Apple MacBook Air M1
Laptops

MacBook Air M1

Apple

Released Nov 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Apple MacBook Air M1 in the Laptops category. The Apple MacBook Air M1 scores 91/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Theverge, Pcmag, Photographylife, and Imore.

Critic Score

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91

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent battery life(4)
  • Great value for money(2)
  • Good keyboard and trackpad(2)
  • Completely fanless design(2)

Cons

  • Only two thunderbolt ports(3)

6 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication11/2020

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
Major publication11/2020

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

95
Independent publication12/2020

The Apple MacBook Air M1 delivers breakthrough performance in a small, fanless package that outperforms many more expensive laptops.

93
Independent publication11/2020

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

85
Established publication11/2020

The Apple MacBook Air M1 offers exceptional performance and battery life in a thin, silent design, making it an excellent choice for everyday use.

82
Independent publication11/2021

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.