If you're a macOS fan who primarily uses a laptop to write and browse the web, the 2020 Apple MacBook Air's redesigned keyboard and lower price make it easy to recommend.

Improved keyboard action and feel; Sleek; lightweight design; Multiple color options; Long battery life; Reasonably priced; for a Mac

As ever; no touch screen; Limited port selection; Lackluster raw computing performance; No support for Wi-Fi 6

Apple’s MacBook Air has experienced some extreme peaks and valleys over the past decade: the second-generation design introduced in 2010 was, for years, the standard by which all midsize laptops were judged. The Air was Apple’s most popular Mac and one of the best and most popular laptops ever made.

New keyboard; Faster processors; Lower price

Middling battery life if you don’t use Apple’s apps; Not suited for intense workloads; Average-at-best webcam

The MacBook Air is easier to recommend than before, thanks to a lower starting price, double the base storage and, most importantly, a redesigned keyboard that’s actually pleasant to type on.

Finally: a good keyboard! Double the base storage; Sharp Retina display; Excellent trackpad; Touch ID works well and is easy to set up

Port selection still feels too skimpy; The battery life is good but not best in class; The lack of full-size USB ports is still a pain

“The MacBook Air is a great choice for Mac fans on a budget.”

New keyboard is an improvement; More affordable; Better graphics; Excellent build quality

Performance still lacking; Bezels are outdated

Missed opportunity - or on purpose? The new 2020 MacBook Air is better thanks to an improved keyboard as well as more powerful CPUs. Many reviews even say it is the best MacBook you can get right now. If you have a closer look, however, you will still see the big problem with the performance and the cooling solution. Apple definitely missed an opportunity here.

You can currently read many reports that say the new MacBook Air is the best MacBook you can get rig...

excellent case; very good input devices; long battery runtimes; good display; improved speakers;

weak and loud cooling system; bad webcam; only two USB-C ports and one is blocked for charging; hardly suitable for gaming; no Wi-Fi 6; no upgrade options – everything is soldered;

The 2020 MacBook Air is, once again, the best MacBook for most people. Its return to a scissor switch keyboard is the star of the show here and an update that makes it so much more comfortable to use for hours a day for days in a row. Battery life is very good but not as good as Apple claims, and the cheapest Core i3 model won’t be enough power in the long run if you want to edit photos or videos. The webcam is also naff. But for most undemanding folks out there who need a new laptop for work and media streaming that should last for several years and has an outstanding keyboard, display and software support, then this is the laptop to buy.

Superb keyboard; Cheaper than before; Great speakers;

Battery life is not all-day; Core i3 model a little underpowered; Webcam is only 720p;

Superb keyboard; Cheaper than before; Great speakers;

Battery life is not all-day; Core i3 model a little underpowered; Webcam is only 720p;

Don't call it a comeback—Apple just finally fixed the broken things....

The keyboard is not terrible; Superb design; Great battery life

Upgrades are expensive; Keyboard is still a bit shallow

With a brilliant keyboard and solid performance, the entry level MacBook Air is once again the best Apple laptop for most people despite the battery life taking a hit if you don’t use Apple’s apps.

Superb keyboard; Apple’s free apps; Great display;

Only two USB-C ports; Battery life not as advertised; Garbage webcam;

Great product, exactly what I needed!