Both sizes of the 2025 M4 MacBook Air share one port set: two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the left (40Gb/s, DisplayPort Alt Mode, charging), MagSafe 3 beside them, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the right. The M4 upgrade that matters for cables is displays: up to two external screens at up to 6K@60Hz with the lid open, where the M3 Air managed one. No HDMI, no USB-A and no SD slot, so budget for a USB-C to HDMI cable or a small dock.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2025
- Model Number
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- Category
- Laptop
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Models in this family
| Model | Size / spec | Model number | Year | Charging (PD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) | 13-inch | A3240 | 2025 | 70 W | 13.6-inch display. Ships with a 30W (8-core GPU) or 35W Dual USB-C (10-core GPU) adapter; 70W optional. |
| MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) | 15-inch | A3241 | 2025 | 70 W | 15.3-inch display. Ships with a 35W Dual USB-C adapter; 70W optional. |
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | 70 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C (left side) | Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 at up to 40Gb/s, DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB-C charging up to 70W. Together they drive up to two external displays at up to 6K@60Hz alongside the built-in screen. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Headphone jack (right side) | Advanced support for high-impedance headphones; also takes 4-pole TRRS headsets with microphone |
| Apple MagSafe 3 | 1 | 70 W | — | MagSafe 3 (left side) | Dedicated magnetic charging port, fast charging with the optional 70W USB-C Power Adapter. Charging here keeps both Thunderbolt ports free. |
Notes & Compatibility
Charging tops out at 70W on both sizes, over MagSafe 3 or either Thunderbolt port. The in-box adapter differs: the 13-inch base model (8-core GPU) ships with a 30W USB-C adapter and the 10-core-GPU configurations with a 35W Dual USB-C Compact adapter; the 15-inch ships with the 35W Dual. Apple’s optional 70W USB-C adapter is what enables fast charging. Charging over MagSafe keeps both Thunderbolt ports free for a display and a drive. Both Thunderbolt 4 ports carry DisplayPort video, and the pair drives up to two external displays at up to 6K@60Hz alongside the built-in screen. No HDMI and no USB-A: plan on a USB-C to HDMI cable or a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
Common questions
How many ports does the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) have?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) has 4 ports in total: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) and 1 × Apple MagSafe 3.
What kinds of ports does the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) have?
By connector family, the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) has 2 Thunderbolt, 1 Audio and 1 Proprietary.
Does the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) have USB ports?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) has no port in the USB connector family. It has Thunderbolt ports instead: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C). Thunderbolt uses the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) have?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) has 2 ports that can carry video: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C). Its Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
How is the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) powered?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) takes power over 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and 1 × Apple MagSafe 3. Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) carries up to 70 W. Apple MagSafe 3 carries up to 70 W.
Does the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) have HDMI?
No. The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C).
Does the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) have a USB-A port?
No. The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) has no full-size USB Type-A port. It has 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) instead, so full-size USB accessories need an adapter or a hub.
