Apple
Apple MacBook Air 15" M4
Laptops8.8
Must Buy8.8
Must Buy12 expert reviews
4 user opinions
Feb 28, 2026
High confidenceUp to dateRecommended
Quick Verdict
The MacBook Air 15" M4 is the big-screen version of the best laptop — same M4 performance in a larger 15.3" display that is perfect for productivity and media consumption. Slightly heavier but still remarkably thin for a 15" laptop.
Pros reviewers agree on
Strengths consistently called out across sources
- Bigger screen transforms the Air experience for productivity
- Same excellent M4 performance as 13" model
- Better speakers than 13" thanks to larger chassis
Cons reviewers agree on
Weaknesses flagged across multiple sources
What reviewers disagree on
Points where expert verdicts diverge — weigh based on your priorities
- Whether the size/weight increase is worth it over the 13"
- Still no external display support beyond one
How This Review Was Created
7Publications
5YouTube Reviews
4Reddit Threads
16Total Sources
High ConfidenceMar-Jun 2025
This is a synthesis of expert reviews and user discussions; we may not have physically tested the product. See methodology.
Detailed Breakdown
Same M4 chip with even better battery life.
- Identical M4 performance to the 13" — no compromises— Tom's Guide
- 18+ hours of battery — the larger chassis houses a bigger battery— PCMag
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