MacBook Air 13-inch, M1

£649.99 RRP £ 700.00 Save £50.01

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020) is Apple's first Mac powered by the M1 chip, featuring an 8-core CPU and up to an 8-core GPU. It offers a 13.3-inch Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a fanless design for silent operation. This model provides a significant performance boost over its Intel-based predecessors while maintaining the lightweight and slim profile the MacBook Air is known for.

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Manufacturer Code	N/A
EAN	N/A
Colour	Silver
Storage	512GB

Display	13.3-inch Retina, 2560x1600, P3 color
Processor	Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 7/8-core GPU)
RAM Options	8GB / 16GB Unified Memory
Storage Options	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD
Battery Life	Up to 18 hours
OS	macOS Big Sur (upgradable)
Camera	720p FaceTime HD

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Free next day delivery for orders over £150
Free 48 hour delivery for orders over £30

The length of warranty depends on the condition of the device.

Brand New - manufacturer warranty (min. 12 months)
Refurbished (Good or better) - 12 month warranty
Refurbished (Poor condition) - 3 month warranty

Please note that your warranty will not cover any faults due to impact, pressure, liquid damage, temperature, or any attempt (by you or a third party) to alter or repair the device.

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You have 15 days from the date of purchase to notify us that you wish to return your order.
Once your return is approved, you have an additional 15 days to send the item back to us, totalling up to 30 days to complete your return.

Is the M1 Air still worth it?	Yes, for students and light users.
Does it heat up under load?	Not usually, due to an efficient chip.
Can it run latest macOS?	Yes, supports macOS Sonoma.
How many external displays supported?	Only 1 external display.
Does it have MagSafe?	No, it charges via USB-C.

Design and Build

The MacBook Air 13-inch M1 features an aluminum chassis, 16.1mm thick, weighing 2.8 lbs (1.29 kg). Available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. It has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack, and a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The fanless design is silent. Users praise its build but note it’s thicker than M2.

Aluminum chassis, 16.1mm thick
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Magic Keyboard, Touch ID
100% recycled aluminum
Fanless design

Feature	13-inch
Dimensions	11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches
Weight	2.8 lbs (1.29 kg)
Materials	100% recycled aluminum
Colors	Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 3, headphone jack
Keyboard	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Display

The MacBook Air 13-inch M1 has a 13.3-inch Retina display with 2560 x 1600 resolution at 227 PPI. It offers 400 nits brightness, True Tone, and P3 wide color. The display lacks a notch. Users find it sharp but note lower brightness than M2.

13.3-inch Retina, 2560 x 1600
227 PPI, 400 nits
True Tone, P3 wide color
No notch
No ProMotion

Specification	13-inch
Size	13.3 inches
Type	Retina
Resolution	2560 x 1600, 227 PPI
Brightness	400 nits
Features	True Tone, P3 wide color
Refresh Rate	60Hz

Performance and Software

Powered by the M1 chip (8-core CPU, up to 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), the MacBook Air 13-inch M1 offers 8GB to 16GB unified memory and 256GB to 2TB SSD. It runs macOS Big Sur, upgradable to Sequoia. Users praise its efficiency but note it’s slower than M2.

M1 chip, 8-core CPU, up to 8-core GPU
8GB–16GB unified memory
256GB–2TB SSD
macOS Big Sur/Sequoia
Apple Intelligence support

Test	M1 Score (est.)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	~1700
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	~7500
Metal Score	~18000

Battery and Charging

The MacBook Air 13-inch M1 offers up to 18 hours of battery life with a 49.9Wh battery. It supports 30W USB-C charging (0–50% in ~30min). Real-world use yields 14–16 hours. Users find it reliable but note no upgrades in M2.

49.9Wh battery
Up to 18h (web browsing)
30W USB-C charging
0–50% in ~30min

Model	Battery Life	Real-World Test
Air 13-inch M1	18h	14–16h
Air 13-inch M2	18h	14–16h

Connectivity

The MacBook Air 13-inch M1 supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a headphone jack. It supports one external display (6K at 60Hz). Users find it sufficient but note M2 adds MagSafe.

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
2x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone jack
One 6K display

Feature	Details
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.0
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 3, headphone jack
Display Support	One 6K at 60Hz

Pricing and Availability

Launched at $999 (8GB/256GB), the MacBook Air 13-inch M1 began sales in November 2020. Configurations up to $1999 (16GB/2TB). Discontinued in 2024, available refurbished for ~$699. Users find it a budget-friendly option.

Configuration	Price (USD)
8GB/256GB	$999
16GB/512GB	$1199
16GB/2TB	$1999

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