Incredibly powerful and remarkably quiet, the compact Studio is, without a doubt, impressive. But how much speed you need -- and how many displays -- might have you weighing other options. In other words: Think before you pay.

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 may look like its predecessor, but a powerful new chip, an excellent new webcam, and a lower price make it a worthy upgrade.

Key Takeaways Apple released the M4 MacBook Air earlier this month. Several reviews suggest that upgrading is worth it. The latest version has a new M4 chip that improves speed and performance, which reviewers said is apparent when compared to older models.