Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

Coming from a 2013 MacBook Air 13 spec'd out with the 512GB flash storage, i7 CPU, and 8GB of RAM, this is still a huge upgrade! My old MacBook Air would throttle from opening up Any Adobe software, iMovie, Garageband, etc. It would also take over half an hour just for some 2-4 minute clips I want to render. I ended up watching paint dry :( With the new M1 MacBook Air, it is super quiet (literally because no fans), doesn't overheat, and doesn't feel "glitchy" when it is on full load. Getting the BASE model is enough for the majority of consumers, especially students. Battery life is ridiculously good. I was impressed by not having to charge it for 2 weeks with casual usage. This blows my mind. Those of you who are worried about the Intel --> M1 arm transition shouldn't be because I was able to use all of the programs I had on my previous MacBook Air. Not trying to sound like an Apple fanboy, but as I am typing this on the M1 MacBook Air, I wanted to say big kudos to Apple for implementing the M1 successfully. Overall, would definitely recommend this to ANY student, writer, artist, or someone who wants to get into the Apple atmosphere. This is the best option for the best performance to price ratio with a screen and insane battery life. One more thing, if you stationed at home all the time, I highly recommend getting the M1 Mac Mini.

The best laptop. I say this because it’s easy to use especially if you own Apple products so it’s easy to navigate through your things without needing to transfer everything constantly. It’s really easy to use and it takes a bit to get used to. The battery life is great, I believe I’ve only charged it 5 times since I got it in December but I hardly use it everyday. I also haven’t had any issues with it!! It’s worth every single penny. Compared to my other laptops I’ve owned it’s really great.

I bought this laptop for school, and it’s very easy to use. Very nice to look at, lightweight and the camera is very good quality. I can use it for hours without charging it.

This is my second Macbook since 2017 and Apple didn't disappoint with the 2022 Macbook Air. I'm in love with the screen and battery life improvements. The battery lasts for 2-3 days on a single charge. The sleek, non-curved edge of the 2022 Air vs 2017 is my favorite because it feels more sturdy despite the aluminum base. The newer design is a definite step up from the 2017. I'm very happy I went with this version.

I own two Mac Airs. One from 2014 and this one. I would like to compare the two because I feel there are some features on the older version that are more desirable. 1. The Battery The new Mac battery lasts forever and charges quickly with a USB-C port. I favor the older magnetic charger but that's a small thing. 2. Display The new display is very clear however, the screen extends to the very edge of the device similar to the iPhone. So if you drop this device you're screwed. I dropped my 2014 and it dented the edge of the screen but didn't break the glass because of the extra aluminum edge. I don't think the new Mac screen would survive this. 3. The web cam The 2014 is very dark for some reason. The new Mac seems to have fixed this issue with a nice and clear video. 4. USB ports The 2014 has 2 USB-A ports, a lighting connection port, phone jack and an SDXC card slot The new Mac only has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack! so you need a number of adapters to connect anything which is quite annoying especially since my wireless mouse uses an old USB-A. Apple only sells limited adapters so you need to buy PC adapters which I'm not crazy about. However I have a dual USB-A adapter from Dell that works great 5. The Chip The M1 chip is lighting fast. Even though my 2014 has an 1.4 Ghz dual core I5, it doesn't compare. 6. The famous logo It's another little thing but, I liked the illuminated apple logo on the back of the 2014. Maybe its no longer there to extend battery life? Idk but I thought it was a nice feature that separated apple from the rest.

This laptop got me through school and work. I always use it to apply for applications, edit videos, watch videos, play games, etc. it’s the fastest computer I’ve ever owned and having it for more than a year now and still works like brand new, no problems. Thank you Best Buy and apple

The MacBook Air with the M1 chip is a game-changer. Its performance is stellar, thanks to the M1's power efficiency and speed. The fanless design keeps it whisper-quiet. The battery life is remarkable, easily lasting a full day. The Retina display is vibrant, and the keyboard is comfortable. The M1's compatibility with iOS apps is a bonus. However, limited port options might be a drawback for some. Overall, it's a fantastic ultraportable laptop that sets a new standard in performance and battery life.

I got this computer to replace a 2018 MacBook Air and it is so much faster and smoother. I love the M1 chip and it never gets hot, and I run ftp file transfers all day long. I traded in the 2018 MacBook Air and Best Buy was generous with their trade in offer. I’m glad I went with Best Buy instead of the Apple Store.

This computer is so fast. it's lightweight. I'm very happy with my purchase. i recommend this to anyone who wants a fast, easy to use, computer for school, gaming, or everyday use.

NOTE: I have a Mac Pro (Trash Can) with an Xeon processor and 32 GB RAM that I always have on my main setup. My Macbook Air is the mobile computer that I love. I am an engineer in a well-known company and industry and let me tell you that this is a perfect machine for daily use. The 13-inch form factor with an all-day battery is impressive, plus I wanted this for my daily job with regular code practices to keep myself sharp. This has been one of my favorite pieces of tech that I carry around all the time in my house without thinking that it will have power and need a charge (taking my mental stress away). I also spent 15 days on a 14' M2 Pro Macbook with 32GB ram 512 SSD, and a 15' M2 Air with 16 GB ram 512 SSD for another 15 days, I still chose this machine (added both memory and storage information because I have had a taste of power before this). If you need a laptop with an awesome battery and portability, and have a little money (or cloud syncs) to keep your data accessible and even dare say light development (YMMV: maybe cloud IDEs will be better, but if you are practicing you need those) go for it! PC: MKBHD (too lazy to transfer them from phone)

I am new to MacBook but not to Apple. I was worried about ease of use because I’ve always owned windows computers so I contemplated switching over. I made the best decision ever! I love how simple and intelligent this laptop is. The best part is that it’s super fast and communicates effortlessly with my iPad and iPhone. Super dependable and great for business. Also… The setup literally took less than 10 minutes straight out the box!! I would suggest getting a usbc hub/adapter because there are no ports for regular usb just usbc. Highlights: Quiet Lightweight Display Audio quality Speedy Storage space Battery life

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 have had this model for about a year now and i absolutely love it. It's fast, super clear and has great speakers. I have had no technical issues. It's super sleek but it's also very sturdy. My first laptop and I am not disappointed!

It's been awhile since I've had a Mac, and I forgot how well-designed these products are. The Air works wonderfully and the light weight and small size makes it easy to grab and take with me on the move. For some reason it's hard to successfully select and move items around using the track pad (and I don't remember that being an issue on previous Macs I've owned, so this was a surprise) but using a mouse resolves that pain point. One thing about Apple I've never understood is why there isn't an easy-to-see-or-use cut option along with their copy option when you right click on a file or item. Sometimes they don't even offer the copy option when I right click on certain files. I get around that with keyboard shortcuts, but it seems like a simple, essential feature for menu options when you right-click on a file. Of course, I'm not a power user of Apple computers, so maybe I'm missing something. I especially appreciate the way they've designed the iCloud to span across devices and computers. It's so amazingly easy to move files between my MacBook and my iPhone. It makes a lot of tasks much easier. Overall, the positives far outweigh any negatives.

It's the cutest and fastest mackbook i have ever brought. After buying it, I feel luck and proud at the same time. The battery power is amazing and the sound quality too. I don't regret of my investment to buy my study companion Mackbook which not only help me to study but also motivate me to do video editing and podcasting things. Thank you Mackbook and it's creator.

After 10 months with this Mac it is going perfect, still the M1 is still fighting. Perfect for my day to day life and my data analysis work

Got this in late 2022 via the Upgrade+ program. Definitely worth the investment as I needed something reliable. This MacBook still works like the first day I got it. Great display quality and sound, battery life is still excellent, it's fast, and I can count on one hand how many times I've encountered a glitch like a frozen screen. I used to run through cheap HP laptops every couple years just doing basic work online, and they would progressively get more slow and glitchy until almost unusable (despite constantly requiring manual updates). Battery life would also get lower and lower. The difference is night and day.

My daily driver is a Mac Studio so I was looking for a travel work computer. My number one priority was light weight. This Macbook Air is so easy to tote around because it barely weighs anything. I can carry it in one hand. It is small enough that I can enjoy watching movies on a plane by placing this on the food tray in front of the seat. The screen is beautiful and bright, pefect for watching HD movies. It can easily handle Excel spreedsheets and Word docs. Just a great all around laptop. I chose this over the newer M2 MacBook Air because I love the classic wedge design.

What an excellent machine the M1 mba is! I got the 8gb RAM / 256gb SSD and if cuts like a hot knife through butter when I present any creative challenge like editing photos and video for hrs. The battery lasts an entire week and it charges within a few hours. I went from an iMac and iPad Pro 12.9 combo to the M1 mba and couldn’t be happier. I sold both to purchase the mba and I feel like I’ve smooshed them together to create the portable desktop that boots up and performs like an ipad.