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MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2378 reviews.
4.8(2,378 Reviews)- 23 Expert Reviews
- 85 Answered Questions
Highly rated by customers for: Battery, Ease of use, Lightweight
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Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life¹
8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever²
Eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games²
16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
Fanless design for silent operation
13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail³
FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you
Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps
¹ Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
² Compared with previous generation.
³ Display size is measured diagonally.
What's Included
- Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2m)
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
Processor Model
Apple M1This Processor Model is Medium. The range includes Budget, Low, Medium, High.- Budget
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Mid-grade processor
- Great for most tasks
- Multitasks well
System Memory (RAM)
8 gigabytesThis System Memory (RAM) is Medium. The range includes Low, Medium, High, Very High.- Low
- Medium
- High
- Very High
- Excellent multitasking
- Advanced photo/video editing
- Mid-range gaming
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600 (Retina)This Screen Resolution is Full HD. The range includes HD, Full HD, 4K Ultra HD.- HD
- Full HD
- 4K Ultra HD
- Clearer and sharper than HD
- Ideal for movies and games
- Make the most of Full HD content
Storage Type
SSDThis Storage Type is SSD. The range includes eMMC, HDD, SSD, SSD+HDD.- eMMC
- HDD
- SSD
- SSD+HDD
- Some capacity for HD files
- Apps and games run faster than with HDD
- Optimal gaming performance
Total Storage Capacity
512 gigabytesThis Total Storage Capacity is Medium. The range includes Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large.- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra Large
- Great for most uses
- Not ideal for gaming or high-res video
- Some photo/video editing
Screen Size
13.3 inchesThis Screen Size is Medium. The range includes Small, Medium, Large.- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Most popular size range
- Power + portability
- Great for general tasks
- Screen Size13.3 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1600 (Retina)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Processor ModelApple M1
- Processor Model NumberApple M1
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsOther
- Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur 11.0
- Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
- Battery Life (up to)18 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NameMacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model)
- BrandApple
- Casing MaterialAluminum
- Model NumberMGN73LL/A
- Year of Release2020
- ColorSpace Gray
- Color CategorySpace Gray
Display
- Display TypeLED
- Screen Size13.3 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1600 (Retina)
- Touch ScreenNo
Processor
- Processor BrandApple
- Processor ModelApple M1
- Processor Model NumberApple M1
- Processor Cores8-core
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)LPDDR4X
Graphics
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
- GPU BrandApple
- GraphicsOther
- Video Memory TypeShared
Compatibility
- Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur 11.0
- Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
Connectivity
- Internet ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-AX, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
- Headphone JackYes
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)2
- Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports2
Power
- Power Supply InputUSB Type C
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage30 watts
- Battery Life (up to)18 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Keyboard Touch ScreenNo
- Touchpad TypeForce Touch trackpad
- Audio TechnologyWide stereo sound
- Speaker TypeStereo speakers
- Mac FeaturesForce touch trackpad, Siri, Touch ID sensor, True Tone
- Security FeaturesFingerprint reader
Dimension
- Product Height0.63 inches
- Product Width11.97 inches
- Product Depth8.36 inches
- Product Weight2.8 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- EPEAT QualifiedYes
- EPEAT LevelGold
Included
- Included SoftwarePhotos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Siri, Safari, Mail, FaceTime, Messages, Maps, News, Stocks, Home, Voice Memos, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Photo Booth, Preview, Books, App Store, Time Machine, TV, Music, Podcasts
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Numeric KeypadNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC194252048962
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2378 reviews
(2,378 customer reviews)Expert reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews
(23 expert reviews)Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
IN LOVE & RUNS SIMS 4 WONDERFULLY
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.when I tell you I am smitten by this laptop.... I’m 26 and have never owned my own laptop or made such a hefty purchase but man, was she worth it. I spent over a week spinning my wheels about what kind of device to get and what brand. Although I am a loyal Apple customer, I didn’t want to spend too much money and was actually going to purchase a windows mid price laptop. BUT, I just KNEW I wouldn’t be completely happy with it and I’d keep thinking about this MacBook Air. I wanted something that would knock me off my feet, something I’m used to functioning (I’m familiar and comfortable with apple products), and something that would last me a LONG TIME. Another huge piece of my decision making is the fact that I wanted to be able to play Sims 4 on my new laptop. I’m aware Apple devices historically aren’t for gaming, but guess what, this new M1 chip isn’t messing around. After chatting with some tech professionals at Best Buy and them assuring me this laptop would run Sims 4 beautifully, I knew what I had to do. Let me just say that the Big Sur update along with this M1 chip make this laptop an absolute DREAM. She is incredible and I cherish her. She runs so smoothly, plays Sims SO smoothly, all of the new updates are outstanding, and I couldn’t be happier. Worth every dollar spent. 5/5 purchase. You won’t regret it. :)
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Gold
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slim, quiet, fast and luxurious laptop
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Love.. Love .. Love. This laptop is everything you would want in a portable, luxury and sturdy machine. The M1 professor is the fastest professor I have a ever had in a laptop. I have always had windows pc like the Lenovo yoga series but this MacBook Air is a must if you want to bust your productivity. I always wanted to have a mac and this is the best way you can enter in the apple ecosystem.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Battery Life5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't go wrong!
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.I made the switch from everything android to everything Apple about six months ago. Haven’t looked back, the ingenuity and connectivity that Apple provides is amazing! I got a MacBook Pro 16 inch, I wanted to get the smaller counterpart to make it a little easier when sitting at those super small tables in a coffee shop, and overall just have something lighter. It's perfect for that, and I don't regret my purchase.
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Battery Life5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Went to buy Surface, left with a Mac
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I haven’t had it long, but so far this is the best laptop I’ve ever owned. I was a Mac user through grad school, switched to pc for PhD, and it died in less than a year. My old 2014 Mac got me through until I could purchase the née Air. Fantastic value with the M1 chip.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love My MacBook Air!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I love the MacBook Air it is lighter than my MacBook Pro. It still is fast and does everything the MacBook Pro does, just lighter. It has very colorful screen and background pictures, and you can get 6 months free apple news, Apple Music and Webroot security protection.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
a Gold 8/512 M1 MBA gem!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.M1 MBA is a top notch performer, and a very noticeable upgrade over my 2017 intel MBA. the 512gb drive is just right for my needs at this time. The open box pickup experience was quite smooth, far better than I have had purchasing in store on occasions.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Gold
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Never going back to Windows
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.I’ve had a couple laptops over the years, but they never last more than a couple years without getting slow and glitchy. I needed a laptop because I’ll be working abroad for a year and wanted something reliable. I know Apple, Macs specifically, are made to last. I knew that in getting a MacBook I was also getting peace of mind that this laptop would do what I want, what I need and with no worries. Plus, I purchased the 3 year Apple Care plan so I know this will be a longtime winner.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Battery Life5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So happy
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I bought this for my wife, this is her review: I am so happy with my purchase. Lightweight and the gold is so chic! I don’t use it for anything extravagant, but it is super user friendly and I love that it pops up with little tips and tricks to help me learn how to use it.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Gold
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Battery Life5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews
(23 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Matt Hanson on November 18, 2021
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) reviewSame, but different
Full Review - GizmodoNovember 18, 2020
The MacBook Air Was a Fine Laptop, but Apple's M1 Chip Makes It an Extraordinary OneThe MacBook Air has a new processor, and with it, it's finally worth the high price Apple's often commanded.
Full Review - The VergeRating, 4.8 out of 54.8Dieter Bohn on November 17, 2020
Apple MacBook Air with M1 review: new chip, no problemWe are stunned by how good this laptop is.
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Henry T. Casey on January 12, 2022
MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolutionThe MacBook Air's new M1 chip gives the laptop MacBook Pro-like power along with amazing battery life.
Full Review - Digital TrendsRating, 4 out of 54.0Mark Coppock on December 23, 2020
Apple MacBook Air M1 review: Fast, fanless, and absolutely fantasticThe MacBook Air M1 leverages Apple's own CPU to morph from a small and inexpensive but slow option into a darn fast alternative.
Full Review - PCMagMatthew Buzzi Tom Brant Matthew Buzzi John Burek W on November 17, 2020
Apple MacBook Air (M1, Late 2020) ReviewThe 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.
Full Review - Android AuthorityRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Gary Sims Gary Sims on December 20, 2020
Apple MacBook Air (M1) review: Apple's silicon for Apple's laptopThe MacBook Air (M1) brings a new level of performance and efficiency. Find out how in our Apple MacBook Air (M1) review.
Full Review - Laptop MagRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Phillip Tracy on November 17, 2020
MacBook Air with M1 review: A near-perfect laptopThe MacBook Air with Apple Silicon ushers in a new era for Apple
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Q: QuestionIs it 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU? Or 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU?
Asked by Buyer.
- A:Answer It is 8CPU / 8GPU
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionIf I were to purchase this now, can the memory & storage be upgraded later?
Asked by lizard.
- A:Answer No. The memory and storage is baked into the M1 chip and cannot be expanded in the future.
Answered by Andrew
Q: QuestionI am a college student, I will be using Microsoft Office 365 80% of the time. I read elsewhere that a lot of windows apps are not compatible. Is Microsoft Office 365 compatible with this new model?
Asked by itswhatever.
- A:Answer Yes. Currently office 365 invokes Rosetta first time to work on m1 processor and from then on it runs great. I have used outlook word and excel and it’s fine. Microsoft will soon release new version of office 365 that runs on native m1 cpu. Go for it. Super fast system.
Answered by Excellent
Q: QuestionDoes this work well with video editing ?
Asked by E.
- A:Answer A lot of youtube creators show it being excellent
Answered by Cody
Q: QuestionWhat comes on this MacBook Air? Does it have Touch ID ? Microsoft Office? Word? Google Chrome?
Asked by MountainLady6.
- A:Answer It does have Touch ID. As this is an Apple product, it does not have any Microsoft software pre-installed, such as Office. It does have the Apple alternatives - Pages (similar to Word), Numbers (similar to Excel), Keynote (similar to PowerPoint), etc. Similarly, Google Chrome is not pre-installed. Apple’s web browser, Safari, is included. Take a look under the “Specifications” section. A list of the main Apple applications included are noted under the “Included” subsection.
Answered by MisterB
Q: QuestionCan i upgrade to 16gb memory if I get this from bestbuy? I see it on the apple site but not on best buy.
Asked by Memory.
- A:Answer Best Buy does not currently have the 16gb RAM options yet - you have to order directly from apple.
Answered by xtrubambinoxpr
Q: QuestionCurrently in my 2011 Macbook Air I have a memory card in an adapter that makes it flush with the case. I use this to add storage to the macbook. Is there also an adapter to do the same thing on this new MacBook Air?
Asked by Rjv156.
- A:Answer No. Only 2 USB ports on the left and headphone port on the right.
Answered by Greatgrandpajohn
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