The newer Y-series processor in this year’s model gives the MacBook Air a slightly better performance edge than the standard MacBook. Both laptops sport dual-core CPU designs, but the Air comes with Intel’s newer 8th-generation processors, while the MacBook is limited to older 7th-generation Core m3 silicon. There’s no question the more powerful components inside 2018’s MacBook Air gives this notebook an edge over the standard MacBook. Though it’s not noticeable to the user, the Air is now made from an alloy comprised of 100 percent recycled aluminum. With the larger size, Apple’s made good use of the real estate on the Air, packing in stereo speakers on each side of the keyboard, similar to the MacBook Pro, which the company claims delivers up to 25 percent more volume and twice the bass as the prior generation.Īpple is also promoting the Air’s environmentally-friendly design this year, as the notebook as made from more recycled parts. The 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61-inch MacBook Air is only slightly larger than the MacBook, which measures 11.04 x 7.74 x 0.52 inches. Fortunately, though, color accuracy is still good.ĭespite packing in more pixels into the Air, the overall footprint of the notebook has shrunk. In practice, they’ll look very similar, but we found that the screen on the Air isn’t quite as bright and colors are more muted in our review of the laptop. 2,304 x 1,440 pixels, respectively - both notebooks share a similar number of pixels per inch (about 227), given that that the Air’s increased pixel count has to be distributed over a larger screen, as well as similar 16:10 aspect ratios.
Though the Air has more pixels than the regular MacBook - 2,560 x 1,600 v. Apple’s swapped the bold aluminum borders around the screen for edge-to-edge glass.
The biggest visible change to the MacBook Air design is the Retina display. Both laptops are lighter than last year’s Air, which clocked in with a solid three-pound body. In comparison, the MacBook Air weighs nearly three-quarters of a pound heavier to accommodate a larger 13.3-inch frame. If you’re looking for ultimate portability, there’s no denying the slightly wedge-shaped MacBook is the option to choose, with its 2.03-pound body and 12-inch display. Design Riley Young/Digital Trendsĭespite its name and recent makeover, the MacBook Air now occupies a more confusing spot in Apple’s Mac lineup, as the standard MacBook is still both smaller and lighter than Air. So which should you choose? The slightly larger and more powerful MacBook Air, or the ultra-slim and sleek MacBook? We’ll weigh some of the most important features of both notebooks to guide you in your buying decision. Both laptops sport slim and svelte profiles and are designed for mobile road warriors. Starting at $1,199, this year’s Air not only costs $200 more than the outgoing model, but the new price places Apple’s “cheapest” notebook within $100 of the $1,299 MacBook.
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