MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £513 for a MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) with 16GB / 256GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £620 for a MacBook Air, a single figure for every MacBook Air model. The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 16GB / 256GB | $806 CeX | - |
| Germany | 16GB / 256GB | €660 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| Hong Kong | 16GB / 256GB | HK$5,400 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$4,200 |
| India | 16GB / 256GB | ₹77,000 CeX | - |
| Ireland | 16GB / 256GB | €732 CeX | - |
| Italy | 16GB / 256GB | €504 CeX | - |
| Japan | 16GB / 256GB | ¥116,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥101,000 |
| Mexico | 16GB / 256GB | MX$9,900 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | 16GB / 256GB | €599 CeX | - |
| Poland | 16GB / 256GB | 2.200 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | 16GB / 256GB | €550 CeX | - |
| Spain | 16GB / 256GB | €489 CeX | - |
| Switzerland | 16GB / 256GB | CHF 471 verkaufen.ch | - |
| Thailand | 16GB / 256GB | THB 19,600 BKK APPLE | - |
| United Kingdom | 16GB / 256GB | £513 CeX | up to £620 |
| United States | 16GB / 256GB | $525 GadgetGone | up to $705 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) to the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)?
A new MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) with 16GB / 512GB costs £1,299 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, it costs £787 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is basically new. Keep your money.
- It is only a year old.
What the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) adds
- The M5 chip, against the M4 in yours.
- Wi-Fi 7, against Wi-Fi 6E on yours.
Your own result depends on memory, SSD, battery, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your Mac.
MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M4 | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | No | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4).
Can the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £513 for a MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) with 16GB / 256GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £620 for a MacBook Air, a single figure for every MacBook Air model.
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Other models: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M2) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M1)
MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.