The Apple MacBook Air MMGG2LL/A is a bestselling 13.3-inch laptop that has been praised for its long battery life, good speakers, thin and light design and for its super fast solid state drive. However, the hardware is slightly less powerful than some of the competing Windows Ultrabooks and it does not offer users a Full-HD display. While many Ultrabooks offer good battery life, the MacBook Air MMGG2LL/A offers an excellent battery run time of over 14 hours due to the ultra-low voltage hardware that has been used by Apple. While it will feel a bit sluggish with intensive multitasking, the MacBook Air MMGG2LL/A is still a good alternative to the new MacBook and MacBook Pro and their ultra-limited ports.
Pros
- SSD
- Apple ecosystem
- Good for programming
- Small and light
Cons
- No optical drive
- Non-upgradable RAM
- No Full-HD display
- Older hardware
Bottom Line
The Apple MacBook Air MMGG2LL/A is a light and compact Ultrabook for those looking for great battery life and Apple’s legendary ecosystem. However, the last update to the Air range was in 2015 and its competitors have already moved on with the latest hardware.
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- Weight: 2.96 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-5250U 1.6GHz
- Display Size: 13.3 inch
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHz
- Operating System: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
Critic Reviews
- CNet.com May 6, 2015
While still a great all-around useful laptop, the 13-inch MacBook Air is stuck with a lower-res display and a design that's no longer cutting-edge.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-5250U 1.6GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 6000 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHz |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Weight | 2.96 lbs |
| Battery Life | 12 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 13.3 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 900 |
| Display Technology | LED backlit | Glossy |
| Connectivity | 2x USB 3.0 | Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt 2) | AC WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers |
| Webcam | 720p HD | FaceTime |
| Additional Features | MagSafe 2 power port | Backlit keyboard |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.68 |
