I really blew it this time folks, enjoy my misfortune! This laptop really suckssssss Thanks to Rize for sponsoring, use code "LUKEMIANI" or link rize.io/u/lukemiani to be the first 1000 people to get a 25% discount!

I use my base model M1 MacBook Air daily as a professional machine and despite having 5 desktops and about a dozen safari tabs opened in different windows including KZfaq, the CPU us usually always sitting at near idle with temps never going above 35c. I'm still amazed! great video, it really shows how underrated the M1 MacBook Air really is and also shows how sh*tty the intel models were just a couple years ago!

1 bad deal, but he has like 100 good deals 😂

The picture is part of the description so, unless they explicitly said they were using a stock photo, they haven't sent you what you bought. Ebay usually comes down on the side of the buyer in any dispute, I am told.

This reminds me of the time when I got my M1 MacBook Air.It popped up for equivalent of around $567 US (2600 Polish Zloty to be exact).It was sold as is, un tested since they couldn't create an account to test it for whatever reason.Took a shot in the dark and bought it.Turned out to have a corrupted macOS installation that refused to create an account and liquid damaged keyboard (just sticky keys, everything worked fine).I was awed when it activated and reinstalled the OS and eventually got me into the desktop.8GB of RAM, 256 SSD and 39 cycles on the battery, all inside a laptop that looked to be used very little.

Looks like a working mac, none the less. It's worth something.

Although as others have pointed out, that's atypically bad performance and heat for that model, I enjoyed your reactions. Things are so good now. My MBP M1 Pro uses about 4-5 watts and runs lower than body temperature to play KZfaq videos in Safari.

I got this exact model back in 2019 just to do a coding presentation at a conference. Paid for itself in 1 trip. Still use it daily as an after-work hacking machine, with just a terminal, text editor and compiler As long as it's not running any other junk, it's still a really snappy and useful machine for coding and debugging. It actually flies, and runs cool and quiet. God bless it's little dual core processor, 8gb ram and 128g SSD. It's a lovely laptop, and worth keeping.

I love your videos! Thank you so much for the great content!! I never thought that you'd *ever* manage to get a bad deal on a MacBook... 😬😬😬

Ah. I can relate. I have an early 2020 Intel MacBook Air provided by my workplace, and an M1 MacBook Air for personal use. My job often involves using InDesign or even Premiere Pro. It is… painful. Even video calling runs really badly - which is critical to my day to day work. The Intel Airs of that generation are genuinely atrocious, yet I’m constantly amazed by how much my M1 can do.

That’s crazy, I bought a MacBook Air 2015 from them, it came without the changing adapter had to contact them for it and they shipped it right away, I’ll say there packaging and listing team needs a lot of work to do, but unlike other sellers on eBay, they respond to inbox fast!

I've bought from them before and they've had a number of laptops mislabeled. I usually tell them if I notice something off just because they are pretty honest sellers.

Yes! This is what I've been waiting for.

Happy I didn't "upgrade" to one of these from my 2017 MacBook Pro, I'll definitely continue to use that instead

Thanks for sharing your failures as well as successes! Refreshing!

It said very clearly in the description that it's a 2019 MBA. You didn't read it before you bought it?

Wow and your alarm bells did not ring when the picture did not match the descripion?

i had that one, on Catalina it was pushing 80 Safari tabs (+3 KZfaq tabs). Suffering? Of course. But never stopped working. Now I'm on M1 Pro and seems limitless.

Before the M1 MacBook Air came out, all MacBook Airs were trash. I was planning since 3 years buying a MacBook, and the only valid option that I could see at the time, was buying a MacBook Pro. Now OBVIOUSLY I have the M1 MacBook Air. Thanks god I started hearing things about the M1 months before. So happy now. Also sorry for you Luke, that MacBook were a crime.

I had a 2018 MacBook Air (practically the same one) and have had a bad experience with it, now I have the M1 MBA and am very pleased by how it performs. The second I saw the thumbnail I already knew it was bad.

Fuckdammit, this is the first time I’ve ever seen Luke get a bad deal!

The eBay listing had the wrong model in the photo for this MacBook. That should allow you to return it. False advertising.

That happens Luke it's alright just move forward.

Very happy I upgraded from a 2015 MacBook Pro 13" to a base model M1 MacBook Air. I can't imagine how much regret I would have had if I went for an Intel Air to save money.

Good video! Nice 2 know even the "pros" make mistakes!

I currently have a bid in for a 2016 15” MBP. I’m gonna ‘hackintosh’ Ventura on it and use it as my daily. It’ll be my first Mac so I’m buckling in for an adventure!

6:37 I’ve got to agree with this point here. I have the 2019 model as well with the latest Mac OS. Daily tasks feel sluggish & slow (especially multitasking whilst using Chrome) and it gets hot quickly. This is why I now resort to my M1 Imac for productivity. Would not recommend this laptop in 2022!

A few weeks ago, I suddenly had high cpu activity when watching youtube videos on my older intel macbook pro. Turned out the culprit was that damn new 'ambient mode' on youtube. Aftern turning this off, everything went back to normal.

Looks like a thanksgiving give-away. I'm so happy that I've got a good deal for my MBP 16 M1 Pro with 32GB. Coming from a MBP 15 2013, this upgrade has been a game changer for me and it was worth the wait. I'm glad Apple ditched the inefficient Intel CPUs.

You can sell it for part like the screen and top/bottom case

You should send it to @tronixfix to see if he can fix the logic board.

I would love to see you get a 12” MacBook and convert it to M1 Apple Silicon.

I used to own one of these as my daily and I upgraded to M1 in February. This thing was terrible, especially with the cooling

Luke, I think it is about time you begin learning board repairs, it is unavoidable!

HEYYYYYYYYY LUUUUUKEEEE You can get the entire top case replaced (Keyboard, battery ect.) for free under the quality assurance program. If they find issues with the logic board they usually replace that as well, which is what happened with me.

Oh dear. A chromebook is faster than that thing.

Unlucky, Luke. It’s a nice problem to have: “I invariably get good deals but I finally got a dud”.

O...M...G...I d always seen you as a very lucky guy. Well. It happens. The only ones who dont fail are those who do nothing. Keep on the good work. Deep hug.

The best way to get deals on Mac is online Apple refurbished or open box. Purchased a M2 MBA base as a Open box for $850. Previous owner must have bought and return. It still had 11 mths, 3 weeks on its base Apple care.

Hey Luke, I own this exact laptop and I don't have nearly the throttling/speed issues that you do. On Ventura. I wonder if there's another issue with yours that is causing it pin/heat up? Possible the fan is clogged? It's no M1, for sure, but it's a decent laptop for normal Office apps/media viewing.

Could you tear down the Mac and sell the individual parts (excluding the logic board and damaged USB-C ports), like you did a while ago to recoup some of the loss?

Thanks Luke, that's the funniest video I've seen you make in a long long time 🤣

One member of my family has this exact same laptop, but in rose gold, and yeah, it's an absolute *dumpster fire* compared to another family member's M1 MacBook Air. It's shocking because they look nearly identical on the exterior. However, the performance, battery life (especially), and quietness of the M1 are about 100x better than the 2019s. The 2019 MBA is about 1/3 as quick compared to my 2014 ThinkPad T-series, and it's just as loud as the ThinkPad. it is surprising that two identical-looking computers can be so drastically different from each other.

7:27 this would literally be unacceptable even on the Windows side of things

Not even just that one. I went from an early 20 air to a late 20 air. Same result. From TJmax just starting up to a computer that has never exceeded 45 degrees in a mid generation refresh just because of M1.

I'd buy this with the broken board as a project to try and fix the board it's self rather than replacing it. If you do plan on selling it please post something.

I can try and replace that burned connector for you!

Luke , I love your videos and have a request I think you'd enjoy! I'd like to see how the Apple Thunderbolt 27' Monitor compares in 2022 for creatives. I work on a 5K iMac at my day job as a designer and I have noticed how gorgeous of a display it is (also I know its the same as the Studio display). Even as a MacBook Pro 14' Owner, I feel a little jealous. My LG 27' 4K monitor at home just feels a little meh compared to the other two displays. I'd like to see if the Thunderbolt display is still a decent deal in 2022!

Surley if you didn't get the right laptop you can send it back as its doesn't match sellers listing

The way to tell if MacBook with M1 chip vs Intel chip from 2016-19 is the direction pad design. The 2016-19 have the left and right buttons in full size, while the m1 has left and right buttons similar to pre-2015 MacBooks

I've had a base model 14inch MacBook Pro since the first week they were in the stores. Its by far still the best computer I've ever owned.

The 2019 MacBook Air is so bad that it's SLOWER than a 2015 MacBook Air with a Core i7. What a piece of junk!

I have a couple customers with this 2019 Air and they don't throttle like that at all. I feel like there may be something else wrong with it. Thanks for the vid though.

I'm watching this video on a 2015 Macbook Air and it's running 34°C. There's got to be something else very wrong with yours, Luke!

I had to use this for CAD at school (it sucked)

- Buys broken 2019 Intel MBA - Complains About Buying broken Intel MBA Chad

Idea for content: See if this laptop has crash detection. What do you have to lose?

hahaha this was actually pretty funny. Your reactions are priceless. Great video.

Interesting video - I felt your pain. However, I am a bit puzzled as to why you thought it would be an M1 MB Air. I get that the photo is wrong (it's an M1 machine), but I think the description is correct, so actually haven't they sent you what they described? On the reliability front, I agree with you that things have improved enormously. I've stopped buying Apple Care+. My household insurance will cover accidental damage and theft, and statutory protection will give me some cover in the case of a systemic failure.

Ha. I use a 2020 Intel MBA for work and own an M1 MBA and it's not even a comparison. Every day I long for 5pm when I can get back on my M1 machine.

I have this MacBook and it is in fact my best MacBook so seeing you grilling it makes me feel pretty bad. You are not wrong though. It doesn’t feel any faster than my 2013 Air or even my 2010 MacBook although it does have a better screen. Had I known better I wouldn’t have bought it last year for 600 bucks but all I saw was it was so much cheaper than any other MacBook that new at the time. It struggles to play 2D games in windows boot camp. It did come with a barely used battery though and for watching KZfaq it actually works fine.

Hmmmm, I own that exact Macbook Air. I don't even want to say what I paid for it, but... !! I have decided to ditch Apple products after 30 loyal years. But, they have stopped being loyal to me, so I returned the favor.

I spent 490 (local cash) for my base model m1 macbook air. I was suspicious of the cheap price, but I had apple run a diagnostic in store before I paid. So 490 all in for an m1 compared to 400+tax/shipping for that basket case

It’s like the 2017 MacBook video all over again

You should go to Louis Rossmanns shop and learn board level repair! Would be a cool way to showcase his free workspace which is quite cool.

It said “2019” right there in the title so they made it pretty clear it wasn’t an M1?

Because you are the ONLY trustworthy Fruit Fly on youtube that consistently gives honest feedback on Fruit products, I feel for you with this purchase. You didn't even have to make this video, but because you are honest, you did which increases your cred with me. I concur that if this is not what you were led to believe in the description as the computer you were buying, I'd contest the purchase. I can't stand when the description does not match the product delivered. Kudos to you for remaining the only source of Fruit company content that can be believed. I hope you get some money back if you contest this product. Because of your videos I have recommended a Macbook air M1 to a friend who has a 2011 Macbook pro. I too will be buying such a M1 computer in the future because it marks a change in the Fruit company from intentionally building stuff that they knew was bad to shifting toward efficiency in power. Keep up the great work.

I'm pretty sure some of the channels that do repair videos might be able to do something with that MacBook. Try to contact some of them.

Watching this on my M1 MacBook air, first mac. Just chuckling

Maybe you can replace the faulty io connector, and then you can actually fix that USB C port.

I own an M1 base Air and im still amazed how light, fast and efficient it is. I am a Computer Science student and for me it is the best laptop given the value it provides. I never thought I would say this about MacBook Air because the old intel were overpriced trash and I have always been windows user

Get the butterfly keyboard replaced and apple will replace the logic board for free. My 2017 FN Keys MBP had one of its USB C ports die and they are soldered to the logic board. I didn't even mention it and didn't expect them to fix it, but hey they did!

Maybe use it as a storage server if not able to sell at all?

Find a nice lake, wind up, and see how many times you can get it to skip!!

thats rough..

Damn… man I’m sorry… I’m also into buying and repairing MacBooks too… jeez id be devastated 😢

You could just sell the display. The most expensive component on the MacBook. It's better than admitting defeat and giving up. I had thermal issues with my 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro. Opening up one application and the fans would spin very loud. Hence why I sold it for an M1.

I got a 2011 13" Macbook Pro and I can watch a hi res video on YT without any overheating... How is it possible that a 2019 model can't do it? Are you sure there isn't any other problem?

measuring this with my 2008 MacBook pro that I'm using right now my cpu is running cooler and faster to load youtube than a 2019 MacBook air? that just doesn't make sense

Can you make another video with this laptop and install chrome OS flex on it? I would be curious on how well it can handle a more minimalist operating system.

You should visit Louis Rossmann's new repairshop to get this fixed 😅

Wonder if there could possibly be a collab with Louis Rossman, maybe you could learn what the issue is and fix that board issue!

I just got rid of mine, £400 in the UK. Thank God it really wasn't a good machine. The m1 version is night and day

Interesting... A 2019 Macbook Air.🤔 Hmmmm As usual another Entertaining, Informative and interesting video. Well done Luke👏

are those crazy temps because of that same issue where it burns itself? I mean, those macbooks do get hot, but that much?

Listing: 2019 MacBook Air Luke: Oh no! It's a 2019!

Hey guys, my wife has 2018 MacBook Air ($1400 back in the day) is there a video on what we can do about it in 2022 unless throw into trash ? Can’t find anything in regards retrofit or upgrade, nothing 😢

Watching this on my 2015 15" MacBook Pro and seeing how diabolical the 2019 MacBook Air is, is quite shocking honestly, I would have thought it would be better than this. I used to always stay away from the MacBook Air's because I knew they were bad but it's good to know the M1 and M2 MacBook Air's are much better these days. I have always wanted a Gold MacBook haha

if you dont want it ill take it! I have always loved the design of the 2018/2019 macbook air.. just throwin that out there!

I think you can get a deal on Woot. They sell MacBooks. On some laptops they are factory refurbished. Probably not the Mack’s.

“One Safari tab, one KZfaq video at 1080p” sounds like my Surface Laptop 3, sometimes that laptop too starts with fans going wild on basic tasks for no reason

I had one of this for a year and I agree it’s terrible, but this unit in particular is performing extremely poorly. Mine did throttle like crazy under mid to heavy loads, but never on a single Safari tab, yours has something very wrong with the cooling system.

My daily is a 2017 Air using a patcher to run Ventura. Shocking this is struggling to even run at all....

i think that board have to be something else problem too.. mine is 44 celsius max 56 celsius all the time watching youtube videos 1080p as long as i want to...and it is same spec and year model..

I bought one of these pieces of junk at full retail price in January 2020. Jump to December 2020, something 10x faster that doesn’t go past 30 deg C

I had a 2018 air base model and even though it wasn't amazing I did use photoshop on it, wasn't the fastest but it did work!!

as a 2019 mba owner I think its a fine laptop (got it for free in 2020 during quarantine thanks to my school) and as butterfly keyboard lover its the only MacBook I like typing on

i couldnt even watch a movie.. it would heat up and switch off 10-15mins through.. i never bought a macbook since

You can almost certainly get your money back. You got a different product than what you ordered.

I watched this on a 2015 13" Macbook Pro. Which is an ancient dual-core 5th gen equipped machine. And it's somehow a far better experience than that Air