Why did Apple remove space gray from the MacBook Air M4?

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Apple replaced Space Gray with Sky Blue on the MacBook Air M4. The company hasn't explained why, but color refreshes help signal new products to buyers.

Current M4 colors:

• Sky Blue (new)
• Midnight (darkest)
• Starlight (champagne gold)
• Silver (classic)

Space Gray alternatives:

Midnight: The darkest option available. Notable differences from Space Gray:

• Darker overall with blue undertone
• More visible fingerprints (improved from earlier models, but still shows smudges)

Silver: Most neutral, professional option. Hides fingerprints well. Works in any setting.

Finding Space Gray:

Some retailers may still have M3 MacBook Air inventory. Consider what you'd sacrifice:

• Dual external display support (lid open)
• 12MP Center Stage camera
• Lower pricing ($100 less than M3 launch)
• 32GB RAM option

The practical view:

Most work happens looking at the keyboard area, which appears similar across colors. The lid stays closed during use. Users typically stop noticing color within weeks.

That said, if a specific color brings joy every time you open your laptop, that has value too.

Recommendation:

For most users, the M4's feature improvements outweigh color preferences. If you want dark, go with Midnight and accept the slight fingerprint trade-off. If you want a clean, professional look that hides marks, Silver is the safe choice.

If Space Gray is truly essential, weigh whether the M3's remaining stock is worth the feature sacrifices.