By keeping the same design as last year’s model, the new MacBook Air (2019) is once again crafted out of 100% recycled aluminum, which means that no new metal has been mined to build this device. This is thanks to the MacBook Air being made out of an aluminum alloy that looks great and feels robust. It remains incredibly lightweight, and though it’s not as mind-blowingly light as rivals like the Acer Swift 7, the Apple MacBook Air (2019) is a laptop you can easily lug around in a bag or backpack.ĭespite being thin and light, it also manages to feel solid and durable, so you don’t have to fuss over it and be worried about bends and dents. This also means that you end up with the same slim laptop with dimensions of 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56cm) and a weight of 2.75 pounds (1.25kg). However, it’s not so if you want a more substantial update. This is good news if you’re already a fan of the design of the MacBook Air. Just like with the MacBook Pro (2019), Apple didn’t change the external design of the MacBook Air (2019) from its predecessor. With a new model now out, you may find the price of the MacBook Air (2019) falling, so check out our pick of the best laptop deals regularly to catch any big discounts. However, due to some of Apple’s not so pleasing habits are still obvious, and because of increased competition from Windows laptops, there are better value options worth considering. The lower entry price of the Apple MacBook Air 2019 is positively welcome, that is if you’re set on owning a MacBook. For example, the HP Spectre x360 (2019) is around the same price, but with 256GB storage and an even much faster processor. And, you can be sure that they all have bigger hard drives than just 128GB. Apple no longer has the monopoly on thin and light laptops, as there are a number of Windows-based Ultrabooks that come with similar (or even better) specifications for the same price. ![]() One of the main threats to the Apple MacBook Air 2019 is that Windows laptops are now even slimmer and more powerful than ever. It makes much more financial sense to get the 128GB version, and then either buy an external hard drive (check out our piece on the best external hard drives for Macs for options) separately, or use cloud storage like iCloud to save your files.Īs is unfortunately typical with Apple’s hardware, there’s no simple way to open up the MacBook Air and upgrade the SSD yourself.Ĭonsequently, while we’re glad to see the price drop for the MacBook Air, shipping a premium – and while the Air is the most affordable MacBook, at this price it’s still premium – laptop with just 128GB of storage seems pretty stingy in 2019 – especially since Apple charges so much more for a slight upgrade in storage space. Meanwhile, you can double your iPhone XR storage for just another $50/£50. It’s a bit frustrating that Apple has kept that large jump in price for a fairly small amount of extra storage space. That essentially means you’re paying $200/£200/AU$300 more for a 128GB storage increase, which is a pretty pricey upgrade. You can also purchase a configuration with similar specs, but double the storage at 256GB, which will cost you $1,299 (£1,299, AU$1,999). The base configuration of the Apple MacBook Air 2019 gives you a 1.6GHz dual-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 128GB storage and Intel UHD Graphics 617. ![]() For comparison’s sake, the MacBook Air (2018) started at $1,199 (£1,199, AU$1,849) when it hit the streets. That’s hardly budget territory, but this move does make the MacBook Air more affordably priced than ever before, and seeing prices go down with updates – rather than up – is always a lovely welcome. And second of all, the entry-level MacBook Air (2019) not only got a refresh, but it also received a price drop – it’s now down to $1,099 (£1,099, AU$1,699). First of all, we weren’t really anticipating a refresh. When Apple first announced the new Apple MacBook Air 2019, it was great news for many reasons. 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 True Tone display (backlit LED, IPS) Here is the MacBook Air (2019) configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8210Y (dual-core, 4 threads, 4MB cache, up to 3.6GHz)
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