Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently picked up a MacBook Air with the M1 chip from my local Best Buy, and I’ve got to say, I’m really impressed with this machine. Walking into the store, I wasn’t 100% sold on it—I’d heard the hype about the M1 chip, but I wanted to see it for myself. The staff were super helpful, let me mess around with a demo unit, and after about 10 minutes of playing with it, I was ready to take one home. I went with the 13.3-inch model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD in Space Gray—kept it simple since I mostly use it for work, streaming, and some light photo editing. First off, the in-store experience at Best Buy was smooth. They had it in stock, and I walked out with it in like 15 minutes—no delays, no hassle. The price felt fair, too, especially since I caught it during a small sale, which knocked a bit off the usual $999 tag. Unboxing it at home, the design hit me right away—super sleek, lightweight, and that Retina display is just gorgeous. It’s crazy how something this thin can feel so solid. Performance-wise, the M1 chip lives up to the buzz. This thing boots up in seconds, apps open instantly, and I’ve yet to hear the fan kick in—not that the Air even has one. I’ve had a dozen Chrome tabs open, Spotify playing, and Photoshop running, and it doesn’t even flinch. Battery life is wild, too. I charged it fully when I got it, and after a few days of regular use, I still had juice left. Probably get a solid 15-18 hours out of it, which is a game-changer compared to my old laptop that needed a plug every few hours. Overall, buying this MacBook M1 from Best Buy was a solid move. It’s fast, reliable, and feels like it’ll last me years. If you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it—especially if you can snag it in-store and skip the shipping wait. Five stars from me.

Product was delivered in perfect condition but with delay of one day

Let me start by stating that I am not an Apple fanboy. I have to use Apple products at work and did not like them. The new MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop with the Apple M1 chip has changed my mind where a laptop is concerned. The build quality of this laptop is amazing and beautiful. The exterior design with a satin-smooth finish and industrial look are very premium. The Space Grey color is gorgeous and does not show fingerprints. I am not great at typing, but this keyboard is a pleasure to type on with a decent amount of travel and a pleasant click to the keys. I can work on the laptop for hours without any issue. That said, the battery life of the MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop lasts all day for me. I have only had a couple of times where I needed to attach the charger before I returned home. I do wish that there was a USB charging port on either side of the laptop but can live with it only being on the left side. I am not a power user, but from simple word processing to video editing this machine blows through any task that I have thrown at it. It has not gotten warm on my lap and cannot believe that it does not have a fan. No matter what I do it does not heat up and there is no noise from fans. Amazing! It truly is a pleasure to use this laptop. I tried connecting the laptop to the two external monitors I have, but it only works with one. I have not been able to find a way to make this work. I could see this being an issue for anyone wanting to use two monitors. You can use the laptop and an external, but that is not the same. If you like the Apple experience, this would be a no-brainer purchase. If you don't know if you would like an Apple laptop, I would suggest visiting a store and to try typing on one. I would recommend the MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop with the M1 chip to anyone.

I just replaced my 7-year-old MacBook Air, and I couldn't be happier. I got the rose gold one, and it is so pretty. Pros: The battery is so much better than my previous Air. The speed is also greatly improved. And I love how lightweight it is. I also didn't notice it at first, but I recently realized there is no fan noise. Loving that! Cons: The only cons, so far, are the ports. I knew they were different from my previous Air when I purchased it, but it is a bit of a downer.

Not functioning would not let me complete set up. When I went to return it they where not nice and very unhelpful. The first young man was but the tech specialist and the young lady in charge where very nasty and not helpful. I returned it at the Desham MA store. I never want to go in there again. One comment was who even buys apple anymore. I do!

The MacBook Air is a perfect light computing device. The battery lasts for days, the CPU never gets hot, there's no fan so it is silent, the display is one of the best you can buy, the keyboard is one of the best laptop keyboards, and the performance is amazing. A note about performance. I have a couple computers: the entry level MacBook Air -- 8 GB of RAM and the 256 GB SSD and a desktop with a Ryzen 5900X and 64 GB of RAM with a 1 TB NVMe drive with a 2000 MB/s write speed. That is not as fast as the SSD in the MacBook Air but it's not slow. For 3D printing, I use PrusaSlicer. On the Mac, a relatively simple but large model took 2.3 seconds to slice. On my Ryzen 5900X, it took 3.1 seconds. That's not a huge difference but the Ryzen processor costs nearly as much as I paid for the MacBook Air. I only got the MacBook Air to use for mostly light tasks but the fact that it performs well above its entry-level class is a huge bonus. This entry level computer can, in many tasks, keep up and even surpass high-end processors. Now, there are many things I can do faster with the Ryzen 9 (e.g., something that can make use of all 24 threads) but with this an entry-level laptop, Apple hit a home run. I'm never going back to Windows-based laptops.

Purchased brand-new on 22nd March 2023 which is exactly 1 year, 5 months & 10 days ago at the time of writing this review. Currently running macOS 14.6.1 with a battery health of 90% & around 50 charge cycles. All I have to say is this is the best laptop I have ever touched/owned/used in my entire lifetime. I especially love the Gold color it’s a real head turner every time I take this laptop out in public or in meetings. The performance of this beast of a machine is out of this world & it just blows everything else out of the water. Battery life is also pretty amazing. I just love the portability of this at 13.3” it’s the best size for a laptop, easy to carry around & fits perfectly into any backpack or carry case/sleeve. Speakers, mics, webcam & display are unbelievably great for what it is. Everything is just so smooth & snappy. I’m just so in love with this machine.

The MacBook Air 13.3" with the Apple M1 chip, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD offers an impeccable platform for music production. The power of the M1 chip ensures seamless multitasking, swift processing of complex audio tasks, and smooth performance of resource-intensive software. With its efficient cooling system, the laptop remains quiet even during prolonged sessions. The ample 8GB memory ensures that you can comfortably run multiple virtual instruments, effects, and tracks without a hitch. The 256GB SSD not only provides ample storage for sample libraries, plugins, and projects but also guarantees lightning-fast loading times. Its compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable for on-the-go creativity. In combination with its high-resolution Retina display and advanced audio capabilities, the MacBook Air becomes an ideal hub for musicians and producers to bring their musical visions to life.

This is my go to laptop when I travel. It is light, super fast, 10 hours battery life, and it just works (Mac). The keyboard is a joy to type on, and I didn't realize the M1 allows almost instant on. I turn to my Mac more than my iPad Pro, even to watch things. I would rather get the Air than the M1 pro, because fanless.

Owning a MacBook Air 13.3" laptop is like having a secret love affair with technology. It's whisper-thin, dangerously light, and makes you feel giddy every time you open it. It's the kind of laptop that makes you want to strut into Starbucks like you own the place, even if you're just there for the free Wi-Fi. And let's not forget about its battery life! It lasts longer than most relationships these days! But in all seriousness from its razor-thin design to its vibrant Retina display, every aspect screams sophistication. 100/10 would definitely recommend and for the price and financing with Best Buy you just can’t beat it.

This laptop is pretty cool. there's a noticeable difference in the speed between my Samsung Chromebook with an i3 intel core vs this M1 chip. The retina display is vivid and reallyyyyy good quality. The Samsung has a specific screen for security reasons, so that when you tilt your screen backwards, people on either side of you can't see your screen. This laptop's (not Chromebook) multitasking is superb. able to handle many** different functions AT ONCE, which is important for me since I'm constantly switching through tabs and tasks. The connectivity(to a server), response to tap/click-time, display, SPEAKERS(amazing, for some reason Samsung thought it was smart to put speakers on the bottom part of the laptop) !! The only thing I wish I could change is the size of the laptop. It's really small compared to my other laptop, which was about 16 inches. it had more than enough space for my wrists to rest while I types. The force click touchpad is outdated apple :p sensory click is the new in. If this MacBook had a Touch Bar I'd be even more in love with it. I'm happy I got this, the backlit keyboard is helpful at night when you don't want to turn the lights on. overall extremely satisfied. Only thing that sucks is almost every app costs money, unlike the iPhone. Cool learning tools made specifically for Mac . :) the slate style is nice and minimalistic, sleek, business-like. It's cool that it's really light. so tiny you could lose it :p

Upgrading from the 2013 MacBook Air to the 2020 model with the M1 chip has been a transformative experience. The M1's remarkable performance upgrades make tasks lightning-fast, with reduced boot times and instantaneous app launches, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience. The laptop's battery life surpasses its predecessor, providing enduring power for a full day of work. Graphics performance is enhanced, complementing the vibrant Retina display for a visually impressive experience. Software compatibility is seamless, and the sleek, lightweight design remains iconic. The 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip is a cutting-edge upgrade, setting new standards for speed, efficiency, and style.

I've had a Macbook Pro since 2009 and finally decided to upgrade since the old one is now only really capable of accessing email and files. I love this new model! The sleek design is great. I wish it had a real USB port but I bought an adapter that I haven't even needed to use yet. It's fast, quiet, the battery lasts forever, the sound quality is excellent.

I recently got my hands on the MacBook Air 13 M1, and let me tell you, it's a total game-changer! The M1 chip is a beast – everything's crazy fast, from video editing to juggling a dozen apps at once. No fan noise, and it stays cool even when I'm pushing it hard. The Retina display is stunning, with vivid colors and True Tone making everything look gorgeous. Plus, it's so darn lightweight and slim that I carry it everywhere without even noticing. The battery life is no joke – all-day power for my non-stop hustle. The Magic Keyboard is comfy, and Touch ID adds a cool security touch. Seriously, if you want a laptop that's as powerful as it is portable, the MacBook Air 13 M1 is the real deal. Highly recommend!

The MacBook Air has always been a light and easily portable choice for Mac users. The “Late 2020” model is all that, but lighter, thinner, and even easier to use. Based on Apple’s new M1 CPU, this generation of Macs is very different from the prior generations of Intel-based computers. The M1 MacBook Air has 8GB of “shared memory,” but where that might be a limitation in an Intel Mac, it’s definitely more than enough for this machine! This MacBook Air model is fast, responsive, and really easy to use. It has only two ports: two USB4/Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports for charging and any peripherals you might need. We bought a USB-C hub to allow the use of a USB-3 external drive for Time Machine backups, watching movies with an external DVD drive and so on. Sure, you could do those things wirelessly (including watching digital versions of those movies), but we wanted to avoid wireless bandwidth bottlenecks. Finally, the MacBook/MacBook Air line has evolved from a plain aluminum case (gorgeous, but kind of bland nowadays) to aluminum or Space Gray, to finally adding a gold option. Since it’s my wife’s primary computer (and a late Christmas present), we went with gold. ;)

This base-model MacBook Air is really a great machine. I am not an Apple person, and the last Apple device I have owned was a 2009 Ipod Shuffle. I've been using Windows for the better part of the last 30 years and this is my first Mac OS computer, but getting used to the OS differences thus far hasn't been that big of a deal. For general tasks, my Air seems as fast and sometimes faster than my heavy Windows gaming laptop with an54 watt 8-core Ryzen 4800H chip and it runs Chrome better than my Chromebook (m3 Pixelbook Go that I will now give to my mother). I really like the aspect ratio of the display and the trackpad is the best that I've used. I prefer the keyboard on my work Lenovo X1 carbon and I think I even prefer the Pixelbook Go's keyboard to the Air's, or at least I still type faster on those machines, but the AIr's is still very good. I do occasionally miss having a touch screen - generally for scrolling webpages, using calculator apps - but no big deal. More ports, or at least having one on each side, would be nice but hasn't proven terribly limiting in my use-case. Battery life is phenomenal. No regrets here and very glad Apple is shaking things up with the new silicon.

My wife got this computer to replace her 6 year old Macbook Pro. Really like the battery life and the overall size and weight. Significantly faster and way cooler than her previous computer. Highly recommend!

I moved from a pc laptop to the MacBook Air- thus far it has been a great move. I use the air for general use and it works fine. No fan noise! No lag when loading- no incessant notices to upgrade to win 11- and the speakers actually sound good. I'm still improving my skills with the track pad but have given up the mouse altogether. The battery outlasts my customized pc, but this may be its weakest link. I also use it with a portable 18 inch 2k monitor, again everything is working fine. I got the base machine to see how it would work for my light use. so far no issues- overall, I feel it to be an excellent product.

It is good. I had an issue the other day where my tracking got stuck but otherwise I like it a lot. The camera isn’t very good, looks a mess. But it has a good processor.

I recently purchased the MacBook Air M1 256GB from Best Buy, and I am absolutely blown away. This sleek and lightweight machine delivers unparalleled performance, making my daily tasks a breeze. The M1 chip's speed and efficiency are impressive, handling everything from demanding applications to multitasking effortlessly. The 256GB storage provides ample space for my files without compromising speed. The stunning Retina display and crisp audio enhance my media experience, while the battery life keeps me productive throughout the day. Best Buy's service was exceptional, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The MacBook Air M1 256GB is an outstanding investment for anyone seeking a powerful, portable, and reliable laptop.