Apple MacBook Air M1
Laptops

MacBook Air M1

Apple

Released Nov 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 5, 2026

Apple MacBook Air M1 offers long battery life, solid build, silent operation, and a sharp, vibrant display. The Apple MacBook Air M1 scores 91/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Theverge, Pcmag, Imore, and Michael Stapelberg.

Critic Score

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91

based on 4 expert reviews

ThevergePcmagImoreMichael Stapelberg

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent battery life(2)

Cons

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4 Expert Reviews

95
Nov 17, 2020

The new MacBook Air with Apple's M1 chip is a triumph, exceeding expectations on nearly every level with incredible performance and battery life.

95
Nov 17, 2020

The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro.

93
Nov 17, 2020

Apple's newest MacBook Air is silent but deadly, a potent combination of class design and a new, ultra-fast M1 system-on-chip.

82
Nov 28, 2021

The MacBook Air M1 is impressive with its fanless design, excellent battery life, and great screen, but has limitations with ports, RAM, and software ecosystem issues.