Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best mac I have ever owned (and have owned G5 Cheesegrater, mac mini Intel machines, macbook, macbook air (intel)). This thing is really amazing for the price - especially when on sale at $800. I bought open box for $865 early in 2021 and no issues. Just traded into Apple last week for $515! Got great use out of it for two years and trade in value was excellent. Waiting to get the 15" Macbook Air that is supposed to be released June 2023. THAT will be the perfect machine (assuming they don't do something stupid with design/features). This thing runs Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22 faster than a native install on a "windows" PC. Just BLOWS them out of the water and not by a little - the M1 ARM processor is very fast - at many things - so even if don't like MacOS - just buy Paralles virtualzation software and a Windows license. Done and Done. For what you pay/get you can't do better for general use machine. Battery life ridiculous - lasts for whole day of use no problem. One benefit of buying this older machine is Apple designed these with 2 SSDs (effecivetly a RAID configuration) which is twice as fast as the M2 machines (unless you get the upgraded storage). So, buying the base model still nets you performance gains you won't get on an M2 based machine.

Great laptop if you can get a deal on it If it was full price for a 2020 model, with 8gb of ram, and a 256 SSD, this laptop wouldn't have been in consideration in my search. Best Buy had a great deal on it a month ago. I am already in the "Apple Eco-System" so toggling things between my iPad, phone, and MacBook is seamless and fast, just convenience. The 8gb of ram sounds like a joke in 2023 but if you're just doing some basic tasks, ie; a few safari tabs, notes open, test taking, etc, its not going to slow down, its enough since the OS is great at being efficient with that kind of stuff. The soldered on SSD was also concerning but again if you're not a power user downloading a lot of large files I'm sure it'll last a long time. The battery life is great, I have no issue getting a few days out of it. Build quality is also the greatest I have felt personally and while the keyboard is different that anything I've used in the past (mechanical, brown switches) after a month of use I started to like it a lot. Some other small things I've noticed, its VERY thin, not too heavy in a backpack, speakers are loud and sound great, the screen gets fairly bright and is nice to look at, trackpad hasn't been an issue when using different gestures, touch ID hasnt failed me yet, webcam quality and mic are average. If you can get a deal on it and if you're a casual user like myself, I would recommend it all day. I'm in flight school just using it for basic tasks and it does everything that I need it too very well. The only gripe I've had is the 2 USB-C ports, I guess its something you sacrifice with the form factor. Personally I would've given up a few millimeters of its profile and thinness to get some more ports and ease of use. Keep in mind one is used for charging so you only have 1 open port if that time comes

Great labtop very fast, easy to navigate and integrate with my iphone and other apple products, great battery life and very lightweight

I upgraded from the 2020 Intel MacBook Air and boy what an upgrade! I should have waited but at the time, I wasn’t informed. It’s fast and quiet (no fan running constantly for just cause). It does what it’s supposed to do effortlessly. An excellent buy especially if you’re new MacBooks or just want a great computer for a good price.

One of the best computers for school and I loved the color! The customer service was also so nice and fast as I placed the order online and just picked it up!

I was in the market for a laptop when i went back to school and was using my sister's 2012 macbook air. I liked the size and portability while still being easy to use for my slightly bigger than normal hands. I was between the macbook air m1 and m2 (apple processor). I decided on the m1 macbook air since i didnt like the design of the m2 (the notch, and flatness to the chassis). I also liked that it took the same charger as everything else i have now (usb type c). I got the absolute base model and have overall been happy with it, my only issue woth it has probably been my own fault. That issue is with google chrome and the laptop somtimes slowing down where it gives me the loading image of the cursor. I have sometimes noticed it on some other applications however i attribute it to not turning off the laptop as often as i should and having to many windows/ applications open. The keyboard is one of if not the best out there and the speakers are second to none in the class. Overall 5/5 stars for years to come of use.

Performance and Silence The highlight of this laptop is the Apple M1 chip. It handles everything I throw at it—from heavy multi-tasking and large spreadsheets for work, to light photo editing—without ever slowing down. Because of the chip’s efficiency, the laptop is completely fanless, meaning it runs in absolute silence, which is amazing for late-night work sessions or studying from home. Battery Life is Legendary The battery life is truly game-changing. It genuinely delivers up to 18 hours of battery life, allowing me to leave the charger at home for a full day of classes or work. This freedom from outlets is perhaps the biggest quality-of-life upgrade this MacBook offers. Design and Features The 13.3-inch display is crisp and bright, making movies and work documents look fantastic. The physical design is classic Apple: sleek, premium, and portable. Security is seamless and fast thanks to the integrated Touch ID, which makes logging in and authenticating purchases instant. While newer models feature the Liquid Retina display, the M1's display is still beautiful and perfectly suited for its size. Verdict If you are looking for the perfect blend of performance, portability, and value, the M1 MacBook Air is an unbeatable choice. It’s ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a reliable, blazing-fast laptop that lasts all day. Highly recommended!

This was a great purchase. I love everything about it. It's fast. It was easy to transfer info from my previous Mac to this one. The color is great. This was a good purchase.

If your on the edge for purchasing this laptop. Go for it I say this as a person that was strictly against it for the cost. This computer outdoes all of the other computers. It is fast! It does all things college related, as well as crafty. Light weight and small enough to take almost anywhere.

I've owned the MacBook Air M1 (first gen) for almost a year and I can say without a doubt this is THE best laptop I have ever used. Honestly, I'm hesitant to even call it a laptop as it feels more like a work of art or a magical artifact. Let's take a closer look: Design? Breathtaking. Battery? Outstanding. Display? Gorgeous. Performance? Out of this world. Do yourself the favor and buy yourself this work of art. You won't regret it.

This little guy... Wow.. Battery life is out-of-this world. Great screen, better keyboard than a couple of generations ago. Stupid fast. Don't let the 8GB of ram scare you. The M1 processor uses ram differently than the older Core processors. A lot of your main-stream software is already at least compatible with the M1, with more and more being optimized all the time! Everything I use day-to-day is already optimized and WOW the performance from this entry-level LAPTOP kills my old desktop!!

Love it!! Beautiful design, super fast, and everything I need in a laptop!

I have used this computer for several years and it is perfect for daily use. It is user friendly and such a perfect size. I would definitely purchase it again in a heartbeat.

I’ve had an iPhone and an I watch for several years and a friend of mine gave me their old MacBook Pro but it’s so old that I can’t update it anymore and I’m going back to school for the first time in 20 years and I needed a new computer. And I knew that would be nice to have a Mac system because it would sync with my other devices, And as much as I know they’re worth it I couldn’t afford a 2023 MacBook Air and I needed something light. But I looked it up and I read that the 2020 MacBook Air‘s were rated very well And it ends up being less than half the price of buying a brand new one even with the AppleCare coverage. So I’m really happy with it because it was a way for me to get a new computer which I’ve never had in my entire life, and I got the brand I wanted just a model that was a few years older, but never been used. And it was super easy to set up. It couldn’t have been easier. So I am very very happy with the purchase.

Fantastic, fast, BEAUTIFUL laptop. I stare in awe at it everyday. The MacBook Air m1 is lighting fast and GORGEOUS. I prefer the wedge shape over the m2. The speed and portability is outstanding. I love this laptop and I’m SO glad that I decided to pick it up. My best purchase in YEARS.

Sleek and stylish, this laptop is great. Plus its very affordable. I love how vibrant the screen is. The device is very thin and easy to hold. When you are using it for a long time the system does not get hot at all on the bottom. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a seriously power laptop in a compact size.

Best mac laptop for the price. What i Like: - Light weight, M1 chip its fast - SSD 256gb is enough for everyday task, Playing some runescape, making presentations with keynote. - Battery its great!! What i dont like: as today, nothing, my last macbook was a 2011 Macbook pro that last tills this day,

My first Mac.. I am finding is easy to begin with. though this mac Performance of this mac is pretty good. I find that the battery is fine and can run for longer without connecting to power. I have started to love this apple product when compared to earlier.

The new M1 is all about speed and efficiency. Everything is snappy in the new Big Sur MacOS and it really does feel like you're getting speed that we've been accustomed to on our everyday mobile devices. I think that my expectations were unreasonably high as YouTube reviewers were showing test running intensive applications for photo and video editing and made it seem like the Air could be a full on replacement for intel-based MacBook Pro's. While this is true in small limited tests, I found that in everyday use it could get sluggish here and there when running Adobe's graphic design programs like Adobe XD and Illustrator. This is where maybe the 16GB of RAM option would have been a better buy and make the Air and MacBook Pro comparable. So all in all, I think that if you're just looking for a reliable replacement for an everyday computer the Air is a great option and it blows away the intel-based versions. But as an workhorse laptop for heavy content creation, the 8GB RAM option won't cut it and you'll be kicking yourself for not getting the 16GBs or going up the the MacBook Pro.

I absolutely love this little MacBook Air. I needed something smaller than my HP to take to work or other places. It’s amazing on battery, beautiful screen and colors, fast and I absolutely love the ease of use. I have mostly Apple products and this makes it easier to do everything. I use this MacBook Air for everything except gaming lol