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Apple MacBook Air 15" M4 chip 16GB 256GB - Silver

MW1G3X/A
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Product Overview

The 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 chip 16GB 256GB in Silver MW1G3X/A lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence (1), a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life (2), and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere. It is supercharged by Apple’s M4 chip that brings even more speed and fluidity to everything you do, like working across multiple apps, editing videos or playing graphically demanding games. Built for Apple Intelligence, it is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no-one else can access your data — not even Apple (1). With up to 18 hours of battery life (2), MacBook Air delivers the same amazing performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in. It has portable design, superlight, and less than 1.2 centimetres thin, MacBook Air fits easily into your bag — and your on-the-go lifestyle. The brilliant 15.3-inch (3) Liquid Retina display supports one billion colours. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears remarkably crisp. Everything looks and sounds amazing with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three mics, and four speakers with Spatial Audio, you can look and sound your best anytime and anywhere. MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3® (4) And it supports up to two external displays. All your favourites run lightning-fast in macOS, including Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Workspace (5). Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices, so if you love iPhone, you’ll love Mac. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring (6). Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to make and answer FaceTime calls (7). Disclaimers: Configurable options are available. (1) Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US), as a macOS Sequoia update. Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. (2) Battery life varies by use and configuration. (3) The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). (4) Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. (5) Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change. (6) Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (such as camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring. (7) FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.

Key Features

  • 15.3 Inch Liquid Retina LED display, 2880 x 1864
  • 16GB memory, Apple M4 chip, 256GB SSD storage
  • Apple integrated 10 core GPU
  • Up to 18 hours video streaming, four speakers with Dolby Atmos
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Key Specifications

Brand:
Apple
Model Number:
MW1G3X/A
Graphics Processing Unit:
Apple Integrated
Screen Size (Inches):
15.3
Peak Brightness (Nits):
500
Total Storage:
256GB
Wireless Connections:
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth v5.3
Battery:
66.5Wh, Up to 18 hours video streaming, Up to 15 hours wireless web, Fast charge up to 70W (sold separately, includes 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter and Cable)
Operating System:
macOS Sequoia

Computers & Tablets

Processor Brand:
Apple
Processor Specifications:
Apple M4 10 core CPU: 4 performance, 6 efficiency, 16 core Neural Engine
GPU Specificiations:
10 core GPU
Webcam:
12MP Center Stage camera, 1080p, Desk View support

Screen Technology

Display Resolution (px):
2880 x 1864, 224ppi

Screen Features

Screen Size Range:
14 - 15.9 Inches
Screen Type:
Liquid Retina LED backlit with IPS, P3 wide colour with True Tone

Capacity

Storage:
256GB SSD
Memory:
16GB

Connections

Wired Connections:
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4 @ max 40Gbps)
Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
Wi-Fi Only

Audio

Sound:
Four speakers, Spatial Audio support with Dolby Atmos content, three mic array with directional beamforming, Voice Isolation & Wide Spectrum mic modes

General Information

Type:
MacBook Air
Family:
MacBook Air M4
Colour:
Silver
Release Year:
2025
Additional Features:
Apple Intelligence, Up to two external displays up to 6K resolution at 60Hz, Native DisplayPort 1.4, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG, Touch ID
What's In The Box:
15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable 2m

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty:
1 Year

Computers & Tablets

Processor Brand:
Apple
Processor Specifications:
Apple M4 10 core CPU: 4 performance, 6 efficiency, 16 core Neural Engine
GPU Specificiations:
10 core GPU
Webcam:
12MP Center Stage camera, 1080p, Desk View support

Screen Features

Screen Size Range:
14 - 15.9 Inches
Screen Type:
Liquid Retina LED backlit with IPS, P3 wide colour with True Tone

Connections

Wired Connections:
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4 @ max 40Gbps)
Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
Wi-Fi Only

General Information

Type:
MacBook Air
Family:
MacBook Air M4
Colour:
Silver
Release Year:
2025
Additional Features:
Apple Intelligence, Up to two external displays up to 6K resolution at 60Hz, Native DisplayPort 1.4, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG, Touch ID
What's In The Box:
15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable 2m

Product Dimensions

Product Height (mm):
11.5
Product Width (mm):
340.4
Product Depth (mm):
237.6
Product Weight (kg):
1.51

Box Dimensions

Box Height (mm):
280
Box Width (mm):
71
Box Depth (mm):
385
Box Weight (kg):
3

Product Reviews of Apple MacBook Air 15" M4 chip 16GB 256GB - Silver

Apple MacBook Air 15" M4 chip 16GB 256GB - Silver MW1G3X/A

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    Jaskeet sandhu

    Confirmed purchase 15 March 2026

    Published on 8 April 2026

    Yes, I recommend this product.

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At a glance

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch is a premium everyday laptop for students, professionals and anyone who wants a bigger screen without moving to a heavier MacBook Pro. Its strengths are portability, quiet fanless operation, long battery life and a polished macOS experience. The main limitation is that the 256GB storage may feel tight if you keep large media libraries or big creative project files locally.

What it’s great for

  • Everyday Productivity
  • Office Work
  • Student Computing
  • Remote Work
  • Web Browsing
  • Video Calls
  • Media Streaming
  • Light Creative Work

Where it works best

  • Home Office
  • University Campus
  • Corporate Office
  • Shared Workspaces
  • Travel
  • Coffee Shops

Who it’s for

  • University Student
  • Everyday Professional
  • Remote Worker
  • Frequent Traveller
  • Apple Ecosystem User

Things to consider

Compared with MacBook Pro models or larger workstation-class laptops, it is less suited to sustained high-end creative workloads and the 256GB internal storage can fill quickly for users with large local files.

Student suitability

Excellent for note-taking, research, assignments, video calls and all-day campus use; especially well suited to students who prefer macOS and value battery life.

Creative professional suitability

Good for photo editing, design work and light-to-moderate content creation, but less ideal than MacBook Pro models for heavier sustained pro workflows.

Portability rating

9/10 - very easy to carry for a 15-inch laptop, making it strong for commuting, campus use and travel.

Battery endurance rating

9/10 - long battery life rated up to 18 hours makes it dependable for full-day portable use.

Windows compatibility score

4/10 - works well for web apps and many cross-platform tools, but some Windows-only software and workflows are better served by a native Windows laptop.

Key benefits

  • 15-inch display: Gives you more room for multitasking, spreadsheets and side-by-side apps without stepping up to a bulkier pro laptop.
  • Thin-and-light design: Easier to carry between classes, meetings and travel days than many large-screen laptops.
  • Fanless operation: Runs silently in everyday use, which is ideal for libraries, meetings and focused workspaces.
  • Battery life up to 18 hours: Helps you get through a full day of study, work or travel with fewer charging stops.
  • macOS experience: Delivers a polished, easy-to-use environment with strong continuity features for iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices.
  • Large trackpad: Makes navigation, gesture controls and everyday editing more comfortable and precise.
  • Premium build quality: Feels sturdy and refined for long-term daily use at home, on campus or in the office.
  • Portable big-screen format: Balances the comfort of a larger display with the convenience of an ultraportable laptop.

Q: Is 256GB of storage enough on this 15-inch MacBook Air M4?

A: It can be enough for web, study, office work and cloud-based files, but 256GB is modest for a 15-inch laptop used for large photo, video or app libraries. If you keep lots of media locally, storage can fill quickly and external or cloud storage may be needed.

Q: Is 16GB of unified memory enough for this MacBook Air M4?

A: Yes, 16GB suits everyday multitasking, office apps, study, coding and lighter creative work better than older 8GB models. If you regularly run large creative projects, many browser tabs and heavier pro apps together, 24GB or 32GB gives more headroom.

Q: Does this MacBook Air support fast charging straight out of the box?

A: No. This model is fast-charge capable, but the listed in-box charger is a 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter. Fast charging requires a 70W USB-C Power Adapter, so buyers wanting quicker top-ups will need a higher-wattage charger.

Q: Is the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 a better choice than the 13-inch version for productivity?

A: For many buyers, yes. The 15.3-inch screen gives more room for split-screen work, spreadsheets and side-by-side documents than the 13-inch model. The trade-off is a larger footprint in a bag, so portability is not quite as compact.

Q: Can this MacBook Air 15-inch M4 handle photo editing and 4K video work?

A: Yes, the M4 chip includes a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and media engines for H.264, HEVC and ProRes, so it is well suited to photo editing and lighter to moderate 4K work. The main limit is the 256GB SSD, which can fill fast with video files.

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