The Apple MacBook Air 2020 MWTJ2LL/A is a bestselling 2020 laptop that received excellent review for its new keyboard design, replacing the faulty butterfly keyboard of previous models, improved hardware, and a more competitive price than previous years models. It also features the renowned slick and lightweight Macbook air design that Apple is renowned for. Reviewers were critical of limited ports, average raw hardware performance compared to competing laptops, and only OK battery life and display quality compared to other high-end Apple laptops. If you have always dreamed of owning a Macbook Air, the 2020 MWTJ2LL/A model is as good a deal as you’ll ever get despite its few minor shortcomings.
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Pros
- Beautiful razer thin and lightweight design
- Much improved “Magic Keyboard” keyboard design
- Improved hardware over previous models
- Very competitive price for a Macbook
Cons
- Relatively dull display for a Macbook
- Battery life good but not great
- Limited connectivity ports
- Limited performance compared to competing Windows laptops
Bottom Line
Though Apple have had to cut some minor corners in the process, the Apple MacBook Air 2020 MWTJ2LL/A is still one of the most competitive deals on a Macbook Air we have ever seen.
- Weight: 2.8 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1 1GHz
- Display Size: 13.3 inch
- Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4
Critic Reviews
- PCMag March 20, 2020
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.
Read full review - TechRadar November 6, 2020
This year's MacBook Air fixes a lot of our complaints with previous models. It comes with new, more powerful, innards, a drastically improved keyboard and more storage space.
Read full review - CNet March 29, 2020
Start with the $999 base model, add $100 for the quad-core upgrade. Based on the on-paper specs and what we've tested so far, that's what you should do.
Read full review - TheVerge March 26, 2020
It’s been a long road back, but this new MacBook Air is right where it needs to be: squarely in the mix of being the best laptop for most people.
Read full review - AndroidAuthority June 28, 2020
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air has an amazing design, great keyboard, a best-in-class trackpad, and plenty else to love.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1035G1 1GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS X |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 12 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 13.3 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
| Connectivity | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Additional Features | Apple Magic Keyboard |
