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Our quick take
Apple MacBook Air (2018) - 4.0 / 5
Design: So what about the MacBook?
13-inch Retina display (2650 x 1600 resolution) Touch ID fingerprint login (no Face ID) Finishes: Space Grey, Gold, Silver 2x USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports 3.5mm headphone jack 15.6mm thickness 1.25kgs
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Keyboard and trackpad: Highs and lows
- Third-generation butterfly mechanism keyboard, full backlight Large trackpad with Force Touch (dual level control)
Performance and battery life
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor (1.6GHz dual core) 8GB RAM as standard (16GB upgrade available) 128GB SSD (256/512GB/1.5TB as upgrades)
To recap
A remodel that’s been long overdue, the new Air brings a shrunken footprint, higher-res display, less bezel, Touch ID login, fewer ports, a divisive keyboard and a higher price tag than its predecessor. Some great features for sure, but a few irks hold (mainly the keyboard) hold it back from being the perfect laptop.
