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    MacBook Air 2018 vs. MacBook Air 2017: Which one …

    • When it announced the new MacBook Air at its October 2018 keynote, Apple spent a lot of time talking up the Retina display. And for good reason: It has a much higher native resolution than the older scre… See more

    The Butterfly Effect

    For years, the MacBook Air was universally lauded for its sublime keyboard. The keys' size, shape and travel -- that is, the distance they move when pressed -- were right on th… See more

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    Limited Firepower

    Apple laptops usually have older, less powerful processors than their Windows-based contemporaries and the MacBook Air is no exception. The 2018 MacBook Air comes equi… See more

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    More vs. Faster Connections

    In 2018, Apple finally gave the MacBook Air two USB-C ports -- a staple of modern Windows laptops. The upside: much faster connections that could output to two 4K screens (o… See more

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    Battery Life

    Battery life has always been super solid on the MacBook Air though a number of Windows and Chrome-based laptops have pulled ahead. Still, among the 2017 and 2018 MacB… See more

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    Is the 2017 MacBook Air worth it?
    At $999, the 2017 MacBook Air remains the least expensive laptop you can buy that runs MacOS. While the three-figure price tag may sound appealing, it is definitely worth spending a bit more for the base model 2018 MacBook Air. But what about the 12-inch MacBook?
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    Our Verdict Don’t be fooled by the apparent small gap between the years of these MacBooks. This is really a three year difference and a long anticipated overhaul for the popular Air. Although it’s more expensive, there MacBook Air 2018 is undoubtedly more stylish and brings welcome upgrades such as the Retina display.

    MacBook Air 2018 vs MacBook Air 2017 …

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    Apple's brand new 2018 MacBook Air is the line's second major redesign since Steve Jobs pulled the original out of a manila envelope more than 10 years ago. We compare the new thin-and-light model to its predecessor, and the step-up to the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar.

    Compared: 2018 MacBook Air versus 13-i…

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    Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook 12” 2017 and MacBook Air 13” 2018, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more. By Conor Banett January 24, 2024 10:13 am

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    See the breakdown below for each new feature, change, and improvement that was added with each ‌MacBook Air‌ model since 2018 compared to its direct predecessor:

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    Is the 2018 MacBook Air better than the 2017?
    Updated earlier this year, the new 13-inch model has a thinner, lighter design, and the display received the Retina treatment it desperately needed. Those two improvements make the 2018 MacBook Air an obvious choice over its stagnant predecessor. Confusingly, Apple still sells the 2017 MacBook Air on its website for $999.

    Is the $999 MacBook Air Still Worth It? | Laptop Mag

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    Is the 2018 MacBook Air worth it?
    Those two improvements make the 2018 MacBook Air an obvious choice over its stagnant predecessor. Confusingly, Apple still sells the 2017 MacBook Air on its website for $999. But with ancient components, an antiquated design and a relatively high price tag, the older MacBook Air is a tough sell.

    Is the $999 MacBook Air Still Worth It? | Laptop Mag

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    Is the 2017 MacBook Air worth it?
    At $999, the 2017 MacBook Air remains the least expensive laptop you can buy that runs MacOS. While the three-figure price tag may sound appealing, it is definitely worth spending a bit more for the base model 2018 MacBook Air. But what about the 12-inch MacBook?

    Is the $999 MacBook Air Still Worth It? | Laptop Mag

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    What's new in the 2018 MacBook Air?
    Apple's brand new 2018 MacBook Air is the line's second major redesign since Steve Jobs pulled the original out of a manila envelope more than 10 years ago. We compare the new thin-and-light model to its predecessor, and the step-up to the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar.

    Compared: 2018 MacBook Air versus 13-inch MacBook Pro and 2017 M…

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    What is the difference between MacBook Air & MacBook Pro?
    The 2017 13-inch MacBook Air scored 3,312 in single-core and 5,971 in multi-core, while the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro scored 4,524 in single-core and 9,554 in multi-core.

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    Is the 2018 MacBook Air a good laptop?
    The 2018 MacBook Air was the perfect laptop for anyone who values portability but doesn’t want to sacrifice performance. In October 2018 Apple updated the MacBook Air. This was actually a very significant update, adding a Retina display, changing the design and bringing new colour options, and vastly improving the specs.

    MacBook Air 2018 Review: Gold Standard | Macworld

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    MacBook Air (Intel, 2017) vs MacBook Air 13-in. (M2) vs MacBook …

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    MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: Comparing the Generations

    Mar 8, 2024 · See the breakdown below for each new feature, change, and improvement that was added with each ‌MacBook Air‌ model since 2018 compared to its direct predecessor: MacBook Air (M3, 2024) M3 Chip....

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    MacBook Air 13in (2018) vs MacBook 12in (2017) - Macworld

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    2017 vs 2018 MacBook Air - Real World Differences! - YouTube

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    Is the $999 MacBook Air Still Worth It? - Laptop Mag

    Nov 23, 2018 · Those two improvements make the 2018 MacBook Air an obvious choice over its stagnant predecessor. Confusingly, Apple still sells the 2017 MacBook Air on its website for $999.

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    MacBook Air (2018) vs. MacBook Air (2017): Quick …

    Oct 31, 2018 · The new MacBook Air laptop comes with a lot of noteworthy upgrades like the new 8th generation Intel CPU, Retina display, Touch ID and more. But how does it compare to the current MacBook Air model? Well, let’s …

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    MacBook Air 2018 Review: Gold Standard - Macworld

    Mar 13, 2019 · It’s no surprise that the Air beat the 2017 MacBook in the Geekbench 4.1 multi-core test with a score 7818, compared to the 2017 MacBook’s 6835. The Air also beat the MacBook in the...

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