When Apple launched the M4 Air, they offered a crazy high trade-in bonus to jumpstart sales.
I got CAD $780 for my 2021 MacBook Pro. Used that towards the CAD $1400 NEW M4 Air.
I need 16GB unified memory for VIDEO editing. That’s the minimum available on the M4.
Got the minimum 256GB SSD storage as I put my BIG files on external SSD drives.
I don’t use the standard Apple charging brick. Instead I use a UGREEN Nexode 100W USB C Charger.
For the missing ports, I always carry the UGREEN USB C Hub.
Reviews are all good.

That said — if you don’t edit VIDEO on your laptop, I’d recommend buying the least expensive M1 MacBook Air you can find refurbished. Don’t pay more than CAD $300.
Click PLAY or watch unboxing and set-up of the new M4 Air on YouTube.