The XPS 13 also offers dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and adds a microSD reader and a USB Type-C port. The Spectre 13 matches the Air’s selection and throws an additional USB Type-C port on top. That might be an upgrade from the MacBook’s singular, slower USB Type-C port, but it’s lacking in comparison to most competitors. The MacBook Air sports two speedy Thunderbolt 3 ports (which enable much faster data-transfer speeds) on its left side, with a headphone jack on its right. The new Air is similar in size to the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (2.7 pounds, 0.6 inches) and the Dell XPS 13 (2.7 pounds, 0.5 inches), but the HP Spectre 13 (2.4 pounds, 0.4 inches) is both lighter and thinner than Apple’s machine. Weighing 2.7 pounds and measuring 0.6 inches thick, the MacBook Air’s slightly lighter than my favorite MacBook copycat, the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2.9 pounds, 0.6 inches). This machined metal looks and feels just like the same material that Apple’s used for previous MacBooks. While the Air is sold in traditional silver and a new gold hue, the model we tested is a Space Gray that looks quite attractive.Īpple’s making these new MacBook Airs out of its own 100 percent recycled aluminum, but you couldn’t tell from using the device. The Air’s iconic wedge design is intact, helping the machine stand out from those other laptops. But that’s precisely the point: Apple waited entirely too long to release something like this new Air, so people have been waiting. Of course the new Air is going to beat out the old Air on a whole host of metrics. Comparing a 2018 laptop to one that hasn’t had a significant update since 2015 is going to strike tech enthusiasts as ridiculous. The curves of the new MacBook Air’s lid and underside, as well as its display bezels, have been tapered down from previous years. So, while the new MacBook Air may work for those who have been holding out, it might not meet the highest budget hopes and expectations. The biggest issue is that the Air is pricier than ever (negotiable pricing at $1,299/ £1,299, starting at $1,099/ £1,099 in 2022).

The Air’s overall performance may not stack up well against that of similar Windows laptops, but this might not matter as much for those firmly ensconced in macOS. That’s just one of many changes, though: This new Air also gives users a Touch ID sensor for biometric security, superfast SSD storage, fantastic sound and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports.Īpple’s new device is also better for the environment, as the machine is made of 100 percent recycled aluminum. Yes, that high-res Retina screen that Apple gave the MacBook Pro in 2012 has finally arrived on the MacBook Air.

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