YOU Should Buy the M1 MacBook Air in 2023, And Here's Why!
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- No kidding almost 3 years later and you should still buy the M1 MacBook Air if you are looking for a very powerful, very quiet, very portable laptop.
Its crazy that nothing else has come along to unseat this wonder from its throne.
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I agree 100%. I bought the M1 solely on your review. I am so thankful I did.
Should i but 16 gb ram one
@@Aamireditsss yep i would. I had the 8gb version and it worked but returned it and got the 16gb model and that was the sweet spot.
@@kennordsfan1494 what do u use it for tho? do you think 8gb would be enough for someone just using it for college, im a English major so just a bunch of prompts haha
@@desireandfire M1 would be more than enough. I’m an English major too and am using my old Macbook Pro 2015 and only buying new one because I need it for graphic design as well (and that is becoming too much). Will probably buy M1 Air too, at least for now. If that is your only concern, do not hesitate and go for base model.
@@Aamireditsssyes 16gb future proof and dive into some productive stuff
I took the plunge and bought my first MacBook Air just over 2 years ago. I ordered the 16g RAM version. Well, 2 years on and I can tell you that this Air hasn’t missed a beat. It’s still fast, snappy and responsive. The battery life is amazing. It’s great not having to charge it every day. It can cope with the occasional video editing tasks. Simply put, it’s the best laptop I’ve had to date.
What SSD did you get?
@@Cara_sofar 256g. I also got a 2TB LaCie portable drive.
Im still using my Early 2015 MacBook Air. It still works great and is still snappy.
how to maintain the long battery life?
How does it handle multiple chrome tabs and office documents? (I won't be editing etc) i currently have an 2018 i9 32gb ram 1tb ssd, but the battery lasts maybe 2 hours... its terrible.
I purchased an M1 MacBook Air with a 1TB SSD drive when they first came out. I was blown away by how fast it was and how long the battery life was. When I "upgraded" to the MacBook M1 Pro I should have sold the Air, but I didn't because I still found it to be impressive. I really didn't even see a huge difference between it and the M1 Pro except the display is so damn good on the Pro. The fact that Apple cheaped out on the SSDs on the M2's Air made me like the M1 MacBook Air even more.
1TB*
@@ThirdyAntonio Corrected 👍🏽
I got the iPad Pro M1 with MK and it’s literally perfect w the pro display n M1 chip at a fraction of the price. Intact XDR gets brighter more than the mac book 14’.
I could for the M2, but then i keep telling myself "Why do i need it?" I can't answer that question, but i'm trying
Damn, you rich
Just got a refurbished M1 Macbook air with 16gb RAM and 512gb storage. Loving it !
I have to concur. I have a 20-month old M1 MacBook Air with 16GB and 1TB, 8/8/16 cores. It flies. It's been and done everything I expected of it, and more. I may wait another 2-5 years before buying a replacement. BTW, I got this on Apple's Refurbished site, a great place to buy if you can find the model you want when you need it.
I had a mid 2012 MacBook Air from 2014 until 2022, when I bought the entry level M1 Air. If I get half the life out of it as it’s predecessor I’ll consider it exceptional value.
Hey, can you also get apple care if you buy off of their refurbished site?
I can never find a 16GB model on refurbished?
@@Netjerett yes you can
@@LeanoSamwinga true
You are the sole reason why I returned the M2 Air and purchased M1 Air. Have no regrets. It's such a solid machine.
Hey man! I bought my M1 MacBook Air in late 2020 and couldn't be more happy with it for what I use it for! I did spec it out to an 8 core GPU and 16 Gigs of RAM as well as a 512 Gb SSD in order to future proof it a bit and for what it is.... this thing is a beast! Never overheats or throttles when editing 4K video or editing photos in Photoshop. Even runs most games great for me. Thanks for re-confirming my confidence in my purchase!
I found mine at a pawn shop for 600. It only had 7 battery cycles and it’s still under warranty. There’s no cosmetic flaws at all. I was lucky to find it.
Using 8GB\256GB M1 Air (2020) for 2 years now and it's clearly best price/value laptop EVER created. Always checking everything that comes out when passing Apple Store and until now I be like "it's not the time yet" 😀
hey I'm planning to buy this and just wanted to ask if you use any heavy apps like excel, etc.? and since you went with the base model (which i fear in my case would run out of storage pretty quickly) have you noticed any deterioration in performance? thanks!
@@drakejosh808 nah, that’s the thing, the base model is more than enough for anything. And basically I never check how much of ram is used and so on. Everything just works
@@mark_pherz oh okay, thanks a lot for replying!
@@mark_pherz is it worth still in 2023/24 ? How long will it receive OS and security updates?
@@gauravraoofficial hi mate! Obviously considering the price drop it’s still amazing and absolutely worth it’s money. I still see no reason to upgrade it, 15 inch is too big for me, and second gen mac is basically a redesign ( a decent one tho ). So yes, I’m absolutely sure it’s a best choice for this money.
still rocking my M1 3 years later still feel brand new : best deal ever
First Mac I’ve ever touched is the one I currently have. MBP 13 M1. It’s basically a MBA M1 with fans and a Touch Bar if I remember correctly. If there is anything I’d criticise these for, it’s the 256gb SSD. I got paranoid after reading about dying M1s controversy. It’s about the units’ writing past the SSD’s cycle and killing the M1s back then. It’s when I learned that an SSD’s life span is predicted by its capacity. There are a lot of articles about this if you want to know more. But with these having built in SSDs, it was terrifying. Needless to say, I did get an external HDD for all my storage needs.
Also, they get hot IMO. The fans don’t kick in, but it’s hot. Probably a location thing. I live in a tropical country so a hot computer for me is probably just warm for you.
I have exactly the same one and apart from when gaming which I barely do it never gets hot lol
Thank you for the honest informative assessment . As a person who is about to begin a collaboration building an LLC on a limited budget , the M1 Mac Book Air is ideal !
heya! have you noticed any deterioration in performance/speed over time due to it being 8/256 gb? I'm planning to get a MBA M1 but not sure if i should stick to the base model or go with either 16gb or 512 gb
@@drakejosh808 1.5 years later, no deterioration with speed. Battery, yes. I used to get 6 hours 100%-20%, now I'm not sure. 100%-60% feels like two hours, haven't timed it yet. Plugged in 90% of it's life. The built-in SSD is only used with screenshots and applications, the rest is handled by an external HDD.
@@ahrkricardo7013 ah okay, thanks for taking the time to reply!
I owned a MBP m1 8/256 and recently traded for a MBA m1 16/1tb and the performance got even better. It handles my everyday tasks without a sweat and 16gb ram makes it more snappier than ever. Practically no memory pressure at all. I was thinking to upgrade to a 14” model but I’ll stay more an year or two with it.
That's awesome, I'm glad it works so well for you.
where are u getting the 16/1tb varient?
I bought an M2 Air, then after seeing videos like this I returned it and bought the M1 Air used under half the price. Best performance-per-dollar machine money can buy in 2023.
I bought one a month ago and haven't regretted it one bit. Replaced my 5 year old HP laptop and it's been better in every single way.
Best purchasing decision I've ever made. M1 MBA ticked all the boxes for normal consumer users like me, and yes, I agree the battery life is insane.
Right? Its almost too darn good.
Yep battery life is insane 👌🏽💯
Bought mine about 2 months ago (from BB for $799) after I had problems with my Surface Pro 8. No regrets whatsoever! Listen to Dad, I always say... 🙂
The M1 MacBook air was an outstanding value when it first launched at the original price. It's still fast by current standards and if you can find a refurbished example or pick one up on sale, it's an even better value than when it was new. The old design of the M1 version is one of the best computers for typing ever built, period.
I have a refurb M1 arriving today. Biggest thing I needed was 1TB of storage space. Couldn't afford 1400 for one brand new, but got an 800 refurb and this feels like it's going to be the best deal ever. Trading up from a 2017 base model MBP clunker, so this is going to be a good day.
@@TheHongKongHermit where did you get it this cheap?
@@gerandimatraku8108 eBay. It was 1000 while I was watching it and thinking about going refurb instead of new, but then the price dropped 200 pounds while I was waiting and so I *had* to buy it.
😆 I still ahve to crack a smile over that..... Apple's pushing out all the info they can and going 'trigger-happy' over how great something they themselves created, is "better",, but eye don't lie..
How many refurbished M1's are on the refurbished site ? If their soo good, why are they there? it means people returned them ..., so they can't be that good. You could argue everyone know returned them, didn't know what they were buying...... but seriously? two pages of M1's and no one has one single clue ? Pull the other leg, its got bells on ...
For what its worth, its a good machine,, I'm just bumped so many are exist on the refurbished store. Aside from saying $$$, its telling by how "much" there is there. and when you add that to Apple bloating about how great the machine is,, it really doesn't compare. There is no comparison..
In fact, i bought 'new' because i got a refurbished, which gave me a error, bricking my M1.... so its true what they say "Refurbished models may be better on the surface, and gone though their paces of fixes and everything worked out from usage, but its still not 100%"
How many PC's have i bought that failed.. on my lifetime ?? zero..
How many Mac's - M1? More than i can could on my fingers.
Thank you Everyday. Bought the MacBook Air M1 June 28, 2023 for $799 (Best Buy); 8GB memory; 256GB SSD. I migrated form 2017 MacBook Pro Intel Chip. The MacBook Air looks almost identical to the MacBook Pro. Both 13"ish screens. Local Independent Apple Store migrated old to new for $50. Love it. Might buy another just because.
Perfect for college students. I got one with the lowest gigabytes since I just need it for homework and I’m not really that tech savvy. Perfect for using in class and then watching the office when I get home. Watching the office literally refreshes and relaxes my mind and body after a long day of school and work.
I was also considering getting it for school. Do you think that 256 gigabytes is enough for courses and everything?
@@userrichkid225 I think it depends on what your studying and what time of classes you take. I’m the last person anyone on earth should ever come for tech advice. But if your studying things like engineering or a computer related field, then I think it would be better if you got one with more storage
I purchased an M1 MBA in February 2021. Two years later, it is still a dream of a laptop and after two years solid use it’s still at 96% battery health. Amazing computer!
I’ve had my base M1 Air for nearly 2 years, and use it everyday for both work and fun. No issues at all with it. Best computer I ever had.
Nice!
I bought my M1 MacBook Air when the M2 MacBook Air came out…just thought the M1 was a better price and seemed more appealing to me. Love it! Bought it to replace my aging (and no longer updating) iMac. Thanks, Gary - always enjoy your videos.
just got Mac air M1 2 days back and by watching your lovely video I think I would not regret my decision over M2. I shifted to M1 from Mac Air 2017 and my god the machine is a beast in every way. Even the screen. Thanks for the video.
The M1 Macbook Air is the best laptop that I have ever owned. Still going strong after 2 1/2 years. More than enough power for my everyday tasks for work.
bought M1 MBA in 2021. love it. for my use case, it is great device.. superb battery life. no need to bring all the charge cable when doing a training.
I got this laptop for $350 on eBay auction and I couldn’t believe it. I was skeptical that it might have a faulty battery, but to my surprise it has only 6 charge cycles. Someone just didn’t use it and sold it years later. Lucky me
Back in 2020 I upgraded my wifes 2016 Intel Macbook Pro to an M1 Air. Over the last couple years I've watched with envy as her base model $1000 Air ran faster, quieter, and with waaaay longer battery life than my $2300 2018 Intel Macbook Pro. I didn't upgrade because at the time I was running dual screens which M1 didn't support. I now use a single large screen so just this week went and got myself an M1 Air too. It suits my needs perfectly and best of all it wasn't expensive. Only regret I have is I should have switched back in 2020!
I bought one a few weeks ago. Base model, 256 GB and 8pm ram. I run an entire TH-cam channel. I make my videos in 1080p and the M1 eats it up. I use LumaFusion on my Mac and it works awesome.
I bought my refurbished M1 MacBook Air from Apple about 18 months ago for under $1000. It has 8GB of RAM and a 500GB SSD. I even got a free dongle from Apple to connect it with everything I need including an external monitor. My M1 MacBook Air is my pride and joy. You hit the ball out of the park in recommending this laptop as being the best value at any price.
Got a brand new M1 MacBook Air for $799 just about a month ago. Absolutely love it, all the power I need and more, plus portability and battery life I could've only dreamed of. Do I wish I could have the webcam and screen from the M2 MBA, or 16GB of RAM? Sure. But not for $500-600 more, I don't.
I was so confused about getting M1 or M2 macbook. I guess I have found my answer now. Thank you stranger! Hope you have a great day.
@@icedlatte5641 if your day-to-day tasks involve documents, spreadsheets, browsers and chat groups, and even some heavier tasks sprinkled in, I have absolutely zero reservations in recommending the M1 MBA. Perfect laptop.
Glad my experience helped someone, as I was torn too. Hope it serves you as well as mine continues to serve me. Cheers!
@@smksukcdc Last question. How do you think about the future proof? Do you think it'll last for up to 5 years? As I have searched on google, M1 macbook air has been released since November 2020 and it was almost 3 years ago.
@@icedlatte5641 can I take the easy way out and say I'll get back to you in 5 years time? LOL
Jokes aside... I personally think it will remain fine for light tasks in 5 years time, especially since Macs generally have a decent reputation for longevity and software support. Plus the fact that it's fanless means less mechanical points of failure, and no clogged heatsinks to worry about.
Can I be sure? No. But I've put my money where my mouth is, so if I'm wrong I'll literally be paying for it!
I really haven’t looked back or looked elsewhere since getting my M1 Air back in August of 2021. I also tend to forget to charge it at times because of how good the battery life is!
I just bought a used M1 MacBook Air on eBay, and I am amazed at this machine. I love it too much
Can't agree more. Just bought 2 at $749 each from costco for me and my wife, to replace our 2015 macbook pro. We only use this laptop to browse internet, edit docs and watch videos so it's more than enough. I was tempting to buy the 16G M2 Macbook air, but at double the price ($1499) I just can't justify it for my usage. I do have a powerful linux laptop for my work and a dedicated gaming PC, so m1 macbook air fits my usage perfectly.
Love this series! With every video, I'm reminded of what a good purchase this was for me - even with its elevated prices in Poland.
100% agree - 2 years ago, I bought my baseline M1 MB Air as my second computer to the big chunky gaming Windows laptop I've already had. This thing travels with me everywhere, and the battery life is still unbeatable! I don't plan to upgrade it for at least the next 2 years - or probably even more.
(My first 15" MB Pro from 2009 that I got used is actually still workable as well - after 14 years!)
I don't get envious of any technology these days but the M1 line really made me think and re evaluate my laptop purchase decision for a minute. Really great laptops.
czy bateria starczy na 10 godzin ciaglego uzytkowania?
@@bialy8375 W moim przypadku - tak, nawet po 2 latach wciąż starcza (jeżeli nie mam otwartych 10 kart w Safari tylko np. max 4 i pracuję głównie z edytorach tekstu) - Ostatnio sprawdzałam, w ten sposób po 10h jeszcze zostało mi 15%. :) Zależy, jak 'ciężkie' są programy, których się używa. U mnie najkrócej - ok. 4h - wytrzymuje kiedy mam non-stop spotkania na Zoom + pracuję z drugim ekranem + udostępniam go w tym samym czasie.
@@MartaZiomek okej dziekuje :D
I 100% agree, I own the base m1 Macbbok air and I couldn't be any happier about it, the only thing I wish I upgraded was the 256GB SSD, it gets full before you even notice it, other than that, it's still the best bang for the buck even after 3 years.
I've had the base model M1 MacBook Air since 2021, and it has been the best laptop I've ever had. It has held up well for nearly two years
That's awesome!
Dude yesterday I bought it but it arrives tomorrow and I was so scared that I might’ve made a bad decision but this video calmed my nerves
I've been watching TH-cam on the MBA for 3 hours today and the battery has gone from 100% to 96%.. seriously! This thing lasts forever, and has can handle most actions I throw at it - Recording Music, Rendering Videos, etc. This thing still flies!
This is a solid pitch. You make a compelling argument to get the $800 M1 Air. Your point about not wasting money on more expensive specs, does not consider future longevity. My last two MacBook pros had upgraded processors and RAM which helped to get a couple more years of life out of them. However, the cost of the M1 Air and the base Mac Mini makes it very tempting. One can get a laptop and a desktop for $1300 and have some of the best tech at their fingertips for a long time.
I bought M1 MBA last week. there was a 375$ price gap between M2 MBA. with that money I saved, I bought a 4K monitor (priced 450$) which also charges my MBA through type-c cable, so the other thunderbold socked is free for my use. The end of the day: instead of buying just a M2 MBA, now I have a M1 MBA and a 4k Dell monitor setup.
using m1 air base model for almost a year and god damn!!! everytime I open it I get excited to use it like on a first day I got it!!!
@@ronin2885 8gb
Just brought this it is the first Nice Laptop I have Brought myself, it is only about 2 weeks old and im already Involve I brought it for $1440 AUD and id spend it AGAIN. Loved hearing this because normally I make purchases and then found out it was actually Shizz. lol
I bought an used base model Macbook Air M1 99%battery. for 550usd! the best purchase of my life. This thing is fast and the battery life changed entirely the way I work. I can edit RAW photos and 4k footage without any issues.
That’s a killer deal. I got mine for 600 and it’s my best tech purchase in years.
I’m still using my Mid 2013 MBA. Works just fine
I bought my first Mac a year ago and I have been loving it. I was scared because of the price tag but I have never been disappointed. I think I'll replace this in 3-5 years. I can honestly say that I will never go back to Windows.
I just picked up an m1 air for $330, used but still in warranty
it's been phenomenal, absolutely knocks the socks off of my windows laptops in battery life and usability tbh
The M1 MacBook Air is definitely still great value, if you don’t care about a fancy display, or new design, I would definitely still buy this laptop. it’s the cheapest laptop that Apple currently offers.
Yes I’ve had one for the same length of time and it has been totally satisfactory in all respects. Don’t feel any need to upgrade as it totally aces everything I ask it to do. I have the entry level model which is absolutely fine.
Starting college soon and I wanted a macbook but man then prices for the 2022 and 2023 are wild but when I saw the 2020 MacBook I had to find reviews and I’m happy I found your video , for sure gonna think about it and get it I’ve always wanted a MacBook
I love my M1 MacBook Air. 16 gb ram, extra core, 1tb ssd. Had it over a year now. Absolutely adore it. Have no plans to upgrade for a long, long time (assuming there's no accidents or theft). And the wedge shape makes typing noticably more comfortable
I bought my very first Mac(2020 MacBook Air) after having a windows computer for years. I bought mine a few weeks ago and it was $749.00 on Amazon. It was a great deal!
I bought one back in November 2022 for $600 on Marketplace, was purchased in December 2021 by previous owner. M1, 500 GB SSD, portable, best $600 purchase ever.
Even if the basic MBA M1 has "only 256 GB of storage" it is enough, just save your precious stuff in portable ssd or in homecloud. Only downside is that it doesn´t have a microsd-card slot -otherwise it is an excellent laptop. (and this is coming from Windows user since Windows version 3.0) 🙂
I have one with 16 gb ram and 1 TB SSD, because I wanted it to last a long time. Got it in 2021 to replace my 2012 MBP (which I handed down and is still puttering along). I love it, am so happy, I hope to use it as long as the older one.
I bought my M1 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM used on FB market place a couple months ago for $600. It works FLAWLESSLY and I absolutely adore it. It is my first MacBook, I was pulled in because of how much I like my 12.9 M2 iPad Pro. Sadly I havent actually used my iPad since then. I do everything on my MacBook including gaming. My 2 fav installed games are Psychonauts 2 and RE Village, with a little bit of Hades and Apple Arcade games mixed in (NBA 2023 looks crazy good BTW). Everything runs and looks awesome. The only change ive made to it is adding a leather DBrand skin that makes me feel like Ron Burgundy :) Anyhow, great video. I will be upgrading to a newer/better MacBook in the future, now that I know how good this one is, but I dont feel the need to do so right away. For now this M1 does it all and is the MOST portable laptop I have. 1 more thing, it is an emulation MONSTER! Cheers!!!!
this week I have gone from the base M1 Air to the M2 MBP 14 and really, the only thing i'm benefitting from is the extra hard drive space and RAM, I expected more from the screen, and well, just goes to show how good the screen is on the M1 Air
So if i want to do video editing on the macbook air 2020 it won't be a problem?
The ips screen is my only concern idk if it's bad or not for color correction and stuff like that
I just got one like few weeks ago and honestly it’s sooooo good for school work I even forgot the charger at home and took it to uni and still had so much battery to burj at the end of the day
I love my m1 macbook air, works like a charm. Never had any problems with it. And I had no regrets picking this up compared to the m1 macbook pro. One factor is, it has no fans so it's damn silent!
I have M1 13-inch MacBook Pro. Got a great deal on 1TB/16GB config about one year ago toward the end of its run (just before M2). The best Mac I’ve ever owned. It’s similar to M1 MacBook Air, slightly brighter display, slightly longer battery life per charge, slightly heavier, and has cooling fan (that I’ve never heard come on). And it has the Touch Bar, which I’ve grown to appreciate. I don’t expect needing a new Mac for many years.
Back in December of 2020 I purchased an 8GB/256GB M1 MacBook Pro. I've used it tirelessly. In March of this year, the audio only played in mono so I had to put it into Apple as I have Apple Care. 3 days later it was sent back to my local Apple Store perfectly fixed. Now my daughter uses that laptop. I went to BestBuy and bought a brand new M1 MacBook Air for 799.00 dollars. It's fast, it's fun, it's my go to computer. Yes, I said yes, this is the best Laptop for its price and performance for 2023 and don't waste time with an M2 because it throttles down unlike the M1 Air. Great video! 🌍PS You can get an M2 MacBook Air but you'll need a 1TB drive and 16GB RAM to not lose performance. 💻
Law student here and long time Windows user, bought MBA M1 for $800+ or 49,990 Philippine peso because it was on sale in one of the authorized retailers (Powermac), couldn't be any happier with my purchase of my hard-earned money.
Very reliable; typing experience is superb especially during the long typing hours
I'm still rocking my M1 MacBook Air I bought in late 2021 and it's just wonderful. I used to be a desktop PC guy, but this machine single-handedly converted me and my desktop is now only used for gaming and those other few Windows-only things. It's just so pleasant to use and until it dies outside of AppleCare coverage, I don't see myself replacing it. I have a 14-inch MacBook Pro for work and we just got a lot of M2 Airs and yeah they're nice, but nice enough to toss this thing? Nah, this one is still a great machine.
I bought a MacBook M1 Air for $799 from Micro Center back in October 2021 and I have loved it ever since.
It is by far my favorite laptop ever, and it is my main computer, I use at home.
I use it way more than I use my Windows gaming PC.
I did get 2 year protection for $239 and now it seems like buying that was a waste. I have not had any issues whatsoever with the laptop, but I guess I have peace of mind.
The only thing is that I will eventually run out of space mostly from downloads, but I will just have to clean it out.
That 15 inch m2 Macbook Air looks really nice as well. I could use a larger screen when I am laying in bed.
Your videos helped me decide on buying it back in October or 2021.
devices I have
- 2019 Intel i7 MBP 15' >>> good power, but outdated, heavy, a good desktop setup for work.
- M1 MBA 13' (late 2021) >>> VERY Portable, powerful than Intel Macs, my personal go-to
- M1 Pro MBP (early 2022) >>> way too powerful but too heavy
my favorite is always the M1 MBA
Just purchased a base model from marketplace for$500, and it’s like new. It has impressed me, and I’m coming from a modded 2012 MacBook Pro. Go get one.
Recently got an M1 MacBook air from my company and it is by far the best laptop/computer I have ever used. Highly recommend!
I have had my M1 and I have had it for almost 3 years and I love it. I wish I’d kept the TB. I love the battery and I have worked, studied, and my kid even makes and edits videos and it just keeps going.
That's true though, I just bought an M1 Macbook Air on May 2023 this year, and it has just been 2 months++ but I am very satisfied with the performance and battery life. I charge my macbook only 1-2 times per week, for a usage of about 2-4 hours per day for my self learn activity on the coursera. So hassle free! I think this is only 5th or 6th time charging the macbook since I first bought it on May.
I bought the MBA M1 in Mar 2021 based on your review which I watched MANY times. I had never had a laptop or a an Apple computer before. I want to say thank you for your excellent reviews of the MBA M1 because I will NEVER go back to anything using windows which I hated for years.
M1 MBA base model - Best purchase I ever made
Only one issue I faced that is with the display.
The display had foreign bodies and tiny bugs inside only after a couple of weeks, so I got it replaced under warranty, but now I have that issue again but no warranty.
Dust is somehow getting inside the display 😢
just bought M1 Macbook air this january and as a student, this laptop ticks more than my needs. in my country, with $1000 you could buy an ok laptop or you could just buy a macbook air with a high build quality especially the speakers, screen and keyboard. you might think there's something better but nah, i've got no issues with this laptop. even my friend still rocking his 7 year old macbook air.
I remember when the series started an the hype....now I'm watching from my own M1 air
You the man TED
I have the same laptop and it is amazing.. I can edit 4k 60 footage on it like butter. Too good.
I own one. It's the best computer ever made. I upgraded the SSD on purchase to 1 Tb and was happy to do so. There is nothing I can throw at this that it can't do silently. I don't know why you don't like the display; I think it's excellent. I use it to drive a 27" 3.5K external monitor, and don't know why you need more than 1 external. The ONLY reason I wouldn't buy one is if I insisted on a bigger internal screen for the laptop itself. 13.3" good, but the new 15" could be all this... and a bag of chips. But won't be an M1, nor at this price point.
Although my workload required I upgrade to an M1 MacBook Pro, I always loved the M1 MacBook Air! Great machine!
Ended up here because my wife is looking at MacBooks and we're comparing a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro and a brand new M1 MacBook Air (what you're making this video about). Currently at Best Buy, they're the exact same price, $800. I'm thinking the Air seems like the way to go after seeing this video. I'm really glad to see a super current video about this! Thanks for this!
We just did. Got a 16GB, 1TB M1 for less than a lower spec M2. Just not worth going for the M2 in anyway. The M1 flies though our video editing in Premiere Pro. Still an absolute beast of a Laptop - very impressed.
Had a m1 MacBook Air a little while ago and gifted it to my sister as she was on her way to college and I didn’t really use it. But I’ve been missing it and found a deal on Amazon for $750 so I picked it up!
Copped it yesterday. Was on sale at Best Buy for under $800 I was like “nah I can’t miss that, for a Mac too?!”
Got mine like a month ago. Went for the 16gb version, and couldn't be happier with my purchase.
your review way back had me bought mine May 2021 and until today, it still performs well on my paperworks, reports and presentations. the audio is still rocking good.
Just bought it for $749 on prime day!! I'm so glad I accidentally waited to order it today.
I impulsively just bought one just now and immediately regretted it, until I saw this video, I shall not be sending it back. My brain always wants bigger and better but this video rationalised my thoughts to weight out need vs want. Thanks ☺️
I bought one last year and I love it, I did get the base model, so I might end up getting a higher configuration with 16GB or ram and 512GB of storage.
Saw your previous vid on M1 Air and bought one yesterday lol no regrets
I love my M1 air. This thing is so good and fast that I agree with the comment about ruining other laptops or even the thought of upgrading. Ive had it for 1 year and I'm expecting to have it for quite some time. He's right about people blowing money on ultra powerful devices that will never be put to the test or used at high outputs. M1 BABY!!
Just got one for 750 brand new from Amazon, is an amazing deal. Even 3 years after it's announcement, there's hardly any brand new Windows laptop that offer the compelling value proposition: Screen + Audio + Battery Life + Performance on Battery + I/O + Build Quality.
M1s have a bricking issue on OS updates, Apple has not been cooperative with those affected
I just got my M1 MacBook Air (which I have been wanting since it was introduced in 2020).
I'm convinced that this is the pinnacle of MacBook Air design. It's everything the 2014 MacBook wished it could be if it wasn't hobbled by that pathetic intel Core M processor.
The M1 seems to have been designed specifically for the Air. The two USB ports and limited RAM options feel restrictive on other Macs, but it's exactly what we've come to expect with the MacBook Air.
I think the first MacBook Air had only one USB port.
This had the best screen ever on an Air, as well as the best keyboard ever on an Air. And the sound is great!
I paid extra to get twice the RAM and twice the storage just because that's me. I expect to use this for quite a while.
Heck, the M2 MacBook Air doesn't even LOOK like a MacBook Air!
I love my M1 MacBook Air. I use it to DJ with Serato Lite. No issues.
Totally agree- unwritten rule for Apple laptops is wait approx 2 years after it comes out then get a solid condition second hand model. You’ll save £400+ each time
Just bought this M1 in July 2023mfor $750.00 new. Before i watched this video. 100% agree on what you just said in this video.
Have it! Love it! Light and extremely portable. The battery life is insane! Best money ever spent!
I agree. I bought the M1 MBA from Apple when it first came out, Then about a year later, I bought a refurbished M1 MBA. Then this year, I bought a NEW M1 MBA from Amazon with 25% discount! Value for money.
I got it from best buy recently for 749 BRAND NEW!!!! I love how its soooo quiet like a ipad
I just bought my first MacBook after being a die hard PC user for years. I've had my M1 MacBook Air now for a little over a month and I have to say that I am more than impressed. I basically using it for writing projects and also some light photo/video editing but it handles everything I throw at it like a champ. I've had it get a little warm with some video rendering I was working on, but I just placed a laptop cooler underneath it and everything was peaches and cream. Easily the best purchase I have ever made. I highly recommend this laptop to anyone looking to get a new machine. I can't find a single flaw with it at all.
agreed on not buying high tech tools you just dont need- great video! all i use my personal computer for is google, youtube, and netflix! lol i got on a deal for $799 in store- quite happy!
I‘ve got an M1 MB Air (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) and a hub to connect two Samsung C32JG52 plus using the built in screen… works with an ease ❤️
I do home office stuff, some streaming, a little audio and some photo and video editing: great for me 🎉
Will keep and enjoy that slim and lightweight machine for the next few years
Got my M1 a month ago with 16 GB of RAM (future proofing). Here in Europe prices are a bit higher than in the US but still shot a good deal with that config. Even though it is my first ever Mac (used Windows before) I have adapted pretty fast to the new OS and I cannot complain so far. I am curious about if and how the battery life will change in the course of the next years as well as the performance. But I do not expect a big downfall since regarding apps I am quite minimalistic and I keep the battery regularly between 20% and 80%. Additionally, with the 16 GB RAM I do not think I would get into much of swap issues so my SSD would live "healthier" over the years. At least that is what I expect. Great video btw. and thanks for confirming my/our choice
Yes, the 16 gb ram was a spot-on choice. I bought an 8gb a few months before the m2 came out and it's not great at all. Hooked up to an external monitor, with all the scaling involved, my MB fills up the 8 gb in a minute and I always get 2 to 4 gb of swap used. I'm planning on upgrading at the end of the year when the new m3 series comes out (maybe a pro but I'll have to be sure it's worth it) and that won't be a pleasant experience, since I'm Italian and prices are absurd. Good thing I learned the lesson early in life, but sadly I did it the hard way...
@@jack_2612 I’m really sorry for your bad experience regarding the RAM (or let’s say with the MBA in general?). And yeah as a German, since we have the same currency, I totally get you regarding the price sensitivity. I paid a bit less than € 1,200 which - not only as a student - is a lot of money. I intend on keeping that MBA at least six years, I hope I’ll get there. Ti auguro il meglio con il tuo prossimo computer. Spero che non ti pentirai della tua scelta futura 🤞🏼
@@MessiElPulga yo, ty! Yh I’m having a bit of trouble with ram management, but overall the m1 air is a super good laptop. I had a low budget back when I bought it, but if I were to redo everything again I’d buy an M2 with 16 gb. I hope the m3 lineup will be a good deal
I was stuck between the m1 MacBook Air and m2 MacBook Air. I almost went with the m1 but in the end got a 13 inch m2 for a pretty good deal. I wanted 16gb of ram and when upgrading the storage to 512 gb it solves the slower SSD complaint that the m1 didn't have. From what I could find the base model m1 was a great deal ($750 on amazon) but when looking for upgraded models the price didn't change much at all from original retail. For $1369 I was able to get the 13" m2 air 16/512/8core. For $370 above retail for a m1 base model, I'm pretty happy with my decision. That $750 base m1 was tempting though! If only I could have added the ram for $200.
You could be right that I could have been find with less ram, but I didn't want to find out and am coming from windows where 16 gigs was definitely needed. Chrome tabs can take up to like 6 gigs of ram sometimes... What do you think of the price I was able to pick up the m2 for? Good value?
This video came right on time since i really wanted to buy a MBA M2 for video/podcast editing, but since it's my first time i think M1 is sufficient 😅