Indeed you are correct about baseline models. As an audio professional I have completed several projects using a base model 2013 MacBook Air with 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD. Projects were stored on an external drive and the internal drive used exclusively for the OS and its applications. That laptop is still running flawlessly today. Fast forward to 2023 when I purchased my M1 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Performance is flawless and the value is unmatched. This laptop has been recommended by almost everyone in the tech industry over the M2 MacBook Air as the best laptop to buy in 2020-2024 until Apple removed it from their website. M2 runs hotter and is less efficient than M1 making its gains negligible in the chassis of a fan-less MacBook Air. With the M3 MacBook Air, Apple has improved upon the shortcomings of the M2 MacBook Air. They have brought back dual nand chips for SSD speeds compatible to the M1 MacBook Air and with the new 3 nanometer architecture of the M3, efficiency and thermal performance have improved. In my experience, the M2 MacBook Air is the one to skip. If you are looking for value and performance, get the M1 MacBook Air and if you are looking for the latest, get the M3 MacBook Air. Both machines in their base configuration are fully capable of professional audio, video and photo editing.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better

@nicolasb.henry294

2 ай бұрын

I use a base M2 and it was never hot. It is more than capable and the fact the SSD is slower has no impact on my workflow. This machine is my main machine since almost 4 months. This is the best on the gon laptop. For heavy artiststic work I use My IMac for the rest this machine is more than capable. But yes the M1 was and still the best of the line-up same when it comes to the Pro line-up the M1 Pro is an amazing machine. I think Apple did the M1 chips line-up to good and the M2 was intentionally not as good as its predecessor. Same with the M3 the M4 is the next big thing. So I will wait until Spring 2025 to buy my new MBA but with 16-18gb Ram.

@DanWhite1025

Ай бұрын

@@nicolasb.henry294 Same. Im rocking the base M2 air 13''. I mostly use it for Quickbooks in a browser, content consumption, and email. It's more than enough for me. Also, this is my first interaction with a MAC...and damn this trackpad is nice.

@zaf7794

Ай бұрын

How you used a 2013 macbooks in 2023? How do they get OS update and how the new app works on a 2013 macbook?

@samernammari8785

Ай бұрын

@@zaf7794I used a 2012 MBP until last year and I could still do my basic work on it using the Microsoft Office suite, but yes, you can’t update certain programs and stuff. Otherwise, you can still do work on these old laptops, just not as efficiently as on new ones.

The takes in this video are spot on. I’ve been using the base M2 Air since release day. My workload isn’t super heavy, but I do audio editing and Photoshop weekly, so I push the machine a little. It handles everything I throw at it no problem. I also have 10+ years of docs and Photoshop files from our church stored on the 256GB drive and it’s only about 2/3rds full. The base model really is plenty of machine for 90%+ of the users out there. And incredible editing on the video! So fun to watch!

The choice of music for this clip is epic - fits so well with the professional editing - and the compelling content - AMAZING. New sub now. Greetings from Australia.

I have a M1 macbook pro. If you need all that mental gymnastics to justify your purchase, don't buy one.

@Deiniol_

2 ай бұрын

😂 hilarious

@gb649

Ай бұрын

Do you not like owning it?

@hamletgolucky3628

Ай бұрын

What about m3 air?

@tehwarshamfayyaz

Ай бұрын

I had an m1 pro macbook pro which I changed to m3 pro macbook pro. In my humble opinion, m1 pro was better, lighter and yet, I haven’t seen any major difference in both. M1 pro is the best in all round performance

@cavan_goh_reviews

Ай бұрын

@@tehwarshamfayyazI currently use a 2014 Intel MacBook Pro for my everyday use, as well as for entertainment/content consumption. Works decently well until now. I might consider getting the M4 MacBook Pro once it is released in 2025.

I bought a base line Air M1 way back 2021. And now, 2024, I haven’t use yet half of my storage. The bottom line is, it will always depends on your preference and how will you use your laptop.

Some of the best effects and production value I've seen on YT in awhile, nice work 🏆

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

This is some amazing art work/effects! NICE!

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Next level editing E! Nice!

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Great review and I love the editing!

Another great video, keep them coming! Looking forward to some iPad Pro M4 content :)

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Thanks for the great video and review!

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Don't know if the "nit-pick" pun was intentional but I loved it😂

ThisIsE - you’re my nerd crush! Thank you for another helpful post. My six year old MacBook Air has finally died and I need to get a new laptop. This been so helpful.

Great video and as always, awesome editting. Gotta ask though, what's the name of the sling / bag you pulled to laptop out from at the beginning. Loving it so much. Got any links or reviews on it?

@Trustn01718

6 күн бұрын

Bag was pretty dope…. Curious as well.

I, personally, think that we should consider the 1300$ MacBook 13 M3 16GB 256GB as the base model. Please don't buy the 8GB version unless you do nothing on the laptop and are planning to keep it for a many years. For 1300$, I think it's a very good machine. It is unbelievably portable, not having to worry about carrying the charging cable at all. Just pick it up and put it in the bag. The battery life is ultimate. For me, it redefined the way I carry a laptop. I feel free. Lol!

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Freedom is a great way to describe it

@wesw6787

Ай бұрын

For sure, if you'd have to choose one additional option it would be the 16gb ram upgrade. 256GB in combination with a cloud account or external storage should be more than enough.

This is the 1st tech video i don't speed up bec i like the background music. 💯

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@atsats1923

2 ай бұрын

As if the start of a James bond movie❤

@hamletgolucky3628

Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsEwhich color air do you suggest???

You’re totally right about baseline models and MacBook Air longevity compare to windows. I’ve used MacBook Air 2015 for the past 8 years and just now I purchased MacBook Air M3. My air 2015 is a bit slow but still fully functional.

Awesome video! 👏 Keep up the amazing work

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Great video edition bro

I use a M2 15" MacBook Air for school, general web browsing/social apps, and occasional light photo/video editing. There is absolutely no reason for me to upgrade to a pro besides the 120hz refresh rate. I think its pretty much perfect.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

No need indeed

Great review, thank you to talk about Real live issues and not about Benchmarks only. And it helped my to make decide what to get in Sept. Only question, should we wait of a M4 Air?

@vacc1001

21 күн бұрын

Hi Armin, It's gonna be a year ish or so before that happens. I wouldn't wait.

respect for the editing style i enjoyed it

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

It’s more like a mental thing and the way it’s sound for most of us. 8 GB of RAM, 8 GB of RAM for something launched in 2024 and cost 1000£/€/$. My OnePlus 7 Pro got 12 GB of RAM and i bought that thing for 799£ 5 years ago or something like this. I don’t have a problem how Apple it’s doing RAM management, i have a problem how they manage my money because they are very greedy and you can see that even better when you start to increase the specs.

Bro has mastered the youtube but still authentic personality

I took back my 14 m3 pro and stood with my 15 inch m3 air. If you do a lot of typing the air feels like gold. You don't really notice the difference in screen unless most of your tech is 120, if not the screen looks amazing.

@MuhammadAhsan-hq2bc

Ай бұрын

wait, are you saying that the Air has a better keyboard than Pro?

@hamletgolucky3628

Ай бұрын

Which color do you suggest?

@justbeingadad2599

7 күн бұрын

@@MuhammadAhsan-hq2bc it feels better to type on than the pro. The wrist base is slightly bigger so your hands just rest on the laptop and not digging the edge of the MBP on your wrist.

@justbeingadad2599

7 күн бұрын

@@hamletgolucky3628 I bought the midnight and it looks super sleek. Finger prints don't seem to be like a thing unless you're trying to put fingerprints on it like eating a pizza and having your greasy hands handle the laptop. I like the I can see when its time to wipe her down.

@MuhammadAhsan-hq2bc

6 күн бұрын

@@justbeingadad2599 but the key travel has got to be better on the MBP either model.

Explaied what my innerself asked. Lot of thanks ❤

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure

Should I go to with a 13” or 15” M3 MacBook Air?

i got the m2 air 2 days now and im impressed with it

As a tech director in education the baseline model is all I purchase. It is more than enough for my teachers and administrators.

Excellent video yet again mr. E! I am also suspicious you are into Salsa music :), are taking salsa classes? God bless Mr. E!👍

I wanna give a shoutout to the video editor for this video. Man you are an artist showcasing your Art!

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Hey amazing video as always but eould you recommend the m4 ipad pro

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Coming soon

Awesome content, Great wallpaper

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Thank you

have it for 2 months, its amazing!!

Video production awesome

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

new studio looks sick, do a tour

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

A best video ❤ love it 🎉

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

I have just got the MB air M3 and I actually love it.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

I am not surprised ☺️

Great video E🎉

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😁

✨ How people are using there 2013 macbooks? How do they get OS update and how the new app works in a 2013 MacBook?

GREAT editing in this video. Keep up the great work!

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Congratulations man!! I must say your video quality is so soooo better then mkbhd!! pls keep making these type of videos!! quality content

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

great video. I am today still amaze how base M1 Air still a better option compare to windows machine. But I think at least Apple could bump up the Ram to 12gb to avoid the swap memory issue

The product is crazy, all the cuts and effects look subtle and gorgeous, keep it up bro❤

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌

Mannnnnn your production is always AMAZING and always inspires me to put more effort into my videos! Totally agree about your opinion on what Marques said and for normal people like my friends and family members, the base model runs perfectly for them! Even my M1 MacBook Air runs perfectly when I’m not doing any editing work! Amazing video as always Iskren! 😃😃😃

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

If Apple knew what you put your Air through I’m sure they’d put it out of its misery and hook you up beefed up Pro. You are the last Air Bender 😂

@Gadgetsu

2 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsE LMAOAOAOAO LAST AIR BENDER 😂😂😂 I gotta make an avatar themed 4 year review of the M1 Air now 🤣

I ended up getting the air over the pro because of how thin & sleek it is, and because the midnight blue color was beautiful. Also with the air, it’s easier to not overspend due limited options. I did get 15” with 24GB & 1TB because that’s what I felt like I need. But it was still cheaper than 16” MacBook Pro with lower specs by a huge margin

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Going 16 we are indeed talking about very different pricing. You 15 sounds like super solid built

@TheDataArchitect

2 ай бұрын

what about the heating issue? you are using it for programming or?

@platinoir

2 ай бұрын

@@TheDataArchitect no, I’m using it for UI/UX design. It heats up a bit, but not enough imo to thwart performance or cause issues. But worth mentioning most of my tools are cloud based so that could be a factor

Hey! I am looking into getting a new laptop for mostly office work. I am tempted to get the MBP instead of the MBA because of the better screen, will it make a noticeable difference for most content?

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Honestly, I don't think so

@steamerbansal8265

2 ай бұрын

Hey, as a person who is used to a 144hz display I would say its extremely useless. Its smooth and nice, ill give an example of my dad, he bought a MBP for the touch bar and guess what, he barely used it. How surprising, i would say save the money and invest that instead.

@hamletgolucky3628

Ай бұрын

@@steamerbansal8265so which one do u suggest?

Brother, this is the first video ever of yours that I've seen. INSTANT subscription, I love your style and the soundtrack is just fire. Great content, need to go back and watch your other videos now!

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

why is no one talking about the intro? it's sickkkk

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Finally, someone noticed 🙏🏻

Shifting from windows and wanted to buy my first mac, need something for school, figma and photoediting, should i get the m1 base model or go for the m3, considering ill be using it in the coming 4-5 years

@faisalghiar

2 ай бұрын

M3 Air If you will be using 3 or more screens than pro

completely agree

Right at this moment I am thrilled for my MacBook Air m2 baseline I ve bought on the second hand market in brand new condition for 700€. The m2 MacBook Air is a great deal at the second hand market in my mind 😍

For my work air is not acceptable but, I see Zoom H4 Essential. Are you satisfied with the Zoom H4 Essential?

Thank you for this video. I am so confused. I have been using a 2014 macbook pro with 8GB/256 GB specs. It has served me for 10 years and it is still going alright. I want to upgrade and was considering the base model since here in Pakistan you only get the base model or if you wish to jump up then you will have to buy the 16GB/512GB variant which is very expensive for me. My usage is MS Office, web browsing mostly on Safari, Zoom calls, using Canva for my Instagram page and that is about it. I wish to buy a Mac that can easily serve me at least 5-6 years. I am not sure whether to gwt the base model since considering the evolution of apps and even future Mac OS upgrades, I am not sure if 8 GB would be sufficient even in the long run. Can anyone please guide me?

Let me know when they remove the notch. Thank you.

I'll second your opinion on baseline. The issue, I suppose, is the concern about bleedover into storage with swapping. Literally all of my professional work is in the cloud. Either building in a CRM platform, using google office suite, and using messaging apps. For me, internet speed and storage speed are far more important than RAM.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

wifi 6e 🤘

@txwolf9904

2 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsE Here's an idea, if you can figure out how to do it (I've had 0 luck). A TRULY transparent widget. I get making a widget that matches wall paper for 'transparency'. But I'm thinking about something that's see through. I.E. being able to have weather wallpaper up, and when conditions change, you don't wind up with a misaligned mess on the widget area. I'm digging into widgy tutorials this morning to see what I come up with. But, I can't be the first person asking this.

Hii, You Support Us very Well❤, Thank You,, i have doubt, Just Month ago I purchased M2 macbook air base model for programming and Coding in University, It has Slower SSD, I am in my 1st year CS Engeneering, I will have to use it for next 4 years Also, What Should I do Right now? Or Can I Buy Ssd and Enclosure And Use to run Coding and Programming application?What is Solution For this??

Completely agree with “E”. Most of the review they do extensive work and compare it to heavier workhorse machines which is this Laptop not designed for. It will work fine for years to come, just look at your daily work and needs and you will pick up the right one.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

I am facikg heating issues with my m3 air , what should i do?

For roughly the same price. A refurbished M1 Pro 14” 16/512 or a new M3 MBA base spec? Which is the better option. Looking to get one.

@Bambotb

2 ай бұрын

I need the answer too

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Tough choice. M1 specifically is really good, so perhaps it’s a better option

Hi what is your wallpaper

the sound is superb but the cam could be improved

While the baseline macbook air is more than enough for everyday tasks, it still doesn't explain why it costs over a grand with such a low configuration, most windows laptops in this price range have 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage. By the way, the Surface Pro might get a big refresh with a new design and a siginificantly improved ARM proccesor, just wanted to let you know since you seem to be interested in it.

@Chris3s

2 ай бұрын

That is why you buy the M1used, then you get the best laptop for its price (non-professional)

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

I am keeping my 👁️ on the Surface

I use a base a M2 MBA it is my main machine despite I have an iMac at home but this machine is amazing especially when you are on the go. I cannot wait to upgrade to M4 those Air are so capable now if you want to pro go to M Pro or M Max line-up the base Pro is quite the same as the Air.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

They are indeed very capable

Although I don't agree with you about base model of 8 GB on any windows or macbook laptops, your video quality is amazing. The choice of colours, your desk and room setup is superb

I've found if you're an actual pro you just care about if it's fast and does your thing well.

I am honestly planning to buy my first MacBook however I will wait for M4 ones later this year

@mbazoka

2 ай бұрын

M4 MacBook Airs might not be coming this fall, the same way that the M3 Airs only just released in March of 2024… half a year after the M3 lineup was announced.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

That would be cruel 😂

@mbazoka

2 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsE Cruel, but entirely possible. Otherwise the M3 Airs are “obsolete” after only 6 months…

@Valhalen716

Ай бұрын

@@mbazoka I'm not sure about obsolete...the M1 and M1 pro chips still have very impressive performance.

If I am doing Speech and Debate could have 5+ huge word documents all open at the same time all of which could be 50+ pages will it run fine with 8GB of Memory or should I definitely upgrade to 16Gb?

The MacBook Air Silver is the best Mac. Price/Quality. = 10/10

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Amin to that

What brand is the backpack on 4:25 of the video?

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Check out my recent EDC guide

the video was so good to watch ngl

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I already have a 15-Inch m3 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM. The reason why I chose the 24GB is because I plan on keeping it for about 2 or 3 years. Since I do a lot of coding, and some video/photo editing. A lot of bloat wear can be added to your storage without YOU the user realizing it. Just get 16GB of RAM if you do a lot of multitasking.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

That’s one beefy Air you have 💪

@TT-se1md

2 ай бұрын

Can I ask how your m3 air 24gb has handled your workload? Does it heat up? I'm planning to use it for similar purposes

@j.guillen7135

2 ай бұрын

@@TT-se1mdIt does heat up since it’s a fan less design, but it’s not that big of a deal if you have it levitated from your desk. Think of it like your gaming on your phone and it gets warm. That feeling. I would recommend 24GB with 1TB of storage for a good experience. 526GB of memory shouldn’t be an issue, but I don’t have a clue.

Thinking about trading my m2 mini and m2 15 in air for an m3 air since it can support two monitors

Please explain what kind of work you are doing on such a powerful laptop? 128 GB is a huge amount of RAM

@ThisIsE

Ай бұрын

Video editing

Just for disagree with MKBHD deserves a like from me. Nothing personal or bad to say but it is a non popular opinion and i respect that. Great review.

Cant see the link for the wallpaper/dark one :(

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

www.thisise.tech/store/p/dark-mode-8k-wallpaper-pack

6:33 Best angle of MBA

Thinking to buy the M3 air with 512 gb storage since I will need it for my scientific workload.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

You won't regret it

Not only faster ssd speed and Wifi, also M3 has better low power mode performance than M2 models

Every single youtuber i've seen say the macbook air with 8gb is "Good enough" do NOT themselves use it and use the maxed out pro versions. Also it can do 80% of tasks?? if 100% of what you do is web browsing then yes, the air can do 80% of it. Everything else from compiling code, to even running apples own apps like final cut or xcode struggle to run on the base air models. Other than the looks the air is just a web browsing/note taking machine. But its excellent at that!

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t disagree more 👍

@archis3

2 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsE Agree to disagree!😊 I was just speaking from experience. When I run Xcode iOS simulator for react native work or compile relatively large code on IntelliJ my m1 air base model heats up to over 100 Celsius and throttles like crazy. Not to mention it uses an insane amount of swap memory from the ssd. I think it’s time to upgrade lol. I’ll still keep using it for very basic tasks like spreadsheets of watching videos

Is it reallyimpssible to use the base m3 macbook air for video editing? I am planning to delve into becoming a youtuber, and i havent got the budget for a macbook air with upgraded ram. I can only afford the base model right now. Has anyone tried editing videos on 8gbs of ram?

@ThisIsE

13 күн бұрын

It's NOT impossible one bit. The possibilities depend on your video editing workflow, of course. You can't expect to have multiple 4k timelines with log, LUTs, and effects and have everything run super smoothly.

I consider 16 GB of RAM to be a minimum in 2024.

Now I have found the quintessential Laptop, what would be the quintessential phone / iPhone to go with it?

lol bro just click on "show all resolutions" xD

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

I didn’t. That’s how it shows up

Your wallpaper pls link

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

You can check out my website for that: thisise.tech

Sooo you know I said I got a new laptop as a reward? This is what I got!! I should watch your review on mine 😂. Edit: Your review is on the exact one I have. Even as far as them both being Silver.

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Lovely

does M3 macs support AI ? i think WWDC will be huge AI event

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

It will be huge in my opinion

256/8gb is too little in 2024 for all but the most basic of users. I manage Mac’s for a living, and you can see the performance impact that 8gb devices have when compared to their 16gb counterparts when doing performance and stress testing. The most basic users can get away with 8gb fine. However they have no need for a $1100 device and can get away with a $300 iPad or Chromebook. At the price point of $1100, the MBA has no business having its anemic configuration. Macs are not cheaper to run for enterprise. PC, and Macs have about a 5 year life span in enterprise. Licensing is similar between both platforms also. People get their Office license through a E3 license, which all users will get regardless what device they have. You will still have Security clients that have licenses also. Unless your organization is fully Apple, and does not use MS/Google/etc for anything, licensing is very similar between Windows and macOS in terms of cost. You can argue resell value, but that was not mentioned so I wont go in to that topic.

AIR 15">>>>>>

Damn 256gb for $1,000 is just bullshit.

I wouldn't get anything M3 at this point since Apple is fading out of the M3 chips.

Thanks. Nice video. An M3 MBA with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD is deserving of a $1,099 price tag. My logic - the base model M1 MBA is selling for $699 at Walmart, add $200 for 16 GB and $200 for 512 GB SS and you're at $1,099.

if anyone, I mean ANYONE tries to embellish in any twisted way try to tell you that MacBook air base model is somehow justified or any good, that person is TRASH. never listen to them. NEVER.

@charankol

2 ай бұрын

unfortuantely, KZread removed the block option so I cant block this useless, apple product related cheesy content creator channel

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

Hahahah. Wow! So much anger! Dude, chill, all good vibes here. You’ll give yourself an ulcer.

So I drink 4 margaritas whole watching is this the effect of background music?

@ThisIsE

2 ай бұрын

If you like margaritas that much