Customers are delighted by the MacBook Air's ease of use, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. Many appreciate its performance and the compact size, finding it perfect for portability. However, some users wish for more ports and more RAM. A few also noted concerns about heat, though others reported minimal heat generation.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Ports
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best laptop!!
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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 the perfect size laptop for school or anything else really. It’s very easy to navigate and adjust to if you’re use to Microsoft computers. You can still download Microsoft word and PowerPoint if you need to use them. Only down fall is it only pretty much just has the power cord port and a head phone port, so you have to buy an adapter to connect a USB or HDMI to the laptop. This is already an expensive laptop so it a little annoying that you have to buy another piece. It is really fast though and has tons of memory. I love the fingerprint touch to unlock the computer and to log in to certain things, it’s very convenient. The battery normally lasts me 3 days before I have to charge it again and it charges back up really fast. The keyboard is very comfortable and this laptop is overall much worth the price!
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best decision I’ve ever made
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Would recommend this computer to everyone. Easy to use and was a game changer. I’m not very good with computers especially when going back to college and completing my studies online only. The MacBook Air was great in staying charged for so long without turning off. Great for multiple opened widows. I used this computer as a personal assistant was great for planning and much more list goes on.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
IN LOVE & RUNS SIMS 4 WONDERFULLY
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
when I tell you I am smitten by this laptop.... I’m 26 and have never owned my own laptop or made such a hefty purchase but man, was she worth it.
I spent over a week spinning my wheels about what kind of device to get and what brand. Although I am a loyal Apple customer, I didn’t want to spend too much money and was actually going to purchase a windows mid price laptop. BUT, I just KNEW I wouldn’t be completely happy with it and I’d keep thinking about this MacBook Air.
I wanted something that would knock me off my feet, something I’m used to functioning (I’m familiar and comfortable with apple products), and something that would last me a LONG TIME.
Another huge piece of my decision making is the fact that I wanted to be able to play Sims 4 on my new laptop. I’m aware Apple devices historically aren’t for gaming, but guess what, this new M1 chip isn’t messing around. After chatting with some tech professionals at Best Buy and them assuring me this laptop would run Sims 4 beautifully, I knew what I had to do.
Let me just say that the Big Sur update along with this M1 chip make this laptop an absolute DREAM. She is incredible and I cherish her. She runs so smoothly, plays Sims SO smoothly, all of the new updates are outstanding, and I couldn’t be happier.
Worth every dollar spent. 5/5 purchase. You won’t regret it. :)
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Like it thus far!
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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.
So far so good! Working fast and efficiently.
Beautiful color. Design is the same as the previous model but the inside feel of it is new. Such as slight enhancements to the apps icons in the main computer screen.
Was worried about it heating since its fanless but no issues so far..I've used it for only about 2 days now. So let's hope it stays great! There were a few lags here and there but that was maybe because of my internet or idk?
But I still like it currently. I use it for college work and also personal use. I also did some light video editing on it. (I'm not a pro yet)
I wanted to get the 16gb ram but bestbuy didn't have the option to upgrade. So its ok as I've heard 8gb should be fine for the majority of users.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love my mac book air
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Absolutely love it. The sizing is perfect. Nice, light, and thin. Cary Best Buy on Crossroads is the BEST. I went from Durham because the Durham store was very unhelpful with my order and kept canceling it for whatever reason. I was in and out of Carys Best Buy and got deals. Very nice and informative with helping me pick the best mac for me!
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slim, quiet, fast and luxurious 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.
Love.. Love .. Love. This laptop is everything you would want in a portable, luxury and sturdy machine. The M1 professor is the fastest professor I have a ever had in a laptop. I have always had windows pc like the Lenovo yoga series but this MacBook Air is a must if you want to bust your productivity. I always wanted to have a mac and this is the best way you can enter in the apple ecosystem.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love My MacBook Air!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love the MacBook Air it is lighter than my MacBook Pro. It still is fast and does everything the MacBook Pro does, just lighter. It has very colorful screen and background pictures, and you can get 6 months free apple news, Apple Music and Webroot security protection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best option for the non-tech over 50 crowd
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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This has been a terrific lap top for me. It meets my needs and it is easy to use. I'm not always the best with tech, and usually need lots of help from my son, but over the last 18months, I can manage all my computer needs with this device.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The greatest laptop ever
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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This is by far the greatest laptop I have ever used. This laptop's CPU is so good that there is no need for fans to cool it, so you don't have to worry about it being loud or getting too hot. It is very fast and very powerful.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't go wrong!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I made the switch from everything android to everything Apple about six months ago. Haven’t looked back, the ingenuity and connectivity that Apple provides is amazing! I got a MacBook Pro 16 inch, I wanted to get the smaller counterpart to make it a little easier when sitting at those super small tables in a coffee shop, and overall just have something lighter. It's perfect for that, and I don't regret my purchase.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
You're Done Shopping
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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If you are a student or just need a new computer for home or work & need it to last...you're done shopping.
Great choice in the MacBook series. M1 is a powerful chip, and this design strikes a great balance between being compact and just large enough for most workflows. Where this shines is battery life. I get almost a week on a single charge with daily usage. Gone are the days of lugging a charger around wherever my computer goes. Also love how quiet this thing is. Since it takes very little power, it doesn't get warm, and doesn't need fans. I haven't found it to get very warm and have no worries of overheating. 0 regrets getting the Air over the Pro.
The display is gorgeous. The keyboard has been drastically upgraded from the previous Air models. The track pad above par. The speakers are also loud and crisp. There is less bass on the Air speakers than the Pro. But if you're like me, you use bluetooth speakers or buds so...whatever.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good choice
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love it, its to practical and very faster. Im a teacher and its too practical for me
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The go to laptop
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a solid laptop, and outperforms my 2019 MacBook Pro with ease. Would recommend as a default laptop for anyone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Cons mentioned:
Ports, Usb
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Where are the ports???
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The new MacBook Air works great but the fact that it only has two ports is disappointing. No USB port! Only two ports that accommodate the charger or accessories you con purchase to use USB, HDMI or other ports. I wish it had been pointed out to me.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great MAC book
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I brought this to use at home. Since so don’t have room for a desk. I can use it anywhere.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works even better than expected, battery lasts long
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great upgrade with all the benefits of integrating as much or as little of the eco structure from one’s iPhone in a manner similar to adding a Apple Watch and determining how much of your phone apps does one desire to experience while wearing same.
Will take a while to get used to the keyboard and will probably need to fine tune size of font for email creation and reading same.
Still most everything is intuitive to being an Apple user.
Setting up Touch ID yet to go smoothly and having to figure out what finger digit to use multiple times on the keypad and then going through that process is not comfortable...probably all in me, but....once complete will save having to use a PWord.
Battery drain appears to be quite low and look forward to running it for long periods of time without being plugged into an outlet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
In love with my new MacBook Air
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HEY! Its a MacBook Air M1 so you just cannot go wrong with it.
I love it, its thin, quiet, and super powerful.
BestBuy matched the Amazon price that was actually $50 cheaper without any problem.
It came with Apple Arcade, Apple Music for free for 3 months
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So happy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for my wife, this is her review:
I am so happy with my purchase. Lightweight and the gold is so chic! I don’t use it for anything extravagant, but it is super user friendly and I love that it pops up with little tips and tricks to help me learn how to use it.
This review is from MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Went to buy Surface, left with a Mac
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I haven’t had it long, but so far this is the best laptop I’ve ever owned. I was a Mac user through grad school, switched to pc for PhD, and it died in less than a year. My old 2014 Mac got me through until I could purchase the née Air. Fantastic value with the M1 chip.