The 2020 MacBook Air delivers a solid typing experience, improved performance, and a lower price, making it the best laptop for most everyday users. While battery life is only middling and it lacks a Touch Bar, the overall package remains highly recommended.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- New Magic Keyboard
- Double the starting storage
- Lower price point
- Noticeable speed gains
- Lightweight and thin
- Great battery life
Points of Contention
- Limited port selection
- Poor webcam quality
- No Touch Bar feature
- Performance lags behind Windows PCs
- Fan noise during load
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics“In absence of that, this update to the MacBook Air is a better value than the 2018 or 2019 models, and an easier upgrade to recommend for those still hanging on to their five-year-old model.”
“For those shopping at the low end, the 2020 MacBook Air is the true successor to the famous old Air, and the one you should buy today to replace your ageing old model.”
“Apple’s MacBook is a return to form as a chic, premium laptop for everyday use with great speakers and an excellent set of speakers, though it falls behind Windows PCs in performance.”
“The MacBook Air is a great choice for Mac fans on a budget.”
“This year's MacBook Air fixes a lot of our complaints with previous models.”
