MacBook Air M1 in 2024: Why you should get it (4 years later)

[@andresvidoza]

Dont forget to checkout last weeks video to run the chance to participate in the $500 giveaway faam 👌🏽

[@passionatenjanikes]

always, ill never forget

[@saadd7]

3:24 You got 17gigs of extra memory on an 8gb machine, it's actually insane. Apple silicon does a great job, even 4 year old laptop still have quite enough power for the most people.

[@edwinryan6081]

are you giving this one away?

[@vueport99]

Haha you got the pixel. I was at the Apple store, the sales guy saw my Pixel while he tried to up sell me to other services and produces even while he agreed with me the pixel takes better photos! And he still tried to sell me an iPhone. Nah... Nice try dude

[@leaht-pu1tm]

So from 6:00 on your showing and explaining but what is the FULL configuration of the MBA you are using?

[@kade7102]

I own a silver base M1 Air. It’s got me through 3 years of classes and nursing school and is currently taking me through pre-med, and it still has 89% battery life after a little over 3 years of daily use. Best device I ever purchased.

[@Pinhotube]

I've been working with a M1 air since launch, and it keeps rocking with my workflow, editing my youtube videos, photos and everyday tasks, I'll change for a newer model maybe next year for a 16gb version because it's my main bottleneck by now, 4k editing (with colorgrading) and photoshop work have some hiccups that adds up over time, but other than that, I really love my m1 air because it's by miles my best investment so far, the thing cost me 1k and made me 200k+ without a sweat (and without a fan haha) Great video my man!

[@brunonandolpho]

Olha o pinho aí

[@byeolboi]

your forearms massive ash bro

[@higortorres4175]

Pinho por aqui

[@TopDogAcademy]

Should I buy a "MacBook Air 13-inch with M2 chip, 16GB Memory and 256GB" for content creation?

[@cdyesnowcd]

I bought official refurbished M1 MBA with 16GB ram almost 3 years, its performance is still enough for me now

[@samio2944]

even 8 gig is good

[@Eternal_TM]

Just got a brand new MacBook Air M1 from Walmart for $650 for my work laptop and it was such a fantastic option, so glad you are making people more aware of that!

[@anamkhan8299]

What was the ram you got?

[@Eternal_TM]

@@anamkhan8299 I just went with the 8 gb, the way silicone works the RAM is optimized a lot better than in a windows PC. It really depends on what you’re gonna be using it for

[@Karnavcm]

@@anamkhan8299 dont get it

[@anamkhan8299]

@@Karnavcm what was the ram version you got, 8GB OR 16gb ?

[@Karnavcm]

@@anamkhan8299 16 gb bro. not good for video editing.

[@danarnold4210]

I got a Macbook Air M1 base model last November - No slow downs till now and it was the best decision I made for my work

[@Michael_1Sw43]

Yup same! Mines the pro

[@caballeskristin]

Same here!

[@AlexanderLindo]

The M1 MacBook Air works very well for music and video production. As a certified audio professional, I run many audio projects some with up to 80 tracks with plugins and the M1 MacBook Air handles everything without complaining.

[@andrewmtgx]

on base model 8gb ram 256gb storage 8c cpu 7c gpu?

[@AlexanderLindo]

@@andrewmtgx yes.

[@estherjyilespos2871]

@@AlexanderLindo inspiring. thanks for this

[@STeroidsnicca]

@@andrewmtgx Why is everyone saying you need 16gb???

[@andrewmtgx]

@@STeroidsnicca because 8gb is limiting and more is better. I have had 64gb ram in my desktop pc before, for mac that would be like a $1500 upgrade or something bull crap like that lol

[@FelixShivansh]

I just bought a m1 MacBook Air 8 gb variant as an engineering student I find no reason not to recommend it ! , it's so fast and smooth than my old windows laptop . I just love it

[@devanshagarwal6677]

Boi it handles dsa and random coding thing along side figma without any problem

[@FelixShivansh]

@@devanshagarwal6677 yes for that it will work flawless but if u are into app dev than prefer 16 gb ram or higher

[@itzzdivyansh]

Is it good should i get it for web dev, a bit of app dev and a bit of photoshop and filmora

[@FelixShivansh]

@@itzzdivyansh well acc to current deals if u can get a m4 Mac mini which comes in same price range that it would be much beneficial as it had M4 and 16 gb ram but if laptop is ur main priority and u have budget for upgrading to 16 gb go for it, if not m1 will still works flawlessly for the task u mentioned :)

[@FelixShivansh]

@@devanshagarwal6677 yes it does

[@rmaha1965]

Thanks for this. My son who just started high school, has the M1 MacBook Air and he was worried that it wouldn't run Adobe Suite. Your video put my mind at ease and save a bunch of money that he doesn't have to upgrade now that we know how the memory works.

[@gabbycorgado3060]

My partner's a pharmacy student and I think for her workflow the base m1 model is still the best laptop for her, she came from an older 2017 air and this would be a huge upgrade. It's awesome that the M1 is still competitive today!

[@ElecPi]

I've been using my almost four-year old M1 MacBook Air quite heavily for everything - gaming, video editing, productivity, you name it. Love it to bits. Never faced an issue having just 8 gigs of RAM. And I love your videos just as much as I love my MacBook, Andres! Perfectly composed from start to finish. And the days on which you AND Shevi upload videos at the same time are just the best :) Thank you for what you do!

[@muhammadozil8238]

Which colour you have

[@ElecPi]

@@muhammadozil8238 Silver

[@eastcoastiso3523]

I've had the 16 gb version for the last 5 years and it's been an amazing ride, still going strong.

[@LexxMariie]

I still have the MacBook Air 2017 and it still works pretty well. I have been thinking about upgrading to MacBook AIR m1. Thank you for this video!

[@TupoChak]

got my m1 mac yesterday and i do not regret it. i have got a desktop windows computer thats better on paper but i have never seen da vinci run so quickly on my brnd new device. This Macbook is worth the money

[@ed61730]

My 1max has completely changed the way I work. Mainly used imacs and the imac pro in the past. Having a laptop not only better than those but also unplugged is amazing. Waiting for M4 or M5 max to upgrade.

[@allenz5631]

Still using It since 2021, I have done basically everything on it, it is just the perfect laptop for the price

[@captauron4514]

I use my MacBook Air M1 for school. So far, I've used it on Canvas, for note-taking, occasional KZbin, words and Zoom. It's been four years, and it's still going great.

[@razahusain620]

Watching this video on an M1 Macbook bought this machine a year ago, this is the best laptop you can get truly by all means

[@ameyaspadhye]

I love how you place your laptops and other tech parallel to the edge of a table. I thought I was the only one with OCD about aesthetics and how I arrange things on the table lol. Always love your aesthetics man.

[@mojalefajrnkoi6502]

just bought the Macbook air M1 a week ago. Im going to be using it for school (Masters). So far so good. I hope it treats me well.

[@aidenquinn19975]

I bought from ebay refurbished, 16gb of ram, 1tb of storage, overall minimal scuffs and blemishes with 93% battery health for $750

[@tonykyle]

How is it holding up

[@manojlakhera9713]

I have been using this from 2 years now and I CANNOT RECOMMEND this ENOUGH! Amazing machine.

[@awesomeace24]

Watching this video on my 2020 M1 MacBook Air, so happy w this product over the years. Great vid!

[@valantisjpg]

Got it a few months back, best value for everything!

[@luisPBonilla]

Just got the M1 Pro and it was the best decision ngl

[@TheScottishDad]

bought a used MBA M1 for £500 years ago and still going strong - im a software engineer and have all sorts running on here, only 8GB but it's amazing. I dont understand why people NEED the M3 Pro and all this extra power, for the majority of people, it's just not needed. Save your money.

[@MysticalLibraries]

Being a writer, the M1 Air is all I need for my work requirements.

[@temanjalan92]

In Indonesia this product is very popular, yesterday i bought for 1.117 USD 16 GB and 1 Terabytes of HDD Spaces. Glad to have it.

[@JJ2023.]

I purchased the base model M1 MacBook Air four years ago and still use it daily. I haven’t upgraded to Sequoia yet, as some reviews have mentioned that 8GB of RAM may struggle with it. For now, I'm content using Sonoma. I’ve noticed some memory swapping when I have multiple tabs open, along with MS Word and a radio app running simultaneously.

[@Leonard5931]

Most honest review I’ve found on the internet. Thank you for this really helped me make a decision 👍🏼

[@amsyarirs]

watching it on my m1 macbook air that i just bought 2 months ago! really happy with the purchase, and i also bought it on sale. what a steallll

[@wolowolowolowitz]

Hey, I’m a bit worried about the updates. How long do you think they’ll last? From 2024 onwards.

[@amsyarirs]

@@wolowolowolowitz mac usually gets 8+ years of software updates, and trust me the m1 runs really smoothly even after being release almost 4 years ago.

[@wolowolowolowitz]

@@amsyarirs thanks mate! I had doubts about longevity, planning on using it for atleast 5-6 yrs, not a pro user but I did want the ecosystem. And was so puzzled by the newer ones and they were so expensive (also the utility since I was just going to use it for basics).

[@edoardodepiccoli3004]

still rocking it for photo and video editing and web development, one of my best purchases

[@808ExpeditionsAdventureTravel]

I got a new one from Walmart for $599. Back in April. i use it more than my M3 Pro MacBook Pro! Excellent media consumption and for basic admin (notion, website updates, emails, KZbin, light Canva work, etc.) I use it as a rugged throw around laptop and for travel on small airlines. This thing is amazing when you focus on tasks one at a time. Once you start editing and have 100 tabs open- that’s when it slows down (barely). My M3 Pro MBP is my go to with heavy use (20% of my work), but for the rest this thing is incredible

[@Jaysoo7]

Just ordered mine! Saw lots a reviews saying good things but this review makes me feel great about my purchase 🫡🤍 Good to know u use it more than ur M3 pro

[@808ExpeditionsAdventureTravel]

@@Jaysoo7 great! I wish I ordered the silver. my m3 pro is awesome and definitely an upgrade, but the m1 air is way better for my “on the move” work style. I don’t feel guilty throwing it around or stuffing it in my bag. There is literally no difference with admin tasks, but if you’re editing big video files you will notice a slow down. Enjoy the M1 air!

[@kristianutomotobing9719]

I just bought the 16/256 version secondhand yesterday. Couldn't be happier, a great complementary device for my gaming PC. Battery life is awesome.

[@AbleTales]

Just bought one of these used, but in great condition with 16gb and 512 ssd for $500 - such a good deal!

[@DonAntonio-1]

Where ??

[@omarmendoza7150]

I been having my MacBook Air M1 with 512gb since 2021!! it still feels up to date! Only difference from the newer ones, it's the screen notch. It still plays 4k pretty well. I recommend this!

[@chriscasillas]

Brand new from Walmart for $650. Definitely the best deal and the only deal that makes it worth it not to go for the M2 that is now selling for $800 at places like B&H. I've used the base M2 since launch day over 2 years ago and, like many other comments here say, they are great machines for the majority of users. M1 or M2.

[@knightwing212A]

Up until now I am still using MacBook Air M1 Base model 8gb ram and 256gb and still runs smooth and fast for my daily use!!

[@ArnaldoFdz]

Made me smile seeing my M1 Air that i still use while studying python has yet to let me down and here we are in 2024 Andres that's why you are one of the best tech KZbinrs telling the truth instead of trying to kill students budgets good stuff as always brother!

[@jordanremakes]

I have a 2012 Macbook Pro that lasted me all throughout highschool & college and it’s still kicking! I just purchased a brand new M1 Macbook Air for $650 from Walmart because I’m going back to school and I’m sooo excited to get it after watching this review!

[@pneuma23093]

Bro unified memory means the CPU and GPU can access the same memory pool. It isn’t anything groundbreaking. Also the ram filling up will cause macOS to use the swap memory and this will hurt the SSD health in the long run.

[@abinavsuvin8238]

me and my friend have a m1 air and honestly it has held up rly well

[@markogavric4409]

i bought mine in 2021 for uni and it was great, performance, batterty life, great screen, light and portable. At home i would connect it to an external monitor to do my uni work. nowadays i only use it for media consumption since i use my pc to do most of my work and also gaming. still a great little laptop and the battery still lasts very long

[@nikkiboboshin]

On which Mac os do you hold the battery perfectly?

[@NickPavlov00]

One thing you didn't mention is that when you go into swap it will write and read constantly from the SSD. The SSD has a limited amount of write cycles when that limit is reached the laptop is bricked and since the SSD is soldered on you can't just replace it. In order to replace those you will need to have a "donor" macbook SSD, which is not cheap and has used limit as well.

[@STeroidsnicca]

By that time 10 years later you should just replace the macbook.

[@erwingagarin]

I have the 2020 MacBook Air with Intel. I mostly use it for Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit for school, and it still works perfectly fine today. I'm thinking of buying a MacBook with Apple Silicon, but I can't install Autodesk software because it doesn't support Boot Camp.

[@Most.Code18]

Been waiting long for this video❤❤

[@passionatenjanikes]

that's a Beautiful M1 AIR MacBook.

[@MediSpring]

I have it for four years now. If it works four more years, everything is fine. I love it. 🥰

[@pasoalto22]

Great content Andres. Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@FLXInternationalGroup]

i just bought Macbook Air M1 256GB 2 weeks ago, with promo price at IBox Indonesia (authorized apple store in Indonesia), and i love it so much 😃

[@grease-zee]

Please how much do you get it

[@quality1mario876]

They keep drilling and drilling. What a way to end a video. You did it again Andres Vidoza. Awesome

[@thermeshade]

This was such a great video!!! Buying a used one and your intel was perfect!

[@bignienie2499]

W video Andrés Im actually in the market for a laptop and was and am still in a little debate on what to get this video might’ve helped me to accomplish what to get

[@dish275]

We need a cinematic course or something you guys make it look so easy 🔥🔥

[@rohithreddy75]

Just came across your channel. excited to explore different videos.

[@NormanTheDoorman25]

I just picked up this exact laptop on ebay (not an auction) for 390 USD for one that is in fantastic condition, no issues

[@Jack15060]

Bro is back 💪🏻

[@pokemonyu]

Thanks for the update. I am about to buy one in Singapore. Singapore $1059. US$820.

[@kekerenan]

I have mac book pro retina 2013, i can run sequoia in it, i have drop it 5 feet above the ground, still awesome till now

[@Uncle_Drew0227]

Hey Andrez, another great video! Wow, this is amazing! I'm currently using an M1 MacBook Air 256GB as my main computer/laptop for work and it's still going strong. It's actually faster than my work desktop, which is an old Core i5 8th gen with dual monitors and 16GB of RAM. If you're thinking about getting an M1 MacBook Air, I highly recommend it. You won't regret it. But if you can afford it, I'd suggest getting the latest model. It'll last you even longer than you expect.

[@Wavesounder]

Love my lil wedge, more than enough for anything I use it for! Great review!

[@brian28gallegos]

This is my first MacBook and man it’s simple and powerful, does everything I need and I got it a great deal at Best Buy but one get one free!

[@sameerasw]

Watching on a MBA M1 as well and I fricking love it! Best thing I saved up and got in my life

[@kshitijpratapsingh7711]

ah i was really searching this specific topic for few days and luckily got your video , its like mind reading:)

[@ckubes3389]

Yo bro I swear....I was just thinking yesterday that Andres hasn't posted a long term review in like ages and today you post this....that's why you are the GOAT...❤❤🎉🎉

[@hafuridotus]

8 GB on the M3 MacBook Pro has been perfectly fine for me. Workflow is more towards web development and graphic design, with very light video editing in the future. (dedicated rig for all the heavier stuff)

[@Big_catlaflare]

I got a m2 mba with 1tb and 24gb of ram at a great price and it performs flawlessly. I was thinking about upgrading to the new m4 when it releases but I think I can wait a few more years.

[@atanga_anabila]

that thinkpad line was so clean...he was like, "this is why big accounting firms use thinkpads, I mean think about it, you don't necessarily ..." 8:29

[@marcarusaviles9020]

I have a MBA M2 with 8 Ram and never reaches 7gb of ram, mostly of the time is about 5-6. My workflow is a normal one, so at this time (1 year old), I don't regret it. In the future, who knows.

[@mbizozo6271]

This is the video I needed.

[@ahmedshahzad7654]

This video made me buy the MacBook Air M1 base variant. Amazing video!

[@JeffersonWesley-t9t]

Please make more macbook videos. We would love a video on m2 macbook air. Loving your videos❤

[@realjcoop182]

Just got one to make beats. I usually just use loops and simple plug ins. It's so light and fun to use.

[@nguyendangduclinh124]

I still using Macbook air M1 with the perform 16/512. It's so good in this time for Quality Control engineer

[@Mark23Martin]

Thanks andres for the info now I know what to look for when I make my purchase!!

[@JesusArmasOficial]

Great video! I’ve always had some sort of gripe with the Air line-up. Especially the Apple Silicon version cause it has no fans. It’s a little pet peeve of mine. Regardless, it still is an incredible machine for those that may not need huge pro features and simply want a machine to rely on for regular workflows.

[@fmehran]

So many people criticizing the M1 and nobody supporting the M1 Air are saying that the M1 Air was the last MacBook with the wedge shaped design. That was the last time this laptop had a signature MacBook look. After that the boxy design is just like any other laptop. I myself bought an M1 Air in late 2023 because I love the design. I want to have it in collection as this timeless design goes out of market. Then it will be a rarity. Many people may start searching the M1 Air at that point in time. And as for performance, the general work that I do doesn’t need any more power than the base M1 Air offers.

[@RonMarcus]

Bought the 16MB RAM/256GB hard drive in Nov 2020. Still using it for everything. The only thing I wish it could do faster is rendering video from FCP. For everything else, it’s a race car. Considering upgrading to the M4 Mini rumored to come out soon.

[@itisciprian]

I'm watching this on a 2017 MacBook Pro using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher with the latest Sonoma. I replaced the thermal paste with Thermal Grizzly Carbonaut, and this machine is still a beast. I also use it for full-stack JavaScript development.

[@dimakonstanta1868]

13 or 15 inches?

[@itisciprian]

@@dimakonstanta1868 15 inch model and I just installed sequoia rc release - still kicking

[@0xroxyyyy]

Got one just a few months ago!! NO REGRETS AT ALL!!

[@carloybasalo]

I got one for my sister as she is starting her college. I say it works for the right user!

[@teknologene]

The only reason you'll get it is because its cheaper than the newer generations, and still works really great. But know that you're missing out on the performance of the latest generations. So much better. Depending on your use case, and if you're considering of buying a new one--you should try to get it.

[@billyy777]

I got this in 2022, my best laptop so far

[@twistedfantasyy]

it's the perfect laptop for students imo. it's what they call an ol reliable. it can do anything you realistically need on a day-to-day basis and it lasts the entire day. the refurbished deals are killer too you just get so much for what you pay. if you end up selling it, you can still get a decent deal because macs hold value compared to other laptops, especially the m-series macs.

[@Chofo307]

Awesome video! I'm still using my Late 2011 Macbook Pro. I love it and still holds up if you upgrade it with a SSD + RAM. However, is time for her to retire and rest. I will still use it but for more light porpuse cause I just love it. I mean it has a CD thing! hahaha. Your video helped me decide which Macbook to go for now... So thank you :) Cheers from Copenhagen

[@FederArt]

Thank you for this review ! It is amazing !!!!!

[@daburykin]

Amazing review! The drilling 😅.

[@hughmilne-pg5mj]

w video, I love your channel man :D

[@ustaadjisharma7591]

Awesome video & content 🙏🏻♥️

[@koniglp6473]

I bought a MacBook Pro M1 with 512 Gigs like 2 Months ago. It's perfect and has more than enough power for me. But because I resell Apple devices I have greats of offers for myself like the MBP with the M1 Pro I bought for only 730 Bucks. I consider keeping that one because it has 16gb of Ram

[@iggyblack]

Regarding Unified Memory and Memory Swap, a really well known BIG issue with these 8GB laptop is that whenever the OS dips into the SSD memory, it is decreasing the lifespan of your SSD. Especially since the SSD's on the macbook are older tech, the kind that deals with write/read. So I wouldn't recommend the M1 THAT much because of this issue, I'm not sure if they replace the SSD when these are refurbished, but would be good to look into. You could get lucky and get one from a simple user or someone who has 300 tabs open at all times lol.

[@bazboyuk9602]

Still using my M1 MacBook Air 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD - does everything I need it do and some! One of Apple’s best laptops ever made!

[@OngSTW]

It's one of the things I feel was really worth it. It's still working great nowadays. Unfortunately, I only bought it with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

[@bycello952]

Personally, I think spending a little extra for the M1 Pro was the best decision I could’ve made. I can’t imagine having 8gb of ram or not having the screen. Really feel like that computer is so good, apple had an extremely hard time justifying an upgrade even now and I could see myself using this computer another 3 years

[@BaconnPancakezz]

Got the new M3 Pro for uni (cs as well) and its the best decision ever made

[@lil_nginya]

great video bro, I love it!!!!

[@scottphardin]

Just traded my m1 air for m1 14 pro with 16gb. Amazing difference. $1100 well spent. But the air was fine 95 percent if the time. If I didn’t run multiple monitors and use some super large files, I would have been fine with the air. I miss its size

[@tikbalangmedia]

For the college student, agree a refurbished (or if you can swing it for a apple certified refurbished) is well worth it. For those of us with a bit more expendable income, I would 100% recommend just skipping the m1 and just finding an m1 pro or some form of a Macbook Pro, way better long term investment and still easily able to compete with the latest variants (plus the increase on RAM and onboard storage inherent with the Pro's is just worth it too).

[@hacorn96]

M1 base model user for 3+ yrs. primarily use figma, arc and 2-3 other apps with passive usage. It’s not enough at all. Heavier figma files struggle a lot. Add another app to the mix and all the snappiness goes down the toilet. Connect a 4k monitor with figma actively using or active multitasking and it heats up like mad. Lack of active cooling and RAM are active bottlenecks. When buying, I didn’t anticipate my workflow getting heavier, nor did the overly optimistic KZbin reviews indicated I’d be facing issues with my workflow. All in all, here’s my 3-point advice. If 3 years is all you’re looking for from a base model and you know how to work around the limits, then it’s go for the LATEST base model. Not the old M1, it will be obsolete in a year or two. M3 or M4, whatever’s available in latest Mac Air. Otherwise if you’re going to be a heavy user and want no problems for min 3 yrs, go for a beefier machine. My rule of thumb - whatever base spec apple provides for RAM and CPU, go one model higher. If budget is limiting you, then go for what you can afford (obviously). Refurbished options are cool. Macbooks have the best longevity, stability and overall resale value. Or you can even try windows arm laptops, they’re getting better. Just don’t go for a MacBook that’s not Apple silicon.

[@Gabriel_Walker.]

Love soundcore!!!