Should YOU Buy The M1 MacBook Air in 2025? | Review 2.5 Years Later

Flying Pig December 30, 2024
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The M1 MacBook Air is pretty sick, but it's over 4 years old now. Is it still a viable option in 2025? Buy the featured products here: MacBook Air M1 (Renewed): https://amzn.to/3Z6fd6q MacBook Air M2: (Renewed) 15 inch https://amzn.to/40Srkq7 (10% discount as of November 20) (Renewed) 13 inch https://amzn.to/494DNsH (high spec 16 gigs of ram 1tb storage) Similar Anker Dongle: https://amzn.to/41W3Uk2 Similar Anker Charger: https://amzn.to/3BDstaZ (These are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on these products at no extra cost to you) Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music Used flames by Van Xo Vibes Breaktime by Kevin Macleod Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:58 Build Quality and Hardware 2:49 Keyboard 4:19 Trackpad 5:18 Ports 6:36 Display 7:50 Speakers, Camera, Mic 8:29 Battery Life 9:31 Performance 11:50 The Laptop Landscape in 2025 14:14 Final Verdict 15:15 Post Party Poopers Gear Editing Machine: Macbook Air M1 (https://amzn.to/3Z6fd6q) Editing Software: Final Cut Pro Camera: iPhone 13 (https://amzn.to/40Y02P5) Microphone: Blue Yeti (https://amzn.to/4i0dlEU) *contains affiliate links (I may earn a commission from these links at no extra cost to you) This video is not sponsored by anyone (I'm too small for anyone to consider sponsoring me anyway lol sad). All opinions expressed are my own. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. ------------------------Full Disclosure---------------------------------- This is just a friendly disclaimer that my videos are primarily intended for entertainment. While I try to pack my content with as much useful information as possible, ultimately I am not professionally certified to advise you on your buying decisions. I am not responsible for any damages/losses that may occur as a result of actions influenced by my content. I am not responsible for any losses, monetary or otherwise, that may have been influenced by content on my platform. My videos are primarily intended for entertainment. While my content may be useful, keep in mind that I am not professionally certified to advise you, I am just some random kid on the Internet. My content is not necessarily intended to inform you on your buying decisions, it is for entertainment purposes. By watching my videos you accept these conditions. The video description may contain affilate links. --------nothing to see here----------- samsung, samsung phone, samsung company, samsung technology, samsung s series, samsung s series phone, samsung a series, samsung a series phone, samsung smartphone, samsung galaxy, samsung galaxy smartphone, samsung galaxy phone, samsung galaxy mobile, samsung galaxy s21 fe, samsung galaxy fe, samsung technology, iphone, apple, dyson, iphone 13, samsung s22, samsung s22 ultra, help me he's keeping me in his basement at 08 Negra Arroyo Lane - save me before its too late, iphone 13 pro, iphone 13 pro max, iphone 13 mini iphone 12, iphone 12 pro, iphone 12 mini, iphone 12 ra, samsung s22 plus, best samsung phone spider man, spider man no way home, ces 2021, ces, ces 2022, tags, stop reading the tags, samsung a52, samsung a52 5g, I had to manually type each tag out please help me, minecraft, minecraft gameplay, fortnite, dream, dream smp, pewdiepie, mrbeast, dyson fans, youtube, tiktok, tiktok 2022, celebrities, samsung, xiaomi, technology video, tech video, tech channel 2022, dumb kid trying to grow a dying tech channel, the lorax, mac mini, imac, mac pro 2022, wwdc 2022, apple leaks 2022, samsung leaks 2022, samsung predictions 2022, apple predictions 2022 Join us for a deep dive into the M1 MacBook Air and find out why it’s still one of the most popular laptops in 2024. We test its real-world performance, battery life, and design to see if it’s the perfect laptop for students, professionals, and everyday users. In this video, we’ll answer your biggest questions: ✅ How does the M1 chip compare to newer processors in 2024? ✅ Can the MacBook Air handle multitasking, video editing, and gaming? ✅ Is the fanless design a game-changer or a limitation? ✅ What’s the battery life like for all-day work or travel? ✅ Should you buy the M1 MacBook Air, upgrade to the M2, or wait for the next model? We’ll also share tips on maximizing your MacBook Air’s potential, from software optimizations to accessories. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight laptop for school, work, or creative projects, this review has everything you need to know.

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