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Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry

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Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry
Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry (MacBook Air Late 2020 Series)
Processor
Apple M1 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR4X
Display
13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 227 PPI, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
Apple SSD AP0256Q, 256 GB 
Connections
2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: headset, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Apple AirPort Extreme M1 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.1 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.63 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)
Battery
49.9 Wh, 4380 mAh Lithium-Ion, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 15 h
Operating System
Apple macOS 11 Big Sur
Camera
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
1.272 kg ( = 44.87 oz / 2.8 pounds), Power Supply: 172 g ( = 6.07 oz / 0.38 pounds)
Price
1129 Euro

 

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Average Score: 91.79% - very good
Average of 57 scores (from 89 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 94%, features: 72%, display: 88% mobility: 88%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 91%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry

91.1% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry Review: Apple M1 CPU humbles Intel and AMD | Notebookcheck
The new entry into Apple's notebook world comes with its new in-house M1 ARM processor in the established case. Find out in our extensive review how the new entry-level release turns out and whether Apple also has to struggle with software compatibility like the Windows-on-ARM devices.
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A great value
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the MacBook Air is one of the easiest buying decisions you've had in ages. But if you want the latest, the MacBook Air M2 is now available.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
M1 MacBook Air Review in 2023 - Was it TOO Good?!
Source: Max Tech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2023
100% MacBook Air M1 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The MacBook Air M1 may be a couple of years old now, but the revolutionary M1 chip was so speedy to start with that it remains one of the faster chips on the market at this price point. This makes the M1-powered MacBook Air a superb option if you don’t fancy stretching your budget to bag yourself the newer M2 model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the MacBook Air is one of the easiest buying decisions you've had in ages. But if you want the latest, the MacBook Air M2 is now available.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the MacBook Air is one of the easiest buying decisions you've had in ages. But if you want the latest, the MacBook Air M2 is now available.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the new MacBook Air is the easiest buying decision you've had in ages.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Apple iPad Air M1 long-term review: Still the only tablet you should buy
Source: Android Central English
With a premium design that's identical to the iPad Pro and a vibrant 10.9-inch screen, the iPad Air nails the basics. The internal hardware has picked up a big boost thanks to the custom M1 silicon, and there's 5G connectivity here. You also get a new 12MP camera at the front that changes viewing angles automatically to ensure you're always in focus during video calls, and iPadOS 15.5 has an app ecosystem that is unrivaled on Android. Best of all, the iPad Air 2022 connects over USB-C, and it will get at least five OS updates in the future.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Apple MacBook Air with M1 takes your idea of what a MacBook Air is, and throws it in the recycling bin. Yes, it's still got the same iconic wedge aesthetic, but Apple Silicon makes it far more powerful and capable than ever before — destroying Intel's CPUs and making it a MacBook Pro competitor. Thus, a new era kicked off for the MacBook Air — one with Pro-grade power that challenges Intel-based Windows PCs — and often beats them. As a prospective MacBook shopper myself, I'm happy to say that the new MacBook Air offers serious performance gains over its predecessor, and many more hours of battery life as well. This MacBook Air with M1 review will show why this is one of the best laptops, period. And as of October 2021, it has some new siblings, as Apple unveiled the new 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 and 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021. Most of the apps I've used on the MacBook Air are still the Intel versions, which macOS Big Sur uses Rosetta 2 to translate for working on its ARM-based processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
MacBook Air M1 Review – The Perfect Mac For Most Of Us
Source: Cashify English
Apple has made the thinnest and slimmest significant jump forward in performance with the MacBook Air M1 (2020). Apple’s M1 chip in the new MacBook Air is an achievement. I pushed this laptop and its powerful Apple-made processor to its maximum capacity for a week of testing, and they exceeded my expectations on practically every level. I’ve also used M1 in the way that a MacBook Air was designed to be used: as a daily computer for work. The battery life appears to be excellent, and the fanless build ensures the laptop runs quietly. The M1 SoC, like Apple’s iPhone SoCs, is based on the ARM architecture and offers significantly higher performance as well as power efficiency than older Intel CPUs. This also means that non-native software that has not been updated to run on M1 will run in the emulated mode. We’ll go over all of this in more depth later in this MacBook Air M1 review. Let’s start with a look at what you have in India if you want to buy the MacBook Air M1.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/18/2022
Reasons why you should and (shouldn’t) consider the Apple M1 MacBook Air
Source: NLT English
Yes, I’m praising an Apple product for its price. And that is because the M1 MacBook Air starts from RM4,399 only. Seriously, it’s quite difficult to find a thin and light Windows laptop that has similar build quality with this level of performance and battery life at this price range. I’m sure a lot of people will ask – “hey, it only starts with 8GB RAM, how is that sufficient?” To that I’ll say, you don’t have to worry much. macOS does a fantastic job managing RAM usage. Though with that said, we still ordered this particular M1 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM instead because we are going to use it to edit some simpler videos as a backup machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2022
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the new MacBook Air is the easiest buying decision you've had in ages.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
M1 MacBook Air Review after 1 year - Come at me, 2022
Source: Max Tech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2021
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the new MacBook Air is the easiest buying decision you've had in ages.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% MGN73LL/A: A Revolutionary MacBook Air M1
Source: PCR English
This Mac Air M1 is no doubt an excellent slim laptop. The new M1 processor is powerful yet very energy efficient so it can give you an incredibly long battery life. This chipset also operates at a ridiculously low temperature so it does not need any fans which also means it performs in absolute silence. Its competitors do not stand a chance to match this phenomenal portable laptop. Furthermore, it is made from aluminum yet very lightweight and has a beautiful retina display and a world-class keyboard. Apple has just not revolutionized its MacBook Air lineups with its M1 chip, but also turned the laptop market upside down!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 100% performance: 100% display: 100%
99% MGN63LL/A 2020 Apple Macbook Air 13-inch M1 [Bluff?]
Source: PCR English
Apple once again did it! This device is a top-notch ultrabook, and it isn’t merely a bluff. Almost everything is sublime, design, keyboard, trackpad, battery life, build quality, screen, and of course the M1 chip performance. In addition to all of these, this model is the base model, the cheapest MacBook you can get for now. The Space Gray 2020 M1 13-inch Apple MacBook Air MGN63LL/A is light and thin, yet it is capable to blow away the competitors by a mile, clearly the winner.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 99% performance: 100% workmanship: 100%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the new MacBook Air is the easiest buying decision you've had in ages.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
M1 MacBook Air Long-Term Review: The Truth after 9 Months!
Source: Max Tech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2021
94% Apple MacBook Air (M1 2020) – Apple Silicon takes flight (review)
Source: Gadgetguy English
If you’re in the market for a new Mac, it certainly makes sense to opt for an M1 model. Or wait until the model you want has undergone an M1 overhaul. Apple says the switchover will take about another 18 months. The more you demand of your Mac, the more you’ll appreciate the M1’s performance boost. The Apple MacBook Air (M1 2020)’s silent fanless design and extra battery life further sweeten the deal. That said, there’s no need to dump your Intel Mac just yet. Apple continued supporting PowerPC Macs for another four years and should do at least the same for Intel machines. But when your current Mac is ready for the big recycling centre in the sky, the M1 processor will make for a welcome upgrade. If you’re after a productivity companion but don’t need loads of horsepower, you might lament the lack of a 15/16-inch MacBook Air. As a result, you’re forced to step up to the pricey and overpowered 16-inch MacBook Pro if you want some extra screen real estate.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 90% performance: 100% workmanship: 100%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the new MacBook Air is the easiest buying decision you've had in ages.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
This Is The BEST Laptop For Most People
Source: Pocketnow English
As Michael Fisher recalls from his 2013 unit.. It became clear that ultra-portables would only be good for light to moderate loads. We can credit Apple for re-inventing the modern laptop design, but the promise of a powerful machine remained incomplete. What's funny is that the Intel partnership they so heavily claimed as what made the first MacBook Air possible is exactly what they needed to get rid of in order to deliver. The reason why this M1 MacBook Air is so important, is because if I asked you what your dream laptop would be, I know few people would prefer a heavy brick with a washed out screen, plus little endurance and a hefty price tag. We all want the best value for our investment, and after testing this Air for five months, I actually think it's too good for the money. I even debate why anyone would want to pay more for a MacBook Pro. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and this is our extended review sponsored by iVANKY. Stick around to learn how iVANKY can solve one of my few complaints.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2021
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect. The Dell XPS 13 has much smaller bezels, but it trails behind the MacBook Air in performance and battery life. You could save $650 with a similarly configured $999 Asus ZenBook 13, and get a few ports too, but you'd be sacrificing performance and around an hour of endurance. For those who live and work in the Apple ecosystem, though, the new MacBook Air is the easiest buying decision you've had in ages.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
M1 MacBook Air Long-term Review - The PERFECT Laptop!
Source: Max Tech English
In this video, we review the M1 Macbook Air and compare it to other machines like the M1 Macbook Pro and a couple of the most popular new Windows laptops to see if the hype is real about the M1 chip!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2021
90% Apple MacBook Air M1 review: Mac to the future
Source: Gadgets Now English
A really good machine is one that just continues to do its job smoothly and efficiently with you doing what you are meant to — just using it. The M1 MacBook Air is essentially that machine. It’s really fast, rarely heats up and remains light and compact as always. Add to it the ridiculously good battery life combined with a super efficient processor and you are staring at the near-perfect laptop. Yes, the webcam still seems stuck in time but M1 makes it far better than any other laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Pro with M1 review: Peak MacBook
Source: Tom's Guide English
The MacBook Pro M1 is easily one of the best 13-inch laptops money can buy. You get blazing performance and epic battery life for your $1,299. And yet the speed gap between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with M1 is not that great.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Apple'S M1 Macbook Air Is The Best Laptop You Can Buy
Source: Reviewed.com English
The M1 MacBook Air is the fastest sub-$1,000 laptop by far, and it has the premium build quality and user experience to back up its performance. It has a remarkable 13-hour battery life, it’s silent, it runs faster than any other laptop in its range, it has a gorgeous Retina display, and it has a solid trackpad and keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2021
100% Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review: the best laptop for most people
Source: T3 English
The MacBook Air (M1) is a small revolution. As much power as you could need in a light and silent design, with giant battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% MacBook Air M1 (2020) review
Source: Tech Advisor English
The MacBook Air is one of the most powerful lightweight laptops available right now, thanks to the Apple-designed M1 chipset. Expect a boost not only in performance but battery efficiency too, with very little trade-off.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Apple MacBook Air (M1, Late 2020) review – the MacBook Air is a more viable option than ever
Source: Laptop Media English
So, if you are invested in the Apple ecosystem, and you currently own an iPhone, iPad, or other product from the same manufacturer, your life will be slightly easier. And whether you should raise your budget to get a MacBook Pro 13 (Late 2020) should be decided on your daily work routine. Yes, heavier (and longer) tasks will make use of the active cooling of the latter, but if your daily work consists of e-mailing, photo editing, and generally less-demanding load, the MacBook Air (Late 2020) is a device you shouldn’t miss.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2021
What's inside the Apple MacBook Air (Late 2020)
Source: Laptop Media English
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2021
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review: Big steps to a bright future
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
It's difficult to recommend against the M1-based MacBook Air. Apple Silicon support still needs a little work, but rivals all have compromises versus the Air in terms of performance, price or portability.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/30/2020
100% Apple MacBook Air (Apple M1, 2020) review: The world’s best ultraportable
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
All of which brings us to the question of whether you should leap in and buy this first-generation M1 hardware or wait for “M2”. There are reasons to wait, especially if you were hoping for a more radical redesign that takes advantage of reduced power demands and no fans. Note the lack of built-in 4G or 5G as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Apple MacBook Air M1 review: All the power you want
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
If you were looking to buy a new laptop for the new year and your budget is in the Rs 1,00,000 range then look no further. Also if you were planning to buy the MacBook Air, then only buy this version as it costs the same as the Intel version. If you are someone who needs high processing power throughout the day, you will still need the MacBook Pro as any fanless model will come with some limitations.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Apple MacBook Air (M1) review: Apple’s silicon for Apple’s laptop
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
Apple's M1 processor promised much and delivers on those promises. The MacBook Air with the new processor takes everything that was great about the previous generations of MacBook Air and brings it to a whole new level of performance and power efficiency.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
90% MacBook Air M1 2020 review
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
The M1 MacBook Air offers a significant improvement with better battery life and dramatically faster operation. There are still some areas for improvement though and stiff competition from the M1 MacBook Pro.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Apple M1 SoC might be a first-gen product for Apple's laptops and desktops but it's very evident that this is the end result of years of perfecting the A-series SoC for its phones and tablets. Intel's CPUs in recent times haven't been terribly exciting, with only modest improvements in performance year on year. In a way, this has held the MacBook Air (and the rest of Apple's portfolio) back.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
100% Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review: the best laptop for most people
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
And though it isn't part of the machine's specs, it's always worth noting that Apple is one of very few companies you can buy from where you can go directly into a company's store for repairs, which is always welcome peace of mind.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
91% Apple Macbook Air 2020 MXK62LL/A A1 13.3-Inch
Source: Laptop Ninja English Archive.org version
The Apple Macbook Air 2020 MXK62LL/A is a bestselling 2020 laptop that received exceptional reviews for its large performance boost over previous models powered by Apples octa-core M1 CPUs, extremely long industry-leading battery life, comfortable Apple Magic Keyboard and extremely quiet performance thanks to a fanless design. It received some negative feedback for limited design changes compared to previous models, only two available ports, average webcam quality, and no touchscreen availability. Thanks to a host of improvements over previous years models, the Macbook Air 2020 MXK62LL/A has received outstanding reviews from users and critics alike, making it one of the best years yet to consider an upgrade.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 91%
Apple M1 MacBook Air Honest Review - We Were Wrong..
Source: Max Tech English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/07/2020
100% MacBook Air M1 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The switch to Apple’s own M1 chips in its most popular laptop line represents a significant move by the company. And having used the MacBook Air M1 for a number of weeks now, the company’s decision makes complete sense.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Apple M1 MacBook Air Review (2020) – Evolutionary Leap
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
“The forms which stand in closest competition with those undergoing modification and improvement will naturally suffer most,” Darwin wrote in The Origin of Species and, while I suspect he wasn’t talking about PC versus Mac, the sentiment is no less true today. We may only be at the beginning of the Apple Silicon transition, but even this base-spec M1 MacBook Air proves that Windows notebooks must recognize that natural selection here isn’t balanced in their favor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
This MacBook Air with M1 review has shown why its amazing endurance and shockingly good speed combine to take the MacBook Air to new heights. If only it packed a couple more ports and slimmed down its bezels, the new MacBook Air might be 5-star perfect.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
The 2020 MacBook Air And MacBook Pro – More Power, Same Price
Source: Reliance Digital English Archive.org version
The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro come with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, that can be used to charge the devices, transfer data at high speeds and you can even use them to connect a 6K external monitor. The new devices now come with Wi-Fi 6, which is a major improvement over the older Intel-based MacBook devices. Wi-Fi 6 improves data transfer speeds, provides better performance in crowded areas like offices or malls, and it also helps to improve the battery life of the devices. Both devices also support Bluetooth 5.0 for connecting peripherals, and they also come with a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for headphones.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2020
M1 MacBook Air is an instant classic [Review]
Source: Cult of Mac English Archive.org version
The M1 Air is a great laptop. Powerful performance. Long battery life. Completely silent and cool. It’s the distillation of what Apple does best — democratizing technology. Bringing tech to the masses. It’s a great computer for most people. As I was playing with the Air over the weekend, I wondered to myself, is this a classic? Could it be up there with the best Macs ever made? It certainly feels like an instant classic. Even my cat loves it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2020
Apple M1 MacBook Air & 13" MacBook Pro Review - CPU Revolution!
Source: Pocketnow English Archive.org version
Lisa Gade reviews both the late 2020 MacBook Air and 13” MacBook Pro with the new M1 Apple Silicon processors. These ARM-based CPUs offer tremendous performance, heat and battery life improvements, even when relying on Apple’s Rosetta 2 Intel emulation mode. Apple’s own programs are ARM-native as is the Big Sur operating system these laptops ship with. A growing list of 3rd party programs are going universal or native with M1 support. The casing and design for both machines is identical to their Intel predecessors. We compare the 2 laptops, look at compatibility issues, and compare them to Windows competitors and more powerful Mac laptops like the 16” MacBook Pro. And yes, they can run iOS and iPad apps, though that list is short and the experience is challenging without a touch screen.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2020
90% Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is easily one of the most exciting Apple laptops of recent years. Its M1 chip is a real game-changer, and the ability to run both legacy apps, new M1-optimized apps and iOS apps is very impressive. Battery life is also great, and performance is excellent as well.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Macbook Air M1 Review | Engadget Podcast Live
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2020
New MacBook Air & Apple M1 Hands-On Review - We Will All Benefit!
Source: Lon.TV English Archive.org version
Apple Silicon will push other PC makers to make more efficient and better performing laptops. And yes, everything you've heard about the new fanless M1 Macbook Air is true.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2020
90% MacBook Air M1 review: An absolutely stunning debut for Apple silicon in a Mac
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
If you’re in the market for a MacBook Air, you’ll be astounded by the performance and battery life on display here, and I think the vast majority of users need not worry about whether or not their favorite apps have been updated to support the M1 yet—Rosetta2 emulation works beautifully. If you’re waiting for the next big evolution of the Mac, this feels like only half the picture, the “inside” half, with the “outside” half hopefully on the way sooner rather than later.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Apple MacBook Air (M1, Late 2020)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro. At $999, it’s the best value among macOS laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
MacBook Air M1 hands-on: Big changes from Apple silicon and Big Sur
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
For such a popular laptop -- I often call the MacBook Air the most universally useful laptop you can buy -- continuity of experience is incredibly important. That's true for Air users, who are usually looking for a sleek, reasonably priced machine that just works, as well as for those who use MacBook Pro laptops, the iMac, the Mac Mini or the Mac Pro for professional design, editing, photography or music work. Right now, only part of the Mac line is switching to Apple silicon. The rest, I'd expect to come sometime in the next year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2020
94% MacBook Air M1 review: Faster than most PCs, no fan required
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Apple’s new MacBook Air is its most refined ultraportable yet, mostly due to the new M1 system-on-a-chip. It’s incredibly fast and completely silent, since it has no fan. It’s the first step towards unifying Apple’s hardware and software on Macs, and just like the iPhone and iPad, the result is a sleek and polished experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 94%
95% Apple Macbook Air With M1 Review: New Chip, No Problem
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
At the same time that it launched the new MacBook Air with an M1 processor, Apple discontinued the Intel-based version of the Air. It was a bold move; the MacBook Air is Apple’s best-selling computer, and Apple also just made more money selling Macs last quarter than it ever had before. But it was the right decision. There is not a single reason I can find to want the old Intel version.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 95%
90% MacBook Air with M1 review: A near-perfect laptop
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
A groundbreaking transformation; the M1 chip takes the MacBook Air to new heights with better performance and battery life than ever before. Put simply, the new MacBook Air is the best laptop for most people.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Apple M1 MacBook Air - Thermals, Benchmarks & x86 Apps!
Source: Max Tech English Archive.org version
The NEW Apple M1 MacBook Air is in our office and it's time to put it through our full suite of benchmarks and thermal throttling tests!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Apple MacBook Air with M1 review: A fan-less notebook faster than most Windows PCs
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2020
80% MacBook Air (2020) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
This year's MacBook Air fixes a lot of our complaints with previous models. It comes with new, more powerful, innards, a drastically improved keyboard and more storage space. However, the screen is a little muted and battery life is average. Still, if you're an Apple fan looking for an affordable MacBook, we can heartily recommend the new MacBook Air – something we've not been able to do with previous versions.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Apple's new "M1" Mac computers in 11 minutes
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Apple announced their new Mac computers powered by their own, Apple-designed processors today. All of Apple's computers have used Intel processors for more than a decade, but the company is transitioning to "M1" chips, an 8-core CPU/GPU combo that is based on the chips found in their iPhones and iPads. Apple is claiming huge speed increases for their M1 Macs, which we'll need to try for ourselves.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2020
Apple's new "M1" Macbook Air in under 3 minutes
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Apple's new Macbook Air is the first laptop we've seen running Apple's new M1 processor, designed in-house to replace the Intel CPUs they've used for more than a decade.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/10/2020

Foreign Reviews

Ausgepackt, eingerichtet und getestet
Source: Mac Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2020
Apple Macbook Air Chip M1 2020 · Análisis y Opinión
Source: Hablando Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive processor; compact size; light weight; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2020
MacBook Air con chip M1 · Principales Ventajas y Desventajas
Source: Hablando Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive processor; long battery life; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2020
90% Macbook Air M1 Recensione: Pensato Per Il Futuro
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Recensione MacBook Air M1, la nuova era è iniziata
Source: Saggiamente Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
95% Recensione MacBook Air M1
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 80% features: 95% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 85%
MacBook Air con Apple M1: è l'alba di una nuova Mela. La recensione
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life; excellent display. Negative: Poor set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/22/2020
Recensione MacBook Air con Apple Silicon M1, il futuro dei notebook è già qui
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent performance; long battery life; great display; good cooling and silent system. Negative: Only 2 USB-C ports; poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2020
60% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 7-core GPU, 256GB ssd (Qwerty) Spacegrijs Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
User Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Apple MacBook Pro 2020 M1, 16GB ram, 8-core GPU, 256GB ssd, Spacegrijs Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 7-core GPU, 256GB ssd (Qwerty) Goud Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 8-core GPU, 512GB ssd, Spacegrijs Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 16GB ram, 7-core GPU, 256GB ssd (Qwerty) Spacegrijs Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 7-core GPU, 256GB ssd (Qwerty) Zilver Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 7-core GPU, 256GB ssd (Qwerty) Zilver Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 7-core GPU, 256GB ssd (Qwerty) Spacegrijs Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Apple MacBook Air M1 – Opvallend soepele overgang
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1, 8GB ram, 8-core GPU, 512GB ssd, Spacegrijs Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Test MacBook Air M1 : ceci est une révolution
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 95% workmanship: 90%
80% Test du MacBook Air M1 : l’année 0 d’une révolution
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
90% Test Apple MacBook Air (2020) : puissance et autonomie enfin combinés dans un ultraportable
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Apple M1 - krótka recenzja pierwszego procesora dla komputerów z serii Mac
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Impressive processor; high performance; beautiful design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/31/2021
MacBook Air. Первый на M1
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; metal case; excellent display; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2021
Обзор ноутбука MacBook Air 13” на ARM-процессоре Apple M1
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Positive: Impressive processor; long battery life. Negative: Average performance; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/13/2021
Cận cảnh MacBook Air chip M1: Sức mạnh “người khổng lồ” trong thân hình “tí hon”
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; powerful processor; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2020
“Mổ bụng” Apple Macbook Air M1: “Dễ” tháo hơn iPhone 12 Pro Max, thiết kế không quạt, dung lượng pin không đổi nhưng dùng lâu hơn
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; solid workmanship; impressive processor; slim size; light weight; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2020
Nye MacBook Air
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; great built quality; long battery life; excellent ergonomy; good cooling and silent system. Negative: Poor cameras; only 2 USB-C ports.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/30/2020
83% Apple MacBook Air [TEST]: Meget Macbook for pengene
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100%
100% TEST : Apple MacBook Air 13″ M1 (2020)
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Anmeldelse: Apple MacBook Air 2020 (M1 processor)
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% workmanship: 80%

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Apple M1 7-Core GPU: Integrated graphics card offering 7 cores (of the 8 in the chip) designed by Apple and integrated in the Apple M1 SoC. According to Apple faster and more energy efficient as competing products (like the Tiger Lake Xe GPU).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


M1: System on a Chip (SoC) from Apple that integrates a processor (eight 64 Bit cores, 4 performance and 4 power saving cores) and a 8 core GPU (7 cores activated in the MacBook Air).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.


91.79%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Apple iPhone 14
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Apple iPhone 14 Plus
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Apple iPhone SE 2022
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Stefan Hinum, 2020-12- 6 (Update: 2020-12- 6)