The M1 MacBook Air has only 2 USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. No USB-A ports on the MacBook Air.
The M1 Mac mini has 2 USB-A ports, in addition to 2 USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, a HDMI port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The mini also includes an Ethernet port. Apple does still offer the Mac mini with both the Intel i5 and i7 processors. Those machines have 4 USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, in addition to the 2 USB-A ports, and the HDMI and 3.5 mm headphone jack, as well as an Ethernet port. - Brad - On Feb 6, 2021, at 09:15, 'Stur It Up Productions' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: They both have 2 uSB-a ports, 2 uSB-c thunderbolt ports, HDMI and headphone jack on the Mac mini. Also for the record, you can by any external drive, and format it for the Mac. I have a 4TB USB-C drive that I got for only 120 bucks on amazon, I use iCloud for everything, so it really wasn’t necessary, but I do keep important stuff backed up New to the Mac, transitioning from a PC, need extra help, struggle with certain apps and features, or just want to brush up on your Skills? 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