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Apple's MacBook Air laptops have been offering incredible value since the M1 dropped in price in 2024, and that hasn't changed with the lightweight laptop's most recent generation. Right now, every model of the 2025 M4 MacBook Air lineup is discounted $200, which doesn't happen very often, according to price-tracking tools. The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air with 256GB SSD is $799 (originally $999). This is the most basic option, but arguably the best for most people. All of these MacBooks offer incredible value for your money, especially considering the M2 versions were also $799 less than a year ago. And if you're on a tighter budget, the other MacBook Airs are also all discounted right now.
With 16GB of RAM for even the most basic MacBook Air, you'll be able to take on intensive applications and projects now and for many years to come. The most basic MacBook Air comes with a 13.6-inch "Liquid Retina" display, with a resolution of 2,560 by 1,664, a P3 wide color gamut, and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. You'll also get an excellent backlit keyboard with Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E support, and great speakers and microphones. Apple also decided to bring back MagSafe charging with this laptop.
All of the laptops come with a 12MP camera with Center Stage. You might've first seen this feature on iPads and on the M4 MacBook Pro, which follows your face as you move around the frame during video calls. The two USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 4, meaning you can extend to up to two 6K external monitors if you buy the equipment separately. You can read more about it in PCMag's "excellent" review.
If you're feeling FOMO because you were considering the MacBook Pro, take Senior Tech Editor Jake Peterson's advice and get the MacBook Air instead—it offers a much better value than the Pro. It's rare to see a flagship product from Apple have a discount like this, and at this price, it really is the best MacBook for most people.