Does The Macbook Air 2018 Really Justify The Air Label

Apple has given some serious attention to the new 2018 MacBook Air notebook. It packs a Retina display, Touch ID, and Intel Amber Lake processor. So, it’s indeed a great option for someone who’s looking to upgrade from an older MacBook Air.

Back in 2008 when Steve Jobs pulled out a MacBook Air out of an envelope, things were a bit different. With an unimaginably thin body and ultra-light design, the MacBook Air managed to stand out from the sea of bulky laptops, including Apple’s own.

According to Apple, the new 2018 MacBook Air measures 0.61 inches at its thickest point and weighs 1.25 kg. It sounds like a ‘thin and light’ laptop until you compare it against the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which measures 0.59 inches throughout the body and weighs 1.37 kg. So the Air is just a smidgen lighter and you will not notice the increased weight of the MacBook Pro in daily use whatsoever.

Given the MacBook Air’s not-so-friendly Indian pricing, I’d happily pick up a 13-inch MacBook Pro over it, which gives me a more powerful processor, better thermals, and a slightly larger battery. It’s just as portable as the new MacBook Air, if not more, and I am getting a more bang for my buck.