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

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

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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, Laptopmag, Pcmag, and Pcvarge.

Critic Score

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80

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 Expert Reviews

83
Jun 27, 2014

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

80
Jun 19, 2015

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.

80
Sep 30, 2015

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.

78
Apr 30, 2024

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.