100
Luke Larsen
Digital Trends
“If you've always want a larger MacBook Air -- this is it, and it'll make you very happy.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- More screen
- Excellent speakers
- Long‑lasting battery
- Shockingly thin
- Extra performance is welcome
- 15‑inch Retina Display
Points of Contention
- Limited to M2
- Return of the camera notch
- No fan causes thermal throttling
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Monica Chin
The Verge
“Apple’s first big‑screened MacBook Air addresses a long‑standing need in the company’s laptop lineup. And it comes with zero surprises and no sticker shock.”
90
Brian Westover
PCMag
“With a new size, the ultraportable form factor of the MacBook Air becomes a general-purpose machine like no other, providing snappy productivity, sharp graphics, and superb battery life—all at some of Apple's most competitive pricing yet.”
80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“The 15‑inch MacBook Air is exactly what Apple promised: a larger MacBook Air.”
80
Dan Ackerman
Gizmodo
“But if you’re replacing or trading in an older Air or even an older MacBook Pro, like an outdated Intel model, then the 15-inch Air would be my choice for a laptop that stays in the same place most days.”
