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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 25333 reviews

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Customers are positive about the MacBook Air's ease of use, long battery life, and performance, with many praising its lightweight design and convenient size. The M1 chip also receives significant praise. However, customers are negative about the limited number of ports and the relatively low storage capacity of the base model; some also mention concerns about the amount of RAM.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Switched from PC to Mac and I am BLOWN away

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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.

    I bought this laptop literally 8 months after I bought a HP Pavilion 360 that was so loud and just could NOT handle basic tasks without getting hot. I was so disappointed that I vowed to never use a PC again. That laptop costs way too much to not make it a year. I already have an iPad Air 4, Apple Watch, iPhone and Apple TV's, I figured that this would probably be a nice new change of pace. As a person who has never used a Mac, I can honestly say that for me personally it does take a lot of getting used to, but its a nice new change. I love everything about this laptop. Even typing is a lot easier and much more smooth and I can not even imagine how I was doing it before. I was at home watching tv and doing some homework and I noticed that my keyboard was lit and I LOVE that as well, no more having the light on all night to finish an assignment. It's much speedier than my PC which had about the same specs as far as memory and the difference is huge. This laptop for being the most basic model blows my old PC out of the water. Maybe it's the M1 chip but I can zoom and do other assignments for class without a skipping a beat. I can't believe that I am just now making the switch. I think the only thing that I don't like is figuring out how to do the simplest tasks. I have to YouTube how to do everything, but again, that's only because I've always been a Windows fan. This laptop is so light, I almost forget that its in my backpack and have to remember not to be so rough with my backpack. My PC took a beating but I didn't care because they always managed to still work, even after stepping on them. I'm not so sure about this one and I don't want to find out. It was pretty easy to set up considering I didn't transfer anything from my PC. I wanted it to be like brand new and to only have what I need on here. the battery life lasts me until I get of of work and it still has about 36% left and that's from using Zoom the entire time and having the lighting pretty dim. All I can say it, it lasts a lot longer than my HP which would last me about 3 hours with Zoom before I had to charge. Basically, this was one of the best decisions I could have made and I hope this laptop will last me for years to come. Thank you Apple for such amazing products.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ⭐⭐⭐ Still Amazing After 8 Months!⭐⭐⭐

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using the MacBook Air M1 for 8 months now, and it continues to impress me with Apple’s intelligent design and innovation. The performance is lightning-fast, thanks to the M1 chip, which does tasks easily using advanced machine learning. The battery life still remains outstanding, easily lasting me 2 whole days without needing a charge. Its lightweight yet very durable build makes it perfect for on-the-go use. The Retina display, enhanced by Apple’s True Tone technology, delivers stunning visuals with vibrant colors. Even after months of use, it stays cool and silent, which shows Apple’s fanless efficiency. The Magic Keyboard and precise trackpad feel intuitive and responsive, enhancing productivity. macOS updates have been smooth, with features like Universal Control making multitasking smarter and easier. I appreciate how Apple’s ecosystem keeps everything connected effortlessly across my devices. For instance, I also own a iPhone 12, an iPad 9th Gen, & AirPod Pro's 2. My MacBook is seamlessly transferring files throughout my devices. Using the MacBook, when I receive calls, and lets say I answer the call on my iPhone 12, and my AirPods are connected to my MacBook, my AirPods are able to switch devices in less than a second. In conclusion, this MacBook Air is a masterpiece of thoughtful innovation and worth every penny!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    The MacBook Air 2020 is a sleek and lightweight laptop that offers excellent portability. Its Retina display delivers sharp visuals, and the keyboard is comfortable to type on. With the transition to Apple's M1 chip, it provides impressive performance and power efficiency. However, it has limited ports and may not be suitable for heavy gaming or demanding professional tasks. Overall, it's a great choice for everyday use and productivity on the go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for college student

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

    The MacBook Air with the M1 chip excels in daily life. Its lightning-fast performance ensures smooth multitasking, effortless app launches, and seamless web browsing. The battery life is impressive, easily lasting through a full day's use. The laptop's sleek design and lightweight build make it ultra-portable for on-the-go tasks. Whether you're working, streaming, or creating content, the MacBook Air M1 is a reliable and powerful companion for all your daily needs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My MacBook!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this MacBook from Best Buy and it's been awesome for school! It's super light, so I can carry it everywhere. The screen is really clear, which makes reading and watching stuff easy on my eyes. Although I know this computer is totally on the expensive side but it is so worth it. The best part is how fast it is. The M1 chip makes everything run quick, even when I have a lot of tabs open. The battery lasts all day, so I don't have to worry about charging it during classes. The keyboard is comfy to type on, and the trackpad works great. It also works well with my other Apple stuff, which helps me stay organized and on top of my schoolwork. Overall, this MacBook has really helped me do better in school. I totally recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook for Life

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely the best laptop I've ever owned and the M1 chip is pronounced as one of the 5 most advancements in process computing by many PC magazines (ever). No loud fan, runs completely cool and the battery life is incomparable to most any devise which is battery powered! Thin and extremely light weight with a brilliant display. The first MacBook I've ever owned and will never go back to any other Laptops or books!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Air: Sleek Power

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

    MacBook Air boasts a sleek design and impressive performance. The Apple M1 chip ensures a fast and seamless experience, while its slim and lightweight build makes it an easy-to-carry option. The Retina display enhances visual enjoyment with vibrant clarity. Combining style and functionality, MacBook Air is an excellent choice for mobile users.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The M1 MacBook Air Hits the Sweet Spot

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

    The M1 MacBook Air packs a punch thanks to Apple's latest chip. Performance is blazing fast whether browsing, editing documents, or even light photo editing - everything open instantly without slow down. The sharp Retina display, excellent battery life, and seamless Touch ID make it very easy to stay productive on-the-go. Wi-Fi 6 ensures I max out internet speeds when connecting to fast networks. Overall as a student and creative professional, I’ve found the perfect balance of power and portability with the new M1-powered MacBook Air. The speed improvements combined with the slim and light design make this my top recommendation for anyone needing performance without sacrificing mobility

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    FAST, holds a charge, and easily portable

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

    I was hesitant to switch to Apple because it is a much different system. But, I love my phone and watch, and most of the employees at my job use Macbooks, so I decided to make the switch. I love it so much! It is fast, easy to use, and being able to link my watch and phone is nice as well. The size makes it portable. It is also lightweight and holds a charge well. As someone who debated this purchase because of the price, I would say I wish I had purchased one sooner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best MacBook Air I’ve had by far

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best MacBook Air I’ve had by far. It runs amazing!! Lightweight, sleek look, long lasting battery! I’m able to even play sims 4 on this laptop with no problems. It’s perfect for you if you are always on the go and you can just fit it perfect into your bag. Worth the purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I ❤️ my MacBook!

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

    Let me start by saying that my family and I are HARD on products. 8 year-ago, my husband gifted me a new MacBook Pro. It took me a little bit to get acquainted with the OS but I quickly did. I shared that computer with my younger children (then aged 8 & 9). In these 8 years, our little laptop has seen a few states, a pandemic, dirty hands, a bunch of gaming websites, and been dropped more times than any of us are willing to admit. NEVER a virus or need for repair. I did replace a battery once and a few charging cords along the years (when the cats were young and bite-y)…but that has been it. My youngest child (now 16) had pretty much commandeered the laptop for the summer so I decided to buy a new laptop for myself as an early graduation present (I’m finishing nursing school in December). I didn’t even bother looking at anything other than the MacBook. Although I am a pragmatic person, this little MacBook Air is certainly attractive. Sleek, slender, and faster than lightning and screen is unbelievably clear. It does everything I need it to do and the charge lasts FOREVER. Here’s hoping I can get at least another 8 years out of this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm All in the Family now!!!

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

    My husband purchased this is a Christmas gift for me which was a pleasant surprise - even though I'd been talking about it for weeks..lol. I have ALWAYS been an HP girl desktop or laptop. But since I have started to slowly transition to more Apple products, I was ready to take the next step to see what all the hoopla is about. I love that I can literally start something on my 12 Pro Max and finish it right here on my MacBook Air...EVERTYHING just flows w/out a hitch. Now I will say it will take some adjusting w/the MS Office platform and the command / control / options buttons. But for the most part, it has been fairly easy. I look forward to seeing everything else this beauty can do. She is so lightweight and adorable. I love that I was able to customize her and get her all cute. Based on other reviews, I love that the MacBook will stand the test of time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm glad I bought it

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This computer is conveniently small and portable, yet sturdy and well-made. It also handles my photography and video software without hesitation. I did not realize it came without usb or sd inserts but I bought an adapter to use all if my sd cards and usb drives. I also like that it matches my headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So glad I went with it!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For a long time I have wanted a MacBook Air. Now that I finally have one, I feel like my tasks have lightened up. It’s easy to use, doesn’t heat up on me, and I’m able to perfectly multitask. I have not tried gaming with it, but I think it would be okay with some light games so long as they don’t take up all the storage (perhaps getting an extended storage would help with that). Soooo happy with my purchase!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love everything about these laptop

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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.

    I bought these laptop yesterday but I didn’t want to leave a review on it to quick I wanna see what the best these laptop can do I was checking on the scratches and the damage on the laptop but there isn’t any damages am so relieved. IS SO BRND NEW, The Laptop is so cute,. The laptop is so thin which is why I like it bec it is easy to lift it and also easy to just throw it in any bag. Why I liked the laptop bec it is easy for me to throw it in any bag and really good for school. it has every upgrade in there also it’s really good for business or marketing. The packaging is so so good not to even talk about the battery these baby right here last so well it is comfortable to take the laptop anyway without worry about charging it u can leave the charging wire at home it’s still fine just take the laptop and go by ur day and the speed in it oh my god I don’t even know what to say IS GOOD am telling y’all It is worth the money. Another thing am curious about is that does it’s supposed to have a light on the back of the apple screen maybe it’s because I have been using a 2013 MacBook Air that was damaged but I like it. you don’t need to have a double doubt whether you should or you shouldn’t buy it. JUST BUY THE LAPTOP AND YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it

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

    Coming from a windows laptop this was a fresh of breath air. The m1 gives this laptop the responsive and easy of use of an iPhone. I found myself doing things I would usually do on my phone (because it turns on instantly) on my m1. The laptop gets a similar cpu score to my i7-9700 desktop which blows my mind. The laptop has no fans and is cold to the touch when doing anything light. It only got warm/hot when I benchmarked it. Personally, switching from windows has been amazing. I’m a student and all my apps work with Mac OS. I’ll have to get parallels later on so I am a little hesitant on running Windows on my Mac, but online tutorials say it works great. Battery life isn’t even a topic on this laptop. It suffers no drop in performance on battery and the battery lasts days unless constantly on it. As a student, forget about taking a charger to school. As a web browser and email checker, your machine will feel like it’s powered by the sun. Standard with Macs the speakers are increadible for the form factor. The keyboard is also realky nice and easy to get used to coming from windows. The keyboard also feels bigger than what I had on my old 15inch Lenovo. The finger print entry is also instant access into the laptop. I definitely prefer it to any face scanner as well cause I’m often in class with a mask on so faceID doesn’t make much sense. I doubt any windows laptop can compete. The display is super nice. Would appreciate a touch screen or 144hz, but I guess Apple wants to keep those features in the iPad Pro line up. The bezels are a little big for my taste, but the sleak design makes up for it. I bought the gold m1 air and put a black debrand skin on the top. Makes the laptop look very nice. Would recommend to any student that doesn’t need a gaming laptop (don’t recommend for architecture students). This laptop has more power than most people will ever need in a laptop, but put at an extremely competitive price. At this point, the only laptop that can compete is apples next laptop m2 or m1x.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT BUY

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

    THIS COMPUTER IS SMALLER, LIGHTER AND MORE COMPACT THAN THE LAPTOP PRO I HAD BEFORE. T'S QUICK, EASY TO TRANSPORT, AND FUN TO USE.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap for a macbook

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good macbook for the price and the battery life is long and its nice and fast but if you want more than 20 tabs and other apps open at the same time without lagging get one with more Memory than 8GB

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Air: Power Unleashed

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

    The MacBook Air with the Apple M1 chip, 8GB memory, and 256GB SSD in Space Gray is a stellar device that delivers an exceptional computing experience. From its sleek and stylish design to its powerful performance, this laptop is a testament to Apple's commitment to innovation. One of the standout features of this MacBook Air is the revolutionary Apple M1 chip. The M1 chip brings a new level of speed and efficiency to the laptop, ensuring that tasks are completed swiftly and smoothly. Whether you're working on demanding applications, multitasking, or simply browsing the web, the M1 chip delivers impressive performance without compromising battery life. The laptop's 13.3" Retina display with True Tone technology offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details. Whether you're watching videos, editing photos, or working on documents, the display provides a delightful viewing experience. The lightweight and portable design of the MacBook Air make it an ideal companion for those on the go, fitting effortlessly into your lifestyle. With 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, this MacBook Air strikes the right balance between speed and storage capacity. The combination ensures quick access to your files and applications while providing ample space for your documents, photos, and videos. The Magic Keyboard and Force Touch trackpad contribute to an excellent user experience, offering precise and comfortable input methods. The laptop's impressive array of ports, including Thunderbolt/USB 4, headphone jack, and more, enhances its connectivity options. Overall, the MacBook Air with the Apple M1 chip stands out as a reliable, high-performance laptop that excels in both design and functionality. If you're looking for a device that seamlessly integrates power, portability, and style, this MacBook Air is a top-tier choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it so far

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

    It's a great laptop. The M1 chip lives up to its potential. The battery lasts all day without having to recharge. I've also used it for light gaming and it has not gotten even a tab bit warm. Great performance for such a small laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend