{"id":225398,"date":"2026-03-19T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/save-up-to-243-on-the-previous-gen-m4-macbook-air-while-you-still-can\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:55:14","slug":"save-up-to-243-on-the-previous-gen-m4-macbook-air-while-you-still-can","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/save-up-to-243-on-the-previous-gen-m4-macbook-air-while-you-still-can\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Up to $243 on the Previous-Gen M4 MacBook Air While You Still Can"},"content":{"rendered":"

Save Up to $243 on the Previous-Gen M4 MacBook Air While You Still Can<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/deals\/m4-macbook-air-deal\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-19 12:16:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cnet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple recently released its new and improved M5 MacBook Air<\/span><\/span>, which has already claimed the top spot as our overall favorite laptop of 2026<\/span><\/span>. However, its M4-powered predecessor<\/span><\/span> still has plenty to offer. Plus, a new model means you can snag one of these previous-gen MacBooks at a massive discount right now.<\/p>\n

The basic 256GB model has already sold out, but you can still save a whopping $243 on the silver 512GB configuration<\/span>. That knocks the price down to just $956, with a handful of other colors selling for around $1,000. Just be sure to act fast, as once these older models sell out, they’re likely gone for good. <\/p>\n

Apple’s M4 chip delivers faster performance and greater efficiency, especially when running Apple Intelligence features like writing tools, image generation, and smart app automation. This model includes 16GB of unified memory.<\/p>\n

The 13-inch Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colors, delivering sharp text and vibrant visuals for work or streaming. You also get a 12MP Center Stage camera for clearer video calls, plus up to 18 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and support for two external displays.<\/p>\n

For other top picks, check out our roundup of the best laptops<\/span><\/span> and the best MacBook deals<\/span><\/span> available right now.<\/p>\n

LAPTOP DEALS OF THE WEEK<\/h3>\n

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.<\/p>\n

Why this deal matters<\/h2>\n

Right now is one of the absolute best times to get your hands on a M4 MacBook Air. The new M5 model means that there are some steep discounts available, and future restocks are pretty unlikely, so you’ve got a limited window to snag one at a great price.<\/p>\n

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