Apple's Secret Stock Purge? 2025 M4 MacBook Air Drops Below Prime Day Just in Time for Back-to-School
Right now, you can score the latest 2025 Apple MacBook Air (16GB) with the new M4 chip for just $799 at Amazon. That's a full 20% off its usual $999 price tag, and the discount applies to all color options. It's the lowest price we've seen for this model so far, and considering it just launched, this kind of early discount is rare.
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Apple's efficient M4 chip powers this sleek device, so everything — from video editing to gaming — is going to feel speedier and smoother. Compared to older devices, it's up to 23 times faster than previous Intel-based MacBooks and even up to twice as fast as the M1 version.
The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display supports over a billion colors to provide stunning detail. Photos and videos pop without being too heavy on the eyes, while the text appears sharper, so you're not left squinting at your screen during long sessions. Speaking of long sessions, the battery is set to last up to 18 hours — that's 6 more hours than what you get with the Intel-based MacBook Air.
You're made the center of attention with a 12MP camera that uses Center Stage to keep you perfectly framed, while three built-in mics and four speakers supporting Spatial Audio also make sure you sound just as good. There's also plenty of space — 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage for all your docs and apps.
Apple has paid special attention to connectivity options. You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, and even a headphone jack. If you're already a part of the Apple ecosystem and own an iPhone, you'll appreciate how you can control your phone with this laptop using iPhone mirroring.
There's also Apple Intelligence that assists you with your task and takes your efficiency levels up a notch without compromising on your digital safety. Some other features that deserve a mention are the backlight keyboard and TouchID.
If the 16GB version doesn't quite match your needs, there are other configurations on sale too. The 16GB unified memory model with 256GB SSD storage is available for $999, while the upgraded 24GB unified memory version with the same storage is priced at $1,199.
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