The MacBook Air appears pretty outdated

The Apple MacBook Air has always been an ideal device for casual users looking for a stylish and compact laptop for everyday tasks. After the manufacturer from Cupertino finally replaced the old TN HD panel with the 2018 model, there were no more obvious problems. After our review of the current model, we can confirm that the MacBook Air is basically still a good subnotebook. You get a good display, a compact and high-quality chassis, good speakers, and long battery runtimes.

The problem is the performance in combination with the annoying fan. The Core i5-8210Y is an ultra-low voltage processor with limited performance figures. This is certainly still sufficient for many users right now, but the competition is much faster (which will certainly come into play in the next couple of years) and you can just expect more from a device that costs north of 1000 Euros. The connectivity is not up to date, either. Yes, you get two versatile Thunderbolt 3 ports, but there is no sign of Wi-Fi 6 or even Bluetooth 5.

The other problem is that Apple also offers an excellent alternative with the entry-level MacBook Pro 13. The chassis is just slightly thicker at the front, but in return you get much more performance and an even better screen. The price of the MacBook Pro 13 is also just slightly higher. All in all, we cannot recommend the current version of the MacBook Air.

• Apple MacBook Air 2019 Review
• Apple MacBook Air 2018 Review

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