MacBook Air M1 in 2024 Review - Price Cut Power!

The M1 MacBook Air from 2020 has some darn good specs for the average price of around $600 on the used market – and so, is it the right machine for you? Let’s find out!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Design (Overall Appearance)
1:38 - Display
3:09 - Webcam/Mic Quality
3:54 - Keyboard
4:52 - Trackpad
5:27 - Ports
5:47 - Speakers
6:00 - Performance
9:16 - Longevity
10:30 - Battery Life
11:17 - Final Verdict

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[ollie]

3:13, i hate to be that guy but for anyone considering the m2 and m3 models, they do have the updated 1080p webcam! :)

[minglee]

I paid around $1240 back in 2021 for my M1 Air, 16GB Ram and 512GB storage. Account for inflation, it is crazy value for that machine. Easily one of the most economical machine I bought from Apple.

[pikoivisenitko]

can this laptop be used for a music I would appreciate some help on that topic. Thnx

[natskar]

I actually found a 16gb RAM (256gb though) model for $500 second hand the other day! Absolute steal! Had just 9 charge cycles on it and they still had the box. I really did score on this one

[Chukijay]

I’d heavily recommend this to anyone that’s getting their first Mac or just needs a laptop for general purpose stuff and they want a Mac. I have an M1 8GB Air, base base model, and I’m able to do medium-load video editing (church videos and photography) and some IT stuff flawlessly. Still an amazing laptop

[Hoclem]

I have the 2020 M1 Pro, which is basically the same computer but with a fan and 100 nits more brightness, and I still love it so much. It has never let me down even while playing a game, streaming it on twitch, running Spotify, and hosting a FaceTime call. For anything other than heavy video editing, I would say these machines can handle it. And I only have the 8GB ram version, though I’d highly recommend 16 if you have the option, just for future proofing. Love the M1s!

[erichill]

The webcam is no issue when you can use your iPhone with continuity cam

[blackbirdmag]

I just migrated over to MacBook just bought a used M1

[RobloxianX]

This is easily going to last you until the 2030's.

[chesterye]

Just got one with 16 GB+256GB for $600 from back market, hope it last more years.

[KankukanAiki]

I had one in 2020.. and sold it because it gave me some problems with the logic board (or so they told me on Apple). I took an M1 Pro Macbook 14" but in these days I use an M3 Max Macbook 14". Still .. you know? I'd like to buy another M1 MacBook Air again!

[delonantorio]

Guys, I plan to get one of these, 8 gigs 256 storage, second hand, for around 470 usd. Got 62 cycle + 91% battery max capacity. What do you guys think?

[lakegrooters]

I've had one since release, and i have no complaints, I use whiskey to play steam games, and Ive dropped it from high up and have had no problems. If I broke mine tomorrow I would buy a new one the same day.

[deborahgonzalezknight]

Just got a new one for £799 in Gibraltar, and they transferred all my data. It's lovely.

[racecarjonny]

I have the M1 Air. I would buy another one if I could find a used 16gb version. Or, even a M1 mini with 16gb. But, they are rare to find used where I am from. M1 is great even in 2024. The only issue is 8gb.

[ltecheroffical]

For an upgrade from my current Intel mac, that will be awesome

[krim]

I imagine we will get 10 years total of life out of the M1 Macs. So 2030-ish.

[sigiligus]

I see people whine about the screen, but it's really no big deal. Yeah, it's a pretty standard screen, but standard screens are good these days. Some people seem to think in terms of "the best, most cutting edge luxury technology and total unusable garbage are the only two things that exist" when it comes to this stuff.

[YasirTech]

I love to buy M2 Air but only holding me is Slow Ssd speed on base variant compared to M1 Air Dont know why apple downgrade Ssd speed on M2 AiR now very confused which one to buy on 2024

[DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Great prices on these now, even in the UK places like Argos sell them for around £800 which is good. The only concern is 8gb RAM, if that will still be OK in 5 years time etc