MacBook Air 2018 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2019 - 13"

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The MacBook Air 13” (2018) was released in October 2018 and the MacBook Air 13” (2019) was released in June 2019. Both of these models are part of the 3rd generation of the MacBook Air lineup.

Price Comparison

MacBook Air 2018 - 13"

Low price:

$299

Avg price:

$412

How much does MacBook Air 2018 - 13" cost?

MacBook Air 2019 - 13"

Low price:

$338

Avg price:

$488

What's the best MacBook Air 2019 - 13" price?

MacBook Air 2018 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2019 - 13" Pricing

MacBook Air 2018 - 13" prices start at $299, which is cheaper than the MacBook Air 2019 - 13" low price of $338.

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Specs Comparison

The MacBook Air 13” (2018) feature set includes a 13.3-inch Retina display, Intel UHD Graphics 617, an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1.5TB of storage space. In comparison, the MacBook Air 13” (2019) feature set includes a 13.3” Retina display with True Tone technology, Intel UHD Graphics 617, an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD storage. Additional specs shared on both models include two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers, three microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a force touch trackpad, and Touch ID.

Size

Measurements for the MacBook Air 13” (2018) and the MacBook Air 13” (2019) are as follows: 0.16” - 0.61” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), with a weight of 2.75 pounds and a 13.3” display size.

Camera

The MacBook Air 13” (2018) and the MacBook Air 13” (2019) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera.

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Color Choices

MacBook Air 2018 - 13"

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

Which MacBook Air 2018 - 13" color should you buy?

MacBook Air 2019 - 13"

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

Which color MacBook Air 2019 - 13" is the most popular?

MacBook Air 2018 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2019 - 13" Colors

The MacBook Air 2018 - 13" introduces one new color not found in the MacBook Air 2019 - 13" color palette: Gray. Both the MacBook Air 2018 - 13" and MacBook Air 2019 - 13" share two colors: Silver and Gold. However, the MacBook Air 2018 - 13" does away with Gray, previously seen on the MacBook Air 2019 - 13".

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The MacBook Air 13” (2018) and the MacBook Air 13” (2019) are available in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray.

Storage Options

MacBook Air 2018 - 13"

Choose from 4 storage options:

128GB
256GB
512GB
1.5TB

Which MacBook Air 2018 - 13" storage should I buy?

MacBook Air 2019 - 13"

Choose from 4 storage options:

128GB
256GB
512GB
1TB

Which storage MacBook Air 2019 - 13" is the most popular?

MacBook Air 2018 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2019 - 13" Storage

The MacBook Air 2019 - 13" introduces one new storage option not found on the MacBook Air 2018 - 13": 1TB. Both the MacBook Air 2018 - 13" and MacBook Air 2019 - 13" share three storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. However, the MacBook Air 2019 - 13" does not have options for 1.5TB, as seen on the MacBook Air 2018 - 13".

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The MacBook Air 13” (2018) and the MacBook Air 13” (2019) storage options include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The MacBook Air 13” (2018) is also available in a 1.5TB storage configuration, and the MacBook Air 13” (2019) is also available in a 1TB storage configuration.