Apple computer

MacBook (M1)

Creators cited with it: 2; From 2 reports.
First cited: April 2021; By Oliur. Last reported on February 18, 2025.
Reviewers: Praised for performance and display; Pushback on ports & connectivity. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

loopopYouTube, 273K followersFebruary 2025
“…for example my M1 MacBook does Supply it with enough power and that's what we've got going on here”
Watch the video at 5:02
OliurYouTube, 468K followersApril 2021
“…so it runs like butter on my M1 MacBook”
Watch the video at 3:24

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews, newest January 2021

What press reviews of the MacBook (M1) judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Performance
Display
Battery life
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Ports & connectivity

PerformanceRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Stunningly fast, ahead of Intel and AMD rivals3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “Apple's new MacBook Air is stunningly fast.”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “It's shockingly responsive, as if it's awaiting your next command like an over-eager puppy.”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “In short, the M1 is very, very fast.”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
- “The M1 stands comparison with the best that the competition can deliver, Core i9 included”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
- “The M1 Silicon processor is leagues ahead of Intel and AMD”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
- “Video editing and multitasking are a breeze on the Air.”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
DisplayRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Excellent Retina display with strong color handling3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “the 13.3-inch Retina Display looks fantastic”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “Flawless display”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
- “overall its colour handling is excellent.”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
- “it has a gorgeous Retina display”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
Battery lifeRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Outstanding battery life, among the longest tested3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “it puts the system among the longest lasting PCs we've tested.”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “it reached a suitably strong 12hrs 15mins.”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
- “the new MacBook Air comes with jaw-dropping battery life”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
Ports & connectivityMostly negative: Leans negative.Two USB-C ports are too few; reviewers dislike the selection3 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “It had no problem reaching 941Mbits/sec on our 802.11ax-based 10GbE infrastructure Wi-Fi testing rig”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
Complaints (3)
- “I would still like to see more than two USB-C ports for accessories.”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “The port selection is awful”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
- “You can’t upgrade your computer”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Sturdy unibody and excellent keyboard, though unchanged design3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “The unibody case feels as sturdy as ever.”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “And it also has the same excellent keyboard, which has a satisfying amount of depth.”
  PressEngadget · November 2020Read the review
- “Iconic build quality”
  PressReviewed · January 2021Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “No design change from previous generation”
  PressITPro · December 2020Read the review
ValueNot covered by enough reviews