The 2020 MacBook Air M1...
Reviewed on www.walmart.com·JonW
The 2020 MacBook Air M1 is super fast and has a great vivid display. I switched to it after using a HP 15" laptop for quite some time. After getting used to the Apple keyboard shortcuts, the Safari browser, and the difference in saving files, I love it. All of the apps from your iPhone or iPad are on here already such as messages and music. The trackpad is the easiest I've ever used. I still used Windows PCs at work for my desktops. I bought a storage bag for it on Amazon for around $32 and a case for it. The structure of the MacBook Air is very thin and sharp so a case around it makes it way more comfortable for using in your lap on the couch. The M1 is 5 years old but feels light years ahead of anything else I've used. I can imagine that the M4 is amazing(I would recommend going for the newer one due to the length of updates from Apple). The M1 should be updated until 2027 according to various sources I've read. If you wanted a MacBook so you can have GarageBand on a laptop instead of your phone or iPad, note that the Smart Drums available on the iPad or iPhone app aren't available on GarageBand for Macbook. You have to use the loop browser for samples and copy and paste them in to a track. There are built in smart drummers that you can't actually record with but you can use them for rhythms. That was a huge disappointment but nothing a novice home recorder can't live with. The start speed of the computer is phenomenal. The Safari web browser is great but you'll need to add the home button and bookmarks icons to your browser(just a quick search will work for you). The built in Stocks and News apps are very useful. Try one! At $400 cheaper than the cheapest M4 version, it is well worth it in my opinion. No complaints!
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Dnice
I own two Mac Airs. One from 2014 and this one. I would like to compare the two because I feel there are some features on the older version that are more desirable.
1. The Battery
The new Mac battery lasts forever and charges quickly with a USB-C port. I favor the older magnetic charger but that's a small thing.
2. Display
The new display is very clear however, the screen extends to the very edge of the device similar to the iPhone. So if you drop this device you're screwed. I dropped my 2014 and it dented the edge of the screen but didn't break the glass because of the extra aluminum edge. I don't think the new Mac screen would survive this.
3. The web cam
The 2014 is very dark for some reason. The new Mac seems to have fixed this issue with a nice and clear video.
4. USB ports
The 2014 has 2 USB-A ports, a lighting connection port, phone jack and an SDXC card slot
The new Mac only has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack! so you need a number of adapters to connect anything which is quite annoying especially since my wireless mouse uses an old USB-A. Apple only sells limited adapters so you need to buy PC adapters which I'm not crazy about. However I have a dual USB-A adapter from Dell that works great
5. The Chip
The M1 chip is lighting fast. Even though my 2014 has an 1.4 Ghz dual core I5, it doesn't compare.
6. The famous logo
It's another little thing but, I liked the illuminated apple logo on the back of the 2014. Maybe its no longer there to extend battery life? Idk but I thought it was a nice feature that separated apple from the rest.
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Ryan
I couldn't be happier with my Apple 13.3 MacBook Air M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Silver). This laptop is a game-changer in every way. The sleek, silver design is both elegant and modern, making it a joy to carry around. But it's the performance that truly blows me away. The M1 chip is incredibly fast and efficient, handling everything from heavy multitasking to high-end graphic applications with ease. The Retina display is stunning, offering vibrant colors and crisp details that make everything look amazing, whether I'm working on a project, watching a movie, or simply browsing the web.\n\n\n\n\nBattery life is another standout feature – I can go through an entire day of intensive use without needing to recharge, which is perfect for my on-the-go lifestyle. The keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the trackpad is responsive and precise. Plus, the macOS operating system is as intuitive and user-friendly as ever, enhancing my productivity and creativity. Overall, the Apple MacBook Air M1 is a fantastic investment. It combines power, beauty, and convenience in one perfect package. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-tier laptop experience.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·EM
I did a lot of research on which laptop would be the best one for me to use for college, and after looking at a sea of Windows laptops I settled on this M1 MacBook Air. Most Windows laptops that I looked at had pretty bad specs or were just too expensive for the hardware that they give you. I wanted a light laptop with good build quality and great battery life. This MacBook delivers on all fronts and at a decent price-point to boot. The battery life on this laptop is second to none, I have never had a windows laptop that could even come close. Also since this laptop is passively cooled it is light and completely silent. It may not be the best choice for intensive workloads but for my purposes of doing research and typing papers for school it's perfect. I also think that the screen quality on this MacBook is very good as well, it cannot compare to that of the MacBook Pro, but it is still far better than most other laptops and good enough for the average consumer. Overall, if you are looking for a laptop with amazing build quality, a good screen, and insane battery life then look no further than the M1 MacBook Air.
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Anonymous
I recently bought the MacBook Air M1, base model. I am a programmer and I dedicate myself to making both mobile applications for Android and iOS, web applications and some game development with Unity. The use I give it is not exactly domestic. I have been able to have a node server running at the same time as Unity consuming information from the server, and it has no problems. I have also used Android and iOS emulators (which consume a lot) at the same time. The funny thing is that I bought it thinking of using it for a period of 6 months when the new MacBook Pro M2 Pro/Max comes out, and I think it will give up for the whole of 2023 without any problems. From what I'm having I don't think it's worth going to an M2 because the difference in power in the personal I don't think justifies the price. If you really need more power than the M1 can offer you with 16Gb of ram (I use 8 and it's impeccable), I highly recommend going for an M1 Pro. Greetings and I hope this can serve as a reference for other programmers who have doubts about the capabilities of this machine to work.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Victoria
I absolutely LOVE this MacBook! This is my first MacBook and it's the best decision I could have made to make the switch from a regular PC. I love that I'm able to view my data from all my Apple devices on my MacBook and I also really like that I can mirror my iPhone onto my MacBook and use my phone that way. I also like the fact that if I ever lose or break my phone, I have the option of still being able to contact my phone contacts through my MacBook. The colors are vivid and crystal clear which is absolutely amazing! Another feature it has that I am obsessed with is the fingerprint unlock feature. Just like the iPad and/or iPhone, this MacBook has a button that stores your fingerprint to be able to use it to unlock your MacBook without typing your password. The one downside I have seen is that there aren't any USB-A ports, so you wouldn't be able to plug in a USB or a normal wireless mouse. You wouldn't have to get something that plugs in to a type-C port. Other than that, this is the perfect size, weight, and price for a first MacBook user!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·Clay
I absolutely love my 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 chip! It's been a game changer for my schoolwork. The performance is fantastic—everything runs smoothly, whether I'm writing essays, conducting research, or attending online classes. I can easily switch between applications without any lag, which is crucial during busy study sessions.\n\nThe battery life is incredible! I can get through a full day of classes and study time without needing to recharge, which has really helped me stay focused without the hassle of looking for an outlet. It's so convenient to know that I can take it with me anywhere without worrying about battery life.\n\nThe laptop is lightweight and easy to carry, making it perfect for on-the-go students. The Retina display is also vibrant, making reading and editing documents a pleasure. \n\nOverall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The combination of performance and long battery life makes the MacBook Air an excellent choice for anyone in school. I highly recommend it—definitely five stars!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·vu
Customer Review for MacBook Air M3 (2024)\nI've been using the 13.6-inch MacBook Air M3 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for a few months, and I'm blown away! As a freelance graphic designer, I needed a laptop that's portable, powerful, and reliable, and this MacBook delivers on all fronts.\nThe design is stunning—super thin and light (under 3 pounds), so it's easy to carry to coffee shops or client meetings. The Midnight finish looks sleek, though it's a bit of a fingerprint magnet. The Liquid Retina display is gorgeous, with vibrant colors and sharp details, making my design work pop. The keyboard feels great for long typing sessions, and the trackpad is so precise it's almost magical.\nPerformance-wise, the M3 chip is a beast. I run Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma simultaneously without a hiccup. Even light video editing in Premiere Pro is smooth, which I didn't expect from an Air. It stays cool and quiet, and the battery life is unreal—I get 15-18 hours on a single charge, perfect for all-day work without plugging in.\nmacOS is intuitive, and the integration with my iPhone and iPad is seamless (AirDrop is a
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·SanSmilez
It’s Simple and does the job it’s supposed to do. I was a mostly a PC person, so getting used to the commands gets tricky, but I bought a shortcut sticker to help with that. I don’t perform a lot of tasks on it, other than wfh via a vpn. I have to use MS Teams messenger to communicate with team members, and screen sharing is clear. Using screenshare on my MacMini M1 isn’t clear. So odd. But there are no delays or lags and have no experienced any glitches. Sound is good. Watched a few streams and it’s crystal clear. I use it for hours so I have to charge it every so often after 6 hours or so. It’s light weight and easy to carry in my shoulder purse. I love that this will last me for quite sometime. I bought a case cover and a keyboard cover.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·devanny
Loooveee my MacBook!! Mine is silver but I bought this one in “gold” for my cousin, because the gold looks more like a rose gold pinky color. Love mine so much, and she loves hers. It takes like a whole day or two for my computer to die after fully charging it which is great, because I use the computer a lot for work. I work from home and in office, while also doing my personal projects on it too and it's perfect for everything. Plus it's Apple, so you get to use it interchangeably with your iPhone. (My phone died once and I left my charger at my boyfriends, so I FaceTimed him through my computer to ask to pick it up at 1am the night before I had to go to work. Saved me!)
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Joseph
Bought this during Black Friday online and did a next day pick up from a local Supercenter, This is my first MacBook and the ease of use in conjunction with my other Apple products is next level, coming from using HP laptops navigating took a little getting used to but I’m happy with the ease of use and speed and will probably be stuck on MacBook computers now, I haven’t had any issues and love my MacBook very much, even when I forget to turn the computer off and just close the lid the battery life has been amazing, I’d definitely recommend this, especially if you’re already an IPhone/Apple user.
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·Damien
I recently made a purchase from what I thought was a reputable used electronics supplier. That M1 unit is just OK. With a peeling screen! If you're reading this review, go with this purchase. Can't guarantee your experience will match mine, but what I believe I just received was an open box buy. It came in the original box with charger and even paper booklet. Side by side comparison, go with the WALMART purchase. Pay attention because; just because you're buying here doesn't mean that Walmart is the supplier. MAKE SURE IT SAYS SOLD AND SHIPPED BY WALMART. Hope this helps someone. ✌🏿✌🏿
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Tori
I bought this online in “Open box” condition meaning the display model. It was described as being on excellent condition and all in all I ended up paying around $970 for it after taxes and fees. When I first received the laptop I was immediately in awe of its beauty (I bought the rose gold version) However upon trying to set up the laptop and gain access into it I ran into a bunch of issues which required me to contact Apple support. Best Buy had not done a software reset on the laptop before shipping it to me which resulted in me not being able to log in or set up my password. It was only after 2 days of receiving it that Apple finally pin pointed the issue and was able to walk me through doing a complete reset thereby allowing me to finally gain access into my laptop! Ever since then I’ve been in love with it! My only small complaint would be that I have to buy an adapter now to be able to connect my phone to it, other than that this was a great buy!
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Oleksiy
This laptop is the best in many ways. What I like about it is the lack of an active cooling system, which usually makes noise under heavy load and quite often gets clogged with dust even when working at a desk. This laptop is absolutely sufficient for any office tasks, as well as for fairly resource-intensive tasks like video editing and photo editing. The only thing that may be missing in the minimum configuration is the amount of disk space for storing data. In such a situation, it is enough to buy an external SSD drive.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Michael
My husband bought this for me because I had lost my original MacBook Air. I was extreme distressed to need to spend the money but I needed a replacement. Two days after the purchase we found my missing computer under a chair in the corner of the family room. \nI used the new computer for several days. If I do a factory reset is there any way I can get a refund? Please let me know what I can do to return the the new laptop . I have the original packaging. \nThank you for your help.\nMary V Leach
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Phillip
Windows feels like your grandma's house. You're treated nice, everything is just given to you on a silver platter, no fuss no muss.. \r\nOn a Mac, at least for me, spending 30 years on Windows, this is the hipster who doesn't want you touching his things unless you have a real good reason and you pay money. \r\nWhy the CMD button which is the CTRL button, have to be right next to the C and V keys, so awkward to copy and paste. And why does the Delete button act like the Backspace and the Backspace not even exist? \r\nNow don't get me wrong, the display is excellent, the sound blows me away, the fans make no noise.. why? There aren't any! I did hae this get a little hot on my lap, so I moved it to a little lap-desk and that helped. I think I'll get use to the keyboard subtleties after a while which is why I'm giving this 4.5 stars.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Susan
Used to have a Mac years ago and I have a Mac desktop. I've always wanted an Air however the price point was hard to justify since I'm no longer in business and retired. Even though this is five-year-old technology since it's a Mac it's still light years ahead of its competition and will probably serve me well for years. I love the lighted keyboard since I often use my laptop while I'm watching television and it's nice to be able to see the keys.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·michelle
It felt heavy in the box but was actually quite lightweight and thin. Stays charged for longer than I would expect compared I leave several windows open and play games and surf the web at the same time. This is my first Mac although I do have an iPhone, so far it has been very explanatory on set up and how to use. It also not only included the “c” to “c” cord it actually included the wall box to plug it into which most items only have the cord.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Deborah
When I purchased the computer the Apple computer it was it was dead. I had to take it. Take it back to the Apple Store and they put another computer. I mean another battery in there and it was under warranty so it was free to charge but other than that, the computer works fine and the only reason that was cause it was just sitting sitting and stealing and not being used, but my grandson is enjoying the computer.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Kent
I had an older Mac Air that the OS became obsolete. TurboTax wouldn't run on it…lol. Don't know what I waited so long for. This thing while a basic Mac air has improved over the years. Screen size is comparable but the overall size is more compact and a great screen, speed, and overall specs for $699 couldn't be beat. So this Dad had to upgrade the Air. At this price pick one up you won't be disappointed.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Bubb
Apple lovers you got get this deal before they run out. I know it's four years old model wise but it still delivers a healthy punch. M1 compare to M4 latest model only if you're a connoisseur of products. I use mines for music engineering and already upload the programs to proceed. I have the right attachment to add extra USB/HDMI/compatible accessories. What I do not like is only two ports “C” and the 13” size can be a problem as you progress but I have two other Mac's for business, and iPads for storage. I like the color scheme even if it favors the pink color it blends in well with all other setups. My MacBook is only used for music in this station setup and I know I will make it last as long as I can knowing the value of Apple until that new feature product comes out.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·JH
Purchased this laptop for my daughter to use at college. She wanted something that was light weight (check) and had exceptional battery life (check). The computer is very fast and the M1 chip has more than enough computing power to use for typical schoolwork. Small form factor makes it very portable. And the 18 hours of battery life means you can use it all day on a single charge. She loves it.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Tyler
In 2025 this, in my opinion, is by far the best laptop option for anybody who doesn't need a huge amount of power, and if you're ok with the smaller screen size. The M1 is still more than enough power for MOST people. The fanless design is great for working on your lap, it's quiet, the screen is great, and all of that for $600 (as of August 2025)? Absolute no brainer.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Ciara
This laptop is AMAZING! The only thing I didn't like is the way I have to scroll down and up and one of the keys doesn't press sometimes, but other than that this thing lasts very long on battery life, it's pretty lightweight so you could carry it places easily, and it's great for school/college work. It's also fast at loading things and the graphics are great.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Gladys
This is my first Apple product! I'm usually a Windows user, but I got this pink MacBook because of the price. So happy with my purchase! It's fast, reliable, lightweight, and fits perfectly in my backpack. The battery lasts 10 hours and it's super easy to use. Highly recommend! No issues with the packaging or the device itself. Picked it up at the store.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Jamie
I had an older version of this laptop and after many, many years the battery stopped charging. because of its age I chose to just upgrade to this one. I love it just as much and the quality is just as great. I look forward to having this laptop just as long as I did my previous MacBook. It was a great find for the price!!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·anonymous
Really great laptop! My older MacBook stopped working, and the initial set up was extremely simple, the keyboard is really nice, the screen is really high definition, perfect for streaming and movies. I love how reliable it is, the OS is very smooth and snappy. Will eventually get an M4 once the price comes down.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Jhadaya
Definitely recommend for school, personal use and all. Have not had issues had it for a WHILE now. No lags, no glitches, no issues at all.. If u want to get the same Mac like the Apple Store but pay 300 more there GO do that but if you wanna save every dolla, better buy this one here. (And you get Warranty)
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·zae357
Very light, fast and easy to setup to work with my Apple ID. Works well with my other Apple devices. Use it for music and photo editing. Some light document work and of course web browsing. Touch ID works better than expected. Only thing I wish for is that the FaceTime camera was better.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Hazel
I recommend this computer because it functions very well, I haven't had any issues with it. The battery life is amazing, it lasts long, the screen is perfect, there are no scratches, the speed is really good as well. I bought this for college and I don't regret it at all.
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