The MacBook Air 2018 is pricier than any previous model. Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jackĬonnectivity: 802.11ac Wi-F, Bluetooth 4.2 Screen: 13.3-inch, 2,560 x 1,600 Retina display (backlit LED, IPS) Here is the MacBook Air configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8210Y (dual-core, 4 threads, 4MB cache, up to 3.6GHz) However, you’re a fan of Apple’s lightweight laptop or if you have a much older MacBook Air, the Apple MacBook Air (2018) is a worthy contender. If you’re looking for a significantly more powerful device compared to previous models or a Windows user looking to switch to the macOS environment for cheaper, then this refresh might feel like a disappointment. Just expect to spend for upgrading the storage or to invest in an external hard drive, especially since you won’t be able to use a microSD for extra storage – the 2018 comes sans microSD slot.
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While the laptop’s specs aren’t going to be top-of-the-line and some of its rivals are equipped with faster processors, it still comes at a price more affordable than the Pro line. It raises the bar in a number of key areas – that new screen is more stunning than ever, the battery is longer lasting, and the whole thing is lighter and smaller than ever before. Hello, Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Podcasts.īringing in some refinements such a Retina display, over 10 hours of battery life, Touch ID, and an updated keyboard, the Apple MacBook Air (2018) not only lives up to that ‘Air’ brand, it actually improves on it. Sidecar, Voice Control and other new features come to mac with macOS 10.15 Catalina.