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 are 7 upgrades the MacBook Air M4 offers over the MacBook Air M1. The most obvious upgrade between the laptops is their respective designs. The MacBook Air M4, like its M3 and M2-powered predecessors, features a sleek and minimalist square design. In contrast, the M1 Air’s once-inconic tapered design now appears ancient.

Apple has opted for a straightforward upgrade to the MacBook Air rather than disrupt the consumer-focused macOS laptop with innovative features.