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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 8826 reviews

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Customers commend the product's strong performance, with many noting it's a really good laptop. They also highlight its amazing battery life.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Laptop for Students – Fast, Lightweight, a

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip for my nephew’s schoolwork, and it’s been an excellent choice. It’s incredibly fast, lightweight, and the 16GB of memory ensures smooth multitasking for all his school projects. The Sky Blue color looks sleek and modern, and the battery life easily lasts through a full day of classes. Perfect balance of performance and portability!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great work laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've loved learning how to use mac. It's been really refreshing, and I feel much more productive on it. This laptop is very light and portable, has a great battery life, and is exceptionally quiet. Very solid.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best new laptop Ive ever bought

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first brand new macbook purchase. I had a macbook pro i bought from a pawn shop and loved it till it got damaged and have had to settle for windows laptops since. When the opportunity came up to buy a brand new laptop for school, I weighed my options. Leaning more towards the Macbook Air. And I wanted it to be the latest tech I could buy since it will probably be the a very long time before I can purchase another new laptop. And I made sure to get the extended Apple care instead of minimum coverage. And i have had this laptop for 2 going on 3 weeks now and it has been phenomenal!! I have never had a battery life last more than an hour and this one last me all day! I love how quick it is and easy to learn all over again on an ios! And the color is pretty too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New MacBook Air

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went in to Best Buy to get an Apple IPad Air and left with an upgraded version of my MacBook Air. I’m so glad I traded in my old model for this model because I see so much of a difference. I love how much slimmer the MacBook Air is and how very light weight it is! The processor moves so fast. I’m so happy with my purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook m4 silver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is a really beautiful computer and it’s really useful, y have the color silver and it looks pretty nice, in system I Don’t have any problem, it’s perfect and I recommend 100%

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect - From A Windows User

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performance for the price is better than any windows laptop you could get. Super snappy, quick, efficient, powerful. Can do pretty intense stuff. Best spot for this device is students and basic work imo but it can do way more. Super light and sleek. Only downside people don't mention much is the display is a lot worse than something like a Macbook Pro or many other devices as it has a basic LCD display (as opposed to OLED or Micro-LED) so colors aren't the best and it has only 60hz as opposed to 120hz or higher, so screen feels sluggish to me which caused me to return and go with the M5 Macbook Pro. For the price though, this is actually a very minor complaint and

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New laptop review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my new laptop! Hopefully I get many years out of it like I did with my previous one - I use it for work and everything is easy and smooth. Beautiful design, light weight, apps already all installed and ready to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet and Fast

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The MacBook Air has no fans and is dead silent which is great and seamlessly integrates with other Apple products making setup very easy. I don't have much use for mass storage on this computer so the 256gb SSD is plenty. It has a very long battery life and charges very quickly so you spend almost no time with a charging cord connected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Your surprise.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice Laptop. It's reliable, fast smooth and very stylish. The operating system on the Mac, really compliments the laptop and I can see myself working a long time. There is no issue with the speed of the machine with the task I ask for it. But I can see that the machine will warm up; not in any way that it will slow down the task, but enough for it to notice while typing or the task is running, I can't blame the machine, due to the lack of fans. But consider this while making this your purchase. You won't regret it, you'll notice the strength but you'll also notice the warmth,

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Light, and Beautiful

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This MacBook Air is amazing. The Sky Blue color is so pretty in person, and it’s super light and easy to carry around. The M4 chip is crazy fast — everything loads instantly — and the battery lasts me all day. 16GB memory is perfect for having a ton of tabs open. Totally worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Macbook air m4

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my new 13-inch MacBook Air in Starlight! It’s super light, fast, and the M4 chip handles multitasking with no problem. The battery easily lasts all day, and the screen looks amazing. I wish I’d gotten more storage, but for everyday work and travel, this laptop is perfect. Totally worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great school computer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed something simple and lightweight for the school semester and was between this or the Pro. I decided to go with the Air as it also has an M4 chip, but was much cheaper. I’ve had it a month and so far I love it. It’s fast and easy to carry around. It holds a charge for a full day if not longer. No complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A no-brainer purchase

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow, I’m impressed. I was a PC guy for almost three decades, but I was curious to see what I was missing in the macOS realm. This laptop is so compact, lightweight, and quiet it’s hard to believe how responsive and powerful it is. And the screen resolution is high enough to pack a lot of info into a 13-inch screen — more than can be displayed on my 24-inch 1440 desktop monitor. Great for use in cramped spaces, like a seat-back tray table.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would buy it again in the heart

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can I say, it’s a MacBook Air. It does everything you need and at a great price point. Ended up being better for my needs than my previous M3 Mac MacBook Pro. It’s not bulky, there’s no fans that you have to worry about getting dust and hair in. It’s also really powerful/portable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MAC Exploration

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been in a long battle , not sure if this was the right purchase for me . I was worried that the MAC would not fulfill all my needs as other brands have in the past. I have heard conflicting opinions about the MAC but I decided to try . I could not be happier, I ended up buying the small 13 inch MAC and at first I was worried it was too small but the screen is amazing , the keyboard is soft and while I’m sure many can agree we like to have a loud keyboard when we want but it’s nice to relax and know I’m not disturbing anyone or my own music. I have had multiple pages open, music playing and non stop work for hours and I did not experience any overheating , lagging or drag of any kind . The spinning circle of death did not show and that made me very happy . Now it I did take some getting used to, it’s a lot like a iPhone but different and the differences make it fun to learn and explore. I encourage anyone thinking of buying a MAC to dig in and watch videos and do the research to see if it’s the right fit for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mac for the Win

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Traded in my old Mac to upgrade. They made the process super easy and quick. I was in and out with a new Mac in less than 10 minutes! Love the faster speed and vibrant display. Battery last forever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was so worried about this purchase since it was a large amount but it had exceeded every expectation since it is sleek light and comfortable to use and set up, it was in such a good price because of Black Friday but even at full price I would buy it I ended up going with sky blue since I was scared about the smudging.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New MacBook from Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with my new, updated MacBook Air. It is fast with a long battery life, easy to carry, and fun to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spiffy New Laptop, and Great Service!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My new Apple MacBook Air is a dream. Small and portable, fast fast fast, and SO needed (my old laptop had reached the end of its useful life). And I have to give major kudos to the staff at Best Buy who helped me with the purchase. Incredibly patient and friendly, knowledgeable, and quick. Best Buy is lucky to have them! I'm a happy customer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my new MacBook

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Apple M4 MacBook has proven to be a very capable machine. Its performance is excellent, handling my daily tasks with efficiency and speed. The display offers clear and vibrant visuals, and the battery life is quite impressive, easily lasting through extended use. The design is sleek and portable, making it convenient to carry. Overall, this is a highly reliable and efficient laptop that I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend