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If your previous Mac ever sounded like a jet engine that was about to take off, these new M1 models should be significantly quieter.Īlso as a result of M1 chip's efficiency, these Macs get significantly better battery life than previous models. The M1 MacBook Pro has a fan, but reviewers say it virtually never kicks on. In its place is an aluminum heat spreader, which is completely silent. These machines run faster and cooler than their Intel-based predecessors.īecause they run cooler, Apple no longer even includes a fan in the M1 MacBook Air. While those machines worked just fine, the M1 Macs really are a major improvement. And, judging by the reviews of M1 Macs, Apple seems to have succeeded.įor years prior to the M1, Macs have run on Intel chips.

With the hardware and software both designed to work together, the idea is that Macs and MacBooks can now achieve higher performance and better power efficiency than ever before. It's a system on a chip, or an "SoC." It includes a processor, I/O, security, and memory, all in one package.Īpple also developed the latest Mac operating system, MacOS Big Sur, to work efficiently with M1 Macs. What Is the M1 Chip? The M1 is the first chip Apple has ever designed specifically for a Mac. If that's worth paying a little more than you might at another retailer for an out-of-the-box machine, go for it. While Apple almost never offers discounts on its computers, it is the only place where you can spec out the machine to your exact preference.