We’d say that’s a pretty impressive result when you consider that this is an ‘entry-level’ MacBook that isn’t actually designed for the ‘pro’ market.Īnd that brings us to the nub of the matter: while pro producers aren’t likely to choose the M1 MacBook Air, if you’re looking for your first music-making laptop, and want something that will also work brilliantly as an ‘everyday’ machine, it’s hard to beat. We managed to get the M1 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM to reliably play back 106 tracks, with our M1 MacBook Air, which contains only 8GB RAM, managing 98. This contains 128 duplicated tracks, each playing a chord using the Logic Sculpture synth loaded with five effects. To test this, we loaded the same Logic Benchmark test project (available on Music-Prod) as we used when we reviewed the 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro.
So far, so good, but, for musicians, it’s really all about the performance. You’re not going to use them for mixing, but for playing music while you’re working, they’re definitely up to snuff. We’ve got no complaints about the keyboard, though, which, despite being relatively compact, is lovely to type on, and the trackpad is a reliable performer, too.īuilt-in laptop speakers are notoriously poor, but the MacBook Air’s are pleasantly listenable, with no noticeable distortion when you crank up the volume.
On the downside, the bezels around the display are looking a bit chunky these days, particularly when you compare them to those on Dell’s latest XPS 13 machines, which get far closer to offering ‘edge-to-edge’ screens. Design-wise, nothing has really changed since the previous model, so you get a light, slim, wedged-shaped aluminium laptop that, in terms of aesthetics, puts the majority of PC notebooks to shame. Apple M1 MacBook Air review: Performance & verdictĪpple has a reputation for making computer hardware that looks and feels good, and the M1 MacBook Pro certainly lives up to it.
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Built-in audio is covered by stereo speakers and a three-mic array, and there’s a 720p front-facing FaceTime HD camera for video calls.įinally, you get Apple’s latest Backlit Magic Keyboard and a Force Touch trackpad. Connectivity is limited to two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports - it’s worth noting that one of these is used for the power adapter, when it’s required - and a 3.5mm headphones output.
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