The fact that Apple is able to sell a new MacBook Air M4 this year with an upgraded chip under the hood, a new paint job on deck and a lower price tag to boot is very surprising — especially when you consider the concern over U.S. tariffs raising prices on electronics this year.

The MacBook Air has finally caught up to the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro. Apple today announced its 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models have been upgraded to its M4 processor. The iPad Pro was the first Apple device to receive the M4 treatment last May,

Apple has opted for a straightforward upgrade to the MacBook Air rather than disrupt the consumer-focused macOS laptop with innovative features.