Starting the new year with a faster, lighter laptop can make work, school and everyday tasks feel a lot less frustrating. If you’ve been putting off an upgrade, the M4 MacBook Air is still one of the easiest machines to recommend, especially for students, remote workers and anyone looking for something reliable and portable.
Right now, Best Buy has the M4 MacBook Air on sale from $799, which is $200 off. The 256GB model is down to $799, while the 512GB version is $999, and you can shave off a bit more if you have a device to trade in.
Apple’s M4 chip brings faster performance and better efficiency, especially when running Apple Intelligence features like writing tools, image generation and smart app automation. This model includes 16GB of unified memory.
The 13-inch Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colors, delivering sharp text and vibrant visuals for work or streaming. You also get a 12MP Center Stage camera for clearer video calls, plus up to 18 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and support for two external displays.
For other top picks, check out our roundup of the best laptops and the best MacBook deals available right now.
LAPTOP DEALS OF THE WEEK
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Why this deal matters
While the MacBook Air briefly dropped to as low as $738 during Black Friday, $799 is still a strong price for Apple’s latest M4 model. For anyone needing a capable, future-ready laptop without overspending, this is an easy recommendation.
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