The main reasons why someone would choose a MacBook Air over a MacBook Pro are that it’s lighter, easier to carry, quieter to operate and has a lower price. The MacBook Air is thinner and lighter than the MacBook Pro. This makes it easier to carry in a business backpack, casual backpack, business laptop bag or messenger bag. Its fanless design allows it to run completely silent, while the MacBook Pro has active fan cooling that can make noise. The Air’s M-Series chips have more than enough power to handle daily, professional, and some creative projects with ease. For many people, the MacBook Air’s price offers more value than the MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro is better suited for people who handle heavy workloads regularly and need the extra computing power.

Our selection of MacBook Air laptops comes with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of storage. For some users, 512 GB is considered a sweet spot if you plan to keep your MacBook Air for a long time. 256 GB is sufficient for most basic use, but it can fill up quickly. If you deal with larger files and heavier workloads, then you might consider a MacBook Air with 1 TB of storage. If you’re thinking about RAM, we have models with 16 GB and 24 GB of memory. 16 GB of RAM is enough to cover most people’s daily workload. 24 GB should be considered if you use more demanding programs or tasks.

No, you cannot add storage to your MacBook Air after you make your purchase. You will need to decide beforehand how much storage you need. The MacBook Air is available with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of storage. If you need additional storage, you can use iCloud storage or purchase an external hard drive or USB flash drive.

According to Apple, the MacBook Air can run up to 18 hours with video streaming or up to 15 hours with wireless web usage. The current 13-inch model has a 53.8‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery, and the 15-inch model has a 66.5‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery. Make sure your MacBook or laptop is always charged with the right laptop charger.

To perform a factory reset on a MacBook Air with macOS Monterey or later, start by opening System Settings in the Apple menu. Select General in the sidebar and then select Transfer or Reset. Select Erase All Content and Settings and follow the on-screen instructions to start the reset. For older MacBook Air laptops (Big Sur, Monterey, or Intel-based Mac), restart your MacBook and hold Command-R until the Apple logo appears. Select Disk Utility in the macOS Utilities window, erase "Macintosh HD," and then reinstall macOS. If you want to grow your collection of Apple devices, check out our selection of iPad, iMac, iPhone and Apple Watch models.