In addition to our hands-on with the MacBook Air we also got our first look at the new Mac Studio duo, one with the M4 Max chip and one with a new, all-out M3 Ultra. The Studios don’t look any different, but the changes inside are pretty major for hardcore pros doing some heavy-duty creative work or local AI stuff.

Apple has opted for a straightforward upgrade to the MacBook Air rather than disrupt the consumer-focused macOS laptop with innovative features.

Notably, despite the significant upgrades, the MacBook Air is also more affordable than the previous generation, thanks to a $100 price reduction. The 13-inch version starts at $999, while the larger 15-inch variant is priced at $1,099. You can configure the Air with up to 32 GB of RAM—an increase from 24 GB in the M3 model.