Our tech experts still recommend the MacBook Air M1 to most people, and it’s priced at less than Rs 70,000

What are the specifications of the M1 MacBook Air?

It’s been more than three years since Apple launched the M1 MacBook Air, so it’s not the best Mac available on the market today. That being said, its hardware still feels capable enough to handle everyday applications and programs. To this day, the M1 MacBook Air outperforms Intel-powered notebooks in both performance and battery life, thanks to the ARM-based system that gives extra power to modern Macs. The base version, which is available on sale, includes 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, an 8-core CPU, and a 7-core GPU. Additionally, the notebook features a 13.3-inch LED-backlit display with IPS technology and a 2560-by-1600 native resolution, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a built-in 49.9-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery, and Wi-Fi 6. While the specs of this laptop might not seem impressive at first and can be easily surpassed by other notebooks in the same price bracket or those costing a little more, it’s the everyday performance of the M1 MacBook Air that makes it attractive.

Indian Express’ takeaways

The MacBook Air 1 is a perfect travel laptop. (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)

1.) The 13-inch M1 MacBook Air (review) is no longer the best Mac, but nothing comes close to this notebook at this price point.

2.) Get the M1 MacBook Air if you want a lightweight and portable notebook with long battery life and reasonable performance.

3.) Before you consider the M1 MacBook Air, keep in mind that it’s not meant for gaming and may not have the power needed for YouTubers and content creators.

Is the M1 MacBook Air fast in 2024?

Absolutely. It’s no surprise that it’s faster than the old MacBook Air and also feels as fast as newer Windows computers. For students and professionals with a tight budget, we recommend the M1 MacBook Air at this price, even though both the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models are superior but come at higher price points. If you buy an M1 MacBook Air now, you can expect the notebook to last 4.5 years with no issues. The M1 MacBook Air is fanless, looks sleek and premium, comes with an excellent Magic Keyboard and a large trackpad, offers a decent display, and has a long-lasting battery. In fact, the M1 MacBook Air can last anywhere between 8 and 10 hours of continuous use on a single charge. Since it runs macOS, it is secure and less susceptible to crashes compared to Windows, which is a definite perk of choosing a Mac over a Windows laptop. However, we do wish this notebook had more ports and a better webcam.

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