M1 MacBook Air review: Impressive, but doesn't beat my Intel MacBook Pro
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Apple promises faster performance, longer battery life, and video editing capability with the new M1-based MacBook Air. But can it really handle all that work?
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M1 MacBook Air review: Impressive, but doesn't beat my Intel MacBook Pro
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Switched from 2020 intel i5 MacBook Pro to M1 MacBook Air today and immediately noticed their difference in performance and thermal management. So happy. : r/mac