Apple MacBook Air M1 (Late 2020)

The new MacBook Air looks like business as usual, but its unbelievable battery life and powerful new M1 processor blew us away.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

Jaw-dropping battery life
Incredible performance
Iconic build quality

Cons

Poor port selection

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