MacBook Air M1 13.3-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Gold – Full Overview

The MacBook Air M1 13.3-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Gold is one of Apple’s most iconic ultraportable laptops. It delivers outstanding performance, silent operation, and impressive battery life thanks to the Apple M1 chip. It is thin, lightweight, and beautifully crafted for students, professionals, creatives, and everyday users who need fast performance without carrying a heavy machine. Despite being an older model, it remains one of the most reliable and best-value MacBooks on the market.

Brief Description

A slim and elegant laptop powered by the Apple M1 chip, offering smooth performance, long battery life, sharp Retina display, and silent fanless design—all packed in a premium Gold aluminium finish. Ideal for work, school, entertainment, and light creative tasks.

Key Features & Benefits

• Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU)
  Benefit: Gives smooth performance for apps, multitasking, and light creative work.

• 13.3-inch Retina Display (2560 x 1600)
  Benefit: Produces sharp text and vibrant colors for better viewing and productivity.

• 8GB Unified Memory
  Benefit: Opens multiple apps at once without slowing down.

• 256GB SSD Storage
  Benefit: Fast boot-up speeds and quick access to files and applications.

• Fanless Design
  Benefit: Zero noise operation and improved energy efficiency.

Technical Specifications

Performance

• Apple M1 chip

• 8-core CPU

• 7-core GPU

• 16-core Neural Engine

• macOS support and updates

Display

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit Retina display

• 2560 × 1600 native resolution

• True Tone technology

• 400 nits brightness

• Wide P3 color gamut

Memory & Storage

• 8GB unified RAM

• 256GB SSD storage

Battery & Power

• Up to 15 hours wireless web

• Up to 18 hours Apple TV app playback

• 30W USB-C power adapter

• 49.9-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

Camera & Audio

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

• Three-microphone array

• Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound

• Dolby Atmos playback support

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 6

• Bluetooth 5.0

• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports

• 3.5mm headphone jack

Build & Design

• Colour: Gold

• Weight: 1.29 kg

• Backlit Magic Keyboard

• Force Touch trackpad

• Touch ID sensor

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent performance from the M1 chip

• Silent fanless design

• Long battery life

• Lightweight and highly portable

• High-quality Retina display

Cons

• Limited ports (only 2 USB-C)

• 8GB RAM may be restrictive for heavy professional workloads

• 256GB storage can fill up quickly without cloud support

Available at Novelty Tech Solution (www.novelty.co.ke)
Located in Nairobi CBD, Revlon Professional Plaza, Mezzanine 2, Shop 1.