The New MacBook Air Now Comes in a Subtle Sky Blue

The new Apple MacBook Air is getting a touch of color. The 2025 model introduces a new Sky Blue finish, replacing the previous Space Gray option. While the change is subtle – so much so that at first glance, it might be mistaken for Silver – a closer look reveals a delicate blue hue that adds a fresh yet understated twist to the laptop’s design.

For those who loved Space Gray, this shift might be disappointing, but many fans of darker finishes likely gravitate toward Midnight anyway. The introduction of Sky Blue hints at Apple’s willingness to experiment with color, perhaps paving the way for even bolder choices in the future – similar to the vibrant iMac lineup.

Beyond the new color, the MacBook Air remains largely unchanged – and that’s a good thing. It retains its ultra-slim, lightweight design and is available in 13-inch and 15-inch variants. The laptop’s premium aluminum chassis continues to offer a balance of durability and elegance, with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a MagSafe 3 charging port on the edges.

Internally, the MacBook Air gets a significant upgrade with Apple’s latest M4 chip. Without diving too deep into the development of chipsets, the M4 delivers better efficiency and performance, making it more than capable for everyday tasks like web browsing, writing, and basic image editing. However, professionals handling more demanding workloads – such as high-resolution video editing or 3D rendering – may still prefer the MacBook Pro.

Apple has also reinforced its commitment to sustainability. The 2025 ultra-slim MacBook Air is built using 55% recycled materials, including a 100% recycled aluminum chassis. Additionally, the rare earth elements and cobalt in the battery are fully recycled, and for the first time in any Mac, the lithium content is over 95% recycled.

Even better than all of this? In a world of economic uncertainty, Apple is lowering the price of the MacBook Air. While the previous M3 model started at $1,099, the M4 MacBook Air starts at $999, offering better performance for less.

The 2025 MacBook Air is available now in four colors – Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, and Midnight – via apple.com.

Photography courtesy of Apple.