Completely agree with you. I just sold my macbook pro 14 in it was overkill for what I do. went back to my base M1 macbook air. It is all I need. keeping that one till it dies and I might buy another one just to have when this one breaks. you can't beat it!
Agreed! I picked up an M1 MacBook Pro 13 16GBRAM/1TB hard drive for $1,369 during B&H's after Christmas sale. I absolutely love it. I have a 16 inch M1 Pro for work and honestly I use the 13 inch way way way more often. Easier to carry and feels just as fast with everything I've thrown at it. Plus, the battery life is even better.
I'm glad you are happy with your purchase! the 13" Macbooks are incredible sleek and easy to travel with, I took mine to Portugal last year and I would forget I was even carrying it at times because its so light!
Good thorough right-on information. Three newer MACs in this house the past year. First son wanted the MBP 13” Base 8/256 because of the fan, slightly brighter screen, and (believe it or not) Touch Bar. I recommended the MBA with 16GB (I had a budget, and the MBP itself put the computer over that, but that’s what he wanted). He does video and photography so for SSD space I got him an external 2TB. Second son listened to me, a MBA M1 with 8/512 (APPLE refurbished, no 16GB available). Just general use and the internal extra storage just made things easy. And me, ungraded from a MBP 15” 2015 to a MBP 14” Base model. It was a very good used deal with 8 cycles on the battery, not a lot more than an upgraded MBP 13” and cheaper than a new upgraded MBA M2). Wish I would have gotten the same 1TB SSD as my old computer, but bought a couple NVMe drives with enclosures. All these will be in use for many years, my oldest son may want to upgrade at some time because of his FCP and Photoshop use, but even now it does the work fine. The MBP 14” is just amazing in use compared to my old MBP (no more waiting for adjustments editing photos!) and the mini-LED display is gorgeous.
Thank you for the forthright assessment of the M1 Mac Book Air. As a writer/poet whose workload will include the occasional photo / video edits , the M1 Mac Book Air is a purchase to seriously consider.
I have a 2012 mac mini with 16 GB RAM and 512GB of SSD and it still runs Logic Pro and FCPX beautifully so you are right, you dont need the latest and greatest hardware.
That’s exactly the one I am considering: 16/256. That config serves me well on an older mbp. Even comparing this m1 air to say xps13 or lenovo offerings, it is way cheaper especially when you factor in screen upgrades, which is mandatory on the thinkpad because the lower end is so awful. Plus you never know how good/bad heat and fan noise will be on those
However, cast your mind back to Intel Mac's and we'd be OK with that... How times change. We live in the 'here, and now' moments.. and choose to forget the past.. I know Apple is trying to keep compatibility close by keeping Rosetta 2 around for x86. there is a reason why they kept it round longer, because they underestimated how time consuming it would be by some developers to transition (technical difficulties, or just choose to go go there) Look at Mac OS Catalina and Apple dropping 32-bit support.... Many developers didn't wanna upgrade their stuff, or couldn't because they relied on 32-bit plugins they depended on. The same here with M1,, even worse, because Rosetta 2 won't help you with kernel extensions.. drivers .. those low-level stuff must run native... so there is more problems than if helps.. On the plus, everyone likes the performance and battery life, but that's a major quibble over getting your own software to work. If your software doesn't work and plugin issues, then its basically an expensive piece of aluminum..
Great video, and very timely for me, thank you. I was all set to buy an M2 Air or Pro but I think I'll spec out an M1 Air now, instead. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks for the compliment and great buy! I will be releasing the review on the new M2 Mac Mini soon and will also do a separate video comparison against the M1 Air.
@@eliasbutcher859 2017 mbp is on its way out with software updates and M1 beats it anyway and it's so cheap! even at 8gb you will have no issues for years
I’ve ordered the m2 15 in. 2023. From all accounts the screen size, the quality of the picture,the speed, make this a no brainer for everyday home tasks.
Obviously watched the video to see. Basically a baseline MBP 14” is $1450, 16gb/512 is the base. The air is $800 8gb/256. If I were to buy a refurb air with upgraded 16gb/512(they don’t just have the RAM) is another )400 so then you’re comparing an M1 air @ $1200 vs M1pro 14” @ $1450. I think the extra $250 ends up being worth it. Speakers/display/ports. I ran chrome (5tabs) and Firefox (5tabs)and an app that ate almost close to the chrome, and I was hovering at 10gb used. Which was an eye opener for me.
Thank you for your keen assessments! It will helps a lot! Do you have any idea whether Inshot video editing app will work in MacBook or not? I am pretty much used to with this iPhone app. It would be great if I could use this in MacBook. Thank you in advance.
hey, im thinking about upgrading from my hp laptop which is great but some things annoy me about it. im also a more apple fan when it comes to certain products. nonetheless with this being said, i am a student in college full term (nursing) and im taking outside courses as well. so i will need loads of storage for documents & productivity and to be able to run multiple pages at once. i was considering the m1 because of the price and i also get the education student discount. i was thinking 16/512 or 16/1tb which do you think would be better without altering the performance?
The 16/512 is more than enough. Do not spend money on storage when you have cloud storage available for free (Google) or from Apple. Performance wise the storage will not effect anything. The M1 is more than capable of running web pages so you dont need to worry
@@MannyRataul there is also another topic you didn't mention, Parallels. I run windows on my m1 macbook air and it runs better than my windows laptop. I have a 16gb/ 1tb configuration so to run emulations. Parallels has a virtual hd of 256 and virtual ram of 6gb. And is so amazing, i use it for productivity and also for gaming, i've installed steam and it works flawlessly
I really can't decide. I have a very limited budget so I'm likely to go for refurbished set. Many youtubers recommend getting a 16gb ram but there ain't any 16gb ram for refurbished. I use lightroom and final cut pro - 4k video. Is it necessary to go for 16gb?
I didn't want to seem like I discouraged the 8gb version, I just recommended 16gb as a future proof device. You can indeed use those programs and actually have a functional system, its just multitasking may be limited to you when you are working on those projects. Apple announced the Mac Mini M2 and I actually will be making an unboxing and video review on it. I got the 8gb model and it was only $499 USD for me with the educational discount. I will post the benchmarks on my channel compared to the M1 16gb and perhaps that may be the machine for you if you don't need to worry about travelling.
Hello. In the middle of a heat wave during the summer (like 85 degrees), in apartments without air conditioning with only a house fan, does the Air M1 not heat up dangerously, considering that this computer has no fans ?
Will it heat up? Yes it will with ambient temperature, having air flowing near it will help dissipate the heat. Dangerously? No, the laptop comes equipped with heat fail safes that will not allow it to burn out the circuits if it gets too hot.
I am planning to buy 8/256. Do you think if I am a virtual assistant doing tasks, using CRM and all, the storage would be enough? Need help!! Thank you!
I want to buy a mac. But i dont Know if i should pick the m1 Air or the m2 Air. The Price different is 270€. Do u think this Upgrade is Good? Or should i buy the M1 Pro instead?
Both are excellent choices and if a budget is an issue then go with the M1. However, if you are not looking for a laptop and just a Mac, I just purchased the base M2 Mini for $599 USD and will be doing a review and comparison. I believe this is the best choice for price/performance. Video dropping soon!
The 14 inch pro does not come with an M1, it comes with an M1X and M1 Pro and is an entirely different machine. Its a workstation grade Mac and is almost double the cost of an M1 Air
Dont agree on the RAM. 8 VS 16? The correct answer is: if you have to ask = 8GB. The correct correct answer is = it's a fanless machine. If you absolutely need 16GB for any given scenario you are doing it wrong. (Bullshit like running Docker type dev on it) If you're seriously worrying about it, get something with a fan and a non-ARM CPU and it will come with 16GB. But the whole good deal thing is gone (in my country at least) if you upgrade to a 16GB (it's like 300 bucks more which is nuts)
Disagree, I have a 16gb variant and using applications that use more cpu power and memory do not affect my thermal performance. Don’t believe me? Go and look at a comparison between the Air and Pro and you will be surprised how well the thermal cooling on the air is. I agree that the deal is no longer ideal with added ram, but you are still getting a substantial increase in performance and less Memory Swap which is a common issue among 8gb versions.
I really want to get a MBA M1 instead of the MBA M2... But unfortunately where I live (Malaysia), they ONLY sell the baseline model of MBA M1 (only 8GB RAM) - neither the 16GB RAM nor SSD 512GB versions (or any upgraded version) of the M1 are available...But this baseline version of the MBA M1 is selling here for USD 811! Do you think it's worth it even with those specs? Then there's the MBA M2, which I'm considering getting with the SSD 512 but for USD 1420. "Better" specs and performance but almost double the price. Which should I get? For reference... I do occasional/light photo and video editing aside from the usual productivity tasks, browsing & streaming.
I am a student, I need a macbook for normal editing, study purpose, coding and media consumption. What should I buy Macbook air m1 16/256 Or macbook air m2 8/256.Both are at same price right now in India..
hi, i am planning to purchase the M1 for school/work purposes only, ex. essay/report etc, is it fine if i just purchase it with 8GB RAM? really need help!!🙏
Honestly if the only thing you are going to be doing is research and word processing, save your money altogether and just purchase a Chromebook. An M1 is absolutely overkill for just those tasks. But to answer your question, if you do decide to purchase it, go with the absolute base model and save yourself the money.
I’ve actually been researching this a lot lately. For context, I have a base model m1 MacBook Air. It depends on what you need it for. General productivity and the occasional small video edit using an optimised software like Final Cut Pro, then the base is fine and performs way above where it has any right to. However, if you are doing regular video editing, photo editing AND streaming, screen recording whilst streaming etc, then you should look at the M1 Pro. So the question is: what do you think your future needs will be? One word of caution: because the base model air is so capable, it makes you explore possibilities. Whether you get the air or M1 Pro get 16gb because that will protect you. A 16gb m1 air will do most things an amateur requires.
I think the 14 inch MacBook Pro only comes with the M1X chip, not the standard M1. Those are workstation grade laptops so if you work requires, it would be a solid buy. Financially a windows based laptop will be cheaper with more options, but if you are used to the Mac OS then that is the way to go. Do not overpay for a Pro if you don’t intend on doing intensive work.
The M1 Pro comes with either the M1 Pro chip or M1 Max chip. If you there the M1 Max chip you’ll know you need it. So it goes m1, M1 Pro, M1 Max (then m1 ultra only available in the max studio)
I need it for professional programming, which I have been doing for three years. Projects require a powerful machine, but an air on the M1 is so powerful that it should be enough, but I'm more inclined towards the pro version
Hello Manny.I am a photographer.What are your thoughts?Should I get the 14 inch M1 10CPU, 16GPU or the 14inch M2 , 8CPU nad 10 GPU.I use Photoshop and Lightroom all the time.Appreciate your thoughts
That is more than enough to meet your photography demands! I do both photography and video editing and my M1 has no issues. An M2 will be more than enough
How much mfer do you guys think the m1 air will still be good? Is there usually an amount of years that go by to where it’s no good anymore like iPhones have about 5-7 years?
Considering many people are still using MacBooks nearly 10 years old, this one should do you fine for at least another 3-5 years. At the end of the day it depends entirely on what you do with it
Hi. If both prices are same, then which of the base vatiants would you choose (for basic browsing & XL/PPT work)? 2022 MBA M2 base (8gb & 256gb) or 2020 MBP M1 base (8gb & 256gb) with touchbar?
At the same price, I recommend you go with the M2 unless you really want the touch-bar. M2 has the advantage of faster clock speeds and newer technology. However the MBP comes with an active cooling fan so the thermals are better. It really is a coin toss in what you prefer.
Will an Macbook M1 Air (512 storage, 16gb) be good for a designer who mostly work with photoshop, illustrator, premiere, after effects? The macbook pro 14” is not within budget, unfortunately 😢
Don't buy macbook air m1...I just bought brand new sealed pack with warranty..it took just 4month to loss my macbook display...I guarantee 💯 I used carefully..I am a doctor in sri lanka..with economical crisis, though with difficult I had to buy bcz of its speed and user friendly Ness.. unfortunately I just closed and open the screen in 5min minutes..found display problem..100%..no physical damage..but unfortunately apple dealers in sri lanka refused to give me warranty..they confimly telling that I have physically damaged it..I am soo disappointed
i am not a hardcore content creator... just looking for a normal laptop for content consumption and word and PowerPoint. some video editing once in a bluemoon. can i go for the 8gb/256 m1, available to me at $799
Absolutely, for $799 that is a more than capable machine for what you are going to utilize it for. If you search around on TH-cam there are many videos showing off the power of the M1 with just 8gb of ram. The issues you will run into with 8gb is with multitasking (and im talking like 3-4 programs at a time) and the SSD substitution for Ram. The constant use of read write of the SSD in replacement for RAM will significantly reduce the life span of the SSD and is more likely to fail at an early stage. But with your work use scenarios, you will not run into such problems. I hope this helps!
Was thinking of getting a laptop for my last semester and to work on coding stuff, I think I'll pick this one up. Can I run a VM with 8gb ram and be fine?
I haven’t tried that myself but I imagine there are a number of videos on youtube that may be able to help! I know you can definitely run a VM but it may benefit you in having 16gb of ram
Apple should be forced to refund all the ppl who bought the M1 because it is nothing but a machine for shopping on. It fails to run most programs that it cannot even install. One problem after another hounds the user . You will be heading off to stack overflow every 2 minutes if you buy an M1
i have 200 bucks in my account, i have no job(im 14), my brother(16, has a job with around 800€/month) has to save his money, and my parents dont make a lot of money either. ya think i can afford a macbook?
I don’t understand the purpose of this comment. Not everyone can afford a MacBook and this video isn’t made to tell people to exclusively purchase one. The video’s intent is to show you which of the two are a better value for money.
My friend suggested to me the base model since I am just an ordinary student doing research and normal day activities. I bought it last year and it definitely is an amazing laptop. Very efficient. Battery is indeed exceptional. I only charge it one a day. The only time mine got hot is when i play sims 4 on it. So if you dont do heavy school stuff, base model m1 definitely is a great buy.
People need to really assess what they need instead of buying shiny new thing. I upgraded from a 2012 MBP to a M1 air after the former finally lost official support last year. I use it for my job as a full stack web developer and even the 2012 one sufficed until last year thanks to upgrades and maintenance. Even now my Mom uses the old MBP for web browsing and msoffice usage, for which even a 10 year old computer can work with some workarounds for software updates (thanks oclp) and proper maintenance. Most people who just need a computer for a few specific tasks would be fine with older hardware. I'm probably keeping this M1 until M5 comes out... at which point I'll buy an M4 or M3 Max cause it will be cheaper and definitely still useful to me
I only have the baseline M1 Air and so far with just writing on pages, running canva and opening some sites, I’m still fine with it. I also make sure to use the apple native apps, hence I prefer safari than chrome.
It's August, 2023. The M1 with 16GB from from Apple with the student discount $1,079. Or, brand new M1 with 8GB at BestBuy for $749. I can't justify paying $330 for 8 more gigs. Apple pricing SUCKS!
Even though it is 8gb ram since it is an unified memory it will memory swap. So for the target audience of MacBook Air who will use it for web browsing, emails , notes etc 8gb should be fine
Trust me you don’t want to compare an apple silicon with 8gb to a standard 8gb ram laptop cause the 8gb apple silicon laptops beats most high end 16gb ram Intel laptops
My MBP 15 2015 trouble holding a charge. Got the base MBA since I want to wait until M3 out. I can limp along with 8 GB memory. Very surprised how good the M1 Air runs. Faster than my MBP 15.
Majorly disagree unless you use your MacBook like a chromebook, which in that case just get a chrombook. Some bestbuy employee and the internet tried to convince me 8gb memory was enough and they were brutally wrong. Running Windows 11 through a VM alone pegs my system and theres no way it would have ran in any useable sense had I gone with 8gb. Thank god I got 16gb
@@bprimus if 8gb is all you need then save several hundred and get a chromebook. Also, Windows laptops are absolutely trash, especially when they’re under $2k. I only use Windows when I have to and its only for certain school projects. Otherwise, I love Mac and use it all the time. However, 8gb is flatout not enough in 2023.
Horrible take, there are literally hundreds of videos on TH-cam showing the 8gb performing demanding tasks with no issues. The problems come when you try and run multiple demanding applications and the SSD starts being used as “memory”. I purchased an 8gb ram version of the new M2 Mac Mini and will be making a video on just how capable the base model.
I'm really looking at buying my first Mac and I'm torn between the M1 Air, M2 Air and M2 MBP 13". It will just be my secondary laptop and will mostly be just for office-related work (will buy it for portability. My Acer is just too heavy to be brought everywhere). What do you think would be the best choice? Please help.
Completely depends on your budget, there is a huge price difference between an M1 air and M2 Pro. If all you are using it for is office related work then save yourself the money and go with the cheapest option.
@@MannyRataul Would the M1 Air be more worth it than the M2 Air? I plan to just take the base model but the design and future proofing of the M2 is making me reconsider.
@@manellejoykadusale7777 Late but. I was in the same situation. I would suggest the M1 for you since it’s not your primary device. The m2 is beautiful and offers more colors but it shouldn’t be a driving factor, unlike the thunderbolt or the better camera quality (not much of a difference). And if you take it you have to update at least the storage or the ram meanwhile the base model M1 is good itself without upgrading anything. I feel like the M1 would be a good choice. But if you don’t mind paying extra money go for the m2
I found a great deal on eBay, 512GB storage with 16GB of RAM for about $800. It’s good as new, the previous owner just wanted to upgrade to a more powerful MacBook Pro. I didn’t like the wedge shape in front before, but man it’s actually great, it’s way more comfortable to type on compared to Macbook Pros
Hi, I came across your video I also have same questions. Being said the M1 is 2 (?) years old, what's holding me back is the updates it will get in the future, does it even matter? I want to purchase the M2 for "future proofing", and the midnight colour and starlight are just appealing, but I'm also considering a budget. I'm also thinking I can just buy the M1 and upgrade to 16/512 GB, what can you advise?
Apple does a very good job at keeping their updates for older devices for many years, especially Macs. I recommend the M1 16/256 GB setup as this is the most economical option without hindering performance.
this shouldn't be a concern, they're going to be supported for at least the next 15 years, go with the M1 because its 95% of the M2 performance, hope you enjoy!!
I looked for an M1 Air yesterday, and it looks they are in limited supply now, and Best Buy and Amazon are asking full price now. Even the 14" MacBook Pro looks to be in limited supply and vendors are asking for the full $1995 for them. I think Apple knows these are way better values that are cutting into sales of the pointless M2 Airs and removing discounts.
I think by next year we can see the gap widen with technology and Apple fixing some of their mistakes with the M2. interested to see what Apple will come up with!
M1 is still amazing, I bought a new MacBook Pro 13" M1 on sale for £899 recently and I love it, best deal you can get on a laptop rn!
Great purchase!
@@MannyRataul Agreed, I bought it 2 month ago for coding (Vscode and Browser) and web browsing, still the best laptop you can get.
@@klnm1122 are you taking about M1 air or M1 pro?
@@frivis3000 M1 air (Base model)
@@klnm1122 is 8gb enough? i just curious
the M1 was so revolutionary that upgrading to a M2 is considered unwise
Facts
As a photographer/videographer my original 13 inch M1 MacBook Pro has performed outstanding at everything I’ve thrown at it.
Damn dude, award to most honest tech TH-camr goes to you! Such a breath of fresh air and really appreciate honesty for a change. 👍
Thanks man!
Completely agree with you. I just sold my macbook pro 14 in it was overkill for what I do. went back to my base M1 macbook air. It is all I need. keeping that one till it dies and I might buy another one just to have when this one breaks. you can't beat it!
Agreed! I picked up an M1 MacBook Pro 13 16GBRAM/1TB hard drive for $1,369 during B&H's after Christmas sale. I absolutely love it. I have a 16 inch M1 Pro for work and honestly I use the 13 inch way way way more often. Easier to carry and feels just as fast with everything I've thrown at it. Plus, the battery life is even better.
I'm glad you are happy with your purchase! the 13" Macbooks are incredible sleek and easy to travel with, I took mine to Portugal last year and I would forget I was even carrying it at times because its so light!
is it worth getting the m1 13 instead of the m1 pro 14 ??
@@captainjacksparrow1 What do you plan on using it for?
@@MannyRataul video editing, some app creation. thats it no gaming or anything
@@captainjacksparrow1 go with the M1 unless your are doing industry level video and audio production with special effects.
I purchased my m1 macbook air last year. Still performing well & lovin it.
Good thorough right-on information. Three newer MACs in this house the past year. First son wanted the MBP 13” Base 8/256 because of the fan, slightly brighter screen, and (believe it or not) Touch Bar. I recommended the MBA with 16GB (I had a budget, and the MBP itself put the computer over that, but that’s what he wanted). He does video and photography so for SSD space I got him an external 2TB. Second son listened to me, a MBA M1 with 8/512 (APPLE refurbished, no 16GB available). Just general use and the internal extra storage just made things easy. And me, ungraded from a MBP 15” 2015 to a MBP 14” Base model. It was a very good used deal with 8 cycles on the battery, not a lot more than an upgraded MBP 13” and cheaper than a new upgraded MBA M2). Wish I would have gotten the same 1TB SSD as my old computer, but bought a couple NVMe drives with enclosures. All these will be in use for many years, my oldest son may want to upgrade at some time because of his FCP and Photoshop use, but even now it does the work fine. The MBP 14” is just amazing in use compared to my old MBP (no more waiting for adjustments editing photos!) and the mini-LED display is gorgeous.
love it Robert, I'm grinning because I picked mine up just today after coming from a 2017 MBP i5- yikes
Thank you for the forthright assessment of the M1 Mac Book Air. As a writer/poet whose workload will include the occasional photo / video edits , the M1 Mac Book Air is a purchase to seriously consider.
I have a 2012 mac mini with 16 GB RAM and 512GB of SSD and it still runs Logic Pro and FCPX beautifully so you are right, you dont need the latest and greatest hardware.
For my birthday coming up on April, treated myself to a MacBook Air, mine was $1278 down from the RRP here in Australia of $1499.
That’s exactly the one I am considering: 16/256. That config serves me well on an older mbp. Even comparing this m1 air to say xps13 or lenovo offerings, it is way cheaper especially when you factor in screen upgrades, which is mandatory on the thinkpad because the lower end is so awful. Plus you never know how good/bad heat and fan noise will be on those
However, cast your mind back to Intel Mac's and we'd be OK with that... How times change. We live in the 'here, and now' moments.. and choose to forget the past.. I know Apple is trying to keep compatibility close by keeping Rosetta 2 around for x86. there is a reason why they kept it round longer, because they underestimated how time consuming it would be by some developers to transition (technical difficulties, or just choose to go go there)
Look at Mac OS Catalina and Apple dropping 32-bit support.... Many developers didn't wanna upgrade their stuff, or couldn't because they relied on 32-bit plugins they depended on.
The same here with M1,, even worse, because Rosetta 2 won't help you with kernel extensions.. drivers .. those low-level stuff must run native... so there is more problems than if helps.. On the plus, everyone likes the performance and battery life, but that's a major quibble over getting your own software to work. If your software doesn't work and plugin issues, then its basically an expensive piece of aluminum..
The M2 air is maybe 10% better if even, while being considerably more expensive.
Bought mine a few weeks ago! The BEST! :)
Great video, and very timely for me, thank you. I was all set to buy an M2 Air or Pro but I think I'll spec out an M1 Air now, instead. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks for the compliment and great buy! I will be releasing the review on the new M2 Mac Mini soon and will also do a separate video comparison against the M1 Air.
did you purchase yet ? if you did how was the experience ?
For those with limited budget M1 is still a good device and it will have huge price drops when Apple's new 2023 models roll out.
its way more than good, id consider 2017 MBP 'good', M1 is all you could really ask for -especially for video
when will come new models ?
@@eliasbutcher859 2017 mbp is on its way out with software updates and M1 beats it anyway and it's so cheap! even at 8gb you will have no issues for years
Cool. Sound advice. Very straightforward info. Like your style mate. 👍👍🤘🤘❤
I’ve ordered the m2 15 in. 2023. From all accounts the screen size, the quality of the picture,the speed, make this a no brainer for everyday home tasks.
I absolutely love my M1 MacBook Air. It's incredible!
very informative! nice channel 👏🏻🙌🏻
Thank you!
LOL, m1 MBA was too good. I am buying another one for my son. This is truly a product that got it right for a laptop.
One of the best laptops released in the last 10 years imo
This is like buying a car that's 3 year old in 2023...
well, you could if you wanna save money..
Yes and 99% of the time the value you get out of a used car is significantly better with the money saved than what your get out of a new car
Best detailed straightforward point to point review have seen.
Thanks!!
Obviously watched the video to see. Basically a baseline MBP 14” is $1450, 16gb/512 is the base. The air is $800 8gb/256. If I were to buy a refurb air with upgraded 16gb/512(they don’t just have the RAM) is another )400 so then you’re comparing an M1 air @ $1200 vs M1pro 14” @ $1450. I think the extra $250 ends up being worth it. Speakers/display/ports. I ran chrome (5tabs) and Firefox (5tabs)and an app that ate almost close to the chrome, and I was hovering at 10gb used. Which was an eye opener for me.
I’m still using my 2013 MacBook Air, still haven’t found a reason to upgrade
Goes to show how well Apple Products are!
Thank you! Very informative and easy to understand. Great! I'm ready to buy my MacBookAir M1!
Glad you found it helpful!
@@MannyRataul Just placed my order.
Great video ! Will have more subs in no time
Thanks man!
m1 air is still good enough, especially after modded.
Thanks for a great recommendation !! Even a non Mac dummy could understand 🙈
Thank you for your keen assessments!
It will helps a lot! Do you have any idea whether Inshot video editing app will work in MacBook or not? I am pretty much used to with this iPhone app. It would be great if I could use this in MacBook. Thank you in advance.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Inshot does work on Mac and this MacBook would have zero issues running it.
Hello there. Good work there and keep going. Need laptop to run ML models and neural networks. Suggest me good one please. ❤
The macbook air would be the perfect laptop if it there was a 15 inch version with a few more thunderbolt ports
15 inch air is being released this year
@@MannyRataul it´s probably gonna cost so much that you can buy a macbook pro 14 for that with assumably better performance and more ports
@@emptyloopz_ with Apple’s history and pricing, you are probably right on that
I bought an M1 Air when the M2 version came out. Replaced a Chromebook
Nice!
hey, im thinking about upgrading from my hp laptop which is great but some things annoy me about it. im also a more apple fan when it comes to certain products. nonetheless with this being said, i am a student in college full term (nursing) and im taking outside courses as well. so i will need loads of storage for documents & productivity and to be able to run multiple pages at once. i was considering the m1 because of the price and i also get the education student discount. i was thinking 16/512 or 16/1tb which do you think would be better without altering the performance?
The 16/512 is more than enough. Do not spend money on storage when you have cloud storage available for free (Google) or from Apple. Performance wise the storage will not effect anything. The M1 is more than capable of running web pages so you dont need to worry
@@MannyRataul there is also another topic you didn't mention, Parallels. I run windows on my m1 macbook air and it runs better than my windows laptop. I have a 16gb/ 1tb configuration so to run emulations. Parallels has a virtual hd of 256 and virtual ram of 6gb. And is so amazing, i use it for productivity and also for gaming, i've installed steam and it works flawlessly
Hey, hope you are well. Amazing review! Did you modify your system to get the extra 8gb ram, or does Apple actually sell 16gb ram?
Hi! You cannot modify the MacBook after purchasing it so mine was configured with 16gb at sale
comments on the quality issues reported in 2021? usb-c hub issue, display cracking, swap memory
I really can't decide. I have a very limited budget so I'm likely to go for refurbished set. Many youtubers recommend getting a 16gb ram but there ain't any 16gb ram for refurbished. I use lightroom and final cut pro - 4k video. Is it necessary to go for 16gb?
I didn't want to seem like I discouraged the 8gb version, I just recommended 16gb as a future proof device. You can indeed use those programs and actually have a functional system, its just multitasking may be limited to you when you are working on those projects.
Apple announced the Mac Mini M2 and I actually will be making an unboxing and video review on it. I got the 8gb model and it was only $499 USD for me with the educational discount. I will post the benchmarks on my channel compared to the M1 16gb and perhaps that may be the machine for you if you don't need to worry about travelling.
Hello. In the middle of a heat wave during the summer (like 85 degrees), in apartments without air conditioning with only a house fan, does the Air M1 not heat up dangerously, considering that this computer has no fans ?
Will it heat up? Yes it will with ambient temperature, having air flowing near it will help dissipate the heat. Dangerously? No, the laptop comes equipped with heat fail safes that will not allow it to burn out the circuits if it gets too hot.
Could you kindly suggest if it would be better to buy the m1 air with 16gb ram and 256 gb ssd or m1 pro 13 inch with 8gb ram and 256gb ssd
M1 Air with 16gb of ram.
M1 aur design is nowhere close to m2, but if u want the air for ultra performance go for it
I am planning to buy 8/256. Do you think if I am a virtual assistant doing tasks, using CRM and all, the storage would be enough? Need help!! Thank you!
Yes that will be enough! You can always get external storage if you ever need to and save lots of money doing that!
Would this be perfect for yt/stream watching, school work and real estate classes or is this overkill?😊
For strictly streaming and basic tasks, this is absolutely overkill 😅 get something much cheaper
I want to buy a mac. But i dont Know if i should pick the m1 Air or the m2 Air. The Price different is 270€. Do u think this Upgrade is Good? Or should i buy the M1 Pro instead?
Both are excellent choices and if a budget is an issue then go with the M1. However, if you are not looking for a laptop and just a Mac, I just purchased the base M2 Mini for $599 USD and will be doing a review and comparison. I believe this is the best choice for price/performance. Video dropping soon!
Can i buy macbook m1 air
as i have to design, code some video editing?
🙏
Yes
Macbook air m1 - 1100 dollar
Macbook air m2 - 1300 dollar
All are in base variant
Which one should I choose?
M1 with 16gb. Better than base m2
Will the 8GB be enough for video editing and 2d animation on after effects? ... My main apps are photoshop, da Vinci, premier pro and capcut
I would recommend that you go with a 16gb version, I use Premiere Pro and After Effects with zero issues
Thank you... I will save more and get 16gb
Hey there 16gb ram is great but I can buy a 8gb ram for £820 so is it still good to buy the 8gb ram m1 air
That is a good deal, check if you can get a better deal through Apple Refurbished products.
what about the macbook pro 14 m1?
The 14 inch pro does not come with an M1, it comes with an M1X and M1 Pro and is an entirely different machine. Its a workstation grade Mac and is almost double the cost of an M1 Air
Dont agree on the RAM.
8 VS 16?
The correct answer is: if you have to ask = 8GB. The correct correct answer is = it's a fanless machine. If you absolutely need 16GB for any given scenario you are doing it wrong. (Bullshit like running Docker type dev on it) If you're seriously worrying about it, get something with a fan and a non-ARM CPU and it will come with 16GB. But the whole good deal thing is gone (in my country at least) if you upgrade to a 16GB (it's like 300 bucks more which is nuts)
Disagree, I have a 16gb variant and using applications that use more cpu power and memory do not affect my thermal performance. Don’t believe me? Go and look at a comparison between the Air and Pro and you will be surprised how well the thermal cooling on the air is. I agree that the deal is no longer ideal with added ram, but you are still getting a substantial increase in performance and less Memory Swap which is a common issue among 8gb versions.
Is it still good in mid 2024? For basic use like ms office, emails and browsing the web.
@@andrequek6818 overkill if thats all you intend in using it for
So I should just stick to my 2017 MacBook air?
@@andrequek6818 yes!
Thanks Manny. You just saved me a good amount money. Just have to invest in a new battery replacement. Awesome video btw, keep up the good work.
but what about those who are going to buy it for the first tiem?
Video still applies
Hey is 8 gigs of ram enough though? Am really confused by that. If u could pls help me!
What are you planning in using the MacBook for?
I really want to get a MBA M1 instead of the MBA M2... But unfortunately where I live (Malaysia), they ONLY sell the baseline model of MBA M1 (only 8GB RAM) - neither the 16GB RAM nor SSD 512GB versions (or any upgraded version) of the M1 are available...But this baseline version of the MBA M1 is selling here for USD 811! Do you think it's worth it even with those specs?
Then there's the MBA M2, which I'm considering getting with the SSD 512 but for USD 1420. "Better" specs and performance but almost double the price.
Which should I get?
For reference... I do occasional/light photo and video editing aside from the usual productivity tasks, browsing & streaming.
For 800 USD the m1 is a good price
I am a student, I need a macbook for normal editing, study purpose, coding and media consumption. What should I buy Macbook air m1 16/256 Or macbook air m2 8/256.Both are at same price right now in India..
The 16gb of ram will go much further for you and with better ssd speeds.
@@MannyRataul Thanku soo much for this suggestion.. I was very confused, u resolved the problem.
@@najmusaqib1860 thanks!
@@MannyRataul ❤❤
If i buy this 2020 MacBook Air, how many years of software upgrades will it receive?
At minimum 3 more years, 6-7 years is Apple’s OS update life on hardware
hi, i am planning to purchase the M1 for school/work purposes only, ex. essay/report etc, is it fine if i just purchase it with 8GB RAM? really need help!!🙏
Honestly if the only thing you are going to be doing is research and word processing, save your money altogether and just purchase a Chromebook. An M1 is absolutely overkill for just those tasks. But to answer your question, if you do decide to purchase it, go with the absolute base model and save yourself the money.
@@MannyRataul alright thank you for the advice! really appreciate it🙏
@@sesushihun2359 glad I could help!
What do you think, would it be better to take a 14-inch macbook pro on M1, if there is a financial possibility, or shouldn't overpay?
I’ve actually been researching this a lot lately. For context, I have a base model m1 MacBook Air.
It depends on what you need it for.
General productivity and the occasional small video edit using an optimised software like Final Cut Pro, then the base is fine and performs way above where it has any right to.
However, if you are doing regular video editing, photo editing AND streaming, screen recording whilst streaming etc, then you should look at the M1 Pro.
So the question is: what do you think your future needs will be?
One word of caution: because the base model air is so capable, it makes you explore possibilities.
Whether you get the air or M1 Pro get 16gb because that will protect you.
A 16gb m1 air will do most things an amateur requires.
I think the 14 inch MacBook Pro only comes with the M1X chip, not the standard M1. Those are workstation grade laptops so if you work requires, it would be a solid buy. Financially a windows based laptop will be cheaper with more options, but if you are used to the Mac OS then that is the way to go. Do not overpay for a Pro if you don’t intend on doing intensive work.
The M1 Pro comes with either the M1 Pro chip or M1 Max chip.
If you there the M1 Max chip you’ll know you need it.
So it goes m1, M1 Pro, M1 Max (then m1 ultra only available in the max studio)
I need it for professional programming, which I have been doing for three years. Projects require a powerful machine, but an air on the M1 is so powerful that it should be enough, but I'm more inclined towards the pro version
My brother has a MacBook Pro 2019 with an Intel Core i9 and 16GB RAM - this is enough for work)
Hello Manny.I am a photographer.What are your thoughts?Should I get the 14 inch M1 10CPU, 16GPU or the 14inch M2 , 8CPU nad 10 GPU.I use Photoshop and Lightroom all the time.Appreciate your thoughts
That is more than enough to meet your photography demands! I do both photography and video editing and my M1 has no issues. An M2 will be more than enough
@@MannyRataul so which will be faster?M1 with 10CPU or the M2 with 8CPU?
@@rajeshjantilal9023 M2 is faster
@@MannyRataul so just to understand.M2/13inch/8CPU is faster than M1/14 inch/10CPU right?Many thanks
@@rajeshjantilal9023 the 14 inch is not an m1 it is an m1x, which is different
How much mfer do you guys think the m1 air will still be good? Is there usually an amount of years that go by to where it’s no good anymore like iPhones have about 5-7 years?
Considering many people are still using MacBooks nearly 10 years old, this one should do you fine for at least another 3-5 years. At the end of the day it depends entirely on what you do with it
@@MannyRataul thanks for your reply and help 🤍🤍
What cheap external monitor/display buy for this laptop?
Any 1080p monitor will work if you want a cheap solution. Ideally go for a 1440p monitor or 4k if you want to utilize the Mac’s resolution output.
But on full HD image is blurry!!
what do you mean?
apple doesn't verify edu
then how apple give discount is it just because of .edu mail?
They do not verify any educational emails. You can search Apple Education on their website and get a discounted price without verification.
This may not be available in all counties.
Hi. If both prices are same, then which of the base vatiants would you choose (for basic browsing & XL/PPT work)? 2022 MBA M2 base (8gb & 256gb) or 2020 MBP M1 base (8gb & 256gb) with touchbar?
At the same price, I recommend you go with the M2 unless you really want the touch-bar. M2 has the advantage of faster clock speeds and newer technology. However the MBP comes with an active cooling fan so the thermals are better. It really is a coin toss in what you prefer.
Thanks Manny for the quick reply. Will place the order for M2 right away : )
@@chandramowli6225 I'm glad I could help and thank you for subscribing!
Will an Macbook M1 Air (512 storage, 16gb) be good for a designer who mostly work with photoshop, illustrator, premiere, after effects?
The macbook pro 14” is not within budget, unfortunately 😢
Absolutely!! I actually use Premiere and After Effects on a regular basis on my Mac and it handles them extremely well!!
Don't buy macbook air m1...I just bought brand new sealed pack with warranty..it took just 4month to loss my macbook display...I guarantee 💯 I used carefully..I am a doctor in sri lanka..with economical crisis, though with difficult I had to buy bcz of its speed and user friendly Ness.. unfortunately I just closed and open the screen in 5min minutes..found display problem..100%..no physical damage..but unfortunately apple dealers in sri lanka refused to give me warranty..they confimly telling that I have physically damaged it..I am soo disappointed
i am not a hardcore content creator... just looking for a normal laptop for content consumption and word and PowerPoint. some video editing once in a bluemoon. can i go for the 8gb/256 m1, available to me at $799
Absolutely, for $799 that is a more than capable machine for what you are going to utilize it for. If you search around on TH-cam there are many videos showing off the power of the M1 with just 8gb of ram. The issues you will run into with 8gb is with multitasking (and im talking like 3-4 programs at a time) and the SSD substitution for Ram. The constant use of read write of the SSD in replacement for RAM will significantly reduce the life span of the SSD and is more likely to fail at an early stage. But with your work use scenarios, you will not run into such problems. I hope this helps!
Was thinking of getting a laptop for my last semester and to work on coding stuff, I think I'll pick this one up. Can I run a VM with 8gb ram and be fine?
I haven’t tried that myself but I imagine there are a number of videos on youtube that may be able to help! I know you can definitely run a VM but it may benefit you in having 16gb of ram
I think I definitely should! #purebreadapple
U need min 32gb ram for coding .
No you dont 😂😂
Apple should be forced to refund all the ppl who bought the M1 because it is nothing but a machine for shopping on. It fails to run most programs that it cannot even install. One problem after another hounds the user . You will be heading off to stack overflow every 2 minutes if you buy an M1
This has to be the dumbest comment on the M1 😂😂😂
i have 200 bucks in my account, i have no job(im 14), my brother(16, has a job with around 800€/month) has to save his money, and my parents dont make a lot of money either.
ya think i can afford a macbook?
I don’t understand the purpose of this comment. Not everyone can afford a MacBook and this video isn’t made to tell people to exclusively purchase one. The video’s intent is to show you which of the two are a better value for money.
8GB of RAM can’t even handle watching TH-cam videos
Not correct. There are many videos shown that 8gb can accomplish a-lot of general tasks.
Can I get MacBook air, for coding with 8ram ? Sir
😂
My friend suggested to me the base model since I am just an ordinary student doing research and normal day activities. I bought it last year and it definitely is an amazing laptop. Very efficient. Battery is indeed exceptional. I only charge it one a day. The only time mine got hot is when i play sims 4 on it. So if you dont do heavy school stuff, base model m1 definitely is a great buy.
Nice!
People need to really assess what they need instead of buying shiny new thing.
I upgraded from a 2012 MBP to a M1 air after the former finally lost official support last year. I use it for my job as a full stack web developer and even the 2012 one sufficed until last year thanks to upgrades and maintenance. Even now my Mom uses the old MBP for web browsing and msoffice usage, for which even a 10 year old computer can work with some workarounds for software updates (thanks oclp) and proper maintenance. Most people who just need a computer for a few specific tasks would be fine with older hardware. I'm probably keeping this M1 until M5 comes out... at which point I'll buy an M4 or M3 Max cause it will be cheaper and definitely still useful to me
I been rocking with air M1 since last year with the 512g. I take everywhere I go. great for travels. good for editing videos as well.
I only have the baseline M1 Air and so far with just writing on pages, running canva and opening some sites, I’m still fine with it. I also make sure to use the apple native apps, hence I prefer safari than chrome.
It's August, 2023. The M1 with 16GB from from Apple with the student discount $1,079. Or, brand new M1 with 8GB at BestBuy for $749. I can't justify paying $330 for 8 more gigs. Apple pricing SUCKS!
Even though it is 8gb ram since it is an unified memory it will memory swap. So for the target audience of MacBook Air who will use it for web browsing, emails , notes etc 8gb should be fine
Wonderful content. Based on this, just ordered M1 refurb. 16 and 2TB. Thank you. New subscriber as well!
Thank you for subscribing!
Trust me you don’t want to compare an apple silicon with 8gb to a standard 8gb ram laptop cause the 8gb apple silicon laptops beats most high end 16gb ram Intel laptops
If I bought one right now do you think it will be obsolete in like 4 years?
Apple will not be selling the M1 in 4 years but it will definitely still be a functional laptop without a doubt.
My MBP 15 2015 trouble holding a charge. Got the base MBA since I want to wait until M3 out. I can limp along with 8 GB memory. Very surprised how good the M1 Air runs. Faster than my MBP 15.
A M1 with 8GB is perfectly fine
Majorly disagree unless you use your MacBook like a chromebook, which in that case just get a chrombook. Some bestbuy employee and the internet tried to convince me 8gb memory was enough and they were brutally wrong. Running Windows 11 through a VM alone pegs my system and theres no way it would have ran in any useable sense had I gone with 8gb. Thank god I got 16gb
@@appleipodtouch2g if you want to run Windows, buy a Windows laptop. But hey thanks for the random argument. Super helpful.
@@bprimus if 8gb is all you need then save several hundred and get a chromebook. Also, Windows laptops are absolutely trash, especially when they’re under $2k. I only use Windows when I have to and its only for certain school projects. Otherwise, I love Mac and use it all the time. However, 8gb is flatout not enough in 2023.
Horrible take, there are literally hundreds of videos on TH-cam showing the 8gb performing demanding tasks with no issues. The problems come when you try and run multiple demanding applications and the SSD starts being used as “memory”. I purchased an 8gb ram version of the new M2 Mac Mini and will be making a video on just how capable the base model.
It rewally is if you are just doing productivity tasks and light video editing.
I'm really looking at buying my first Mac and I'm torn between the M1 Air, M2 Air and M2 MBP 13". It will just be my secondary laptop and will mostly be just for office-related work (will buy it for portability. My Acer is just too heavy to be brought everywhere).
What do you think would be the best choice? Please help.
Completely depends on your budget, there is a huge price difference between an M1 air and M2 Pro. If all you are using it for is office related work then save yourself the money and go with the cheapest option.
@@MannyRataul Would the M1 Air be more worth it than the M2 Air? I plan to just take the base model but the design and future proofing of the M2 is making me reconsider.
@@manellejoykadusale7777 Late but. I was in the same situation. I would suggest the M1 for you since it’s not your primary device. The m2 is beautiful and offers more colors but it shouldn’t be a driving factor, unlike the thunderbolt or the better camera quality (not much of a difference). And if you take it you have to update at least the storage or the ram meanwhile the base model M1 is good itself without upgrading anything. I feel like the M1 would be a good choice. But if you don’t mind paying extra money go for the m2
watched like 20 videos on the topic and yours is most concise and down to business. thanks
Nope you shouldn’t. Sent mine back. 15.3 inch m2 all the way.
Interesting, I purchased the 15 inch M2 and I didn’t see a drastic improvement. I returned it and stuck to the M1
Just bought a refurbished M1 today!! I’ve wanted a MacBook for years. I’m so so excited 🎉
Congrats!
I found a great deal on eBay, 512GB storage with 16GB of RAM for about $800. It’s good as new, the previous owner just wanted to upgrade to a more powerful MacBook Pro.
I didn’t like the wedge shape in front before, but man it’s actually great, it’s way more comfortable to type on compared to Macbook Pros
JUST BOUGHT MINE TODAY AND IM USING IT TO TYPE- got mine today for $524 before tax! just has a few cosmetic details
At that price it is an incredible deal!
@@MannyRataul I’m blown away!!!
buy if you buy a mac m1 air and upgrade the ram arent you better of buying a pro?
A pro is more expensive and and only comes with 8gb, an upgrade on a pro is waay more expensive.
Hi, I came across your video I also have same questions. Being said the M1 is 2 (?) years old, what's holding me back is the updates it will get in the future, does it even matter? I want to purchase the M2 for "future proofing", and the midnight colour and starlight are just appealing, but I'm also considering a budget. I'm also thinking I can just buy the M1 and upgrade to 16/512 GB, what can you advise?
Apple does a very good job at keeping their updates for older devices for many years, especially Macs. I recommend the M1 16/256 GB setup as this is the most economical option without hindering performance.
this shouldn't be a concern, they're going to be supported for at least the next 15 years, go with the M1 because its 95% of the M2 performance, hope you enjoy!!
@@eliasbutcher859 15 years is not accurate, Apple stops providing software updates after 7 years.
I looked for an M1 Air yesterday, and it looks they are in limited supply now, and Best Buy and Amazon are asking full price now. Even the 14" MacBook Pro looks to be in limited supply and vendors are asking for the full $1995 for them. I think Apple knows these are way better values that are cutting into sales of the pointless M2 Airs and removing discounts.
Im hoping the supply chain issue is resolved soon, this is the best value for money tech has released in a long time!
M1 is freaking great! I got the air and it stays cool
ht m1 pro 14 at 900 NEW one.... yes m1 pro 14 @@eliasbutcher859
I may need a new computer next year or two. Do you think apple will come out with anything innovative next fall?
I think by next year we can see the gap widen with technology and Apple fixing some of their mistakes with the M2. interested to see what Apple will come up with!
Is it a good upgrade from a 2013 Pro ?
It would be almost night and day, however I only ever recommend upgrading when your existing machine can no longer perform the tasks you want.
My man! You broke it down like no other! Great job!
Thanks for watching!!
Excellent video 👏👏 great information here
Thank you!
Great summary and comparision! Great work! Thx
Thanks!!!
Hi, as a computer science student, would you still recommend the Macbook Air M1 in Q3 of 2023? I plan to go with the 8/256 configuration.
Check the requirements of the programs you will be using first, but yes
Solid video. Thank you.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it.
Am I the only one who hears Johnny Bravo & Elvis Presley's voice in this video??..😊
😂😂
What is the least price at which I can get it in India?
I am not sure about the Indian market but I imagine it is the cheapest MacBook option available.