MacBook Airs 23x speed boost over Intel model? Apple says so, but details matter [Video]

Apple has made an impressive marketing assertion regarding the new MacBook Air equipped with the M4 chip, claiming that it is up to 23 times faster than the previous Intel-based model. However, it is important to consider the specifics outlined in the fine print.

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Apple compared the 2025 MacBook Air featuring a 10-core M4 chip and 32GB of RAM to the 2020 MacBook Air, which is powered by a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and has 16GB of RAM. Both models were equipped with a 2TB SSD, representing the highest specifications available for each version. Thus, the comparison was made against the most advanced Intel-based MacBook Air, which is a reasonable approach.

Furthermore, Apple clarified that the performance claim of up to 23 times faster is based on tests conducted using the Super Resolution feature in …