Apple 11.6 inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 4GB
Apple Laptops

11.6 inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 4GB

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Released Sep 1, 2011 · Analysis updated Apr 15, 2026

Apple 11.6 inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 4GB in the Apple Laptops category. The Apple 11.6 inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 4GB scores 84/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Stuff-review, Consumerreports, Cnet, and Laptopmag.

Critic Score

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84

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Lightweight and portable(4)
  • Long battery life (10.25 hours)(2)
  • Above-average battery life(2)
  • Bright display(2)

Cons

  • No sd card slot(4)

5 Expert Reviews

91
Independent publication09/2011

The MacBook Air offers excellent performance in a highly portable package with solid build quality, though it has some limitations with screen viewing angles and battery life.

85
Major publication

The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch MJVM2LL/A offers very good performance, long battery life, and excellent display quality in a lightweight design, though it lacks an optical drive and memory-card reader.

83
Major publication06/2014

Apple's 11-inch MacBook Air offers excellent battery life and portability at a lower price point, though it sees only minor performance improvements over previous models.

80
Major publication06/2015

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
Major publication09/2015

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.