The MacBook Air M4 is here, and it's cheaper than ever despite being nearly as powerful as a modern MacBook Pro M4. So which is right for you? I'll show you firsthand photos and testing data to help you pick the best MacBook for you.

M4 MacBook Air: Starts at $1,000 for the base model with 256GB of storage and 16GB of memory. Upgrading to 512GB raises the price to $1,200. This makes the Air a budget-friendly option for users who don’t need the advanced features of the Pro.

The entry-model M4 Airs will be $100 cheaper than their M3 equivalents. I got an early look at these stronger, cheaper MacBooks, plus a Mac Studio juiced with M4 Max and M3 Ultra.