Apple 13.3" WQXGA MacBook Air (M1 Chip / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD)
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Our take on the Apple 13.3" WQXGA MacBook Air (M1 Chip / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD)
The MacBook Air M1 is Apple's first Apple Silicon laptop: a 13.3-inch fanless ultraportable with the M1 chip, 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD. It runs cool and silent, wakes instantly and delivers long battery life, which is why it remains a common pick for students and office workers. Its 720p webcam, two Thunderbolt ports and 8GB base memory are its main limits against newer Airs and 16GB rivals.
- Fanless design, runs silent under everyday loads
- Long battery life for a full workday
- Fast wake and snappy everyday performance
- Bright 2560x1600 Retina display
- Light, well-built aluminum chassis
- 8GB memory is not upgradeable and limits heavy multitasking
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What reviewers say
Reviewers and owners rate the M1 Air highly for speed, silence and battery life, and many call it the best value laptop in its class. Complaints center on the 8GB base memory, the two ports and the dated webcam.
- PerformancePraisedOwners say the M1 handles browsing, office work and light editing without slowdowns.
- BatteryPraisedReviewers report it lasting a full workday on a charge.
- MemoryCriticisedThe 8GB base memory is not upgradeable and can bottleneck many open apps.
Questions and answers
- Is the M1 MacBook Air still worth buying?
- Yes for everyday work: it is fast, silent and long-lasting. If you edit video or keep many apps open, a model with 16GB of memory suits you better.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
- No. The memory and SSD are soldered to the board, so choose the configuration you need up front.
- How does it compare with the M2 MacBook Air?
- The M2 Air has a larger screen, a 1080p webcam, MagSafe charging and a newer design. The M1 remains quieter in price-to-performance terms and is lighter on ports.
- What is in the box?
- The laptop and a USB-C charging cable with power adapter. No mouse or sleeve is included.
- Does it have a fan?
- No. It is fanless, so it stays silent but can slow down during long, heavy tasks.
- What ports does it have?
- Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and a headphone jack. You need an adapter for HDMI, SD cards or USB-A.
