Apple MacBook Air
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air

Apple

Released Mar 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Restored Apple MacBook Air offering long battery life, premium build quality, and lightweight portability. The Apple MacBook Air scores 90/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Markellisreviews, Wired, Pcmag, and Cnn.

Critic Score

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90

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Long battery life(2)
  • Premium build quality(2)

Cons

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4 Expert Reviews

95
May 1, 2025

The M4 MacBook Air is the best value for money laptop on the market now that it only costs $999/£999 and packs the M4 chip.

90
Mar 11, 2025

The Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) offers great performance, a bright display, and long battery life at a more affordable price, though it still lacks ports and nano-texture options.

90
Mar 14, 2026

Apple's 2026 MacBook Air is largely unchanged on the outside, but its exceptional build pairs up with an even faster M5 chip and a major storage upgrade to secure its spot as a top-value ultraportable...

85
Mar 17, 2026

The MacBook Air M5 offers excellent performance and battery life in a familiar design, though the $100 price increase makes it harder to recommend over last year's model.