Ro's Recz

The 2020 version of the Macbook Air is the newest version of the computer that has been released by Apple. The 2020 version of the Macbook Pro was also just released.

I am a Mac user, and it would be almost impossible for me to get used to using a Windows computer. While I have read reviews saying that there are some great Dell laptops, the adjustment to Windows would just be too big for me. Therefore, when looking for a new laptop, I am often choosing to between the best Mac available.

The main reason that I did not like the old version of the Mac’s was the keyboard (this was a common complaint among users). I personally had a big problem with my keyboard because it got dust in it, which I was unable to remove; therefore, my shift key was broken, and several other keys were hard to type with as well. Still, the keyboard problem has been fixed on this new Macbook Air.

I prefer the Macbook Air compared to the Macbook Pro; the Macbook Air is more efficient for doing simple day-to-day tasks, while the Macbook Pro is supposed to be better for heavy-duty video editing and other power-intensive tasks. As a student, I mostly use my computer to watch videos, take notes, go on the Internet, etc; none of these are super power intensive, so for people who are similar to me, the Macbook Air is an excellent option.

Another positive about the Air is the price; while it is not cheap, it is definitely cheaper than other Mac’s. The base price for the Macbook Air is $999, although it can be more expensive if you upgrade certain specs. I personally upgraded the RAM and the processor, but the base model is good too. On the other hand, the Macbook Pro starts at $1299 for the base model, but you would likely want to upgrade it to at least the model that costs $1799. This means that the Macbook Pro is 1.5-2x the price of the Macbook Air, when for most users the Air might actually be a better option (regardless of the price).

I would do more research if you are considering making this significant purchase, but I would recommend that you at least consider the Macbook Air if you are looking for a new laptop.

Macbook Air 2020 Recommendation Rating: 3.5

1: Something worth checking out if you have time

2: Something that is a hit for some people, but not a must for everyone

3: Something worth prioritizing if interested

4: Something worth making time to check out

5: An absolute home run, worth going out of your way for