MacBook Air 11.6 inch (1.6GHz Core i5, 4GB)

Name: Apple MacBook Air 11.6 inch (1.6GHz Core i5, 4GB)
Brand: Apple
Rating: 80 (4 reviews)

Released Jun 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

11.6-inch MacBook Air offers lightweight portability, 12+ hour battery life, strong performance, and more ports than the 12-inch model. The Apple MacBook Air 11.6 inch (1.6GHz Core i5, 4GB) scores 80/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet, Pcmag, Laptopmag, and Pcvarge.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

Lightweight and portable design(3)
Excellent battery life (12+ hours)(2)
Above-average battery life(2)

Cons

No sd card slot(3)
Low screen resolution(2)

4 Publication Reviews

Major publication06/2014

Major publicationJun 27, 2014

AI summary of this review

Apple's 11-inch MacBook Air offers excellent battery life and portability at a lower price point, though it lacks significant design updates.

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Major publication09/2015

Major publicationSep 30, 2015

AI summary of this review

The latest MacBook Air 11-inch is Apple's smallest and least expensive laptop, with good performance and more than 11 hours of battery power.

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Major publication06/2015

Major publicationJun 19, 2015

AI summary of this review

While the screen could be sharper, the updated 11-inch MacBook Air is a very light ultraportable that offers great performance and battery life for the price.

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Independent publication04/2024

Independent publicationApr 30, 2024

AI summary of this review

The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (MJVM2LL/A) offers excellent portability and battery life but is held back by its dated design and low-resolution display.

Score estimated from the review text