You can also check out our MacBook Air M2 review to see what upgrades the newer model has. We will concede, however, that 256GB is not quite enough for many users these days, so you may want to consider the 512GB version which is down to $1124.99 (opens in new tab) – a saving of $125. There may be a newer model out, but this is still one of the best MacBooks for students (opens in new tab). It’s remarkably power efficient, too, so you can enjoy all-day battery life. The M1 chip may be a couple of years old, but it’s still capable of running everything you’ll find on the Mac App Store, and plenty more that you’ll find elsewhere. There’s a Retina display, the machine weighs less than 10 pounds, and it’s still the slimmest Apple laptop thanks to its tapered front. That disappointment aside, you can find plenty to admire for a laptop under $800. The MacBook Air M1 may not look as nice as it’s newer, M2-sporting successor, but there’s something to be said for its more classic design – although, yes, it still has a 720p webcam.

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