MacBook Air (2020) 13″ – Apple M1 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU – 16GB RAM – 512GB SSD – Space Gray

Yes, the MacBook Air (2020) 13” with the M1 chip remains a smart purchase in 2025. It offers impressive performance, excellent energy efficiency, and real-world battery life around 12–14 hours. Many reviews point out that you can often find it on sale for about $599–600, making it a top value pick—even among newer models

The battery in the MacBook Air (2020) 13” with the M1 chip typically lasts between 12 and 14 hours during everyday use. Apple’s official testing suggested up to 15–18 hours of web browsing or video playback, but in real-world conditions users usually see closer to 10–12 hours under heavier workloads. This remains an excellent result, making the laptop highly reliable for both work and entertainment on the go.

The MacBook Air (2020) 13” with the M1 chip has a fanless design, which means it can become slightly warm when handling demanding tasks. This does not indicate overheating, as the system is built to keep temperatures within safe limits. During everyday activities like writing, streaming, or browsing, the laptop stays cool and runs silently.

To reset the MacBook Air (2020) 13” to factory settings, you should first back up all important data. Shut down the laptop, then turn it back on while holding the power button until the startup options appear. From there, select macOS Recovery, open Disk Utility, and erase the main drive. Once this is done, reinstall macOS and the computer will start up like new, ready for setup.

The MacBook Air (2020) 13” can remain reliable for about seven to eight years with proper use and regular updates. After around five years the battery may start losing capacity and the system might slow slightly, but the laptop continues to perform well for everyday tasks. Replacing the battery and doing basic maintenance can extend its lifespan, which is why many users keep using this model longer than they first expected.

When we say that a MacBook Air (2020) 13” is refurbished, it means the laptop has already been used before, then renewed by our partners and made ready for another user. It is not a brand-new computer but a device that has gone through technical checks and is fully functional. We cannot promise it will look like new or that every single part is an original Apple component. Keep in mind that due to the refurbishment process, the original water resistance may no longer be guaranteed.