Shallow key travel made it off-putting to type on, especially for long periods of time. Apple brought the ill-fated butterfly mechanism keyboard from the MacBook Pro to the Air for the 2018 redesign. That couldn’t be said of the previous two years of MacBook Airs. It’s a delight to type on, and a true throwback to the much-beloved MacBooks sold prior to the 2016 MacBook Pro redesign that introduced the butterfly switch keyboards. It’s responsive, clicky, and features a full millimeter of travel. The Magic Keyboard is a highlight of the MacBook Air. So, is the latest MacBook Air the perfect introduction to the Mac or, like many recent entry-level Macs, a poor first impression? Each sports the new “Magic Keyboard” as a headline feature. The Core i3 model starts at $999, while the Core i5 is at $1,199.
I tested two versions of the new MacBook Air to see how each of them walks this tightrope. That means it needs to balance both performance and price.
It’s also where many people get their first impression of the Mac.
It’s the college laptop, the freelancer’s companion, and a favorite of every Mac fan looking for a budget laptop. It’s the entry point in the best MacBook lineup.
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