chip brings a faster processor and more powerful graphics. It features a 10-core CPU, up from 8, and a 9-core GPU. The MacBook Air handles demanding tasks and AI loads more reliably, including AAA gaming. Despite the performance boost, it remains power-efficient, maintaining its class-leading 18-hour battery life.

Are you planning to buy the M4 MacBook Air now that it is more affordable? Who is the laptop for? Let us know in the comments.

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