Apple has announced its new Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini during last night’s “One More Thing” event. Although each computer boasts new upgrades and hardware advancements, the critical detail that connects all three machines is that these will be the first computers to sport Apple’s own M1 chip.
Apple promised that the new Macbook Air will be its thinnest, lightest notebook and that the user experience is “completely transformed” by the M1 chip. It claimed the Macbook Air will be 3.5x faster with GPU speeds up to 5 times faster. It will also feature its “most advanced Neural Engine,” for up to 9 times faster machine learning. Boasting an 8-core ARM processor and fanless design, Apple‘s new Macbook Air also has the longest battery life in any Macbook Air to date. Users can expect up to 18 hours of battery life for video playback, with the notebook providing 15 hours of web browsing.
Clearly wanting to attract curious users to the Macbook Air, Apple highlighted how the computer is now capable of what most consider to be intensive application use, sharing how the Macbook Air is effective for 3D rendering and editing high-quality video in Final Cut Pro. The tech giant also revealed how the Macbook Air is 3x faster than Windows laptops and is faster than 98% of PC laptops sold last year.
Turning its attention to the MacBook Pro, Apple unsurprisingly highlighted the new machine’s overhauled power and graphical capabilities. The M1 MacBook Pro will deliver 2.8x faster CPU performance and 5x faster 8-core GPU; it also will be capable of using Apple’s Neural Engine for up to 11x faster machine learning. The new MacBook Pro will provide up to 17 hours of battery life for web browsing and an impressive 20 hours of battery life for video playback—something Apple claimed is the “longest of any Mac ever.” Once again comparing itself to its Windows rival, Apple noted how the M1 MacBook Pro will be 3x faster than Windows’ best-selling equivalent laptops.
Finally, in a somewhat surprising addition, was the oft-overlooked Mac Mini. The new M1 Mac Mini will aim to deliver 3x faster CPU and 6x faster GPU processing, with up to 15x faster machine learning. Apple promised how the Mini’s compact design will provide “towering performance. Minus the tower,” highlighting its performance efficiency, whether users intend to use the computer for high-demand work or immersive play.
Starting at $999, the MacBook Air is available from next week and is available for pre-order. The MacBook Pro is available from $1299 and is also available for pre-order, with orders shipping from next week. The Mac Mini retails at $699 and, like the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, is available to pre-order with delivery set to arrive next week. It’s worth noting that those in education, however, can save money by making their purchase through Apple’s Education program.
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