The MacBook Air M4 supports the latest Wi-Fi 6E, whereas the M1 variant is limited to Wi-Fi 6. Additionally, it features Bluetooth 5.3, and its 3.5mm headphone jack can drive high-impedance headphones—something missing on the MacBook Air M1.

Here’s where things get much more interesting. The Air M4 is a great upgrade for owners of the MacBook Air M1 from 2020. Back then Apple used its classic shell design, with a chunkier bezel and smaller display. And the jump from M1 to M4 is an up to 60% performance boost.

The new M4 MacBook Air models that Apple announced today are a better deal than ever, with pricing that starts at $999. That's $100