Should YOU Buy the M1 MacBook Air in 2024?

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • Does this laptop have what it takes for creators!?
    The most important thing for us content creators is understanding what tools can best optimise our workflow. For most of us, buying a $2000+ laptop just doesn't make sense, YET. Come with me and test this laptop as we analyse how good it is for editing and creating.
    We check the price, the webcam, the keyboard, the ports, speakers, hardware and more! But most importantly, we test the M1 Macbook Air's Editing. How does the M1 handle in CapCut!?
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  • @MattLoui
    @MattLoui  7 днів тому

    CHECK OUT MY NEW M1 AIR VIDEO (it's better): ua-cam.com/video/BGPftw51zzQ/v-deo.html

  • @tylerbtruckin
    @tylerbtruckin 3 місяці тому +45

    I just got one 3 days ago. An older man bought the M1 Air 2 months prior from Apple for 999. He sold it to me for $550. He only used it twice. He didn’t like MacOS so he went back to Windows. He also had an M1 iMac for the same price. Crazy!! I love this thing so much more than my $2100 asus gaming laptop. 😂

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  3 місяці тому +5

      What a crazy story!? That’s amazing you got it for so cheap 🥳

  • @hanfpeter4190
    @hanfpeter4190 Місяць тому +1

    Very valuable information, thank you so much for showcasing!

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  28 днів тому

      Absolutely, thanks for the comment :)

  • @alexgunz7991
    @alexgunz7991 22 дні тому

    Thank you‼️‼️

  • @jonathanpaulpano
    @jonathanpaulpano 2 місяці тому

    Bless you brother 👍

  • @JordyAT
    @JordyAT Місяць тому

    The fact that you from South Africa makes this video even more profound and Precious to me😊

  • @phungnguyenngoc2229
    @phungnguyenngoc2229 2 місяці тому +2

    Luv this review, thank u so muchhh ♥

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому

      Much appreciated!

  • @rebekahhughes6187
    @rebekahhughes6187 Місяць тому +1

    Great video

  • @davidharrison7030
    @davidharrison7030 Місяць тому

    Great review!

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @bogingtv01
    @bogingtv01 Місяць тому

    thank you for sharing..

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @bogingtv01
      @bogingtv01 Місяць тому

      @@MattLoui welcome, i wanna ask if i am just starting vlogging now and i wanna buy laptop is the macbook air m1 256gb ssd and 8gb ram is good? i am uploading video content 2 or 3x every year

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  Місяць тому

      @@bogingtv01it’s still a great laptop for editing. CapCut is running great on it. Good luck with your vlogging journey.

  • @ositoandhisadventures
    @ositoandhisadventures 2 місяці тому +1

    What a banger review.I've been watching this laptop this last few days as is going 7hundred dollars right now. And it looks like it's definitely handle video editing

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому

      It handles CapCut well! Haven’t tried the other editing platforms.

  • @fueledlife3788
    @fueledlife3788 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the shoutout! This little machine is incredible, I echo your words 100%! 🙌 great review!!

  • @bartoszsadowski6372
    @bartoszsadowski6372 3 місяці тому +5

    lol this channel is so underrated, good quality, editing and you... Interesting...

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I appreciate your comment 🙏🏻

  • @jaichaudhary-bm6cv
    @jaichaudhary-bm6cv 2 місяці тому

    Bro does capcut needs pro version in macbook or everything is free and which app would you recommend for begginers for free in mba m1

  • @brachiator1
    @brachiator1 2 місяці тому +1

    Are there any apps which are not supported on the M1 Air?

  • @Godly-editz-gold
    @Godly-editz-gold 2 місяці тому +1

    I use caput on my m1 MacBook Air and it works very well just idk why but I think there is one or two bugs with some of the lightning animations although adobe is horrible if you do anything intensive as 8gb ram is just not going to cut it and it lags

  • @bryanrupp6785
    @bryanrupp6785 25 днів тому +2

    Got one off Marketplace, 8/512 GB for $600. Battery life 98% with only 35 cycles.

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  23 дні тому

      I love to hear it! Enjoy!

  • @prabinbishokarma2863
    @prabinbishokarma2863 27 днів тому

    I am watching so many videos just to find out is macbook air m1 8/256 good for video editing or i should go for windows.. please reply.

  • @stevenrobertson4190
    @stevenrobertson4190 2 місяці тому +1

    But a M1 Macbook Air bought new in 2024 will only get about 2 more years of Operating System updates/renewals won't it? Or will Apple give the M1 OS a number of more years OS updates?

  • @ChetanSingh-zp4ct
    @ChetanSingh-zp4ct 3 місяці тому +7

    Bought one on Monday around 700$, damn this thing is insane value for money.

  • @nicolasb.henry294
    @nicolasb.henry294 2 місяці тому +1

    As I didn't´t have a powerful laptop since so many years. My gf has an old 2016 MBP and we use an. IMac and an iPad so I jump to a base M2 MBA and it is slowly become my best creative tool. when on the go it is my main laptop for my creative workflow: Photo editing, planning contest and esxhibitions...There are not so many differences between the M series. I don´t think to upgrade to M3 maybe to M5 for M6. Now those machines are so powerful you don´t need a MBP unless for specific very professional work. Until my workflow will demand more power I will continue with those Air series. They are amazing compare to my 16gb 512 SSD HP Laptop this machine is a real killer and it does everything in silence with my HP for each photo editing task with other windows open I hear the fans and also some freeze while this M2 do those things in a fast and smooth way. My best investment.

  • @sadiesworld2461
    @sadiesworld2461 3 місяці тому +3

    I bout a open box at Best Buy for $645 and I paid an extra 175 for geek squad and apple care yearly subscription and they’ll let you know when you can renew the subscription if you want more than 1 year

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  3 місяці тому

      I love it! How was your experience with the M1 been?

  • @notandylincoln
    @notandylincoln 2 місяці тому +2

    Got one a week ago for $400 as an upgrade from my 2014 air. Kid said he tried it for school but wanted to go into construction instead. It only had 13 battery cycles, basically unused. A couple dings in the metal edges but that’s not important to me. I sold my iPad Air after trying that world and deciding it wasn’t for me. This laptop is crazy

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому

      $400 is amazing!

  • @akin242002
    @akin242002 2 місяці тому

    The M1 Pro 14-inch isn't worth $2,000 as of March 2024. I see it on the USA Amazon website for $1,280 for the base model.

  • @bogingtv01
    @bogingtv01 Місяць тому

    i am waiting of this content..

  • @paulharrison8379
    @paulharrison8379 2 місяці тому +5

    You may have read that the 256 GB SSDs in base M2 Macs are unusually slow. This is because the dual 128 Gb flash modules in the M1 Mac are replaced by a single 256 Gb flash module in M2 Macs with half the data transfer rate of M1 Macs.
    This means that these $881 256 GB M1 MacBook Airs are a better buy than 256 GB M2 MacBook airs and so I would recommend them for cash strapped customers. Note that this problem has been fixed in 256 GB M3 Macs which have reverted to using dual 128 GB flash modules again.

  • @KevinTspirit
    @KevinTspirit 2 місяці тому +1

    I purchased mine in October of last year for $745. Was seriously thinking about trading it in to Apple and purchasing tge new M3, with trade of $445 it would come out to roughly $645. I use it everyday, but never pro things. Maybe later I'll switch, but you showing its power remind me i could just leave my money in the bank. Thank you

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому +1

      Nice! In reality, especially with Apple, the margin of difference in performance is rarely ever huge. The change from Intel chips to Apple Silicon were the biggest leap EVER. But it’ll likely be 4-5 generations of Silicon before it’s an absolute must to upgrade. I feel it’s the same logic with their phones. No need to buy the latest every year.

  • @FrancoisDressler
    @FrancoisDressler 2 місяці тому

    Have you tested it with any other editing software? If so, how did it hold up?

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому

      Hey Francois, I didn’t unfortunately.

  • @Nick-anthonyLara
    @Nick-anthonyLara Місяць тому

    Thank you for this! I wanted to get one but wanted to know coming from not having a Macbook that this investment would be a good idea!

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  Місяць тому

      Absolutely! It's a great investment.

  • @jerryx2000
    @jerryx2000 2 місяці тому +1

    I just picked up a new 14" MBP M1 with 512GB/16GB for 1300.-$. I am upgrading from the 2015 MBP!

    • @guytsohabany
      @guytsohabany Місяць тому

      Where did u get it?

    • @jerryx2000
      @jerryx2000 Місяць тому

      @@guytsohabany In a local shop in Switzerland.

  • @TheRisu_
    @TheRisu_ 2 місяці тому +1

    I was gonna buy one, but I can’t find it new anywhere on apple, Best Buy, or microcenter, so I’m probably going to buy a refurbished one

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому

      Still a great solution! I wish you the best with your M1 - send a comment when you’ve got it and how it’s performing.

    • @TheRisu_
      @TheRisu_ 2 місяці тому +2

      I actually found some at Walmart, I ordered one and it should be coming in a few days

  • @vandervaught
    @vandervaught Місяць тому

    i bought it for 740 dollars new last week and it's been an incredible machine

    • @biharibatman2941
      @biharibatman2941 Місяць тому

      It retails on best buy for like 600$ do u think the 200$ jump to m2 is justified??

    • @vandervaught
      @vandervaught Місяць тому

      @@biharibatman2941 for what i use it? no, i think the m1 it's perfect, it's cheaper and it lets you do everything that u need, no in a super professional way.

  • @zet8244
    @zet8244 2 місяці тому +1

    Just ordered this "beast" today, and waiting for shipping. I was doubt even after I watch lots of review because it's my first time using mac (I use ipad for work Last 2 year). I almost change my mind to buy M2 MBA but realised I can get what I need in this M1 MBA. And after watching your review, OMG I believe it's my best deal to get m1 MBA right now.

  • @4kmentality
    @4kmentality 2 місяці тому +4

    I ordered a 15 inch MacBook Air m2 refurbished from Apple yesterday are you guys telling me I should return it and purchase a brand new m1 air 13 inch from Walmart for $700?

    • @lincolnflick7535
      @lincolnflick7535 2 місяці тому +1

      It depends what you would prefer. The m1 can handle almost anything you throw at it so it just comes down to if you want to save the money.

    • @alljustatoms
      @alljustatoms Місяць тому

      I did. Got it from Walmart on Saturday. Two day free delivery. The portability is much better than even the 13 inch M2 Air.

    • @lincolnflick7535
      @lincolnflick7535 Місяць тому

      @@alljustatoms I have the m1 MacBook Air and am absolutely blown away by how fast it is while keeping the small form factor

  • @CedieObrero
    @CedieObrero 2 місяці тому

    How to use microsoft office on macbook?

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому +2

      You can download the Microsoft suite on a MacBook. Alternatively, just use a Google email and you’ll have access to all of google’s ‘office’ products. Exactly like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc

  • @Max-bh1wg
    @Max-bh1wg 2 місяці тому

    is the base model with 8 GB RAM enough?

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому

      Hey, it was certainly enough for CapCut editing. We’ve since been using the M1 MacBook Air a lot more and it continues to be a perfect editing experience, even with 4K, 422 100mbs Sony footage.

    • @zane2601
      @zane2601 2 місяці тому +1

      what OS did you do these tests on?? Sonoma or the old version??@@MattLoui

  • @vamshikrishnagowda347
    @vamshikrishnagowda347 2 місяці тому +1

    I going to purchase this mac m1 but davinci resolve will work on this smoothly without getting struck. Answer for this please.

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому +2

      I unfortunately didn’t get to test Resolve. I know Resolve can sometimes be a little more Intensive on your hardware, mainly with titles and fusion. There must be a review somewhere online testing Resolve - this was mainly a CapCut editing review.

  • @NotArato
    @NotArato 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm planning to get one to start coding

    • @Everyday-man
      @Everyday-man 2 місяці тому

      Make sure you get 16gb ram version if you’re looking to learn coding

    • @NotArato
      @NotArato 2 місяці тому

      @@Everyday-man I’m kinda low on budget I think 8gb will do just fine

    • @Everyday-man
      @Everyday-man 2 місяці тому

      @NotArato look into refurbished or second hand since you're looking at a M1 :)

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome man!

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  2 місяці тому +1

      Great option- as mentioned in the vid, there are incredible second hand options (practically new) for a lot lower price.

  • @2609israel
    @2609israel 3 місяці тому +2

    For the average person who will be consuming content and most likely doing stuff in excel and word the MBA is a good option

    • @akin242002
      @akin242002 2 місяці тому

      Depends on the IT department at a job. Some allow MacOS products, especially FAANG companies. Smaller and mid-size companies not as much.
      Also, make sure they use Tableau instead of Power BI. Power BI doesn't work on MacOS natively.

  • @marik_hadare
    @marik_hadare 8 днів тому

    My M1 Air has 8-core GPU :D

    • @MattLoui
      @MattLoui  7 днів тому

      Nice! How has your experience been with it?

  • @brokenomad
    @brokenomad 2 місяці тому

    The answer is no

  • @maygaming4360
    @maygaming4360 2 дні тому

    Its not good to buy