Id give this a three outa five the 1.1ghz is a bit lacklustre at times under load and I dont like the auto overclock feature that never seems to activate. Its self determined performance but the max itself is pretty clean and streamlined Im usually a windows user so its taking a bit to get used to navigating and using a Mac

“The MacBook Air is a great choice for Mac fans on a budget.”

New keyboard is an improvement; More affordable; Better graphics; Excellent build quality

Performance still lacking; Bezels are outdated

If you're a macOS fan who primarily uses a laptop to write and browse the web, the 2020 Apple MacBook Air's redesigned keyboard and lower price make it easy to recommend.

Improved keyboard action and feel; Sleek; lightweight design; Multiple color options; Long battery life; Reasonably priced; for a Mac

As ever; no touch screen; Limited port selection; Lackluster raw computing performance; No support for Wi-Fi 6

Apple MacBook Air (2020): A gorgeous little laptop with a great screen and decent performance for the price

Trademark MacBook Air build; Competitive performance for price; Colour-accurate display

Middling battery life; Only two Thunderbolt 3 ports

The 2020 model takes what was great about its predecessor and enhances it with a much better keyboard, double storage as standard, and a price drop. It's a win-win.

Retina display is bright and detailed; Keyboard is so much better to use; Storage starts at 256GB (larger capacity also available); Sub four-figure price point is key

Still only two USB-C ports; No SD card slot; No Face ID login; Screen bezel is large compared to many Windows alternatives; Some fan noise - even with the i3 model

The MacBook Air 2020 is a great laptop. If you’re a student or just someone who want a thin and light Mac that can be had for under a grand, then I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in the slightest.

New keyboard is a huge improvement; The most affordable Mac; Design still holds up; Great speakers and fast Touch ID;

Performance not as good as Windows rivals; Little improvement to battery life; Terrible webcam; Port layout is a bit annoying;

With a brilliant keyboard and solid performance, the entry level MacBook Air is once again the best Apple laptop for most people despite the battery life taking a hit if you don’t use Apple’s apps.

Superb keyboard; Apple’s free apps; Great display;

Only two USB-C ports; Battery life not as advertised; Garbage webcam;

Easy to use

Apple’s MacBook Air has experienced some extreme peaks and valleys over the past decade: the second-generation design introduced in 2010 was, for years, the standard by which all midsize laptops were judged. The Air was Apple’s most popular Mac and one of the best and most popular laptops ever made.

New keyboard; Faster processors; Lower price

Middling battery life if you don’t use Apple’s apps; Not suited for intense workloads; Average-at-best webcam

The MacBook Air is easier to recommend than before, thanks to a lower starting price, double the base storage and, most importantly, a redesigned keyboard that’s actually pleasant to type on.

Finally: a good keyboard! Double the base storage; Sharp Retina display; Excellent trackpad; Touch ID works well and is easy to set up

Port selection still feels too skimpy; The battery life is good but not best in class; The lack of full-size USB ports is still a pain