"This is just a little public service announcement ahead of Black Friday. Walmart will once again tout the M1 MacBook Air as an unbeatable deal for laptop shoppers. It sure is tempting at $599, especially if you haven't seen the deal before. It might even be the right choice for some people. But for most Verge readers buying either for themselves"
"Apple's M-series processors have gotten more powerful every year, and the M4 represents the fourth generation. That's not to say the M1 MacBook Air is a bad machine. You can do a lot worse with $600. Compared to some of Apple's Intel-based laptops, the 2020 model raised the bar for performance and battery life. But its compromises become more apparent with each passing year. You should also just buy the laptop that will get more software updates."
Walmart will tout the M1 MacBook Air as an unbeatable deal ahead of Black Friday, and the M1 is tempting at $599. The 2025 M4 MacBook Air costs around $749.99 and adds spec enhancements, design tweaks, and faster processing for roughly $150 more. The M1 includes only 8GB of RAM, which can feel sluggish under heavy browser loads. The M1 improved performance and battery life over Intel-era Macs, but its compromises grow more apparent each year. The M4 will receive longer software updates and provides better value for most buyers who need sustained performance.
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