Apple MacBook Air 11-inch
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air 11-inch

Apple

Released Nov 1, 2010 · Analysis updated Apr 15, 2026

Apple MacBook Air 11-inch Core i5 1.4GHz (Renewed) in the Apple Laptops category. The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch scores 79/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet, Laptopmag, Itpro, and Theverge.

Critic Score

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79

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Thin and light(5)
  • Long battery life(3)
  • Large, comfortable keyboard(2)

Cons

  • No sd card slot(3)
  • Below-average battery life(2)
  • No built-in 3g(2)

5 Expert Reviews

83
Major publication06/2014

Apple's 11-inch MacBook Air is now for schools only

80
Major publication04/2022

The 11-inch MacBook Air adds a backlit keyboard and faster Core i5 processor to one of the sleekest ultraportables on the market.

80
Independent publication11/2010

The 11in MacBook Air is an impressively slender, lightweight laptop with a large, comfortable keyboard, a bright screen and long battery life.

75
Major publication07/2013

The 11-inch MacBook Air is the smallest Apple laptop, but its size comes with sacrifices that make the 13-inch model a better choice for most users.

75
Independent publication02/2016

The 2015 MacBook Air 11-inch offers a solid, portable design with adequate performance for basic productivity tasks, though its aging hardware and display make it less competitive by modern standards.