Can a MacBook M1 Run Windows?

Umar

Yes M1 MacBooks can run Wineows but with a few caveats.

That’s right the new Apple MacBook M1 can run Windows but it’s not as straightforward as you might think.

In this blog post we’ll discuss in detail how to get Windows running on the MacBook M1 and what you can expect from the experience.

The Basics of Running Windows on an M1 MacBook

The easiest way to get Windows running on an M1 MacBook is to use the Boot Camp Assistant a built-in macOS utility that allows you to dual-boot your Mac.

Boot Camp Assistant will create a partition on your hard drive to install Windows and then you can dual-boot between Windows and macOS whenever you restart your Mac.

Unfortunately the current version of Boot Camp Assistant doesn’t support the M1 MacBook so you’ll need to install a third-party tool like Parallels or VMware Fusion to dual-boot Windows and macOS.

What to Expect from Running Windows on an M1 MacBook

Once you’ve installed Windows on your M1 MacBook you’ll have access to the full version of Windows 10.

That means you’ll be able to run all your favorite Windows applications including the latest version of Microsoft Office.

The performance of Windows on an M1 MacBook will depend on the amount of RAM you have installed in your Mac.

If you’re running 8GB or more you should be able to get good performance from Windows.

However if you’re running 4GB or less you may experience poorer performance due to the limited RAM.

It’s also worth noting that the M1 MacBooks don’t currently support external graphics cards.

That means if you need to run high-end graphics applications you may be better off getting a different Mac or PC with dedicated graphics.

The Bottom Line

Yes you can run Windows on the new Apple M1 MacBook but it’s not as straightforward as you might think.

You’ll need to use a third-party tool like Parallels or VMware Fusion to dual-boot Windows and macOS and you should make sure you have enough RAM to get good performance from Windows.

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Hi, Umar here! I love touching laptops, unboxing them, and even smelling them! Maybe if I had enough money I would have bought every laptop in existence! ;)