Apple MacBook Air 11.6" Core i5 128GB SSD
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air 11.6" Core i5 128GB SSD

Apple

Released Jul 1, 2011 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

11.6-inch MacBook Air offers a backlit keyboard, up to 11.5 hours of battery life, and a lightweight portable design. The Apple MacBook Air 11.6" Core i5 128GB SSD scores 81/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Notebookcheck, Cnet, Pcvarge, and Techradar.

Critic Score

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81

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Backlit keyboard added(2)

Cons

  • No sd card slot(2)

4 Expert Reviews

88
Sep 6, 2011

The MacBook Air 11 essentially shares all the strengths and weaknesses of its 13-inch colleague, offering outstanding build quality and performance in a compact form factor.

84
Jul 22, 2011

The new 11-inch MacBook Air is dramatically faster than last year's version, has a backlit keyboard, and comes with a high-speed Thunderbolt I/O port.

78
Apr 30, 2024

The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (MJVM2LL/A) offers excellent portability and battery life, though its low-resolution display and limited ports are notable drawbacks.

75
Dec 11, 2020

Apple MacBook Air users won’t be disappointed that this update is thinner and lighter than ever before.