Walmart Selling MacBook Air With M1 Chip for $649 Starting Today (2024)

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Has Walmart added the M1 MacBook Air to its offerings? ›

MacBook Air features amazing performance and a long battery life in its thin and light design. This is the first time customers can purchase a Mac directly from Walmart. The MacBook Air with the M1 chip is now available on Walmart.com and will soon be available in select Walmart stores for only $699.

The M1 MacBook Air comes with several options to configure. The base model comes with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of Storage, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, all for $999.

The M1 is an ARM processor, not an x86 processor. It integrates more components than an Intel CPU. The Apple M1 also integrates RAM in the same package. It features Rosetta 2 dynamic binary translation that allows it to run x86 software. The chip boasts eight CPU cores, in addition to the integrated GPU.

The M1 MacBook Air was released in November 2020. It offered a huge leap in performance from the previous Intel-based MacBook Air. Fast-forward nearly three-and-a-half years, however, and you arrive at the M3 MacBook Air that Apple launched earlier this month.

The MacBook Air (M1) can be purchased starting from ₹89,900, which is a reduction of ₹10,000 from the original price of ₹99,900. In addition to this discount, buyers will receive complimentary 3rd-generation AirPods valued at ₹19,900.

M2 Chip vs M1 Chip: RAM memory differences

The M2 Chip's RAM supports more so that nothing gets in your way. With more memory, you can use more apps simultaneously and perform better in demanding programs. The M1 Chip supports up to 16GB of RAM memory. The M2 Chip supports up to 24GB of RAM memory.

M1 MacBook Air officially discontinued with launch of M3 Air

On March 4, 2024, Apple made a surprise announcement revealing the M3 MacBook Air.

For general use, including writing, work, video streaming and light gaming, the MacBook Air M1 is still an excellent choice. Sure, the M1 chip isn't the newest processor out there but its performance is still sometimes better than Windows laptops in its price range.

A Mac's useful economic life is about seven years, but there is no limit to how long it can continue to work exactly the same as it did when you bought it. To maximize that useful economic life, then specify its maximum performance, storage, and memory when you buy it. Only you can decide what that may be.

Limited port options: The MacBook Air M1 has only two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and a headphone jack. Limited software compatibility: Some older software may not be compatible with the M1 chip. Limited gaming capabilities: The integrated graphics in the M1 chip may not be sufficient for high-end gaming.

What is MacBook Air M1 best for? ›

M1 Air offers excellent performance and battery life

The MacBook Air M1 is still great for general use — including writing, work, video streaming and light gaming. And while the M1 chip isn't exactly new, its performance is sometimes better than the best Windows laptops in its price range.

Long term support

Apple generally supports its computers for around seven years from the date Apple last sells them. By my math, that means the M1 series machines should be supported until sometime around 2028 or 2029. That's a good long run for a computer. (And to be clear, that's just an estimate.

Apple supports the intel stuff for at least 7 years; even now with the M series taking over. So I would say the M1 Air will get at least the same 7 years. It will likely get longer support as Apple has gone to all M series.

MacBook Air M2 is 18% more powerful than the MacBook Air M1. The MacBook Air M2's graphics go up to 10 cores in its unique configuration. The MacBook Air M2 supports up to 24GB of RAM vs. the MacBook Air M1, which maxes out at 16GB.

Yes, buying a MacBook Air 13 M1 256 GB in 2024 is worth it for long-term use. The M1 chip delivers excellent performance, handling both everyday tasks and more demanding applications smoothly. Its battery life is exceptional, often lasting up to 15-18 hours on a single charge.

Apple MacBook Air M1 officially discontinued, putting the iconic wedge-design to rest.

Surprisingly, Walmart has only sold Mac products through third-party merchants on its website, but that changes today with a new Apple partnership.

No, Walmart does not accept Apple Pay in any of its stores. This includes all in-store purchases, whether you're shopping for groceries, electronics, or other items. Customers are encouraged to use Walmart Pay or other accepted payment methods such as credit/debit cards, cash, or gift cards.