Is the M1 MacBook Air Still KING in 2023?

[@jameslatief1]

If you tell me 10 years ago that an iPhone will be more expensive than a Macbook, I won't believe you.

[@Spacenigga69]

We live in crazy times. Goes to show how much profit apple actually makes off of iPhones.

[@champsdesigner]

@@Spacenigga69Apple does arou d 30% profit on iphones, which is a good number for all major companies. Theres some companies doing even more Like nvidia.

[@8bitwarrior]

Not to mention, almost as powerful

[@NotUwU-_-]

​@@8bitwarriorwhat you can do with iphone?

[@Superwazop]

@@NotUwU-_-what can you do with a F1

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

I completely agree with everything in this video. I bought one of these with 1 TB of storage and 16 gb of RAM and it smoked my $3000+ 16" Intel Macbook Pro. No overheating, no choking because I had a multiple tabs open in Chrome, much better battery life and Final Cut Pro runs like a dream on it. You can literally edit 4K video for a Canon R5 without proxies on these. It's still a killer machine to this day. But there are *still* people out there who own Macs who don't really know about the huge chasm in capabilities between the Mac silicon machines and Intel...

[@manix96]

It really shines in editing but it didn't workout for me as i mostly do 3d stuff and rendering and it's not really fast in 3d departments according to it's price, but i still love it and keep it for multimedia purpose

[@michaeldyer6378]

KZbinrs: This is the Perfect Laptop. Productivity king. General public: Can't play games. No buy😅

[@tizzi91able]

chrome sad browser. and best spyware

[@PoofyisDead]

all that and it can’t connect to more than one display (don’t get me wrong i got one too, but wtf apple)

[@gund89123]

@@michaeldyer6378what % of general public play games ? What % of gamers play games on laptop ? It’s like saying “I can’t run oracle server on MacBook Air so I can’t buy it”

[@kirillkasyanov]

I owned this laptop for 3 years, bought it at the premiere and was always extremely pleased with it, absolutely no problems, no freezes, no blue screens. Great machine, always on the road somewhere, on business trips, minimum weight, minimum problems. Great machine, and sold it for almost the same money for which I bought it, bought it for about 1,000 dollars and sold it for about 800 3 years later!

[@volarex5311]

Did you buy the base version?

[@kirillkasyanov]

@@volarex5311 yes, 8/256

[@PopStrikers]

Got my base model M1 Air for $400 from a friend as a travel laptop. It pretty much replaced my 16" M1 Pro machine entirely because it's way easier to travel with, but handles everything I do just as well, including my light 3D modeling and game design work. I totally gaslit myself into thinking I needed a Pro notebook. RIP my $2500

[@Pab12play]

But the m1 pro is a beast of a machine. I upgraded from a m1 air to a m1 pro because the m1 air was always freezing with all the programs that I use.

[@T10107]

I feel you on that RIP $2,500. 🪦 Bought my 16” M1 MBP before the M2 released. The M2 Air checked all the boxes, except for that sweet 120Hz screen. Popped into the Apple store, tested out the M2 Air, and noticed the 60Hz screen wasn’t as noticeably sluggish as the 60Hz displays on the iPad Airs when scrolling. After having the 16” MBP, what I *REALLY* want is a much lighter MacBook 💻. Let’s see what the future has to hold.

[@richard.20000]

I made transition from Win11 Intel ultrabook to M1 Air and M1 is a silent monster. I measured performance per GHz (IPC instructions per clock) in GB6 ST and results are breathtaking: ... 4c/8t Intel 8250U 3.3 GHz .......................... M1 has 2.3x higher IPC ... best desktop CPU AMD Risen 7950X3D ... M1 has 1.49x higher IPC M1 is absolute monster. If new upcoming AMD Zen 5 and Intel ArrowLake will have 20% IPC uplift it means that old M1 will still smoke them with huge margin. Maybe Zen 7 or whatever Intel FutureLake in 2028 will get the IPC level of 2020 Apple M1. This really means that Apple is 8 years ahead in CPU development. This is mind-blowing. The M1 chief architect Gerard Williams is a pure genius. 8 years advantege in IT world is a big deal.

[@kataliz72]

does the weight bother you? I'm confused between 15 inch air m2 and 16 inch MBP @@T10107

[@T10107]

@@kataliz72 It bothers me *A LOT* because I’m normally on the go and bring my MacBook with me on top of other stuff. A titanium chassis is what the 16” MBP Pro *NEEDS* . If you can hold off until the new event on October 30th, it might be worth it to snag the 16" M3. If the 16” M3 upgrades included just these two things I’d choose the 16” no questions asked: -At least a 10% reduction in weight using titanium. -A new MicroLED or any OLED display, then I’d got for the 16” *IMMEDIATELY* . If the unveiling is merely about a chip upgrade, then it boils down to personal preference. Having experienced the M1 MBP for some time now, I wouldn't bat an eye at the M3 MBP unless they *shed some weight* . I'd rather weigh my options between the 14” or the Air, primarily to ascertain which one offers the *best bargain and *portability* . Concerning the screen, it's unlikely the Air will boast a speedier display (120 Hz), settling just for a chip upgrade. However, with the Pro line, there's *a glimmer of hope* , especially now that the iPhone has transitioned to titanium. *Hope this insight proves useful!*

[@oscarrojasl]

M1 MBA was my first Mac, I still use it everyday although have a MBP 16 M2 Pro. I really love how slick and light the macbook air is

[@samthedoll]

what do you use your m2 pro for

[@oscarrojasl]

@@samthedoll software development and data science

[@robertocardona2582]

@@oscarrojasl talking about data science, have you ever had any issues by using Mong DB for consulting some data, specially talking about the experience with Apple Silicone?

[@emileriksson76]

Whilst not a macbook, my M1 Mac Mini still feels like a supercomputer from the future. Granted I upgraded from a 2010 mid tier iMac, and this is my first computer with an SSD, that surely is a big thing in itself. But for light productive work and media consumption this thing is a beast and will continue to be for years to come.

[@kaarteeek]

imagine stepping up from a pentium v to an m1 pro.

[@DLITINTHEHOUSE]

Love my Mac mini. Really the only reason why I even have a desktop. Hard to pass up at a price like that.

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

@@kaarteeekPentium V? I have never heard of that. They went from Pentium 4 to Pentium D Back in the day. Then the Pentium Silver and Gold used in more modern low end parts. I actually have the last ever Pentium the Alder Lake based G7400 which came out only a couple of years ago. Would have been decent for a MacBook Air especially compared to the 2019 model but the M1 is much better.

[@luki8806]

Watching this on my base model M1 air. I use it for basically everything 8-10 hours every day. For work, for personal things, editing photos and videos (family stuff only, nothing serious). Got it on the first day when it's released, best deal of my life :) I also prefer the "old" design better than the new M2 with the notch.

[@FigWidIt]

I have the 16gb ram + 256gb SSD version of the M1 MBA. It's been amazing. I connect it to my 1440p monitor and it works like a Desktop computer whenever I want it to with the Macbook closed in clam-shell mode.

[@aaron74]

I've had my M1 Air for a year now, and I love it. Upgraded from a 2015-era MBP and didn't skip a beat in the transition. This thing is amazing. Picked it up at Costco, just the base model 256GB/8GB. Everything said in this video is spot on, this is just an all-purpose machine for everybody. I'm so happy I bypassed all the late-model Intel junk since 2015.

[@willo8127]

Everything you said is exactly what i did lol. Def loving this Macbook Air M1 😎

[@oliebimbol7371]

Another criteria to consider, the repairability: The M1 MBA is also the last one where you can easily replace the screen by yourself for cheap because it does not require any recalibration or component pairing like the MBPro line (also true for the M2 Air). The battery is also fairly easy to replace.

[@ThunderStruck94660]

I replaced a screen myself and it wasn’t too bad.

[@walpoleandworcester]

I would say the M1 Pro MacBook Pro is still a beast too! I’ve used it more and more lately especially for Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls. The camera quality is still amazing and mics are spot on. Still pretty damn fast.

[@roguewavecreative]

I got an M1 max with 64 GB of memory from adorama for 2299 brand new has a year warranty on it and everything that is an unbelievable price. It’s like $1000 less even then what’s on the Apple store nothing I do graphic design and video editing and a couple other things and that thing is a beast and to be honest with you. I had an M1 MacBook Air and it pretty much did everything just didn’t do it as fast and it’s nice having the bigger screen, but2299. That’s just ridiculous.

[@tamwilfred]

I am debating with the m1 pro and the air. I am not sure if I just spend the extra cash or if the air will good enough. I am not a power user but maybe in the future I might want to edit videos. Is there a big difference if I use it for coding?

[@roguewavecreative]

@@tamwilfred the air will be fine for you.

[@kaarteeek]

my 14" has been used like an absolute tool. i never go easy on it. it's been through literal rocks on a birding trip, a salt spillage in the house, and has minor scuffs and dents because I don't baby the machine at all. it's the most roughly used mac in my entire friend circle and it still feels rock solid. battery health is at 89%, theres a tiny speck under the screen idk how it got there, i face a tiny bit of thermal issues since i got it's motherboard replaced (i spilled soup on it don't ask how) but it's still fast and better than anything I've ever used in my life. 100% would buy m1 pro over even m2 pro and max options even today. it's a proper beast and plenty caoable for my needs.

[@kaarteeek]

​@@roguewavecreativedamn I'm jealous about the deal you got for that spec. incredible.

[@ygiagam]

Thanks, Luke. I totally agree with everything you said. I love my M1 MacBook Air. It is absolutely the best laptop that I have ever owned. Keep up the good work.

[@JakeSDN]

You agree with EVERYTHING he said? So you as well as Luke would not take a 2017 Macbook over an M1 Macbook if someone gave you a Billion dollars?

[@Solunex]

@@JakeSDNthe answer is obvious

[@LorianandLothric]

@@JakeSDN Have you ever heard of hyperbole?

[@EthanWalker101]

I bought the M1 MBA with 16gb of RAM and the 512 SSD this week. Loving it so far. Never had an Apple computer before, but the integration with iPhone was something that I really wanted.

[@ARJIWNL]

How do you upgrade to from 8gb to 16gb. Do i just have to request it from the sales agent? And theyll upgrade it?

[@Vishwa-in8qp]

@@ARJIWNL u cant if youve already bought the device, either use that one or sell it( apple or third party sellers) for a 16gb model

[@donmorris4506]

I’m still rocking my m1 air with 16gb ram and 512gb drive. It’s my main machine for everything; software development, business, etc. I do plan on upgrading to the m3 air.

[@pixselious]

Watching this on a base model M1 MBA. This thing is a beast, especially compared to my old 2014 Mac mini i5 2,8gHz 8G

[@absolutelynobody7294]

I bought a M1 air on your and others recommendations back in may or June. I have been more than satisfied with its performance. I use it to edit video mainly and it does fine. I have tried to rush larger videos and made the program freeze but that was a super extreme use case.

[@JeanSebastienLEGER]

I use it every day to edit videos since 2 years (I work for the broadcast television as a freelancer). I use proxies but I manage to edit complex projects with 6k raw files and lot of effects and color grading. It's a beast at this price! But yeah sometimes I wish I had more power for vfx and heavy color grading, otherwise it's a pleasure to work on it.

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

I thought about selling my M1 MBA when I upgraded to the 15" M2 MBA, but decided to hold onto it. Some day, I think we will look back at the Apple silicon transition in almost the same way we looked at the transition from room sized mainframe to IC chips, and I want to be able to say that I was an early adopter wit the proof to back it up 🤣

[@ak47ava]

I have the M1 Macbook air as well. I am gonna hold on to it as well. Same with my Macbook pro 2018 and my new m2 macbook air 15inch

[@kerrydaniels8460]

There's enough around that I would rather just have the money. Thought about upgrading, but if I do it will be the 14 pro and not 15 in as the pro is the much better deal. It does everything better and has better specs. Only a negligible inch difference so much better value imo. Haven't switch yet, because it's no rush, but mulled over

[@Pab12play]

I bought one with 16gb and seeing that the price of these machines dropped a lot. I didn't wanted to sell it for so low. Ended up giving it to my mother.

[@topmech71]

Probably one of the best products apple has ever released...performance to price and portability. Best Buy is still selling these things like hot cakes at $750.

[@x3ko777]

I replaced my wifes 2019 mbp with the base model 2020 m1 air, i was so impressed i then went and replaced my 2018 $3400 macbook pro with a base model m1 and it was a total game changer, this base model was faster, totally silent with incredible battery life. No regrets, i used to always wait for the next model, but it still does every thing i need and more, i cant see myself replacing it unless it dies. Its like my 2018 ipad pro, it still does everything i need so have no need to upgrade. I think the only thing apple could do to get me to spend money is bring full fat macos to the next ipad

[@therawlins1]

I got my M1 MacBook air last year and I still love its fast ssd long battery life, and it doesn't slow down when unplugged and totally silent, has always looked so sleek compared to the M2 . I will be interested to see how it compares with the M3 ? But you have to go a long way to warrant replacing the M1, don't just love it!

[@cadenchurchill4296]

Got my MacBook Air M1 about 8 months after release and really does not feel like I have had it for that long, or that it is nearly 3 years old. This thing has aged extraordinarily well and it's definitely going to be quite a while before I feel the need to upgrade given this is the first laptop I've owned that can handle absolutely everything I use it for perfectly and the screen's not too dim. Wish the batteries were easier to replace and it was more upgradable and repairable, but otherwise it's nearly the perfect laptop for me.

[@volarex5311]

Did you buy the base version

[@cadenchurchill4296]

@@volarex5311 Oh God no. Got 16GB of RAM and the 512GB SSD. 8GB of RAM was already becoming a limitation on my previous laptop so there was no way I was getting that again!

[@Prog47]

Got mine mint condition for 500 pounds off ebay in June. I had a very noisy ASUS but this thing doesn't even have a fan. I only use it to watch stuff and study and it can go up to 18-20 hours easily. Such a good laptop. I see it lasting for many more years

[@dereka5310]

Was able to grab a family member's M1 base model Air for $500 a few months ago. I upgraded from a 2019 base model air and i couldn't even begin to tell you how embarrassed i felt for the old one. One of my best purchases for sure.

[@lammyweb9383]

Just received and unboxed/set up my new gold M1 air base model, i am only a hour or so into using it ..... its amazing! This is my first ever Mac and so far no regrets what so ever This video helped me decide, thanks, great channel.

[@camerastooge]

I bought an M1 air a few months ago and I love it. Only regret is that I bought it used for $750 about two weeks before Amazon and Best Buy started selling them new at that price point.

[@GazWJ205]

Totally agree. I went form a mid-2015 MBP, which I loved, to this M1 MBA and it was like getting hold of alien technology! It beats my desktop ryzen 3600 in most tasks. I keep feeling I need more ram, but then I monitor it and it never swaps out (I got a 16gb, 1tb one). I've looked around for a replacment as it's been 3 years and its value has been written down, but there isn't anything to tempt me to upgrade. One of the best computers ever built for its time.

[@andyrharris]

Watching this on my M1 Macbook Air. It still feels new to me three years on. I use it for multiple audio tracking and it runs that without a sweat, of course. I never really did video editing until a recently did a project and the render speeds seemed fast too me, no complaints here! I hope to use this for quite a few years to come.

[@ChowDownDetroit]

the MacBook Air M1 will go down as one of the greatest Macs of all Time.

[@Keaton-d7s]

I may be a MacBook Air m2 with 512gb of ssd guy, but I 100% agree with you. I only chose the m2 with 512gb of ssd because I need it to be a bit more powerful for my workflow

[@JDCarnin]

I have a this M1 Air as a Basemodel and love it to death. For the current pricing absolutely unbeatable. Also I like the old design better. The only thing that really bugs me are those rubber feet. The M2 Airs Feet are looking a lot grippier. Don´t know if they actually are. This thing slides on my wooden desk, like it´s greased up or something. Still looking for some grippier replacements, that preserve the look.

[@DemonicGoblin-mv4ob]

I can't believe I suffered with the 2019 air for so long. Finally upgraded to this, a bit late to the party but no regrets this thing is the perfect upgrade and great value

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

I still have and use my base model M1 I got with a student discount a month after it came out. It’s still an incredible machine. I now have a maxed-out M2 Max MacBook Pro I use for my music stuff, but the M1 will never be replaced because of its size, weight, reliability, and relative performance (even just, pure performance bc it’s still faster than most PCs today!)

[@thepatlagoon]

How was the M1 Air for music?

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

@@thepatlagoon It’s very good. Can’t do as many instruments and tracks in Logic compared to Pro let alone Max chips, but it’s plenty for 90% of people. For music I highly recommend 16 GB RAM though, it really helps.

[@hexamex]

Still using the MacBook air (M1). Bought it apr 2021 and Battery is great, no slow down or anything. So happy with it.

[@danielsdaydreams]

bought my first macbook 2.5 years ago, a base M1 MBA. it still works completely flawless, would never go back to windows. my experience with dell laptops was that they would start turning sluggish after 1.5-2 years of use. M1 MBA edits 4K video with zero hiccups. love it. resell value is also amazing

[@gabork92]

The GFXBench results are from the Intel IGP, not the dedicated Radeon GPU.

[@SpartanDiab]

The shape of the M1 is also great, I prefer it over the more straight cut feel of the M2.

[@lucaspiresr]

I find the M2 prettier, but the M1 is definitely the most comfortable to use

[@KerryAA7130]

I have the M1 MacBook Pro since 2020 , 8gb ram with 512gb , with 92% battery health. Love my little MacBook with the touch bar which I use .

[@richertz]

Add a thermal pad mod ( and a plastic case to avoid the heat) and the latest Sonoma release - the performance leap is substantial - like a complete upgrade that seriously leaves my older 2019 i9 in the dust. I run Logic and Pro Tools on a silent computer. It’s a fantastic device and another good reason to get one now is only recently has pretty much every developer moved to silicon native - meaning you only now see the true power of the computer. Yes it took some developers almost 3 years!

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

How is using Logic on the 13" LCD? And is 8GB RAM causing any limitations?

[@richertz]

@@ShallRemainUnknown logics fine at adapting to the screen size. I opted for the 16gb version, 8gb would not be enough.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

​​@@richertzThanks for the reply! I understand that Logic CAN be run on a smaller 13" display, but I'm wondering how PRACTICAL it is, especially when viewing many tracks, compared to a significantly larger 15" laptop display (that many would say is also small compared to outboard monitors). Also, at what point precisely is Logic not viable on an 8GB Apple Silicon Mac, and how did you determine this point, as they're supposed to have far superior management compared to Intel Macs? (And Logic of course will indeed run on an 8GB machine.)

[@richertz]

@@ShallRemainUnknown I use a 13 inch and it’s fine - Logic has a working method that fits screen sizes due to design. If concerned get the 15 inch. 8gb is not enough in my view I used an 8gb version to start with and found it hit the limit too much. Yes it can run, no I don’t recommend it. I also upgraded to 1tb drive - 256 is too small and you’ll fill it up too quickly. I think you’re basing your views on the 8gb as a standard user. Logic is more of a power user. Finally 80% of my time I use a larger monitor, only using the laptop display when travelling. However I have no issues with mixing on it, it’s a sharp display and very configurable. If you travel a lot the 13” is great as it’s light and not too big.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

Thanks again, Ric. I came from using Logic on a 27" monitor, and being I plan on using it primarily on laptop display for mobility, I was concerned that 13" would be too constrained for regular practical use. When you say 8GB machine "hit the limit too much" what exactly happened? And at about how many tracks/plug-ins/effects? Also, I created songs on a 16GB quadcore i5 machine, but ran into "system overload" on my personal 8GB Core 2 Duo Mac when playing those same song projects. It wasnt clear whether it was caused by CPU or RAM, but I STRONGLY suspect it was purely CPU. So, when considering an upgrade to more powerful machine, and switching from desktop to laptop, I decided to wait for M3 Air, but those are now not coming till 2024, and even then I'd be apprehensive to pay the big premium for 16GB, let alone 15". (Plus even more for bigger SSD - I'd use compact, lightweight external SSD, or maybe thumbdrive. I'm not using big orchestral sample libraries, and will probably stick to Logic's very generous included samples/libraries to avoid overload of choices... ) So, in the meantime, after researching a bit, and considering the i5 I created on seemed more than adequate, I purchased an older i7 quadcore 16GB 15" Retina MacBook Pro (two, actually, got a deal...). So far, so good, just dabbling a bit, runs perfectly smoothly, on Sonoma/Opencore, and screen seems big enough, but yet to start creating heavily on it... Still have mind to check M3 upon release, but this vid re inexpensive DIY-repair M1 piqued interest; although finding one with broken LCD unit for only $150 probably very difficult to replicate for now. Anyway, one thing I found extremely useful on MacBook is System Settings - Accessibility - Zoom - Trackpad Gesture to triple-tap-slide zoom on-the-fly, with memory of your last zoom amount. Makes using super hi-res 2880x1800 on laptop LCD feasible, or even running oversampled 3800x2400, to view complex arrangements in Logic married with practical legibility for recording/editing. Check it out!

[@christianl3592]

I finally pulled the trigger today and ordered the base M1. I’m from Mexico, and the base model sells for $1300 at the Apple Store. Today I found a deal at Walmart online and bought it new for 680.

[@sio2709]

The M1 Air with 16/512 GB was the first MacBook, that convinced me for the 600€ that I paid for it. Tried a few between 2013 and 2017 but they felt inferior to most "PC" laptops so I didn't buy them in the end. However the M1 is a different story. Especially the lack of fan noise and the impressive battery life is huge for me personally. The performance is good enough for everything I throw at it. I still have a Linux/Windows PC for CAD/EDA and gaming, but even basic gaming is possible with the M1. The efficiency of the Apple silicon is simply unbelievable. MacOS is still something I have mixed feelings about to be honest and the keyboard is just average in comparison but the overall package is just really hard to beat.

[@MaRia-qb2gn]

Where did you buy it from? Because 600€ is a very impressive price 😂

[@JRomeSr.]

I remember a few months ago when I was researching my next MacBook, I was looking for a video like this about the m1 MacBook Air, but you hadn’t come out with one yet. I mistakenly had bought the last intel MacBook Air with the i7, when I had also looked at an m1… it was $100 bucks cheaper. I was kicking myself when I got it with all the heat, the lag, the performance. I finally returned it and found a steal on one of these m1’s. My next laptop for probably another 5-10 years. Great video!

[@Qwerty-uiop]

I just bought the M1 MacBook air and I'm using it to type this comment. all I can say is wow.

[@A_GodApple]

lol apple discontinued it today

[@iwishyouwould]

@@A_GodApple yes, and?

[@Qwerty-uiop]

@@A_GodApple doesn't matter. Still supported and likely will be for a long time.

[@Jaracz23]

I was just about to upgrade to M2 as its been 3 years and I usualy change my mac at 3 years but you convince me not to thx for that !!

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

Awesome job Luke! You really do make the best content out there. I’ve made it my goal to watch every single video you ever made this year, and yesterday I was watching some of your oldest content filmed in your parents’ house! You’ve always been an awesome KZbinr but let me just say it’s almost unreal how much you’ve changed and progressed. Keep it up man! ❤️

[@lukemiani]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy :)

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

@@lukemiani Thank YOU for the great work! FYI You got me into my used Mac fixing/flipping hobby. Alongside that, I’m nearly finished making the most powerful cost-effective Mac Pro 5,1 in the world (yep it runs Sonoma with OCLP)!

[@MarcoBeSomething]

I got mine when I traded in my iPad Pro, my college covered the cost so I basically got paid to upgrade to the newest MacBook. Anytime I use it I constantly think about how it’s three years old and still works like it did the day I bought it. It handles Video editing, web browsing, scripting, spreadsheets and thumbnail creation like a champ. It’s definitely my recommendation for most people, especially now because getting it at its current rates on the used market is an amazing value and worth the investment for anyone who’s looking for a reliable laptop at the moment.

[@pz4065]

I still love mine. It‘s so fast, silent and long lasting… I can run 2-3 virtual machines while browsing the web or working natively… And you can even play Windows games via Parallels!

[@RussellRonnebaum]

There is one major disappointment of the M1 MacBook Air. They took native support for multiple monitors away. It’s plenty powerful to do so, but Apple requires you to get a MacBook Pro to get multiple monitors back. 😢🤑

[@d24]

Tbh I think mainly Pro users use multiple monitors anyway. I can't imagine many casual Air users even use one external monitors

[@MrWebon]

I didn’t know that.. and that’s a dealbreaker for me

[@alexabc220]

I use a monitor and then this laptop as my second screen. Not ideal but it works

[@maxwellsdemon10]

⁠define casual... As a student who does a lot of programming I don't need power, but I sure do like a lot of screen real estate...

[@Videogamearcade]

Nope 😂@@d24

[@JoeMenjivar]

Cannot believe I can play Baldur's Gate 3 on one of these bad boys. The lack of upgradability still sucks, wish I could upgrade the ssd now but that's life.

[@bb_4488]

Switched from my custom built PC to an M1 Air 16GB a couple years ago. I love this machine so much

[@robertjones8260]

Typing this on a 2020 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro. I use it for work and play. It has crashed once in three years. The battery is phenomenal, and it's just as snappy as it was when I first booted it up. I'll probably use this thing for years to come.

[@mmartti2k116]

I bought mine today to upgrade my old late 2011 MacBook Pro.

[@manuel-xax]

Nice video. I own this MBA M1 base model : 7GPU cores, 8Gb Ram, 256Gb SSD, it was a gift from my brother (so many, many, thanks to him). This is the most fantastic computer I've owned (and I've owned, and am still owning, lot quite a bunch of computers ! In fact all of those I've been using from 1982. I've turned them into a micro-Museum, aka µ-Museum) since the Amiga 1000. It has the same somewhat revolutionary aura that very few computers in the whole history of family / personal computer can match, no matter the era. Few days ago, something quite surprising came to my mind : since I own this M1 MBA, it has almost nerver been turned off ! Since I fired it up back in January 2021, I hardly ever powered it off. I mean it : it has not been turned off more than a couple of hours ever since ! Maybe up to a day or so, at most, when adding up the very rare moment it wasn't on. In my defence, I have hardly been a laptop user ! I've been using my MBA the way I am using my servers and desktop computer : always on 🙂 My previous laptops were either too old or too "tired" (if not both !) to be really used as laptops (ie: far from any electrical plug !) Given its age, I will give my MBA more rest. It was the first time I didn't care considering fine tuning its power management (not sure I would have done any better than Apple settings !), for it has been working so incredibly great by default.

[@patham9]

Wow an Air without the camera notch design flaw? That's cool!

[@chocoloco9985]

I have a Macbook Air M1 I got as a gift after graduating high school. I absolutely love it, have it in gold color even though my parent's thought it was too "girly" whatevs. I have taken advantage of it, running MacOS on my monitor, Windows 11 via Parallels on the mac itself, and use my iPad for sidecar. Only thing I regret is that it has 8gb RAM. at the beginning even with swap memory being used it would sometimes slow down or even freeze at some points. Was/is frustrating but things have gotten better since I updated to MacOS Sonoma. In the future when I'm ready to upgrade, I'll definitely be getting more RAM

[@paulmark992]

I have a M1 Pro 13 inch 16gb 1tb. Aside from the ram and tb storage, this thing is still a beast.

[@tapiolehto5312]

I have intel16 inch 16 ram. I play Company of Heroes 2, Total War Empire just like that, no hiccups, seen air does not play those after 10 minutes. My Intel MacBook works very fluently after 4 years, no complaints.

[@dell1032]

Typing this on my M1 Air. Hands down the best computer I've ever owned. Been using Macs since 2003; nothing matches the power, stability, and portability. A must buy.

[@liortisson8007]

Got to tell you Luke, I bought an M1 MacBook Air back in early 2021 and future-proved it by taking the 8-Core GPU and 512 GB SSD model, and have not regretted it since! I still can’t find a good reason to upgrade to anything else. By far, the best laptop I’ve ever owned.

[@largewallofbeans9812]

I liked my own comment, even though I don’t like my comment.

[@tdrg_]

Don’t be that harsh on yourself

[@tbu_drachenkater5397]

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[@globeztar]

I love my base model M1 MBA. Battery life and performance are still absolutely great and I don‘t see any reason to replace it any time soon.

[@rafaelortega9833]

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[@marion817]

I bought one a couple of months ago (it was on promotional discount and payable in installments in one of the Apple resellers in my country) and I can confidently say, for my very basic needs, the 8/256 standard model is perfect. Browsing, basic office apps, media consumption - nope, not a single hiccup whatsoever. Only time I see the beach ball is when opening Chrome (sometimes I have to use it for Chromecast purposes) and using xcode. Battery life is amazing. Storage isn’t an issue for me since I can simply buy external storage. RAM isn’t great, yes, but I can only really feel it when I start using tabs in the double digits, which isn’t too often since I use tab groups so I can better manage my tabs addiction lol. Plus for the discounted price that I got it (equivalent to less than 800 USD including tax!), definitely one of my best value tech purchases ever!

[@etfigueroa15]

Picking one up hopefully before Christmas. Super convinced that I’m not getting the M2 Air or the M1 Pro. This is more than enough for me!

[@mdtouhidahmed6209]

using the base model for almost 1 year, amazing performance, and great battery life and the way it handles all tasks is really impressive. No hiccups at all! It feels crazy good.

[@JayzBeerz]

I have the IPad Air M1 and it is a beast.

[@Fourtale]

Hi Luke, Can you make an in-depth video about connecting two Macs over a USB-C cable? I've discovered it makes a Thunderbolt-bridge acting as a network cable. Enabling better performance for airplay etc.. I use the iMac as a secondary display but what sucks is that the mouse and keyboard from the iMac doesn't work while mirroring on Airplay. There is no video that goes in-depth on this.

[@Northern_Squirrel]

The question is not about performance, rather when apple will stop macOS update for this hardware basically forcing people to get rid of a perfectly functioning laptop to a newer one so they can get security updates to stay current. I have many apple devices including an iMac about 10 years old but working as well as it was on day 1. It’s still on 10.15.7 macOS Catalina. I am still using it daily and worry sometimes whether I am properly protected while using the internet for doing my regular activities like banking. I have considered M1 MBA as a possible replacement but unsure since it’s already 3 years old. Thanks for the video.

[@IcemanTheDj]

I use Macbook Air M1 in my studio and is not looks like I'm gonna upgrade soon! I mean, this thing it's a beast, man... it's so good! And is silent, which in a music studio is heaven!

[@TheyRiseBand]

I have one, use it for voiceover and music production. No fan, fast as hell (for audio) and is just a great daily driver.

[@jailbreakhat1890]

I have both M1 MacBook Air and M1 Pro 16 inch MacBook Pro and both of them almost never overheats or slows down. They are the best modern MacBooks Apple have ever made alongside the 2012 unibody MacBook Pro and the 2015 Retina MacBook Pro.

[@wills2652]

I love mine so much!! Using it till it dies then going to get a newer mackbook air

[@DanielWoike]

My favorite laptop. I use it all the time and the battery lasts all day and never faultys. I am going to ruin it with how much I use before it slows down, because it gets out of date.

[@PhilMarsden27]

I have a base model m1 MacBook Air a maxed out m1 mini, a maxed out 2019 16inch i9 and a gaming pc with a Ryzen 3600 and a nvidia 3060. It’s astonishing how good the air is easily beats the intel and pc -on battery! All in such a small and efficient package. And absolutely still as great today! A game changing machine

[@shayanbalouch]

A big sigh of relief that I just made the right purchase a month ago in September 2023, I bought a MacBook Air M1, base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, and it is working bananas. I'm a schoolteacher and I conduct online classes via zoom all the time for my Online teaching business, and it literally flies with colors! Alhamdulilah.

[@prince-roblox5444]

I got my M1 MacBook Air (base model) 5 months after release. And 2-3 years later, it still has never broken a sweat! It still handles basically everything I throw at it just as quick as when it was brand new. I'd still highly recommend this laptop even now in 2023.

[@Jenny_Digital]

I’m _still_ on Intel WRT Macs, however, next year is going to be the year of the M series Mac for me.

[@brianevans497]

I still have my m1 MacBook Air. Still running strong!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Yeah you’re right, I bought the MacBook Pro 13” from Costco because it was $100 off. Actually I was tired of the old air cause I owned one since 2011 and I believed I was buying a longer lasting MacBook M1. My MacBook Pro runs great.

[@there837]

Recently bought the M2 Air. Had the 2020 intel Air. Boy, am I impressed!

[@Silicon_Magic]

It's an insane machine. Just bought the M1 Air two months ago for 650 Euros. Watching this video, having a bunch of 1080p videos encoding to HEVC in the background at 212 FPS, maybe looking for the charger tomorrow. Just an incredible laptop...

[@sebastianw7254]

M1 Air 16GB Ram 256GB SSD and loving it. When the SSD die in the future I will try to fix it myself. Building in a greater storage SSD chips

[@carlyleroad]

My thinking lines up completely with yours Luke. I've got an M1 2020 and the only thing that I can say to criticise is that you can't have two monitors. That's it. Nothing else to complain about. I use it for work, I don't need to take a power lead - the battery lasts all day. On the most intensive working day it's gotten down to 12% but otherwise, I come home with more than 30% each day. That said, I covet the lines of my other half's M2!

[@irensaga561]

Mine is approaching three years old, and it still flies through my day to day work. I even play some games on it, which gets it hot and bothered, but it does it. I cannot believe this is still running so well at three years old, and as others have said, Sonoma has made things smoother if anything.

[@mojiduleasin]

Completely agree with every bit. I bought the entry level MBP base model (8/256). In Past three years delivered hundreds of web dev & design projects and still it's getting pretty solid. The only regret I bought the 256gb one. Other than that never worried about anything.

[@RiddleOZ]

thats the catch. Enjoy it while it lasts. then drain your pocket 2 buy a new 1

[@AyoHues]

Agree totally. I bought this to tide me over until the M1 Pro came out and 3 years later my son is still using it at university. The only downside is lack of ports, small screen & limited external monitor support. Nitpicking in other words. Price wise, no Windows laptop comes close. Gamers could get this and a PS5 for instance.

[@samuelbarringer715]

The 2015 MacBook Pro has one advantage that the M1 MacBook Air will never have in having a replaceable ssd that has much more hard drive capacity.

[@sadie513]

My 2015 Air is dying so I guess it's time for an upgrade. Glad I found this video as the price difference on the M1 and M2 isn't huge so I wasn't sure which one to get. There are resellers here selling the M1 for about 600 USD. Imma wait for holiday sales.

[@lsufan861]

I just ordered a new one from Walmart for $699, can’t wait to get it. It’s been a while since I’ve had a Mac. Any virus protection suggestions?

[@dennisud]

As you know I waited until this past March to get this computer. I have said in various videos why I wanted this even as more powerful Computers came out. You hit it on the dot that this Specific computer will be the best for the average user for years to come. From my 1st comments after seeing your first review of this model I have been a fan and now very happy user.

[@simongodart783]

Like many people here, I was working with an expensive Intel Mac (2019 macbook pro 16), I was obviously satisfied with the machine, but could not resist the temptation of trying the new M1 machines I bought a second hand version of the macbook pro M1, base model, and it just replaced my older machine in every task ..

[@lfroncek]

It's the perfect computer if you just want to do the basics. Could be great for more advanced stuff too, I just mainly use mine for word processing and web browsing when I'm out of town. Love it.

[@pedromazasuarez]

And if you want to do more than the basics too, I am a very hard user and i don't have still a reason to change it after 3 years.

[@MoChuang343]

I bought my wife an M1 MBA for $800 in the summer of 2021. Absolute GOAT of a machine. I’m only 30 so idk if can truly say GOAT, but from tech I do know, there is nothing else even close to the value of an M1 MBA especially at the time it was released.

[@raghavkhandelwal3588]

bought a brand new one just a couple of days ago at 50000 INR which is roughly around 550 USD. Well I was using 2012 MacBook Pro earlier and it still works awesome! These machines are insanely powerful!!

[@nas1m]

waching this on my M1 Macbook Air, had it for over 1.5 years and it's perfect. (Brought it for £500 at the time)

[@frazerweb]

I think the 15 macbook air M3 will become the computer of choice for lots of people including me. I'm still very happy with my M1 macbook pro, for my needs and see that machine as a suitable upgrade. I've recently seen a mac studio reduced to £1350 but you have to mess around with monitors etc.

[@realDeor]

Tbh these things are crazy. You could get by today with a 2012 mac. I still have a 2012 MacBook Pro, and it still does all my music production needs. I have a newer Mac now, but the old one still keeps up. Only downfall is support and limited updates. It sucks, but it still works fine. If you are an older person who wants something basic that gets your browsing, email etc, these things are totally more than fine. TBH, I would take a 10 year old Mac over a 10 year old windows any day.

[@giusemineo]

I would argue you would be a FANTASTIC salesman. I’m a business guy and I can tell you got that spirit.

[@wayne8797]

I need an unopened base model of this to keep. They will be worth a lot in the future.

[@megoslife214]

I agree 100 percent, I just purchased a MacBook Air 2020 13 inch and I am totally in love so far, I love watching all of the reviews is gets even now, such a GREAT laptop!!

[@robbristow]

Luke, Would you still recommend an M2 MacBook for video editing and rendering?

[@brysimm404]

Thanks, Luke. I waited out the “bad years” with my mid 2012 MacBook Pro (bought used in 2016) which is still solid but I know won’t keep kicking forever. Was thinking to upgrade this year and now I know which way to go - 2019 M1 Air all the way! 👍