
The storage is also configurable, from 256GB to 2TB. However, we recommend that people working with many browser tabs open simultaneously or running memory-intensive applications opt for 16GB. Both variants start with 8GB of shared memory, which should be enough for most people.

Our unit has the 7-core GPU M1 SoC, and you can upgrade to a model with 8 cores if you need more GPU processing power. There are two models of the Apple MacBook Air they mainly differ in graphical performance. Unfortunately, there are only two USB-C ports, so you'll likely need to carry adapters. It can handle light workloads and even some heavy ones, but it does throttle due to thermal limitations, and its integrated GPU struggles in graphically intensive tasks. It doesn't get overly hot, and it remains completely silent under load due to its fanless design.

It has a good keyboard, an excellent touchpad, and a great webcam for video calls. It's very easy to carry around due to its compact size, and its battery easily lasts through a typical 8-hour workday. The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) is a laptop that features Apple's M1 SoC (System-on-Chip).
