What ports does the MacBook Air M4 have?

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The MacBook Air M4 has a minimal port selection: two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, and a headphone jack.

Port breakdown:

• 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 (USB-C): 40Gb/s data, display output, power delivery, USB 3.1 Gen 2 compatible
• MagSafe 3: Magnetic charging, keeps USB-C ports free
• 3.5mm headphone jack: Standard audio output

Not included:

• SD card slot
• HDMI
• USB-A
• Ethernet

Most users will need a hub or adapters.

Hub options:

| Type | Price | Best for | |------|-------|----------| | Basic USB-C hub | $30-80 | Occasional use, travel | | Thunderbolt dock | $150-400 | Desk setups, multiple monitors |

Reliable brands: Anker, Satechi (hubs), OWC, CalDigit, Plugable (docks).

Technical note:

MST (daisy-chaining monitors) is not supported. Each display needs a direct connection or a dock with separate outputs.

MagSafe advantage:

Magnetic charging keeps both USB-C ports available for data and displays. The optional 70W adapter fast charges to 50% in ~30 minutes.

For photographers/videographers:

The missing SD card slot is the most common complaint. A quality USB-C card reader costs $20-40 and solves this.

Bottom line:

Two ports sounds limited, but Thunderbolt 4 versatility handles most needs. Budget for a hub if you regularly connect multiple devices, or use the ports directly for simpler setups.