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A year on from theM3 MacBook Air,Applehas announced the latest version of its lightweight laptop.

But does the MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) offer good value for money?

Three angles of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 laptop above a desk

And is it worth upgrading if you already own the M3 MacBook Air?

We also acknowledged that the lower price makes it a better model for less money.

The Verge: Continues to nail the fundamentals at a fairly affordable price.

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative’s desk with screen open

The Verges MacBook Air (M4) review agrees with most of our feedback.

Unlike us, The Verge reviewed both the 13-inch and 15-inch versions together at the same time.

Wired: The 15-inch MacBook Air has finally come into its own.

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative’s desk with screen open

In summary, it rates the 15-inch M4 as a clear winner.

But it still finds the new 15-inch model a no-brainer purchase and rates it as a nearly flawless ultraportable.

Like The Verge, Engadget reviewed the 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the MacBook Air M4 together.

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative’s desk with screen open

That includes an excellent trackpad and keyboard, plus extra speakers.

The main audience for the smaller MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is students and regular travelers.

The 15-inch otherwise offers fuller sound and a larger display without much additional weight.

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative’s desk with screen open

But for everyone else, this is one of the best 15-inch laptops you’re able to buy.

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative’s desk with screen open

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative’s desk with screen open