How does it compare with the M2 MacBook Air?

The M2 has a newer design, a brighter screen, MagSafe and a faster chip. This M1 model is quieter in price terms and still fine for everyday work.

No. The M1 Air is fanless, so it runs silent, though long heavy workloads can make it slow down.

The laptop and a USB-C charging cable and power adapter. It has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and a headphone jack.

Can the storage be upgraded later?

No. The SSD and memory are soldered, so choose the capacity you need up front.

Is the 7-core GPU enough for video editing?

For light 1080p editing, yes. For sustained 4K work, a model with the 8-core GPU or a Pro is better.

Apple MacBook Air CTO M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 16GB 256GB SSD 13 Gold

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Our take on the Apple MacBook Air CTO M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 16GB 256GB SSD 13 Gold

This is the 2020 MacBook Air with Apple's M1 chip, 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, in Gold. The M1 made this the first Air with no fan, so it runs silent, and it still handles everyday work, browsing and light photo editing well. The 16GB memory is the main upgrade over the base model and keeps more browser tabs and apps open without slowdown. Against newer Airs it lacks the M2/M3 redesign, MagSafe and the brighter screen, but it remains a quiet, long-lasting laptop for general use.

Best forStudents and office workersWriting, browsing and video callsBuyers who want a silent fanless laptopLight photo and video editing

Pros

Fanless design runs silent
Strong battery life for a full workday
16GB memory handles many apps and tabs
Fast wake and smooth everyday performance
Light, thin aluminum body

Cons

Older design with thick screen bezels
Only two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports
No MagSafe charging
7-core GPU is the weaker M1 graphics option
256GB SSD fills quickly with media

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What reviewers say

5 / 570,912 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, praising the silent fanless design, battery life and everyday speed. Complaints center on the limited ports and the small base storage.

What people mention

NoisePraisedOwners note the fanless design means it stays completely silent.
BatteryPraisedReviewers report it lasting a full workday on a charge.
PerformancePraisedThe M1 chip handles browsing, office work and light editing smoothly.
PortsCriticisedTwo Thunderbolt ports are seen as few, often needing a hub.
StorageCriticisedThe 256GB SSD is called tight for photos, video and large apps.
DesignMixedThe wedge shape is liked, but thick bezels look dated next to newer Airs.

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MacBook Air in Gold
Apple M1 processor with 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD storage
Retina display with backlit True Tone
Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports

Shipping: International shipments, with origin in Portugal and destination anywhere in the world; estimated shipping in 5 business days.

About the Apple MacBook Air CTO M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 16GB 256GB SSD 13 Gold

The MacBook Air in gold is a 13-inch laptop powered by the Apple M1 chip. The chip has an 8-core CPU, a 7-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. It comes with 16 GB of unified memory and a 256 GB SSD.

The Retina display supports True Tone. The backlit Magic Keyboard has a Portuguese layout. Touch ID and a Force Touch trackpad are included. Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports handle connections.

Processor: Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Memory: 16 GB unified memory
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Display: 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard, Portuguese layout
Security: Touch ID
Trackpad: Force Touch trackpad
Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt/USB 4
Color: Gold

Questions and answers

Is 16GB memory worth it over 8GB?: Yes for heavy multitasking. 16GB keeps more browser tabs and apps open without slowdown, and it cannot be upgraded later.
How does it compare with the M2 MacBook Air?: The M2 has a newer design, a brighter screen, MagSafe and a faster chip. This M1 model is quieter in price terms and still fine for everyday work.
Does it have a fan?: No. The M1 Air is fanless, so it runs silent, though long heavy workloads can make it slow down.
What is in the box?: The laptop and a USB-C charging cable and power adapter. It has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and a headphone jack.
Can the storage be upgraded later?: No. The SSD and memory are soldered, so choose the capacity you need up front.
Is the 7-core GPU enough for video editing?: For light 1080p editing, yes. For sustained 4K work, a model with the 8-core GPU or a Pro is better.
Where is the Apple MacBook Air CTO M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 16GB 256GB SSD 13 Gold cheapest?: At MAVROLERT, for $2,196.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Apple MacBook Air CTO M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 16GB 256GB SSD 13 Gold?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 70,912 ratings.