# New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio, Mac Pro: Launch Timeline

URL: https://technosports.co.in/m4-macbook-air-mac-studio-mac-pro/  
Published: 2024-11-27  
Updated: 2024-11-27  
Author: Ishika Setia

Apple’s Fall 2024 Mac lineup introduced updated models, including new iMac, [Mac mini](https://technosports.co.in/?s=Mac+Mini), and MacBook Pro variants powered by the M4 chip. This represents the first time that [Apple](https://www.apple.com/)will use the same generation of chips across its entire Mac lineup, with the M4 series also expected to be extended to other Mac models within the next 12 months.

## **Table of Contents**

## **New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro Models: When to Expect Them**

### **M4 MacBook Air**

![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/11/M4-2-1024x683.webp)

An M4 upgrade for the MacBook Air will be one of the next moves. The M4 versions should arrive sometime in early 2025, following the release of the M3-powered models in March 2024. They will have the same look, but an updated M4 chip and 16GB RAM (base model). Apple may also add a new 12MP Centre Stage camera with Desk View, similar to the camera found in the M4 iMac and MacBook Pro models. The launch is expected between January and March 2025.

### **M4 Mac Studio**

![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/11/M4-1-1-1024x576.webp)

Second, after the MacBook Air, Apple will update the Mac Studio with the M4 chip with a possible version of M4 Ultra or M4 Max. While Thunderbolt 5 was a new feature added to M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro models, the updated Mac Studio will also include the new interface. A launch window is set between March and June 2025, although earlier reports indicated a mid-2025 release.

### **M4 Mac Pro**

![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/11/M4-3-1-1024x576.webp)

The Mac Pro is also skipping the M3 series, with a refresh planned for summer 2025. The news M4-powered machine is said to be equipped with the top-end M4 chip, which could include the rumored M4 Ultra or “Hidra” variant with a 32-core CPU and 80-core GPU. The Mac Pro will likely support up to 512GB of memory and come with Thunderbolt 5 ports, offering significant upgrades over the current model.

### **M4 Chip Performance**

![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/11/M4-4-1.webp)

This 3nm M4 chip provides greater efficiency and performance, including a state-of-the-art Neural Engine that can perform 38 trillion operations per second. The M4 Max peaks out at 25% quicker multi-core CPU performance, and the M4 Pro and M4 Max both outperform the M2 Ultra in Geekbench 6.

Graphics performance also gets a considerable boost, with the M4 Pro and M4 Max attaining up to 40% and 25% greater graphics performance than their M3 counterparts, respectively. Even the M4 Max’s 40-core GPU is almost as fast as the 76-core version in the M2 Ultra, even though it has fewer cores.

## **FAQs**

### **When will the M4 MacBook Air be released?**

The M4 MacBook Air is expected to launch between January and March 2025.

### **What are the key upgrades in the M4 Mac Pro?**

The M4 Mac Pro will feature a higher-end M4 chip with up to 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and 512GB memory support.