Apple MacBook Air (2020) 16GB/256GB Apple M1 with 7-core GPU Space Gray QWERTY

Name: Apple MacBook Air (2020) 16GB/256GB Apple M1 with 7-core GPU Space Gray QWERTY
Brand: Apple
SKU: 874171
Price: 1249 EUR
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Rating: 9.6 (992 reviews)

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Key specs

	Screen size	13,3 inches
	Processor	Apple M1 chip
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Video card	Apple M1 chip
	Recommended for use	Internet, email, and text processing, On the go, School, Streaming movies and series
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Touchscreen

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Pros and cons

According to our laptop expert

Thanks to the Apple M1 chip, you can effortlessly use demanding programs such as Final Cut Pro and the battery lasts up to 18 hours.
With 16GB RAM, you can easily edit large photo and video files without slowing down your MacBook.
Thanks to its light weight of just 1.29kg, you can easily take this model with you on the train.
This MacBook has 2 Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) connectors. Do you want to use a device with a different connection? You need a docking station or cable converter.
Due to the limited storage capacity of the 256GB SSD, you have less space to store all your photos, videos, and files.

Description

With the Apple MacBook Air (2020) 16GB/256GB Apple M1 with 7-core GPU Space Gray, you can write reports, watch series, and edit photos and videos. You can do that up to 18 hours without charging, thanks to the energy-efficient Apple M1 chip. With 16GB, this model has enough RAM to multitask with demanding programs. And while you're editing large video files with programs like Final Cut Pro, you can effortlessly run programs in the background without slowing down your MacBook. Thanks to its light weight of just 1.29kg, you can easily take it with you. The True Tone Retina display automatically adjusts the color temperature to the light in the environment. This way, you always see bright and lifelike images.

Advice from our expert

Internet & email: suitable
Photo editing: suitable
Video editing: possible, but faster on the Apple MacBook Pro
4K video editing: possible, but faster on the Apple MacBook Pro
3D drawings: possible, but faster on the Apple MacBook Pro

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Manual(0.22 MB)
USB-C power adapter 30W
USB-C charging cable (2m)
Note: Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint aren't included by default with this laptop.
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Reviews

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869

4 stars

117

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Battery life

Review is 9,5 out of 10.

Speed

Review is 9,5 out of 10.

Design

Review is 9,0 out of 10.

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Our expert review

A quiet, fast and light MacBook with good battery life

He is very fast
Doesn't heat up quickly
Keyboard is pleasant to type
Few ports

I find this MacBook Air to be the ideal laptop for most people because of its speed and battery life. It can handle heavy programs and does not get hot, but with long use, heavy programs will run a little slower.

Positively surprised by the speed I had high expectations of this MacBook Air, because the new chip came out well in all tests. He more than lived up to those expectations. I flipped it open and was greeted almost immediately by the startup screen. I've tested several heavy programs like Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop and played light games like Overwatch and Fortnite. I wanted to test the limits of the device and was amazed at how well an Apple MacBook Air can handle all these programs. Editing videos goes without any problems, although I did notice that it started to run a little less quickly after about 10 minutes. I also noticed that it didn't get hot at all. He has no trouble at all with Apple's own apps. I opened several tabs in Safari and typed texts in Pages. Switching between apps is fast and even during multitasking, it just stays nice and fast.

A solid device An important feature of MacBook is the build quality. When you use the device, it feels very solid. I like this work, because it feels qualitative. The keyboard is also very pleasant to type and when I open the screen, it does not wobble. I'm careful with my stuff, but it's nice to know that I won't break it by accident. I did get the idea that it is a bit more sensitive to scratches, so keep it in a sleeve.

Almost perfect I would give the device a perfect score if I didn't miss a number of functionalities. Thanks to the new chip, I have the option to run iPad and iPhone apps on my MacBook, but that doesn't work at all because it doesn't have a touchscreen. I would also rather have a touchscreen. In addition, I find the 2 USB-C ports that I have at my disposal very limited. As a result, I often have to deal with adapters and dongles when I want to connect an external monitor or the like.

Review by:
Jelle. MacBook specialist.
Date:
24 December 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

Fast, quiet and light. Perfect for any task!

Not a fan, I'm definitely a fan of it!
12 hours on one battery is just great!
Compiling code is much faster than the 2020 16 inch i9 Macbook Pro
Bootcamp to run Windows not possible

I have used Windows laptops for years. My previous one was a pretty big six-year-old thing that weighed about five kilos with a charger. It was a gaming beast (for the time). But in the long run I wanted something more compact, lighter and, above all, faster.

After months of browsing YouTube and reading tech reviews, I finally settled on the Macbook Air M1, not the Pro. But the Air! In my opinion, the difference in performance compared to the Pro is really too small to justify the additional price. The screen is just as nice (100 nits less in brightness), the pro has better speakers and microphones (both don't bother me since I have to put on headphones for my work). And the Pro has the touchbar, which I personally don't see any added value in ;)

Compiling code is incredibly fast on the Air. I am a software developer myself and I noticed with my old laptop that it could no longer keep up. Even the Air can be used for coding without any problems, which I personally think is a step forward compared to the older Airs with Intel processor. The Air starts up very quickly and has a great battery life of about twelve hours. I can just sit on the couch with this thing in the evening after I've worked for a day.

I also think the design is a bit on the older side. It is a lot more modern than my old laptop so I have no complaints. But for people who have been running Macs for years, it's probably still too much of the same.

I personally like the fact that there is no fan in the Air. Because the SoC in the device is passively cooled, you will not be bothered by the fact that your laptop takes off when, for example, you run Microsoft Teams together with other software on your laptop. I've never been so quiet in my room, all I hear is the noise from outside. I think that alone is a real plus.

It is also still possible to run old applications made for Intel Macs through a software layer called Rosetta 2. You will lose a little bit of performance and interfaces will run slightly slower. But at the moment developers are busy transferring their software to M1 Macbooks. I also notice when I play a game like World of Warcraft, for example, that it still runs smoothly. You can also play other games made for iOS on this Macbook with a controller. These games also run very smoothly!

I've only had the laptop for a few days now, but I really think it's a breath of fresh air. Nice and fast, all my software just works and it is very quiet. The only downside that I do regret is that I can't put Windows on it for some purposes. But I solved this myself with a remote desktop to my regular Windows PC.

Personally, I did not opt for the entry-level model, but the more extensive 512GB with 16GB RAM variant because I get more out of my laptop if I can have more storage on it. After installing most of my programs (XCode, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Azure Data Studio, etc.) and loading some projects, I finally came up with almost 100GB of storage. I would personally recommend opting for an upgraded Air instead of buying the Macbook Pro. You get a lot more value for your money in my opinion. :)

Review by:
Bryan
Date:
25 January 2021
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

As proud as monkey.

design
SPEED
battery life
No

Come from a MacBook Pro from the year jug. The difference is like stepping from a fiat panda with 4 flat tires into Ferrari 612. What a speed, what a screen. awesome.

Review by:
Erik Schepers
Date:
30 December 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	874171
	Manufacturer code	Z124-MGN63-05
	Brand	Apple
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	13,3 inches
	Touchscreen
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Sharpness	Retina
	Resolution width	2560 pixels
	Resolution height	1600 pixels
	Refresh rate	60 Hz
	Screen reflection	Glossy
	Adaptive Sync
	Brightness	400 cd/m2

Processor

Processor
	Processor	Apple M1 chip
	Processor code name	Apple M1
	Processor cores	Octa-Core (8)
	Speed class laptops	Mid-range

RAM

RAM
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Memory composition	1x 16GB
	Memory slot 1	16 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	1

Storage

Storage
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	256 GB
	Hard drive type	NVMe

Video card

Video card
	Video card	Apple M1 chip
	Type of video card	Shared

Operating system

Operating system
	Operating system	macOS

Usage

Usage
	Recommended for use	Internet, email, and text processing, On the go, School, Streaming movies and series

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Build quality laptops	Mid-range
	Laptop model	Laptop
	Color	Gray
	Material	Metal
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Height	1,61 cm
	Width	30,41 cm
	Depth	21,24 cm
	Weight	1,29 kg
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.3

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	2
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Protocol Female USB-C port	Thunderbolt Alternative Mode, USB
	USB version Female USB-C port	4.0
	Video output via USB-C possible	No, Yes
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	0
	HDMI connector
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Network connector
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	QWERTY
	Physical keyboard layout	ISO
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	2
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Integrated computer speakers brand	Standard speakers

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	HD Ready (720p)

Battery

Battery
	Battery technology	Lithium polymer
	Power connector input type (female)	USB Type C

Extra manufacturer's warranty

Extra manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Security class laptops	High-end

Software

Software
	Extra installed software
	ISV certification

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Fast, quiet and light. Perfect for any task!

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A quiet, fast and light MacBook with good battery life

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As proud as monkey.

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