This review actually makes much sense. A lot of other youtubers are complaining about how Adobe suites run slow on this but honestly how many people's workflow include video editing?
Lol exactly, been having the same thoughts. Macbook air was not even initially the "budget" laptop within macbook lineups. It was the Macbook (the white glossy one). Although the current lineup of mac products do not make sense now tbh - I get each products and their uses, but its too much overlapping with price and usp.
Yoni Caragay there’s always been a weird overlap. You’re right that the air was once a lot of money. But roll back to 2015 and there was almost no difference in price between the 13inch air and the 13inch retina MacBook Pro - yet the pro had more grunt and a much higher res screen. It’d make more sense if the old air was taken away, the current MacBook was put for 999. That way you have a real differentiation between the MacBook (1 port, 5W cpu maybe the m3 once) and the air (2 ports w/ thunderbolt, 7W cpu)
Can someone actually talk about how it performs in real life functions and not just benchscores? How does it handle multiple apps, many word docs, internet and Bluetooth while having 12 google chrome tabs and switching between apps, and syncing calendar, iPhone, etc? How does it handle the REAL world application??
I've only had the Air for a few days now. But It performs well. I don't notice any difference or slow down in performance from my old Dell XPS 13 with a i7-7560U it performs just as fast as that. But again I don't really do any taxing stuff and mostly use my computer for school and videos.
I use the Air 2018 for programming. Programming itself isn't necessarily that needy, but the programs you use (IDE) to code in can be more processes to run. And the Air does well with that. I have like, at least, one IDE, like 20 Chrome tabs (no joke) up and running at some points plus multiple Terminal windows, and it does well with that. To me, the only 'truly' noticeable performance difference that I've seen between the Air and Pro has only been when rendering videos.
1. Totally, Agree with you about thunderbolt ports on either side, that would've made more sense. 2. Macbook has 1st gen butterfly, Macbook Pro had the 2nd gen Butterfly, and New Macbook Pro + Air now have the 3rd gen. 3. Macbook pro non-touch bar seems to be a better value in terms of performance, for 100 dollars more you get a display that is brighter and more accurate with faster processor, while everything else remains the same. You do miss out on touch ID but priorities.
The reason I bought a MacBook is only because of MacOS. I didn't like the MacBook lineup at the time and I still don't 😅. But MacOS is so f*cking great, and I prefer anything else.
You can’t just fire someone because they are making expensive products. It aint easy to give a CEO of a major company the boot. It really depends whether or not the Board of Directors feel that the company is starting to lose profit at a significant level under his leadership. They would be threatened because they are some of the largest shareholders of the company, and if they feel their shares are dropping to an incredible low and notice that it is going to be effective for the long run to where they start to lose money, they can all unanimously vote to fire the CEO of the company (in this case it’s Cook) or make him step down to a lower position within the company in favor of someone more qualified. Obviously they feel that he is doing a decent enough job to where it makes them money, so they have no valid reason to get rid of him. The only other way that Cook would not be CEO is if he were to personally step down.
Well, their plan is to get people to move from low-cost laptops to iPads so this sort of thing is bound to happen. If it does end up happening, there really isn't any competition for Apple in tablets which will be a huge benefit for them. Not saying that the iPad is ready to do that at all but then again, the only thing limiting an iPad from replacing computers is it's OS.
The only thing stopping me from choosing the 2017 non touch pad mbp over this Is the keyboard. Great video which helped me decide. As long as this laptop runs photoshop smoothly then I’m buying this.
I think the Macbook will reduce its price and be the "macbook air before" (kinda same trend over here), then macbook air is the portable but has much decent perfomance that will replace the Macbook Pro 13 non touch, and Macbook Pro will completely offer just with touchbar forever. That would lineup of Product offering and Pricing would make more sense. Probably in 2019: Macbook starts at 999 MBA starts at 1299 and MBP starts at 1699
I bought a Macbook Air and had to return it. Personally, I thought the screen was fine, but the performance was just too bad. Swiping between desktops or to the dashboard had really low frame rates. Scrolling through pdfs was also choppy and somewhat laggy, even with only one app running. For a new $1400 machine, that should not have been happening. I returned it and got the Pro, and it's way better. I'd say go for the 2018 pro, Bestbuy is always running deals and you could easily score $300 off the base model, bringing it down to $1400 (what you would pay for the Air with 256 gb). The benefits you get are definitely worth it.
@pat the Low Tier pro has the old keyboard , that is pretty 'meah' and prone to failing... that is the main reason I went with the Air, a Mac that does not break for a speck of dust is better then some extra cpu power and some extra nits on the screen :/
I'm so worried about the brightness issue on these Airs. I haven't seen one in the Apple store yet, guess I need to do that. I'm looking to replace my 9.7" iPad Pro that I'm just sick of but for nothing more than browsing, maybe editing photos and some spreadsheets.
well i was in the same spot as you. I came from the ipad pro 9.7 and i wanted something more. I missed mac os too much, i compared the air next to the pro and i have to say the pro screen just looks so much better than the air and my pro with touchbar was on sale so i went with that one
I looked at the Air in the store and never noticed any issue with the screen -- until these videos told me there was one. I bought it anyway, to replace my 12" Macbook -- and I couldn't be happier. Two things, though. First, I use my computer primarily for watching shows, surfing, and writing, and I wanted the better keyboard and bigger screen, and was willing to sacrifice a bit of portability for that. I couldn't be happier with how it performs these things. And then, I use it almost entirely indoors and live in a cloudy place. I can see that I wouldn't be able to use it outdoors in brilliant sunshine -- but I would seldom get either the urge or the chance to do that! Indoors, my brightness is cranked all the way up most of the day, but at that level it's fine for me, I never feel the screen is too dim.
Michele Hogan Would you say brightness level on the new Air is the same as it was on your 12" MB? On paper it's the same (300 nits). I bought my gf a rose gold 12" MB about a year ago and the brightness level on that seems just fine
@@TrentHarlan It's very subjective, but it feels the same to me. I would say that I turned my 12" MB screen's brightness down from maximum more often than I do this one. And I've only had this one for a week, but I haven't yet encountered a situation where I want the screen to be brighter and it just won't go. Put it next to my son's 2016 Pro, and I can easily tell the difference. But sitting by myself with this one, I have had no issue at all. And compared to the 12", the keyboard, Touch ID, and bigger screen are fantastic!
The MBAir 2018 is not that bad as other reviewers or youtubers mention. For the price i'm already seeing price dropping. I bought it 5 days ago the "entry level" with 128gb in space gray to an electronic online retailer at 1000 dollars. And 300 nits it's not a bad brightness for a display and looks good. Runs smooth for average video/photo editing usage and also sketchup for 3D modeling works great for light projects... To be honest i'm more upsed about the facetime hd webcam that it's really low quality and so pixelated that doesn't look like an hd webcam!!
ok thanks, I have a non-retina mbp and I also set the brightness to the lowest. When other people see my screen they think it's off XD but I always find the screens nowadays way too bright, so I guess the one issue is a non-issue for me! :D
I’m a student and I bought one of these for school. I basically just need to run school applications, word and photoshop because I do art as a side hobby. Netflix is also is very necessary, and light gaming if possible.
Good review, though I don't think you're getting "great hardware" in terms of specs - a dual core Y series chip and 128GB storage is not good value at this price, most of the laptop industry has gone to quad-core chips. Apple should have kept it at the $1000 price point, and it wouldn't muddy the waters between this, the Macbook and MBP (all priced near each other). I'm tossing up between getting this or going back to desktop with the Mac Mini...
Darren Ung Considering the pricing though, this should have a better processor. If they had kept it under $1000 then I'd say it's fair, but $1200 laptops generally come with U series chips. I know it's not all about specs and the Air performs well, but when you consider the competition I'm not sure what Apple is charging that extra $200 for. MacOS I guess.
And this is why I want this one. It is enough as a first Apple computer, as I do not edit and use a pc to play games :D I need it for the beautiful typing experience, its brilliant, name calling design, simplicity....It's just very motivating for me as a (hopefully one day) writer :)
i have a huge problem with my macbook air 2019. IT OVERHEATS LIKE HELL >:( i tried putting it on a table, IT OVERHEATS. ITS PROBABLY OVERHEATING WHEN YOURE WATCHING THIS
That's crazy, I thought that the brightest setting on this MacBook is EXTREMELY bright. I don't do work outside so maybe there is a difference outside but if you're an inside user then that screen is more than bright. I am always on the middle because the highest setting hurts my eyes.
@@swami539 maybe like 2% of Laptop users... but the majority of people use Laptops for Browsing the internet and then the next big usage comes from Office Suite type of use... I do 3D mechanical design and some light graphic design.. and I don't believe that is what everyone should benchmark as the "proper" use case... but that is basically youtubers routine so...
I have a 6 year old macbook air and have been waiting for an update. However, the screen is a no go for me. The brightness on my current air drives me crazy as it doesn't get bright enough. Macbook pro has it all, just missing the air form factor. But for the same price, I'm gonna go with the pro.
Lets talk here.. my Macbook pro has the same brightness problems but I think I know what's the problem, it's you have it the max all the time so if you have it on a low setting indoors and turn it back on max it gets very bright
Sooo I'm considering buying the MacBook air, but the screen is kinda holding me back, but I quess it can't be worse than my MacBook pro late 2011 screen.
Great review, I’m planning to buy an MacBook air this week and I hate to pay a lot for it but I saved up. I also don’t do editing so it will work great for me. Thank you for your review.
This is a great everyday computer and the display issue has been a common topic since the 2018 Air got into the public's hands. I opted, for a second, portable computer solution, to get a 2014 MBP Retnia I found in mint condition with a 256Gb SSD for less than half the price of the Air.
hey, i know this is long overdue but how have u accustomed to the MacBook Air 2018. Have you gotten used to the brightness? Does it perform tasks easily and effortlessly? Sorry it’s just i am looking for a MacBook and idk which model to get, this or the 2017 pro
@@unicarnija7557 avoid 2017 macbook pro at all costs, very faulty keyboard, models from 2016 and 2017 got the most heat for how many devices were affected by this issue. true there is a free keyboard replacement program in place but it is only valid for I believe 4 years after purchase and if you plan on keeping it longer than that you might have serious issues later on . I say avoid the 2017 because you're going into a purchase knowing it's keyboard has a decently high failure probability . this is just my personal opinion though, I say go for the air out of those two options.
Thanks for the review. I just did a recent update to this MacBook. I honestly love it. I was holding out for a retina display and when I could get my hands on the funds. This computer is pretty decent.
Gave it a test run at the store the other day as a possible replacement for my old Air. But the dim screen caused me not to buy. I know it would frustrate me every time I fired it up so I decided to take a pass. Hopefully the next iteration will come with a brighter screen, in which case I will be all over it.
Just got one I was in the same scenario and do a lot of the same work as you. I feel the same way. It does the job and I don’t need an overpriced want to be power House.
Thank you for an actual review. I work from home, never really take my laptop everywhere - anyway, I’m going to buy a new one and have been watching countless reviews and this one was the most helpful. Again, thanks!
Yes, but it's not exactly "mobile" when it weighs 2.75 lbs and feels heavier... the 12 inch one is much more mobile and not much less powerful (Hate it that they discontinued it). Try Thinkpad X1 Carbon, now that's a mobile AND powerful laptop.
The keyboard has a failure rate that is gaining a lot of negative attention. The commebts on the screen are valid - no laptop should need to be run at 100% every day and and still leave you feeling it's lacking 75 - 100 nits to make it bright enough to avoid eye strain.
Great video. I really like the MacBook Air but I also like the MacBook Pro at the same price . I would mostly be using Final Cut Pro to do my basic editing on and then for the heavy stuff I would go to my Mac Pro. Would love to see how much of a difference and background rendering on both into remodels in FCPX. For its price point I really wish it had a 256 Flash Drive instead of 128.
Sadly, I would have to agree. Coming from a 12” MacBook, when I look at them side by side in the store, the colours AND brightness levels are hideous. My 12” screen seems much much better
For 100 bucks more, I find the 2017 macbook pro non touch bar to be a little better of a buy. Better display and speakers, pretty much the same dimensions.
Im switching from my MacBook Pro 13” 2015 to new MBA because it’s actually slightly more powerful and display brightness is just the same so not a big deal for me. Just contrast ratio is little bit worse on paper.
@@brandonfarley5297 I actually really like the shallow keys and how they feel. I haven't typed much on it yet but so far no issues at all with the butterfly keys. They are the 3rd edition butterfly which supposedly fixed the issues they were having. I definitely recommend the Air for just an average user!
I was waiting for this to come out but have now opted for the 13" pro without Touchbar. It has the screen brightness lacking from the Air, more powerful, better graphics, only slightly heavier and Apple has seen fit to promo it for black friday discounting the 256 to the same price as 128 in Canada. Thats basically the same price as the 2018 Air but with more value. All of this tells me the Pro w/o touchbar is due for a relaunch/update and even higher price to make the Air make sense. Until then the Pro blows the Air out of the water.
Idk everyone is complaining about the price but y’all should notice that the price of something in 2009 would not be the same in 2019 due to inflation?! Idk man
But the camera. No mention of how poor quality the MacBook Air camera is. It's the same on the MacBook Pro. Grainy video conferences diminish the value of this machine in my opinion. It's the same on the 2018 and 2019 models. I'm returning mine due to this. I'm hoping in 2020 they get their act together.
is the brightness really that bad ? its the only thing thats pushing me from buying it and rather buy the 2017 macbook pro however the keyboard of this pc is crap .... im lost .
The pro has 2 clicks more brightness. I did side by side tests in apple store. It’s most noticeable on sunny day photos. The pros screen show the sunny day. On the air it’s as if a cloud has come over. I may make the stretch to 2018 pro with Touch Bar to get faster processor and 3 rd gen keyboard
Screen is quite a disappointment for me as well. If I have no laptop and want a decent machine to carry around I probably won’t mind. But I have a 2015 13”pro still working fine and it somehow seems a bit brighter than a 2018 new release?. If I’m spending another 15k Canadian I was hoping to have at least a better screen to look at.since
Tons of poor university students are looking to continue the iOS system but feel the pressure of watching TH-camrs rave about video editing shit. Not all computer users do videos or music. Some actually just wanna write notes, write reports, get a degree, and get a high paying job in the future.
Hey, can you tell me if the MacBook Air is capable of running on two 2560 x 1440 monitors smoothly? Ideally I would be browsing on one and watching a 1080p resolution video on the other. No one one the internet seems to have an answer to this question. Any guidance would help, Thanks.
pretty sure he wasn't talking about a price to performance ratio, for a yseries it works pretty snappy for casual to medium usage like many documents, tabs, videos, etc. should those low ass specs be worth 1200, nope. but are they optimized and used to their best ability, I believe so. and I think that's what he was talking about.
This review actually makes much sense. A lot of other youtubers are complaining about how Adobe suites run slow on this but honestly how many people's workflow include video editing?
Not many. But it is a good measure of performance. Basically, if it can edit well it can do most things well. Thanks for watching!
if you want to do video editing at advanced and professional level you would never use a macbook air
@@alemusicgirl Exactly my thoughts! But what Matt said makes sense.
Lol exactly, been having the same thoughts. Macbook air was not even initially the "budget" laptop within macbook lineups. It was the Macbook (the white glossy one). Although the current lineup of mac products do not make sense now tbh - I get each products and their uses, but its too much overlapping with price and usp.
Yoni Caragay there’s always been a weird overlap. You’re right that the air was once a lot of money. But roll back to 2015 and there was almost no difference in price between the 13inch air and the 13inch retina MacBook Pro - yet the pro had more grunt and a much higher res screen.
It’d make more sense if the old air was taken away, the current MacBook was put for 999. That way you have a real differentiation between the MacBook (1 port, 5W cpu maybe the m3 once) and the air (2 ports w/ thunderbolt, 7W cpu)
Can someone actually talk about how it performs in real life functions and not just benchscores? How does it handle multiple apps, many word docs, internet and Bluetooth while having 12 google chrome tabs and switching between apps, and syncing calendar, iPhone, etc? How does it handle the REAL world application??
I've only had the Air for a few days now. But It performs well. I don't notice any difference or slow down in performance from my old Dell XPS 13 with a i7-7560U it performs just as fast as that. But again I don't really do any taxing stuff and mostly use my computer for school and videos.
Thanks for asking this! Why tf all that matters to people is video editing. Not everyone is a TH-cam. Some people actually have assignments and stuff
I use the Air 2018 for programming. Programming itself isn't necessarily that needy, but the programs you use (IDE) to code in can be more processes to run. And the Air does well with that. I have like, at least, one IDE, like 20 Chrome tabs (no joke) up and running at some points plus multiple Terminal windows, and it does well with that. To me, the only 'truly' noticeable performance difference that I've seen between the Air and Pro has only been when rendering videos.
@@SuperGomez97 What sort of programming do you do?
@@mupert_rerdok I've done Android, Java backend as well as front end development. All of which worked just fine with the new Air :)
1. Totally, Agree with you about thunderbolt ports on either side, that would've made more sense.
2. Macbook has 1st gen butterfly, Macbook Pro had the 2nd gen Butterfly, and New Macbook Pro + Air now have the 3rd gen.
3. Macbook pro non-touch bar seems to be a better value in terms of performance, for 100 dollars more you get a display that is brighter and more accurate with faster processor, while everything else remains the same. You do miss out on touch ID but priorities.
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The reason I bought a MacBook is only because of MacOS. I didn't like the MacBook lineup at the time and I still don't 😅. But MacOS is so f*cking great, and I prefer anything else.
Yes, MacOS saved us so much headache in the long run..
Y not try a mac mini?
Build a Hackintosh
Apple brags about the huge power of the ipad pros and then produce anemic airs costing an arm and a leg. It really is time to give Tim Cook the boot!
You can’t just fire someone because they are making expensive products. It aint easy to give a CEO of a major company the boot. It really depends whether or not the Board of Directors feel that the company is starting to lose profit at a significant level under his leadership. They would be threatened because they are some of the largest shareholders of the company, and if they feel their shares are dropping to an incredible low and notice that it is going to be effective for the long run to where they start to lose money, they can all unanimously vote to fire the CEO of the company (in this case it’s Cook) or make him step down to a lower position within the company in favor of someone more qualified. Obviously they feel that he is doing a decent enough job to where it makes them money, so they have no valid reason to get rid of him. The only other way that Cook would not be CEO is if he were to personally step down.
and a very hard one!
Well, their plan is to get people to move from low-cost laptops to iPads so this sort of thing is bound to happen. If it does end up happening, there really isn't any competition for Apple in tablets which will be a huge benefit for them. Not saying that the iPad is ready to do that at all but then again, the only thing limiting an iPad from replacing computers is it's OS.
The only thing stopping me from choosing the 2017 non touch pad mbp over this Is the keyboard. Great video which helped me decide. As long as this laptop runs photoshop smoothly then I’m buying this.
so... how was it? does it run photoshop and lightroom smoothly? thats all i need to know. Thank you
😭😭finally found someone using the silver Mac book air
Love it
I think the Macbook will reduce its price and be the "macbook air before" (kinda same trend over here), then macbook air is the portable but has much decent perfomance that will replace the Macbook Pro 13 non touch, and Macbook Pro will completely offer just with touchbar forever. That would lineup of Product offering and Pricing would make more sense.
Probably in 2019:
Macbook starts at 999
MBA starts at 1299
and MBP starts at 1699
Yoni Caragay shhh dont give then ideas to steal more money out our pockets man 😂
I bought a Macbook Air and had to return it. Personally, I thought the screen was fine, but the performance was just too bad. Swiping between desktops or to the dashboard had really low frame rates. Scrolling through pdfs was also choppy and somewhat laggy, even with only one app running. For a new $1400 machine, that should not have been happening. I returned it and got the Pro, and it's way better. I'd say go for the 2018 pro, Bestbuy is always running deals and you could easily score $300 off the base model, bringing it down to $1400 (what you would pay for the Air with 256 gb). The benefits you get are definitely worth it.
I feel like I should have waited to buy my wife a Macbook. We went with the Macbook Pro 13" but I had no idea the Air was right around the corner. 😂
@pat the Low Tier pro has the old keyboard , that is pretty 'meah' and prone to failing... that is the main reason I went with the Air, a Mac that does not break for a speck of dust is better then some extra cpu power and some extra nits on the screen :/
Rowen Woods Not really, the 2018 pro has the updated keyboard, that’s one of the main updates they did for the 2018 model.
MarieF0528 only the model with touchbar has the updated keyboard. The low tier model, the one that competes with the air , has still 2nd gen
Should of scrapped the idea and gone for a Dell XPS.
@@MarieF0528 Updated keyboards are still failing tho. apple even apologized for it.
That dark theme does not help you with your brightness problem
I like the wallpaper you had on the MacBook Air, where did you get it ?
The first 30 seconds answered my question, thanks
I'm so worried about the brightness issue on these Airs. I haven't seen one in the Apple store yet, guess I need to do that. I'm looking to replace my 9.7" iPad Pro that I'm just sick of but for nothing more than browsing, maybe editing photos and some spreadsheets.
Definitely check one out. It’s a great replacement for an iPad
well i was in the same spot as you. I came from the ipad pro 9.7 and i wanted something more. I missed mac os too much, i compared the air next to the pro and i have to say the pro screen just looks so much better than the air and my pro with touchbar was on sale so i went with that one
I looked at the Air in the store and never noticed any issue with the screen -- until these videos told me there was one. I bought it anyway, to replace my 12" Macbook -- and I couldn't be happier. Two things, though. First, I use my computer primarily for watching shows, surfing, and writing, and I wanted the better keyboard and bigger screen, and was willing to sacrifice a bit of portability for that. I couldn't be happier with how it performs these things. And then, I use it almost entirely indoors and live in a cloudy place. I can see that I wouldn't be able to use it outdoors in brilliant sunshine -- but I would seldom get either the urge or the chance to do that! Indoors, my brightness is cranked all the way up most of the day, but at that level it's fine for me, I never feel the screen is too dim.
Michele Hogan Would you say brightness level on the new Air is the same as it was on your 12" MB? On paper it's the same (300 nits). I bought my gf a rose gold 12" MB about a year ago and the brightness level on that seems just fine
@@TrentHarlan It's very subjective, but it feels the same to me. I would say that I turned my 12" MB screen's brightness down from maximum more often than I do this one. And I've only had this one for a week, but I haven't yet encountered a situation where I want the screen to be brighter and it just won't go. Put it next to my son's 2016 Pro, and I can easily tell the difference. But sitting by myself with this one, I have had no issue at all. And compared to the 12", the keyboard, Touch ID, and bigger screen are fantastic!
I got the new MacBook Air so far I'm loving it, performance hasn't been an issue, very happy with it so far
hows the keyboard been? any issues with key failure?
The MBAir 2018 is not that bad as other reviewers or youtubers mention. For the price i'm already seeing price dropping. I bought it 5 days ago the "entry level" with 128gb in space gray to an electronic online retailer at 1000 dollars.
And 300 nits it's not a bad brightness for a display and looks good.
Runs smooth for average video/photo editing usage and also sketchup for 3D modeling works great for light projects...
To be honest i'm more upsed about the facetime hd webcam that it's really low quality and so pixelated that doesn't look like an hd webcam!!
hows the keyboard been after the last few months? any issues?
ok thanks, I have a non-retina mbp and I also set the brightness to the lowest. When other people see my screen they think it's off XD but I always find the screens nowadays way too bright, so I guess the one issue is a non-issue for me! :D
Yeah, if you don’t mind a dimmer screen this will be perfectly fine!
I’m a student and I bought one of these for school. I basically just need to run school applications, word and photoshop because I do art as a side hobby. Netflix is also is very necessary, and light gaming if possible.
Hey how is it holding up??
PANDYA DIPAKKUMAR pretty good, I kinda dropped the gaming part but for writing essays and other power points and such, it’s a good tool
The dim screen is a deal breaker for me. I’m not going to squint at a machine that I work on for 12 to 15 hours a day.
If it were less expensive, there would be no comparing it with the Pro. The Air’s price needs to come down.
Nice review. Thank you.
Good review, though I don't think you're getting "great hardware" in terms of specs - a dual core Y series chip and 128GB storage is not good value at this price, most of the laptop industry has gone to quad-core chips. Apple should have kept it at the $1000 price point, and it wouldn't muddy the waters between this, the Macbook and MBP (all priced near each other). I'm tossing up between getting this or going back to desktop with the Mac Mini...
Value is all subjective. I do wish the price was cheaper though like I said. Thanks for watching!
The Y-series chip should be expected (Airs aren’t powerhouses, that’s the concept behind it) though 128GB is abysmal.
Darren Ung Considering the pricing though, this should have a better processor. If they had kept it under $1000 then I'd say it's fair, but $1200 laptops generally come with U series chips. I know it's not all about specs and the Air performs well, but when you consider the competition I'm not sure what Apple is charging that extra $200 for. MacOS I guess.
This laptop should handle the U processor without problems. It was a stupid decission.
The only reason paying for premium with underpowered hardware on paper is the damn MacOS..
iOS app development need MacOS
Finally! I appreciate this review I’m going to grad school and this seriously breaks it down in non-tech terms! Thank you!
And this is why I want this one. It is enough as a first Apple computer, as I do not edit and use a pc to play games :D I need it for the beautiful typing experience, its brilliant, name calling design, simplicity....It's just very motivating for me as a (hopefully one day) writer :)
As a writer, all you need is a $300 typing laptop. All the classics were written by hand or on a typewriter. You think you need a $1200 toy for that?
This is the kind of analysis I need! Thanks. Can’t wait for your iPad Pro review and note taking + reading experience.
i have a huge problem with my macbook air 2019. IT OVERHEATS LIKE HELL >:( i tried putting it on a table, IT OVERHEATS. ITS PROBABLY OVERHEATING WHEN YOURE WATCHING THIS
I’m still really happy with my 2015 MacBook Pro!
I would get the Macbook Pro without touchbar but I'm concerned about butterfly keyboards.
Slick af, fam!
Thanks man!
That's crazy, I thought that the brightest setting on this MacBook is EXTREMELY bright. I don't do work outside so maybe there is a difference outside but if you're an inside user then that screen is more than bright. I am always on the middle because the highest setting hurts my eyes.
No one edit videos on laptop.... why every youtuber test this as video editing maschine lol.
Piotr Borkowski many people edit video on laptops
Audio and video processing are what made OS X/macOS a mainstay in the industry.
@@swami539 Not many. Try "some". TH-camrs spend all their time editing videos so they think thats what computers are for. They're living in a bubble.
@@swami539 maybe like 2% of Laptop users... but the majority of people use Laptops for Browsing the internet and then the next big usage comes from Office Suite type of use...
I do 3D mechanical design and some light graphic design.. and I don't believe that is what everyone should benchmark as the "proper" use case... but that is basically youtubers routine so...
The MB Air only has one issue in my opinion........ it should cost 700$ for what you get on the base line.
Would Apple be able to fix the brightness issue through a software update???
OMG THE 2018 Macbook Air is gorgeous.
I have a 6 year old macbook air and have been waiting for an update. However, the screen is a no go for me. The brightness on my current air drives me crazy as it doesn't get bright enough. Macbook pro has it all, just missing the air form factor. But for the same price, I'm gonna go with the pro.
Scott Edwards Fr, don’t know why they priced it the same, as most will go your route
GSon Dunn the 2nd gen keyboards are defective.
Scott Edwards unless you actually try it yourself instead of listening to this garbage you Will never know
The keyboard that is going to break down is a major issue. The same goes for the failing screen cable.
Lets talk here.. my Macbook pro has the same brightness problems but I think I know what's the problem, it's you have it the max all the time so if you have it on a low setting indoors and turn it back on max it gets very bright
Sooo I'm considering buying the MacBook air, but the screen is kinda holding me back, but I quess it can't be worse than my MacBook pro late 2011 screen.
Crispy as usual Matt! Great vid!
Thanks so much!
EverydayTechno
Great review, I’m planning to buy an MacBook air this week and I hate to pay a lot for it but I saved up. I also don’t do editing so it will work great for me. Thank you for your review.
hows the keyboard been? any issues with key failure?
This is a great everyday computer and the display issue has been a common topic since the 2018 Air got into the public's hands. I opted, for a second, portable computer solution, to get a 2014 MBP Retnia I found in mint condition with a 256Gb SSD for less than half the price of the Air.
Tossed out my old 27” iMacs & got The Air & love it👍 great piece of kit for every day portable use with the odd drone footage editing 🤩
hey, i know this is long overdue but how have u accustomed to the MacBook Air 2018. Have you gotten used to the brightness? Does it perform tasks easily and effortlessly? Sorry it’s just i am looking for a MacBook and idk which model to get, this or the 2017 pro
Me too. I am torn between macbook air 2018 vs macbook pro 2017.
@@unicarnija7557 avoid 2017 macbook pro at all costs, very faulty keyboard, models from 2016 and 2017 got the most heat for how many devices were affected by this issue. true there is a free keyboard replacement program in place but it is only valid for I believe 4 years after purchase and if you plan on keeping it longer than that you might have serious issues later on . I say avoid the 2017 because you're going into a purchase knowing it's keyboard has a decently high failure probability . this is just my personal opinion though, I say go for the air out of those two options.
for me the air is better than my previous laptop I've had for 5 years. It works but it's super slow now because I got a virus on it
Thanks for the review. I just did a recent update to this MacBook. I honestly love it. I was holding out for a retina display and when I could get my hands on the funds. This computer is pretty decent.
Gave it a test run at the store the other day as a possible replacement for my old Air. But the dim screen caused me not to buy. I know it would frustrate me every time I fired it up so I decided to take a pass. Hopefully the next iteration will come with a brighter screen, in which case I will be all over it.
This is the first time I have ever commented on a TH-cam video. You are by far my favorite TH-camr. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much!
Just got one I was in the same scenario and do a lot of the same work as you. I feel the same way. It does the job and I don’t need an overpriced want to be power House.
Thank you for an actual review. I work from home, never really take my laptop everywhere - anyway, I’m going to buy a new one and have been watching countless reviews and this one was the most helpful. Again, thanks!
Yes, but it's not exactly "mobile" when it weighs 2.75 lbs and feels heavier... the 12 inch one is much more mobile and not much less powerful (Hate it that they discontinued it). Try Thinkpad X1 Carbon, now that's a mobile AND powerful laptop.
Most honest review that I have watched so far. Thank you.
The keyboard has a failure rate that is gaining a lot of negative attention. The commebts on the screen are valid - no laptop should need to be run at 100% every day and and still leave you feeling it's lacking 75 - 100 nits to make it bright enough to avoid eye strain.
Great video. I really like the MacBook Air but I also like the MacBook Pro at the same price . I would mostly be using Final Cut Pro to do my basic editing on and then for the heavy stuff I would go to my Mac Pro. Would love to see how much of a difference and background rendering on both into remodels in FCPX. For its price point I really wish it had a 256 Flash Drive instead of 128.
Sadly, I would have to agree. Coming from a 12” MacBook, when I look at them side by side in the store, the colours AND brightness levels are hideous. My 12” screen seems much much better
For 100 bucks more, I find the 2017 macbook pro non touch bar to be a little better of a buy. Better display and speakers, pretty much the same dimensions.
Im switching from my MacBook Pro 13” 2015 to new MBA because it’s actually slightly more powerful and display brightness is just the same so not a big deal for me. Just contrast ratio is little bit worse on paper.
The brightness is best for any eyes issues. Best to not complain...
Is the screen dim because your used to staring at a macbook pro screen, which hits 500 nits, or is dim for only hitting 300 nits?
I'm using the air right now. The screen doesn't seem dim at all, especially inside.
@@jakebemis364 sweet to know! I think im gonna have to get the Air. The keyboard makes me nervous though. Whats your opinion?
@@brandonfarley5297 I actually really like the shallow keys and how they feel. I haven't typed much on it yet but so far no issues at all with the butterfly keys. They are the 3rd edition butterfly which supposedly fixed the issues they were having. I definitely recommend the Air for just an average user!
@@jakebemis364 hows the keyboard been? any issues with key failure?
@@almost1403 I actually really love the keyboard! I haven't had any issues with it at all, knock on wood!
Wallpaper?
The brightness is the only thing stopping me from getting the Macbook Air. I think the 2017 Macbook Pro is a better choice. Thoughts?
The 2017 macook pros have that horrible keyboard that Apple refuses to admit is faulty. Do not buy a macbook pro that Apple put out that year.
I got my MacBook Air a week ago and I love it
Do you think 128 go is enough for casual use or I need 256 gb
So glad i picked up a base model at MicroCenter for $999 last week. Couldn't believe they had all new Airs for $200 off!
carlos A is microcentet a website??
Mr Pleezy yes microcenter.com is a website but the deal is for in store pickup only. So check if you have a location around you
carlos A there’s no store near me only like 7 hours away
Mr Pleezy damn sadly you can't take advantage of the deal then
carlos A I know I might just get an open box in the apple store where it’s around 1189
Looks good and reviews well but I took a look at it in real life at an Apple store and it seems meh
I spent more time hanging around the HP Spectre
Hit the gym 3 times a week lift some weights and trust me those laptops and tablets will feel super light.
I never set the brightness level to maximum so i guess i would be totally fine
I'm a blender user... I'd really like to know eGPU boost to be expected with this new macbook air
I haven’t used Blender in years, but for sure you will want an eGPU. Shouldn’t have many issues after that.
*Apple puts Apple Cores in their Computers*
I was waiting for this to come out but have now opted for the 13" pro without Touchbar. It has the screen brightness lacking from the Air, more powerful, better graphics, only slightly heavier and Apple has seen fit to promo it for black friday discounting the 256 to the same price as 128 in Canada. Thats basically the same price as the 2018 Air but with more value. All of this tells me the Pro w/o touchbar is due for a relaunch/update and even higher price to make the Air make sense. Until then the Pro blows the Air out of the water.
The only issue is heat sink doesn’t make sense with the fan
Idk everyone is complaining about the price but y’all should notice that the price of something in 2009 would not be the same in 2019 due to inflation?! Idk man
where did u get the wallpaper?
But the camera. No mention of how poor quality the MacBook Air camera is. It's the same on the MacBook Pro. Grainy video conferences diminish the value of this machine in my opinion. It's the same on the 2018 and 2019 models. I'm returning mine due to this. I'm hoping in 2020 they get their act together.
Hey Matt, I agree with your assessment of the 2018-19 MacBook Air. I'm sold...Thanks Peter
Would you reccomend this for serato dj and live performances?
It has two. Price and processor. For about 1600 euros for the most usefull config you expect much and much better.
really happy they brought the air back but ive been running with macbook pro retina 2015 and its been amazing gonna stick with the pros
Thanks, great video! Did you up the ram and SSD?
what bothers me is the SSD size....damn in italy at least a 512ssd costs 500€ more...my iphone has double the storage of this base laptop wtf!!
Price ports keyboard are huge issues and not being able to repair it whatsoever. How is there only one?
I ordered the MacBook Air. I already have enough brightness on a 2011 Macbook Pro, don't think the Air will be less bright, so no problem for me.
hows the keyboard been? any issues with key failure?
is the brightness really that bad ? its the only thing thats pushing me from buying it and rather buy the 2017 macbook pro however the keyboard of this pc is crap .... im lost .
I tried it in-store the other day and it was fine indoors, but I could see that if you're outdoors a lot it might be an issue.
The pro has 2 clicks more brightness. I did side by side tests in apple store. It’s most noticeable on sunny day photos. The pros screen show the sunny day. On the air it’s as if a cloud has come over. I may make the stretch to 2018 pro with Touch Bar to get faster processor and 3 rd gen keyboard
Nikka M ok thanks !!
Jon o okay thanks for the advice
Karl Saliba no its not I have the new one its great I mean who uses their laptop outside in bright sun light ?
THANK YOU!
Screen is quite a disappointment for me as well. If I have no laptop and want a decent machine to carry around I probably won’t mind. But I have a 2015 13”pro still working fine and it somehow seems a bit brighter than a 2018 new release?. If I’m spending another 15k Canadian I was hoping to have at least a better screen to look at.since
Great video Matt! Waiting for the iPad vid!
super powerful review! That's exactly i was looking for while traveling!
Hey does it heat up the area above the keyboard?
Tons of poor university students are looking to continue the iOS system but feel the pressure of watching TH-camrs rave about video editing shit. Not all computer users do videos or music. Some actually just wanna write notes, write reports, get a degree, and get a high paying job in the future.
Hey, can you tell me if the MacBook Air is capable of running on two 2560 x 1440 monitors smoothly? Ideally I would be browsing on one and watching a 1080p resolution video on the other. No one one the internet seems to have an answer to this question. Any guidance would help, Thanks.
Sweet editing and shots sooooooo Subbed!
I liked your video. The way you explained and talk is very clear. Great job! greetings from Monterrey, Mexico
which laptop will you suggest for web designing..bcz I'm really confused ..please suggest some keeping budget in mind.🙃
"hard ware hits it out of the park" uhhhhhh a 1.6GHz i5 for $1200 is hitting it out of the park?
pretty sure he wasn't talking about a price to performance ratio, for a yseries it works pretty snappy for casual to medium usage like many documents, tabs, videos, etc. should those low ass specs be worth 1200, nope. but are they optimized and used to their best ability, I believe so. and I think that's what he was talking about.
dude i swear i see your videos for. the music you use , keep it up !!
Has your keyboard screwed up yet, i ear that it is as bad as the Macbook Pro and has the same problems......!!
I put a keyboard cover the day i got mine which should kill this problem
@@tektalk2day Cool, will save problems down the road..... 8)
do the latest Macbooks have larger keys when compared to the older mid 2012 MacBook Pro?
same size different switch
Just one question. Which is that bike in the background?
I prefer the classic keyboard
It also works well with DJ Software
The main problem is being almost the same price of a much better MacBook Pro or a much lighter MacBook 12”.