Is MacBook Air 2018 and 2019 the same?

Both the 2019 and the 2018 model have 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports. The interior has remained mostly the same as well. Both generations have the same processor, video card, and memory. Aside from the updated keyboard and screen, both generations are identical.

Which MacBook air is better 2018 or 2019?

The Retina MacBook Air is the best choice for the majority of users who want a Mac notebook. Just between the “Late 2018” and “2019” Retina MacBook Air models — and ignoring subsequent models — the higher quality display and perhaps more reliable keyboard on the later series make it the better notebook.

What ports are on the MacBook Air 2018?

Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:

• Charging.
• DisplayPort.
• Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps)
• USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)

What ports does the MacBook Air 2017 have?

The Air splits its dual USB 3.0 ports between its sides, with a MagSafe 2 charging connector and headphone jack on the left and an SDXC memory reader and Thunderbolt 2.0 port on the right.

How long does a MacBook Air last for?

In general, a MacBook Air (or any other laptop, for that matter) is going to have a useful life of about 3 to 5 years. After about 3 years, you may notice things seem slower on your computer than it does on newer computers.

Are MacBook Airs good laptops?

The best Mac laptop for most people is the 13-inch MacBook Air with Apple’s M1 processor. It’s more than fast enough for browsing, working on documents, and making light photo and video edits, and it has an excellent high-resolution screen, a great trackpad, a totally silent fanless design, and a reasonable price.

Does a 2018 MacBook Air have a USB-C port?

MacBook Air models from 2018 and later come with USB-C ports. The same is true for MacBook Pro models that Apple introduced from 2016 onwards, and all Apple laptops full-stop from 2018 to the present day—regardless of their model.

Does MacBook Air 2018 have Thunderbolt?

MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)

Is MacBook Air 2017 discontinued?

The 2017 model remained available for sale after Apple launched the next generation in 2018. It was discontinued in July 2019.

What ports does a 2018 MacBook Air have?

This MacBook Air has two USB-C ports, which double as power and Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a headphone jack. That’s it.

Should you buy a MacBook Air in 2018?

The only reason to buy this model is if you find a decent deal, and you won’t be getting that at Apple’s prices. Despite introducing a new MacBook Air in October 2018, Apple is still selling the old version which, while tweaked back in 2017 is essentially a three-year-old machine.

Is the 2017 MacBook Air still worth $999?

Confusingly, Apple still sells the 2017 MacBook Air on its website for $999. But with ancient components, an antiquated design and a relatively high price tag, the older MacBook Air is a tough sell. Here is how it stacks up to the competition.

Is there a new MacBook Air for 2020?

There’s a new MacBook Air for 2020 and we have a review of the 2020 MacBook Air here. When Apple introduced an updated and redesigned MacBook Air in October 2018 (reviewed here) the surprise was that the company continued to sell the older MacBook Air model. The MacBook Air is the cheapest new Mac laptop you can buy.

How to find out which MacBook Air I have?

Use this information to find out which MacBook Air you have, and where it fits in the history of MacBook Air. Your Mac provides several tools to help you identify it. The simplest is About This Mac, available by choosing About This Mac from the Apple () menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. The other is the System Information app.