# Blazing-Fast Ultra-Thin Laptops The New Apple MacBook Air is Powered by the M1 Chip By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-air References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/apple-m1-macbook-air/) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/) The new [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air) [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-models) has been unveiled by the tech brand alongside a range of additional computing solutions that are focused on providing unparalleled performance for prosumers and professionals alike to appreciate. The laptop is powered by the all-new [proprietary M1 chip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Apple-M5-Chip) that is reported to deliver 3.5-times faster speed performance over the previous model. The system is also capable of providing five-times faster graphics thanks to an octa-core GPU, which pushes it past much of the competition; this is reported to make it faster than 98% of the laptops that were sold last year. The new Apple MacBook Air has a completely silent functionality along with a 13.3-inch Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, up to a 1TB SSD and up to 16GB of RAM. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blazing-fast Ultra-thin Laptops:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the laptop industry by developing ultra-thin laptops with blazing-fast speed and powerful performance. - **Proprietary M1 Chip:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the semiconductor industry by developing proprietary chips that deliver significantly faster speed and enhanced graphics performance. - **Extended Battery Life:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the battery technology industry by developing longer-lasting batteries for laptops that can provide up to 18 hours of usage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Laptop Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create a new line of ultra-thin laptops with superior performance and enhanced features to cater to the demands of prosumers and professionals. - **Semiconductor Industry:** Opportunity for semiconductor companies to develop proprietary chips that offer faster processing speed and improved graphics performance, allowing for more efficient computing in various devices. - **Battery Technology Industry:** Opportunity for battery technology manufacturers to create batteries with extended lifespan, offering longer usage time for laptops and other portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-models.md) - [Ultra-Slim Powerful Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air.md) - [Slender Expansive Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15inch-macbook-air.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Compact Hyper-Speedy Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5.md) - [Demure High-Power Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-pro.md) - [Angular Power-Amplified Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-pro.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md)