Testseek.co.uk have collected 204 expert reviews of the Apple MacBook Air 13.3 inch - Late 2018 MRE82 / MRE92 / MREE2 / MREA2 / MREC2 / MREF2 / MREE2 / MREC and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple MacBook Air 13.3 inch - Late 2018 MRE82 / MRE92 / MREE2 / MREA2 / MREC2 / MREF2 / MREE2 / MREC.
May 2019
(78%)
204 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
9858 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Retina Display
Bigger trackpad
New keyboard
Thunderbolt 3 ports
Touch ID
The MacBook is now smaller
Lighter
With a better display
Faster processors and a bigger touchpad
Beautiful Retina display
Superb keyboard
Visually stunning design
Thin-and-light design
Great-looking Retina display
Best value for a Retina MacBook
Small
Lighter design
Good value for a MacBook
Retina display
Beautiful design
Decent battery life
Good keyboard
Brilliant trackpad
USBC/Thunderbolt 3
Headphones port
Good battery life
Touch ID means you can unlock the laptop with your finger and even quickly pay for goods and services using Apple Pay
You can now simply say 'Hey Siri' to your Mac to summon Apple's voice assistant
The laptop features a backlit keyboard and a touchpad t
The editors didn't like
No Face ID
Very similar to the MacBook
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
Lacklustre battery life under load
Performance doesn't stack up to rivals in its field
Just two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Ports are on the same side
Sometimes feels underpowered
Only two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Performance is disappointing
Overpriced
Expensive
No SD card reader
Only two USBC/Thunderbolt 3 ports
Only a 30W charger in the box
Butterfly keyboard has had problems with longevity in previous versions
Published: 2018-11-09, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
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 fo
Published: 2018-11-09, Author: Dana , review by: engadget.com
Lighter, Slimmed-down design, Sharp Retina display, Long battery life, Spacious and reliable trackpad, It has Touch ID
Underpowered compared to a similarly priced MacBook Pro, No option to upgrade the processor, No more SD slot, Screen is dimmer than the Pro's
The new Air is precisely the upgrade many users have been holding out for, with a slimmed-down body, sharper Retina display, long battery life and a useful Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Though it's more than fast enough for common use cases, some might pre...
Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Joe , review by: macrumors.com
Abstract: Apple's embargo lifted today on the first full-length reviews of the new MacBook Air ahead of the notebook's release on Wednesday. The new MacBook Air via The Verge The new MacBook Air features a faster 1.6GHz dual-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 p...
Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: 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. After spending the last several days using it as our daily driver, we're...
The MacBook is now smaller, lighter, with a better display, faster processors and a bigger touchpad
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
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...
Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Jason , review by: macworld.com
Finally, a Retina display, Touch ID but no Touch Bar, Finally, a Retina display, Touch ID but no Touch Bar
$200 more than the old MacBook Air, Everyone's favorite keyboard is gone, No USBA ports, $200 more than the old MacBook Air, Everyone's favorite keyboard is gone, No USBA ports
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
Abstract: Apple's long-awaited update to the MacBook Air finally arrives this week. Its new model sports an all-new design that's thinner than ever before, and more powerful internals. It also offers new features like a Retina display and Touch ID.Advertisement I...
Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Juli , review by: macrumors.com
Abstract: Reviews for the new 2018 MacBook Air and Mac mini went live this morning ahead of tomorrow's launch, and in a press release, Apple this afternoon highlighted reviews from several media sites that were able to spend some time with the new machines. App...
