MacBook Air 2018 release date, price, features, specifications

Apple has introduced a new MacBook Air, finally updating the popular, lower-priced Mac laptop after more than three years. Find out what you can expect, we have price, spec and more information:
By Karen Haslam | 07 Nov 18
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> Price & Availability > Spec  > Retina display > Ports  > Dimensions > Rumours  > Keyboard & Trackpad
Apple has introduced a new MacBook Air, finally replacing the popular laptop that it hadn’t updated since 2015, adding a Retina display and Touch ID. The new MacBook Air is crafted from recycled aluminium to make it the most environmentally friendly laptop you can get, and there’s a choice of three colours, Gold, Silver and Space Gray.

If you're wondering what's changed since last year, see MacBook Air 2018 vs MacBook Air 2017.

Price & Availability
If you were hoping the rumours that the new MacBook Air would cost less than £1,000/$1000 you will be disappointed. The new model starts at £1,199/$1,199. Apple says it’s its cheapest laptop with a Retina display. It’s available to order now, following its release date of 7 November.

The new prices are:

MacBook Air, 13in, 1.8GHz, 128GB: £1,199
MacBook Air, 13in, 1.8GHz, 256GB: £1,399
These don't compare particularly favourably to the previous prices of:

MacBook Air, 13in, 1.6GHz, 128GB: £949
MacBook Air, 13in, 16GHz, 256GB: £1,099
However, Apple is still selling the 2015 MacBook Air for £949, so you can still get a Mac laptop for under £1,000, but it's an old model. If you shop around you can actually get some very good deals for this model, many UK retailers are selling the older model for under £800 and it's likely US retailers are offering similar deals. Under no circumstances buy the entry-level MacBook Air from Apple where it will cost you nearly £200 more. You can see some deals above, we also have a best MacBook Air deals article.

For buying advice related to the current Apple laptop range, read our Best MacBook buying guide and Best cheap MacBook deals articles. We have a review of the new 2018 MacBook Air here. You can also read about how the MacBook Pro compares to the MacBook Air here.

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