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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 25228 reviews

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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 24 reviews

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Customers find value in the MacBook Air's long battery life, lightweight design, reasonable price, and easy-to-use interface. They appreciate the performance boost provided by the M1 chip and enjoy the variety of colors and sleek design of the laptop.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    MacBook Air with Apple M1 chip delivers blazing-fast performance and exceptional battery life. Sleek design, vibrant display, and smooth multitasking make it a top choice for productivity and 512GB SSD provides ample storage for your files, ensuring a seamless user experience.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great So Far

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

    Been having mine for a month now and I love it. I added a pic of how it appears with a clear case that I bought off of Amazon and it looks even better and sleek (I kinda like that the logo doesn’t glow, it makes it look more classier in my opinion). Fall semester starts next week for me, so I’ll really get to test out and see how it actually functions for hours at a time. On that note, so far so good. Everything runs smooth and the battery life is great. Depending on how much you use your laptop, sometimes I’ll only need to charge my MacBook 2x a week. 10/10

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mac Book Air 13 inch M1 Chip <3

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

    Bought for college since I’m majoring in Graphic Design and in the future I’ll be able to use Adobe platforms like Photoshop etc. As of now everything is going pretty well and the battery lasts a loooong time which I love! Also love the rose/gold color it has! Can’t wait to personalize it and make it more like me! :) That is the photo I took when first opened it, I’ve had it for like a month and a half now

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just Another Great Macbook from Apple

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

    I love my MacBook Air. I purchased it on Sale to add to my Apple Collection of work devices. The best thing I love about this device is how smooth it sync with my other Apple products. I wish it had a touch screen not sure what the hold up is other than that’s what they sale ipads for. Lol This version is a great everyday laptop. It’s not slow but I’m sure a Macbook would handle more complex tasks better. I have two 13inch iPad Pros and they are all about the same in height, weight and screen resolution. Functionality is the separating factor.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Long term machine

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

    I’ve had my MacBook for about 2 years now and it has been the best purchase I’ve made ever. I’m a student about to graduate in 2025 and this computer has had amazing battery, performance, and had a very sleek style.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Air still Rocks

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

    This is my 3rd laptop, my previous 2 being an #iBook, and then a white polycarbonate #Macbook. I am very happy with the MacBook Air with the AppleM1 chip. It's fast, doesn't get hot and has good battery life. The speakers aren't bad at all and the screen is vibrant. For what I use it for ( surfing the web, e-mails, zoom meetings, it's more than up to the challenge. It also still fits into an inter-office envelope!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop for Every Day Use

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

    There are many great things: Price Size to carry Battery life Design: keyboard, touch pad Monitor I am very pleased with my purchase after long research. I am using this macbook air for reading ebooks, microsoft office, web browsers, and so one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Apple MacBook for 90% of people(normal users)

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

    I snagged this NEW for $650 and this is an extremely great value for an Apple MacBook that originally cost $1000. Still WAY more than fast enough for the simple and light tasks I need it for like email, watching YouTube videos, surfing web, applying for jobs, writing papers, and some homework, etc. Dual NAND SSD means the read and write swap speeds are much faster than the M2 MacBook Air base models and way cheaper also! Can’t beat this setup for normal users like me! Even refurbished or Geeksquad certified ones would be a great value for around $550 to $600

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Lightweight, 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth the money spent!

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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 MacBook and I absolutely love it! I have officially gone over to the Apple side. It is so easy to use and a beautiful design. The battery life last longer than any other laptop I have owned in the past. The screen is vivid and easy on the eyes. It talks to the other devices that I already own which is super cool. The keyboard is a dream to type on and I am enjoying having lighted keys. I thought I would need to buy a separate mouse but the trackpad is so user friendly. No need to spend the extra money. My favorite thing about this laptop is how light and portable it is. It will be perfect for when I go back to college in the near future. I plan to use this laptop for many years to come.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome value

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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 have used this computer for over a week, the battery life is amazing, its super speedy with any tasks I encounter and I was surprised to see how well everything is. I upgraded from a 2017 mac book pro and with the M1 its such a good laptop and will possibly last long. It's also really pretty!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight, Powerful, Perfect!

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

    I recently purchased the MacBook Air. From its sleek design to its impressive performance, this laptop exceeds all my expectations. The lightweight and slim profile make it incredibly portable. The battery life is exceptional, lasting me through long workdays without needing a recharge. The retina display is stunning, delivering crisp and vibrant visuals for both work and entertainment. The M1 chip delivers lightning-fast performance, allowing me to multitask effortlessly without any lag. Overall, the MacBook Air is a phenomenal investment for anyone looking for a reliable, stylish, and powerful laptop.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Budget-Friendly College Essential

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

    As a college student, this laptop has been a game-changer for me. It effortlessly handles homework and research tasks, offering a stress-free and efficient experience. The standout feature is its long-lasting battery, allowing me to power through an entire day without needing a charge. If you're on a budget and in need of a reliable Apple laptop, I highly recommend considering this model. It strikes the perfect balance between affordability and performance, making it an ideal choice for students looking for a dependable computing companion.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love it, despite a couple minor occasional hiccups

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ordered this MacBook for writing my reviews and I'm thrilled with it! It syncs with my iPad Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and my iPad mini BEAUTIFULLY! It seamlessly connects between devices making it effortless to toggle between my devices depending on my needs. I can write at home or on the go and pick up exactly where I left off on any device. The MacBook is portable enough to fit all of my backpacks yet, it's light enough to not add too much weight. It's easy to find affordable, protective and stylish cases or sleeves for traveling with my MacBook while providing the peace of mind that my MacBook is safe during travel. The fingerprint security offers the ultimate security for protection of my MacBook/icloud account. The screen is vibrant with excellent imagery. Streaming is a breeze whether I'm watching something or just listening to music. The multi tasking capability is better than my iPad Pro. The mouse pad and gestures are incredible!! It's so easy to toggle between my notes and webpages for efficient and thorough reviews or to just toggle between apps and functionalities. The interface is smooth no matter what I'm using my MacBook for. I really don't notice a difference in my M1 chip and operating system as opposed to my Husband's M2 chip MacBook. Memory has never been as issue with the 8GB memory and 256GB SSD. My MacBook is rarely ever laggy or non responsive. It never overheats and works beautifully for my daily use and needs. It connects smoothly (via Bluetooth) with my razor cobra mouse and my Logitech mechanical keyboard when I'm stationed in front of my MacBook for working and writing. I haven't noticed any bluetooth connectivity issues between my devices and my MacBook. Battery life is superb. I literally have my MacBook on like all day long and charge it roughly every 3 days or so. (Even after year of ownership) Maybe every other day if I'm using my MacBook for a solid 12 hours for 2 days. The two USB C port are great for both quick charging and my acer USB C 7 in 1 hub. (which provides a convenient display port hub for my monitor out SD ports for my SD cards) The only negative experience I've had with my MacBook in the year that I've owned it is that it has randomly disconnected from wifi. It happened a few times when I first bought my MacBook. Although it took a matter of seconds to simply reconnect to my wifi it was still annoying to deal with. We recently switched internet providers and since then the issue has not reoccured. Additionally in the year I've owned my MacBook it did freeze on me like 3 separate times (randomly and months apart) where I had to do a hard reset for my MacBook to get it smoothly functioning again. Once I did my hard reset the MacBook functions beautifully and smooth with no indication of other concerning issues. The other thing I did notice is that occasion some apps will freeze and simply show a spinning mouse icon. I specifically notice this with the notes app. Force closing the frozen app resets it and gets it smoothly operating again. I would assume that the hard reset I had to do for my MacBook as well as the froze notes app is a result of literally always having my MacBook on and never really turning it off. When I'm done for the day I usually just close my MacBook and open it back up to pick up where I left off the day before. 9/10 times that's not an issue and the MacBook functions smooth and beautifully. The most common issue is my notes app freezing. I usually see this issue about once a month or maybe even once every 6 weeks or so. It's not so recurrent that it drives me crazy but, it is something I have noticed. Despite the minor hiccups I've occasionally experienced I'm loving my MacBook. For my daily use it performs beautifully! It's smooth and seamlessly connects with all my other apple devices. It's easy to use and extremely portable. It's a million times better than the previous Dell and HP models I've used/owned in the past. I would whole heartedly recommend this MacBook to anyone looking for a work horse MacBook that holds up to long hour daily use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I bought this Xmas 2021

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

    I forgot to leave a review so this is long term I guess. I went into Best Buy and wanted a 16gb ram 512 MacBook Air but learned they only sell the base. My Dell had died so I needed a new machine.. so I got the base. It’s never got hot once. No fans make it dead silent anyways. The battery seriously is weirdly good (still) and I can watch a few days of Netflix before I have to charge. MacOS is like a dream and so clean and nice. The screen and speakers on these don’t get enough credit. The screen is stunning.. it always looks good. The speakers are almost like having a JBL Go on each side.. very nice speakers. Everything works and works well. My old laptop with a nice usb WiFi dongle picked up a few other networks.. the WiFi 6 in the MBA2020 picks up the entire apartment complex’s WiFi and the store across the street. Connecting my Bose headphones or airpods is amazing. Also.. the front camera gets some hate but it’s actually a much nicer 7 megapixel sensor and the M1 does killer processing of video and photos in real time. It’s more than fine for a laptop. I can say any of this about my last laptop which cost close to $3k. I got this MBA2020 for $899 and I still feel like I got a good deal. It’s worth every penny. One last thing though.. it’s a different machine when you own and daily drive an iPhone. It’s cohesion is luxury to the max.. it’s worth mentioning lol. The more into Apples ecosystem you get, the better the experience. Their products do actually work and feed off eachother trust me there to make your life easier.

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

    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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gold Rose MACBOOK beauty

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

    The MacBook Air impresses with lightning-fast SSD drive, delivering seamless performance for all tasks. Its vivid graphics enhance user experience, while its featherweight design makes it effortlessly portable. The long-lasting battery ensures uninterrupted productivity on the go. Plus, the beautiful color options add a touch of elegance. It's a powerhouse in a sleek package, perfect for those seeking both style and substance in their tech.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product - 10/10 Would Recommend

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

    I recently purchased this product and I am thoroughly impressed with its performance and sleek design. The MacBook Air's feather-light build and extended battery life make it an ideal companion for both work and leisure, ensuring productivity on the go without compromising on power. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase; Apple's MacBook Air sets a new standard for laptop excellence, combining cutting-edge technology with a stylish and portable design.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect MacBook!

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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 rockin' a 2013 model MacBook Pro when I seen that Best Buy had the MacBook Air on sale and that gave me a reason to upgrade since my Pro was too old to upgrade any further as far as the OS. I have not been disappointed at all, the new Air is super fast and the battery life is fantastic! Great value for the price and just a great tool for all of my computing needs. Picture added to show the thickness difference in the old Pro and the new Air.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 24 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about portability, design, performance and sound. Editors are less positive about price and have mixed opinions about touchpad. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 88/100 = Very good quality.
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