Better display and slow processor. Apple pretty much ignored its MacBook Air for a couple of years and there was much speculation about the end of the series. Now, we get a completely redesigned model including a modern display.

high quality case, good screen, 2x USB-C w/ Thunderbolt 3, long battery runtime, great touchpad, Touch-ID fingerprint scanner, often silent operation, very good speakers, decent everyday performance

comparatively low CPU performance, display is not as good as on the MacBook Pros, only USB-C and stereo jack, fan is way too loud for this level of performance, long charging time, old Wi-Fi module without Bluetooth 5.0, no SD reader, very high prices for storage upgrades

The MacBook Air's long overdue makeover adds welcome additions like a high-res screen and Touch ID, but it includes some unwelcome trade-offs -- including a much higher price.

The MacBook is now smaller and lighter, with a better display, faster processors and a bigger touchpad. The MacOS experience and all-day battery are still big selling points.

The starting price has shot up significantly, despite sticking with dual-core CPUs. The shallow butterfly keyboard and limited ports may feel like a step back from the previous Air.

It may be long overdue, but the 2018 edition of the MacBook Air pulls off a good balancing act. Rather than a ground-up revamp, this new model concentrates on refining the elegant, lightweight design that made the MacBook Air so popular in the first place, while also bringing it up to date with...

Slimmer, lighter design, High-resolution Retina display, 10hr battery, 2x Thunderbolt/USB-C ports

Expensive, Only mid-range performance, No build-to-order processor upgrade, No user-upgrades or repairs

The Apple MacBook Air (2018) delivers the much-anticipated update into the already excellent premium line of thin-and-light laptops, backed by new features, better design and solid components that will make Apple Fans happy.

Completely whelming

Retina Display, Touch ID, Great new trackpad, Superb build quality

Display doesn’t get super bright, Not a huge speed upgrade, USB-C ecosystem still a hassle, For $100 more, you can get a more powerful 13-inch MacBook Pro or smaller 12-inch MacBook

Apple has repeatedly described the MacBook Air as the most popular Mac in its lineup, with years of neglect leaving some intimidatingly large shoes for the new 2018 upgrade to fill.

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It's pretty, light, and almost affordable for a Mac.

There are better Mac laptops, and cheaper Windows ones.

Overall, the new MacBook Air is a great laptop for those who want good performance, great battery life and easy to travel with. However, it’s disappointing that Apple doesn’t offer the Intel Core i7 in the new MacBook Air and this year’s model is more expensive than last year.

Lighter design, Good keyboard, Great looking retina display, USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3

No Intel Core i7 option, Only 2 USB-C ports, More expensive than previous models

“The MacBook Air gives Apple fans what they want -- at a price.”

Beautiful, thin, and light, Excellent build quality, Improved keyboard and trackpad, Touch ID, Loud, clear speakers

Not a good value, Below average battery life, Display is dim and overly saturated

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.