Reddit · r/macbookpro · Jun 8, 2025 · summarized
NegativeBought a 13-inch MacBook Air with 24GB and 512GB, returned it the next day over heat and throttling for code compiling, and bought an M4 Pro MacBook Pro instead.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) Reviews
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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Common questions about Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Is Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) worth it?
Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 83% are positive, 8% mixed and 8% negative. The praise mentioned most is great battery life. The most common complaint is runs hot.
What are the most common complaints about Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)?
The complaints reviewers mention most: runs hot (1 review) and throttling (1 review). For example: Bought a 13-inch MacBook Air with 24GB and 512GB, returned it the next day over heat and throttling for code compiling, and bought an M4 Pro MacBook Pro instead.
Where do these Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) reviews come from?
12 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. Owner reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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