Apple MacBook Air 2020
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air 2020

Apple

Released Mar 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Slim MacBook Air with a comfortable keyboard, Touch ID, and long battery life in a durable build. The Apple MacBook Air 2020 scores 88/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Techradar, Zoneoftech, and Wired.

Critic Score

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88

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Lightweight and slim(2)
  • Good keyboard and touch id(2)

Cons

  • Thermal throttling under heavy load(3)

4 Expert Reviews

95
Nov 17, 2020

The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro.

93
Jan 23, 2024

The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) remains one of the best laptops you can buy, offering excellent performance, great battery life, and silent operation thanks to its revolutionary M1 chip.

82
May 7, 2020

The 2020 MacBook Air offers significant improvements over previous models with its new scissor keyboard, quad-core processor option, and better performance, though thermal limitations and battery life...

80
Mar 27, 2020

The new 13-inch Apple laptop doesn't reinvent the form, but at least you can type on it properly.