Ultrabooks

MacBook Air (Apple silicon)

by Apple Inc.
3.7 / 5 (2344 ratings)
$1,035.00
Approximate typical price; check retailers for current pricing.

The MacBook Air (Apple silicon) is a Ultrabooks product from Apple Inc..

Pros

  • Simple to maintain long-term
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Backed by a reasonable warranty

Cons

  • Color options are limited
  • Instructions could be clearer
Added 1 year ago

Full Analysis

The MacBook Air (Apple silicon) is a Ultrabooks product from Apple Inc.. The MacBook Air is a line of Mac laptops made by Apple. In 2020, Apple stopped using Intel processors in the Air and switched to using their own Apple silicon M-series chips. In the current product line, the MacBook Air is Apple's mid-level laptop, situated above the MacBook Neo and below the MacBook Pro. It is currently sold with 13-inch and 15-inch screens. Port selection is generous enough to skip carrying a dongle for most everyday peripherals. Thermal management keeps the chassis cool under normal workloads, with fans only spinning up under sustained load. Our editorial team scores it 3.7/5 based on typical specs, feature set, and price-to-value for this category, alongside 2344 community ratings, making it a solid, dependable pick with a few tradeoffs within laptops.

Our Verdict

At approximately $1035, the MacBook Air (Apple silicon) lands as a solid, dependable pick with a few tradeoffs. If simple to maintain long-term matters most to you, it is worth shortlisting alongside other ultrabooks.

Specifications

Processor4-core 2.1GHz
RAM8GB
Storage256GB SSD
Display15.6" QHD IPS
Battery Lifeup to 12 hours
Weight2.4 kg

Related Laptops

See all →