Amazon's MacBook deals tend to get especially good during its major sitewide sales, and with its second-ever Big Spring Sale now live from March 25 to 31, we're not surprised to see discounts of up to $400 popping up across the Air and Pro lines.

The MacBook Pro's entry-level version features an Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. Aside from the entry-level 13-inch model, which has an 8-core GPU, every new MacBook Air is equipped with the same silicon as the Pro.

Apple today announced refreshed 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models, now featuring the M4 chip, an upgraded camera, and a new "Sky Blue"

When comparing the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 vs. MacBook Air 13-inch M1, there's no question which model is more powerful. But is it worth upgrading from your M1 MacBook Air right now? I'll help you decide.

Investopedia read a selection of reviews of the new M4 MacBook Air to get a sense of early responses to the laptop, which hit stores March 12. Here's a selection of what we found, along with links to the reviews.

The price cut is going to sting for those who purchased the M3 MacBook Air in the last 12 months, but for everyone else, this is a win.

Alongside a chip-derived generational leap, is a sprinkling of useful updates, making this generationally more of a laptop; for even lesser money than before

Faster performance, a better camera, and improved external display support make the M4 MacBook Air worth it—in some cases