The M4 MacBook Air sports a very similar look to last year's model, but it now features the latest Apple silicon and starts at a lower price.

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.

AM EST This story has been updated with additional specs details.Apple continued its "Air" week with the announcement of the M4-powered MacBook Air on March 5. The latest iteration of the popular lightweight fanless laptop comes in a new sky blue finish and starts at just $999 with 16GB of RAM in 13- and 15-inch sizes.