Apple MacBook Air 2019 13-inch
Score: 75/100
Acer Aspire 3
Score: 66/100Rankings
The 2019 MacBook Air offers a premium Retina display, Touch ID, and all-day battery life in a fanless, ultra-light chassis, but its low-power Y-series processor and limited ports keep it from matching higher-end ultrabooks.
The Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P offers a solid blend of performance, a Full HD display and modern ports at a budget price, but its small SSD, non-upgradable components and lack of a backlit keyboard keep it from being a premium choice. It is ideal for students and casual users who need a lightweight, everyday laptop.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
13 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.25 kgbest | 1.777 kg |
2,133 MHz | 3,200 MHzbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
400 nitsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-8210Y | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | AMD Radeon 610M |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Mojave | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | true | false |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 13 hours | 11 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.25 kg | 1.777 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 15.5 mm | 18.8 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note that the 2019 MacBook Air delivers a premium design, excellent Retina display, and solid battery life, but its low-power Y-series processor makes it slower than many Windows ultrabooks and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. They commend the fanless silent operation, Touch ID, and T2 chip, while highlighting the limited ports and keyboard concerns as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users love the MacBook Air's build quality, vibrant Retina screen, comfortable trackpad, and all-day battery life, finding it ideal for school and general productivity. Common complaints focus on the low-resolution webcam, keyboard reliability, limited port selection, and occasional sluggishness under heavier workloads.
Professional reviewers view the Aspire 3 as a competent budget notebook that delivers solid value for its price. While its performance is adequate for web browsing, office apps and video calls, critics point out the limited storage, non-upgradable components, and variability in display quality as notable compromises.
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's speed, lightweight feel, and Full HD screen, noting that it handles schoolwork and remote-work tasks well. Common frustrations revolve around the small SSD capacity, lack of a backlit keyboard, and occasional washed-out display or low-quality webcam and speakers.
