Should I buy a MacBook Air on M1 in 2025?

Despite the release of new models, the MacBook Air M1 remains relevant in 2025. After all, it is productive: laptops with Apple Silicon chipsets are initially created with a reserve of power for several years ahead. Also, this Mac does not heat up, does not make noise and holds the battery for a long time. And right now you can buy it with great profit.

Intel vs M1: What’s the difference

Let’s start with the basics. M1 is a “system on a chip” (SoC): chips for mobile devices are made according to the same principle. Previously, computers were equipped with several separate chips on the motherboard. One was responsible for memory, the other for I/O controllers, and the third for data processing. But Apple went the other way, combining microprocessors into one powerful chip. This made the laptop faster and more energy efficient.

• The speed has increased and delays have decreased. ARM chip components have fast access to the same data: there is no need to copy and move them to different memory locations.
  
• Improved autonomy: one chip consumes less power than several (all other things being equal).

In everyday tasks, the MacBook Air M1 runs faster and holds a charge longer than most Intel laptops.

Performance and graphics processor

The MacBook Air M1 is equipped with an 8-core CPU that intelligently distributes tasks: complex work (video editing, coding) goes to performance cores, and simple work (web surfing, mail) goes to energy efficiency cores. This approach maintains a balance between high-speed operation and economical energy consumption.

The 8-core GPU in the MacBook Air M1 is one of the fastest and most powerful among ultrabooks. It is suitable for amateur and creative tasks of “moderate severity”: editing graphics and Full HD videos, working with animations and games (within reasonable limits). Only if you work professionally with heavy software, 3D graphics, or choose a device to grow, then the M1’s capabilities may not be enough. In this case, it’s worth taking a closer look at the new Macs on M2, M3 or M4 chips.

To perform machine learning and AI tasks, the M1 chip uses a 16-core Neural Engine system that performs up to 11 trillion operations per second in the background. Neural Engine improves many of the intelligent functions of macOS. For example, camera image enhancement, voice recognition, and real-time translation.

The iconic “airy” timeless design

A review of the MacBook Air M1 would be incomplete without a description of its appearance. This Mac is the latest generation of Apple’s wedge–shaped laptops. It is thicker on the hinges, but it narrows towards the trackpad: it is this shape that is associated with thin and light Air. In 2008, when Steve Jobs introduced the first MacBook Air, he made a splash. Then the whole world became convinced that a laptop can be not only a heavy “brick”, but also a stylish accessory. Starting with the M2 model, Apple switched to a new flat design that unified the Air and Pro lines.

The MacBook Air M1 is ideal for those who often work outside the home and office. After all, it is convenient to carry it in a backpack and work on an airplane or at a small table in a cafe. The laptop weighs only 1.29 kg, and its thickness is 1.61 cm in the screen area. The “scissor” Magic Keyboard is almost silent. And thanks to the legendary Force Touch trackpad, you will forget about the mouse: it can recognize the force of pressing and supports MultiTouch gestures.

Anti-glare screen

If you often take your laptop with you – on trips, cafes, or just for fresh air – the screen should not only be good, but also bright enough to work in the sun. The MacBook Air M1 does an excellent job of this task: it has a Retina display with a high resolution of 2560×1600 pixels and a brightness of up to 500 nits. The automatic brightness control adjusts to the surrounding lighting, and the anti–glare coating makes the screen readable even outdoors, even on the terrace or on the beach.

In the evening, Night Shift mode is activated. It reduces the proportion of blue light, which can cause insomnia, and makes the colors on the screen softer and warmer. This way you can safely end your working day at the screen and not lose your heart rate.

MacBook Air M1: Battery life

The Apple Silicon architecture is a real breakthrough in terms of autonomy. The MacBook Air M1 can last up to 15 hours surfing the web and up to 18 hours watching movies. This means that you can easily spend a whole working day without charging or survive a long flight without looking for an outlet on the plane. The battery lasts so long that you can just forget about charging.

Free macOS Updates

Apple is famous for its long-term support for its devices. The company annually releases free updates to the macOS operating system, which include new features, updated design, and security patches. And they keep the device up-to-date. At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled the new mac OS 26 Tahoe, which will be released this fall. And even laptops running on Intel processors will get it, not to mention M1.

Conclusion

Is the MacBook Air relevant in 2025? Yes, feel free to buy it for office work, browsing, recreation, graphic tasks, video and image editing of “medium complexity”. Of course, there are already more productive models, but does everyone need them? Not everyone needs the latest chip and fantastic power, especially when it comes to everyday tasks. The MacBook Air M1 remains an excellent choice in 2025: it works stably, copes with most work and creative tasks, and is significantly more profitable than new products. A practical, time–tested solution, especially if you want a reliable Mac, but without overpaying for the year of release.

Today you can buy a MacBook Air M1 with a profit of up to 1,850,000 soums. iSpace–only Apple Premium Reseller is the official Apple hardware store in Uzbekistan.

Hopefully, this review of the MacBook Air M1 has helped you make your choice. Come to the iSpace store to get to know it even better: our experts will be happy to advise you. We also have other MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models available. All of them are available for purchase online with free shipping in Uzbekistan.

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