Ultimately, your decision should align with your specific requirements and budget. If the $200 price difference corresponds to your performance needs and usage patterns, the M4 is a worthwhile upgrade. Otherwise, the M3 remains a dependable and cost-effective alternative.

I don’t know who’s asleep at the wheel over at Amazon, but they’ve got the just-released 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip sitting pretty at $949. Yes, already. Yes, somehow still in stock. This is the kind of deal that feels like it should come with a countdown timer and dramatic music.

MacBook Air with the M4 processor is so good that, there’s very little reason to spend the usually substantial extra cash for a Pro