M4 MacBook Air 256GB Storage PROBLEMS

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Is your M4 MacBook Air's 256GB storage a write speed nightmare? In this video, we dive into the world of storage and explore whether the base model MacBook Air's 256GB SSD is holding you back. From video editing to general usage, we put the MacBook Air's storage to the test to see if it's a write speed nightmare due to its small and limited SLC cache size and slow TLC NAND speed or if it's still a capable machine. If you're considering buying a new MacBook Air or already own one, this video is for you. We'll cover the benchmarks, the results, and what it means for your workflow. So, is 256GB of storage enough in 2025? Let's find out! M4 MacBook Air TERRIBLE write speeds with internal 256GB storage Here's a link to my ACASIS products playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLleKChtNUwZRKLTq5fpaZ5w72z5FlQCF9 Here's a link to my SSD build and speed test playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLleKChtNUwZQvaYS9r0zHvkaTXSYlnX6q Product links: For the ACASIS website use the promo code TB20 for 20% off the TB501 and TB501 Pro. For everything else use the promo code David15 for 15% off. I don't know how long the TB20 promo code will last, if it is not working then use David15 for 15% off the TB501 and TB501 Pro. ACASIS website: TB501 Pro enclosure ➡ https://bit.ly/3XhDlTm TB501 enclosure ➡ https://bit.ly/4fsUfEQ TBU405Pro M1 Enclosure ➡ https://bit.ly/4i1edsR TBU401 enclosure ➡ https://bit.ly/49PFnPu 4 Bay Thunderbolt 4 NVMe RAID enclosure ➡ https://bit.ly/3RfkG72 ACASIS on Amazon: TB501 Pro enclosure ➡ https://geni.us/NRrRI7 TB501 enclosure ➡ Not available yet on Amazon TBU405Pro M1 Enclosure ➡ https://amzn.to/41V6p62 TBU401 enclosure ➡ https://amzn.to/3DwYEta SK Hynix SSDs: X31 Beetle 2TB ➡ https://geni.us/9Sl8 X31 Beetle 1TB ➡ https://geni.us/0P3nbI X31 Beetle 512GB ➡ https://geni.us/SEDA WD SSDs: SN850X 4TB ➡ https://geni.us/SN850X-4TB SN850X 2TB ➡ https://geni.us/SN850X-2TB SN850X 1TB ➡ https://geni.us/SN850X-1TB Links to Apple products: M4 MacBook Air Amazon.com ➡ https://amzn.to/41RObko M4 MacBook Air Amazon.co.uk ➡ https://amzn.to/4bFE5rl M4 MacBook Air Amazon.de (Germany mainland Europe) ➡ https://amzn.to/3XWC7Nz M4 Max MacBook Pro 16" ➡ https://geni.us/70Xn M4 Max MacBook Pro 14" ➡ https://geni.us/57QzTfu M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16" ➡ https://geni.us/qSYR M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14" ➡ https://geni.us/4thf yu0 M4 MacBook Pro 14" ➡ https://geni.us/Y7TFR Mac Mini M4 ➡ https://geni.us/oibaLH Mac Mini M4 Pro ➡ https://geni.us/ImJto AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE: I am an Amazon Associate. My Amazon links are Amazon affiliate links. I earn money from qualifying purchases when you use my Amazon affiliate links. OTHER EARNINGS AND COMMISSIONS: I also earn money from other product links within my video description. For the sake of clarity and for the avoidance of any confusion, assume that I earn money from commissions from any and all links that I have within my video description. Amazon links to stuff used in this video: The gear that I use, have used or reviewed that I would recommend. Cameras: https://amzn.to/3PzC8mI Microphones: https://amzn.to/3tD6FaM Computers: https://amzn.to/3tuwHNr Phones: https://amzn.to/3ttqjWN iPads & Tablets: https://amzn.to/46t8wxG You can also send me a coffee donation via PayPal if you found my video super helpful: https://www.paypal.me/DavidHarry My Amazon pages with videos and product links: Amazon USA https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidharry Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/davidharry If you would like to help my channel please use my global Amazon Affiliate links. I will be paid a small commission for anything you buy from Amazon when using these links. These commissions don't cost you any extra but really do help me to buy gear for my productions and to review: Amazon USA: https://geni.us/Amazon-USA Amazon UK: https://geni.us/Amazon-UK Amazon Deutschland: https://geni.us/Amazon-Deutschland Amazon France: https://geni.us/Amazon-France Amazon España: https://geni.us/Amazon-Espana Amazon Italia: https://geni.us/Amazon-Italia Amazon Canada: https://geni.us/Amazon-Canada Contact for product reviews: [email protected] http://www.DavidHarry.com I’m David Harry. Thank you very much for watching this video, take care and goodbye now. Cheers, Dave. #m4macbookair #MacBook #macbookair