Macbook Air Retina - 2020 - i5 - 8GB
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- Last seen at $352.00 at ManMade Cycle on Nov 9.
Our take on the Macbook Air Retina - 2020 - i5 - 8GB
The MacBook Air 2020 is Apple's 13.3-inch thin-and-light laptop with a Retina display, a 10th-generation Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB or 512GB SSD. It is the last Intel Air, so it runs Windows through Boot Camp and older Intel-only apps that Apple Silicon models cannot. Its Magic Keyboard replaced the fault-prone butterfly design, and reviewers rate it far better for typing. Against the M1 Air it runs hotter, has shorter battery life and less power, so it suits light office work, students and buyers who need Intel compatibility rather than heavy creative loads.
- Retina display with True Tone and wide color
- Reliable scissor-switch Magic Keyboard
- Runs Windows through Boot Camp
- Fanless-quiet in light use and very portable
- Solid aluminum build and long macOS support
- Intel i5 runs hot and throttles under sustained load
- Battery life well behind the M1 Air
- 8GB RAM is not upgradeable after purchase
- Only two Thunderbolt 3 ports
- 720p webcam is soft for video calls
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What reviewers say
Reviewers and owners rate the 2020 Air as a good everyday Mac with a much-improved keyboard and screen, but a weak choice for sustained heavy work. Many note the fans spin up and the chassis warms under load, and that the M1 model overtook it on speed and endurance.
- PerformanceMixedFine for browsing and office apps, but sustained exports and big files slow it down.
- Heat and fansCriticisedOwners report the fans ramping up and the area above the keyboard getting warm under load.
- BatteryMixedGets through a workday of light tasks but falls well short of Apple Silicon models.
- KeyboardPraisedThe scissor-switch Magic Keyboard is called a big step up from the butterfly keys.
- DisplayPraisedReviewers like the sharp Retina panel, True Tone and color accuracy.
- MemoryCriticised8GB soldered RAM is seen as tight for heavy multitasking and cannot be upgraded.
About the Macbook Air Retina - 2020 - i5 - 8GB
The MacBook Air 2020 is a laptop from Apple with a 13.3-inch Retina display. It has an all-aluminum body and an Intel Core i5 processor.
It has 8GB of RAM and an SSD for storage, available in 256GB or 512GB. The body is light and portable, and the laptop works with Apple's ecosystem.
- Brand
- Apple
- Model
- MacBook Air Retina, 2020
- Processor
- Intel Core i5
- Memory
- 8GB RAM
- Storage
- 256GB or 512GB SSD
- Display
- 13.3-inch Retina
- Body
- All-aluminum
Questions and answers
- Is the 2020 MacBook Air still worth buying?
- For light work and Intel compatibility, yes. If you do not need Boot Camp or Intel-only apps, an Apple Silicon Air is faster, cooler and longer-lasting.
- Can it run Windows?
- Yes. As an Intel Mac it supports Boot Camp, so you can install Windows in a separate partition. Apple Silicon Macs cannot do this.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
- No. The 8GB of memory is soldered to the logic board. Storage is also fixed, so choose the 256GB or 512GB model that fits your files.
- How does it compare with the M1 MacBook Air?
- The M1 is significantly faster, runs cooler and lasts longer on a charge. The 2020 Intel model wins only on Windows support and older Intel software.
- What ports does it have?
- Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. You will need a hub or dock for USB-A, HDMI or an SD card reader.
- Is the keyboard reliable?
- Yes. The 2020 model uses the scissor-switch Magic Keyboard, which reviewers consider far more dependable than the earlier butterfly keyboard.
- Where is the Macbook Air Retina - 2020 - i5 - 8GB cheapest?
- At ManMade Cycle, for $352.00, as of our latest check.
