Exploring 2025 Apple’s New Mac Studio and MacBook Air: What’s New?

Apple has launched a new MacBook Air and two new Mac Studio. The MacBook Air is the perfect laptop for everyday users. It has been our top pick since the M1 model came out in 2020. Now, the 2025 model looks similar to the last two generations but comes in a new and vibrant color called sky blue. This color is a nice change, and while Apple does not often use bright colors, this one stands out.

If you look closely, you might think this new MacBook Air looks a lot like last year’s M3 and the previous M2 models. But the real changes are inside the laptop. The new MacBook Air now has the M4 chip. This chip starts with a 10-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. This model can also connect with two external monitors. You can keep the lid open while using these monitors, which is great for a triple monitor setup. Another exciting upgrade is the 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam, which is the same one found in the M4 MacBook Pros.

Now, let’s talk about the price. The new 13-inch M4 MacBook Air starts at $999, and the larger 15-inch model starts at $1,199. This is a $100 drop in price from last year’s M3 model. It’s not often that Apple lowers prices, so this is a big deal!

At first, I thought this MacBook Air update would be a bit boring. Sure, it has some nice features, but nothing groundbreaking. But when you offer new upgrades and lower the price, that’s a pleasant surprise, especially from Apple. Don’t forget that Apple also raised the base memory of the MacBook Air from 8 GB to 16 GB just last October, so now the entry-level model has 16 gigs of RAM and still starts at $999. Not massive, but pretty good!

Introducing the New Mac Studio

Apple also launched two new Mac Studios. They are the M4 Max and the more powerful M3 Ultra. The naming can be confusing, but let’s break it down. The M4 Max Mac Studio is similar to the M4 Max MacBook Pro from last year but in a desktop form. It has more ports and starts at $1,999. This model comes with 36 GB of unified memory, which is 4 GB more than the previous model, and it has 512 GB of storage. Four out of its six USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 5, which is new for the Studio.

Now, the top-end Mac Studio features an entirely new chip: the M3 Ultra. Apple markets this as its most powerful silicon yet, with over 800 GB/s memory bandwidth. You can even upgrade it to a 32-core CPU, with 24 performance cores and 80 GPU cores—twice as many as the M4 Max. You can also choose up to 16 terabytes of storage and 512 GB of unified memory. Yes, that’s right, half a terabyte of RAM! Of course, these top-tier configurations are going to cost a lot.

The M3 Ultra Mac Studio will start at $3,999. This model comes with a 28-core CPU, a 60-core GPU, 96 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage. The naming may be confusing, but it’s clear that Apple aims high when it comes to performance.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re considering an upgrade, here are some important points:

• The new MacBook Air is a solid choice for most everyday users.
• The price drop and increased RAM make it a great value.
• If you need serious power, the new Mac Studios are available, but they are expensive.
• The M4 chip in the MacBook Air provides good performance for most tasks.

In summary, the new MacBook Air and Mac Studio offer something for everyone. Whether you’re a casual user or a power user, Apple has you covered.

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