Blazing speeds, better battery - but a disappointing camera

Super-fast; Great battery life; Retina display is superb

Webcam poor; Thick bezels

The MacBook Air (M1) is a small revolution. As much power as you could need in a light and silent design, with giant battery life.

Stunning performance; Fantastic battery life; Excellent build quality; Good screen

More ports would be nice; Webcam still not great; Some potential niche software compatibility issues

M1 Apple MacBook Air (2020): M1 Apple MacBook Air (2020): Why buy anything else?

Fast and quiet; Great battery life; Superb display

Some software may not run; M1 MacBook Pro has better sustained performance

If you were looking to buy a new laptop for the new year and your budget is in the Rs 1,00,000 range then look no further. Also if you were planning to buy the MacBook Air, then only buy this version as it costs the same as the Intel version.

All of which brings us to the question of whether you should leap in and buy this first-generation M1 hardware or wait for “M2”. There are reasons to wait, especially if you were hoping for a more radical redesign that takes advantage of reduced power demands and no fans.

Phenomenal performance Whisper-quiet operation Flawless display

No design change from previous generation

This is a ridiculously capable laptop offering fantastic battery life – it's an instant recommendation for anyone looking for a MacBook Air.

It’s so fast thanks to M1; Exceptional battery life; Strong app support; Great keyboard;

Poor webcam; Same design as before; Poorly positioned (and only two) USB ports;

A lovely piece of hardware, fast, easy to use, easy-to-read screen, a track-pad to die for, and a really comfortable keyboard. With the M1 chip, it will stay relevant for quite a few years. Price was good, and I couldn't fault The Good Guys' 'buy-on-line - pickup in the car park' service.

This computer is fast with a clear screen great colours and easy key board

I am very happy with my new MacBook Air. I upgraded from early 2015 MacBook Pro and cant believe how responsive and quick it runs with the new M1 chip, web pages for example load in the blink of an eye! It has a beautiful screen with rush colours, nice keyboard feeling and great sound with a 3D feeling. Great machine powerful enough to handle all everyday computing needs.

Fantastic Service from the Good Guys - service was amazing