Apple MacBook Air (2020) review
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- 13.3 inches
- MacBook
The late 2020 MacBook Air is one of two MacBook options to come with Apple’s new M1 processor. This model is thinner and lighter than the MacBook Pro, but it also has a smaller battery and no cooling fan to keep the processor performing at its best, but it’s also substantially cheaper. Should you plump for this or the more expensive model? We’ve run it through our full lab test to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s it like to use?
- What are the screen and sound like?
- How long does the battery last?
- Is Apple a good laptop brand?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
August 2021
First reviewed by Which?
December 2020
Released
January 2020
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