Apple's most advantageous computer right now: MacBook Air with M4 chip has never been cheaper!

Apple introduced an interesting new product this year — the MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip, meaning a processor from an iPhone. The price starts somewhere around 15,500 CZK, and at first glance, it looks like the most advantageous entry ticket into the world of macOS. However, alongside it, last year’s MacBook Air M4 is still being sold, which has significantly dropped in price in the meantime. You can now get it on Heureka.cz from 21,800 CZK — and in this context, paying extra simply pays off.

Quick summary:
✅ It makes sense if you want a Mac that will easily last you five years or more. For about a 6 thousand difference compared to the Neo, you get significantly better equipment in all categories.
⚠️ Consider that it is last year’s model — a new generation Air M5 has arrived, and the production cycle will eventually stop. If your sole focus is the lowest possible entry price into macOS, the Neo has it lower.
💡 For 21,800 CZK, you get a 13.6″ Liquid Retina display (2560 × 1664), an Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU, 16 GB unified memory, a 256GB SSD, a 12Mpx Center Stage camera, MagSafe charging, Touch ID, and a passively cooled aluminum piece of technology that lasts up to 18 hours on battery.

Why it makes sense against the newer Neo

The MacBook Neo is a nice idea — Apple is finally introducing a clearly cheaper Mac. But when you look at the details, the extra features you get with the Air are worth considering. Double the RAM (16 GB versus 8 GB), a significantly more powerful M4 chip versus the mobile A18 Pro, a faster SSD, a better display with True Tone, MagSafe charging, a backlit keyboard, Touch ID, and a 12Mpx webcam instead of 1080p.

What to expect

It’s fair to mention that this is last year’s model — Apple already has the MacBook Air M5 on the market, which offers another step in performance. However, if you compare what you get for this money, the M4 is unbeatable in terms of price/performance ratio. Second thing: for the basic price of around 21,800 CZK, you get a configuration with 256GB of storage, which might be too little for some — in that case, pay extra for the 512GB version. There is also a 15″ variant available, starting at around 27 thousand. And don’t expect miracles regarding ports — two Thunderbolt 4 ports and MagSafe, that’s the entire arsenal. For advanced docking, you’ll need a hub.

In other words: if you demand a premium macOS experience, unwavering endurance, and a machine that won’t let you down even in five years, this year’s discount on the MacBook Air M4 is probably the most interesting Apple offer that has appeared in the Czech Republic. The Neo certainly has its place — for a grandmother, for a child for school, or as a second laptop for travel — but for a regular adult user who wants their main computer, the Air M4 at current prices is the clear winner.

Would you rather choose the cheaper MacBook Neo, or the more comprehensive Air M4 for a few thousand extra?