Apple MacBook Air M1 8GB 256GB 13in
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 7 Core GPU 256GB storage - Space Grey MGN63X/A review
With the 13-inch MacBook Pro already upping the ante, the new M1-based MacBook Air really throws down the gauntlet for rival ultraportable laptops. It might seem expensive for an entry-level offering, but the performance of the M1 chip gives the late 2020 MacBook Air a new lease of life.- Speedy M1 SoC
- Outstanding battery life
- Rosetta 2 emulation works well with Intel-native apps
- Slimline
- lightweight design
- Design is looking a bit dated
- No CPU upgrade options
- Expensive RAM and storage upgrades
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 7 Core GPU 256GB storage - Space Grey MGN63X/A review
The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is easily one of the most exciting Apple laptops of recent years. Its M1 chip is a real game-changer, and the ability to run both legacy apps, new M1-optimized apps and iOS apps is very impressive. Battery life is also great, and performance is excellent as well.- macOS Big Sur is fast and responsive
- Battery life is great
- Silent in use
- Keyboard remains very good
- No new design
- Fanless design could impact performance
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 7 Core GPU 256GB storage - Space Grey MGN63X/A review
Reviewing hardware is an act of minutia. Occasionally something new or potentially earth-shattering comes along, but on the whole, it’s about chipping away. Documenting small, gradual changes designed to keep product lines fresh and — if you play your cards right — differentiating yourself from the...
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 7 Core GPU 256GB storage - Space Grey MGN63X/A review
The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro. At $999, it’s the best value among macOS laptops.- Good value
- especially for a MacBook
- Much-improved performance
- thanks to Apple’s new M1 processor
- Exceptional battery life
- Sleek
- portable metal design
- High-quality keyboard
- touchpad
- and display
- Multiple color options
- Port selection limited to two USB Type-C connections
- Still no touch-screen option
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 7 Core GPU 256GB storage - Space Grey MGN63X/A review
In a week of testing, I have pushed this computer and its new Apple-made processor to its limits and found that those limits exceeded my expectations on nearly every level.- Fast
- Intel-based apps work well
- Excellent battery life
- Awful webcam
- iOS apps are a whiff
- It’s time to admit Macs would be better with touchscreens
Apple Macbook Air 2020 (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB, Space Grey) - Excellent review
It’s easy to expect that Apple’s first generation of its silicon will have problems, because that’s how things normally go. Typically, the first generation of anything new and innovative reads a little more untested than folks might normally like, and that you can feel as if you’re doing the beta...- Impressive performance, The computer stays silent with no fan, Runs both the "universal" apps, plus the Intel-based apps through Rosetta 2, Can play apps and games from the iPhone and iPad, Staggering and impressive battery life, Great screen, Excellent scissor-switch keyboard, Still a great design,...
- Rosetta 2 isn't always perfect, App selection from iOS is smaller than what's on your iPhone or iPad