Faster, sleeker, smarter. Sounds familiar, right? That’s the same recycled tagline we hear every time Apple drops something new. But this time? The MacBook Air M4 might actually deserve the hype.

Let me put it like this: Imagine pedaling uphill on an old bike and then switching to driving downhill in a sports car. Yeah, that’s what using this thing feels like.

Starting at $1,699 for the 13-inch, 16 GB RAM model and climbing to $2,699 for the fully loaded version, the MacBook Air M4 is anything but pocket-friendly. With student pricing, you can get the same versions at $1599 and $2349 at Apple’s Education Store.

But are the upgrades worth replacing your trusty old MacBook for? If you’re on the fence, why not take it for a spin first? You can get a MacBook M4 rental from Sloop - with an option of short-term or long-term rental periods to decide if it truly fits your workflow before committing to the splurge.

What’s New?

The M4 chip makes everyday tasks like assignments, multitasking, and media editing feel smoother and faster. Whether you're juggling tabs or running heavy apps, the M4’s enhanced performance and efficiency make your day-to-day workload snappier and more responsive.

The base model now starts with 16 gb RAM. You can now enjoy smoother multitasking and better performance in memory-heavy apps, like video editing or design tools. It’s perfect for handling more tasks at once and future-proofing your MacBook for years to come.

No charger, no worries. Supports fast charge, up to 50% in 30 minutes. Work at the park, work at your favourite cafe, work anywhere. With battery life up to 18 hours, you can get more done just with a single charge!

Apple Intelligence personalizes your experience, streamlines tasks, and enhances security, making your MacBook smarter, more efficient, and secure while optimizing battery life. With Image Playground and Genmoji, you can get playful with visuals and custom emojis, while Writing Tools help make your words pop. Siri now lets you switch between voice and text to breeze through tasks, or ask it pretty much anything about your Mac. Plus, ChatGPT is baked right in, helping you get stuff done faster, no account needed and your privacy protected.

This new toy also comes dressed in a fresh Sky Blue. Personally, I’m all for colorful tech. Silver and black MacBooks were starting to feel monotonous.

An all new 12MP Camera should be great news for the users who care about their Macbook camera.

The new MacBook Air pairs perfectly with macOS Sequoia, letting you mirror your iPhone and control apps and notifications wire-free! Honestly, I’ve always wondered why this wasn’t a thing sooner, but hey, it finally is.

What’s Similar

Both the M3 and M4 13-inch MacBooks come with a crisp 2,560 x 1,664 Liquid Retina screen at 60Hz. Not new, but still a treat for the eyes.

The battery life of the M4 Macbook Air is only slightly better than the M3 - lasting 30 mins more than its predecessor on a full charge.

In a nutshell:

In a Nutshell

M4 chip = smoother multitasking, faster assignments, and snappier media editing.
16GB RAM base model = better performance, especially for heavy apps.
Fast charging: 50% in 30 minutes—work from anywhere with up to 18 hours of battery life.
Apple Intelligence personalizes your experience and optimizes tasks, plus Image Playground, Genmoji, and Writing Tools for a fun boost.
Siri now switches between voice/text for seamless task management, plus ChatGPT is built-in for quick help (no account needed).
Fresh new Sky Blue color—goodbye monotony!
12MP Camera upgrade for crisper video calls.
macOS Sequoia lets you wirelessly mirror and control your iPhone from your Mac.

While users who purchased the M3 MacBook can certainly hold out for major upgrades - users who are upgrading from intel-based MacBooks should certainly have their targets set on the MacBook Air M4 for a major boost to their everyday workflow.

With Sloop, you can easily rent the MacBook Air M4 for a short-term trial to see if it’s the right fit. And if you love it, simply adjust the rental period! Plus, with Sloop’s Rent-To-Buy option, you can own it for just $1 after 24 months.

Looking to dive deeper into the Apple ecosystem? Sloop also offers rentals for the latest iPad Air and AirPods to complete your setup, or give your old Apple gear a much needed refresh.