Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Review

Every year update  Apple has updated the MacBook Air with its brand new silicon called Apple M1. It promises huge leaps in performance and vastly better battery life compared to the older Intel-based MacBook Air. I’ve been using the new M1-powered MacBook Air as my work machine for about a week, and here’s what I think of it.

Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Review

• Design
• Display
• Software
• Performance
• Battery Life
• Value for Money

• Good
• Familiar design
• P3 colour gamut display
• Excellent performance
• Runs cool and quiet
• Very good battery life

• Bad
• Low-resolution webcam

The new Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with the Apple M1 SoC have kickstarted the company’s multi-year transition from Intel CPUs to its own in-house silicon. Apple’s previous pivotal computing shift came about 15 years ago when it announced its transition from the PowerPC

architecture to Intel CPUs, and now it’s doing it again. This move was a long time coming, and a necessary one since it allows Apple greater control over the design and performance of its Mac computers. More importantly, it should also allow Apple to better plan future product roadmaps, now that it knows exactly what kind of chips to expect going ahead.

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Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Summary

Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is a macOS laptop with a 13.30-inch display that has a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. it comes with 8GB of RAM. The Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) packs 512GB of SSD storage.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes, Bluetooth and it comes with 2 USB ports (2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)), Headphone and Mic Combo Jack ports.

As of 13th December 2020, Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) price in India starts at Rs. 92,900.

Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Full Specifications

General

Brand	Apple
Model	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Release date	November 2020
Model Number	A2337
Model Name	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Series	MacBook Air
Dimensions (mm)	6.10 x 304.70 x 212.40
Weight (kg)	1.29
Material	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS

Battery Capacity (WHR)

49.9

Display

Size	13.30-inch
Resolution	2560×1600 pixels
Touch Screen	No
Refresh Rate	60Hz

Memory

RAM

8GB

Graphics

Dedicated Graphics

No

Storage

Hard disk	No
SSD	512GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes
Bluetooth version	5

Inputs

Web Camera	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes
Speakers	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes

Ports and slots

Number of USB Ports	2
USB Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes

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