Apple MacBook Air (2020) 16GB/512GB Apple M1 with 8-core GPU Silver

Name: Apple MacBook Air (2020) 16GB/512GB Apple M1 with 8-core GPU Silver
Brand: Apple
SKU: 878572
Price: 1609 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
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	512 GB
	Video card	Apple M1 chip
	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 connector? You need a docking station or cable converter.
The 13-inch screen is too small to work in detail without external monitors.

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With the Apple MacBook Air (2020) 16GB/512GB Apple M1 with 8-core GPU Silver, you can edit photos and videos, type reports, and watch series. Thanks to the powerful and energy-efficient Apple M1 chip, you can do this up to 18 hours without having to charge in between. With 16GB RAM, you have enough RAM to multitask with demanding programs. This means, you can easily edit large video files in programs like Final Cut Pro while running programs in the background. Your MacBook won't slow down. Thanks to its light weight of only 1.29kg, you can easily take this Apple MacBook with you. The True Tone Retina display adjusts the color temperature automatically to the amount of light in the room. This way, you always see clear, natural looking 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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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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Most helpful reviews

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 Dutch

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 Dutch

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Have you been wanting a MacBook for a while? Then now is the

Apple M1 SOC
Keyboard
Display
X86 based software needs to be emulated

People who believe that Apple is no longer innovating have little understanding of computers. The switch to Apple silicon is a radical leap forward that cannot be overtaken by any of Apple's mainstream competitors for the time being.

A number of advantages do not necessarily benefit everyone, but what everyone benefits from is the exceptional efficiency of the M1 chip, which results in an extremely long battery life.

Long story short, a paradigm shift in the computing world.

Review by:
Anoniem
Date:
25 November 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	878572
	Manufacturer code	Z128_10_BNL_CTO
	Brand	Apple
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Key properties

Key properties
	Operating system	macOS
	Screen size	13,3 inches
	Processor	Apple M1 chip
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Total storage capacity	512 GB
	Video card	Apple M1 chip
	Touchscreen

Screen

Screen
	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 code name	Apple M1
	Processor cores	Octa-Core (8)

RAM

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

Storage

Storage
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	512 GB
	Hard drive type	NVMe, PCIe

Video card

Video card
	Type of video card	Shared

Operating system

Operating system
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Laptop model	Laptop
	Color	Silver
	Material	Metal
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Height	1,61 cm
	Width	30,41 cm
	Depth	21,24 cm
	Weight	1,29 kg

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.0

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
	HDMI connector
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA 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
	Maximum battery life	18 hours
	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

Software

Software
	Extra installed software

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