Is the MacBook Air M1 still worth buying?

Yes for everyday work: browsing, writing, video and light editing. It is slower to gain new features than later Airs, but the M1 chip still feels fast for basic tasks.

How does it compare with the M2 MacBook Air?

The M2 Air has a newer design, MagSafe charging, a brighter screen and a faster chip. The M1 Air is quieter in price terms and still capable, but gives up those upgrades.

Is 8 GB of memory enough?

For browsing, office apps and streaming, yes. If you keep many apps and tabs open or edit large files, 16 GB is the safer choice.

No. The MacBook Air M1 is fanless, so it stays silent but can slow down during long heavy workloads.

The laptop and a 30 W USB-C power adapter. A USB-C cable is included for charging.

Can I connect an external monitor?

Yes, one external display up to 6K through a Thunderbolt port. It supports only one external display at a time.

Apple MacBook Air M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 8GB 256GB SSD 13 Space Grey

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Our take on the Apple MacBook Air M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 8GB 256GB SSD 13 Space Grey

The MacBook Air M1 is Apple's first Apple Silicon laptop: an 8-core M1 chip, 8 GB of unified memory and a 256 GB SSD in a fanless 13-inch body. It stays silent under load and runs cool for everyday work, with long battery life and instant wake. The 13-inch Retina display with True Tone is sharp and color-accurate, and the backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is a big step up from the older butterfly keys. Against later Airs it gives up the redesigned body, MagSafe and the brighter screen, but it remains the cheapest way into Apple Silicon and handles browsing, office work and light editing well. The 8 GB of memory and two Thunderbolt ports are the main limits for heavier multitaskers.

Best forStudents and office workersEveryday browsing, writing and videoLight photo and video editingBuyers wanting a quiet fanless laptop

Pros

Fast M1 chip for everyday tasks
Fanless design, completely silent
Long battery life
Sharp Retina display with True Tone
Comfortable backlit keyboard with Touch ID

Cons

8 GB memory limits heavy multitasking
Only two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports
No MagSafe charging
Older design than later Airs
256 GB SSD fills quickly

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What reviewers say

5 / 568,893 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, praising speed, silence and battery life for daily use. Complaints center on the 8 GB memory and limited ports rather than performance.

What people mention

PerformancePraisedOwners say the M1 handles browsing, office apps and light editing without slowdown.
Fanless designPraisedReviewers note it runs silently because it has no fan.
Battery lifePraisedUsers report getting through a full day of work on one charge.
MemoryCriticisedSome owners find 8 GB limiting when many browser tabs and apps are open.
PortsCriticisedTwo Thunderbolt ports are called few, often requiring a hub.
StorageMixedThe 256 GB SSD is fine for basic use but fills quickly with media and apps.

About the Apple MacBook Air M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 8GB 256GB SSD 13 Space Grey

The MacBook Air 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 8 GB of unified memory and a 256 GB SSD.

The 13-inch Retina display has True Tone. The backlit Magic Keyboard includes Touch ID. Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports handle connections, and a 30 W USB-C power adapter is included.

Chip: Apple M1
CPU: 8-core
GPU: 7-core
Neural Engine: 16-core
Memory: 8 GB unified memory
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Display: 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt/USB 4
Power adapter: 30 W USB-C

Questions and answers

Is the MacBook Air M1 still worth buying?: Yes for everyday work: browsing, writing, video and light editing. It is slower to gain new features than later Airs, but the M1 chip still feels fast for basic tasks.
How does it compare with the M2 MacBook Air?: The M2 Air has a newer design, MagSafe charging, a brighter screen and a faster chip. The M1 Air is quieter in price terms and still capable, but gives up those upgrades.
Is 8 GB of memory enough?: For browsing, office apps and streaming, yes. If you keep many apps and tabs open or edit large files, 16 GB is the safer choice.
Does it have a fan?: No. The MacBook Air M1 is fanless, so it stays silent but can slow down during long heavy workloads.
What is in the box?: The laptop and a 30 W USB-C power adapter. A USB-C cable is included for charging.
Can I connect an external monitor?: Yes, one external display up to 6K through a Thunderbolt port. It supports only one external display at a time.
Where is the Apple MacBook Air M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 8GB 256GB SSD 13 Space Grey cheapest?: At MAVROLERT, for $1,862.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Apple MacBook Air M1 8C CPU/7C GPU 8GB 256GB SSD 13 Space Grey?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 68,893 ratings.