Apple MacBook Air MQD42
Score: 75/100
Acer Aspire Premium
Score: 68/100Rankings
The 2017 13-inch MacBook Air delivers excellent portability and battery life, but its low-resolution display and legacy ports make it feel dated for today's workflows.
The Acer Aspire Premium Slim Laptop combines a 13th-gen Intel i3 processor, a bright 15.6" Full HD IPS display and a spacious 512 GB SSD in a thin, lightweight chassis, making it a solid choice for students and everyday users. However, its integrated graphics, plastic build and occasional specification confusion keep it from being a premium offering.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | — | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GB | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.343 kgbest | 1.79 kg |
1,600 MHzbest | — | |
— | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 mmbest | 355.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-5350U | Intel Core i3-1305U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 1440x900 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.3426 kg | 1.79 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 2.8 mm | 355.6 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.1 |
USB‑A Ports (count) | 2 count | 3 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).
Reviewers praised its low cost, long battery, and solid build, while consistently pointing out the dated non-Retina screen and limited port selection.
Users love the portability and battery endurance, but many are frustrated by the blurry screen and lack of USB-C.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Aspire Premium Slim line for packing modern connectivity, a bright Full HD display into a thin chassis, especially the Ryzen 7 model, but note the limitation of Windows 11 S mode and the lack of a dedicated GPU for power users.
Everyday users commonly praise the fast Windows experience, clear webcam, comfortable backlit keyboard and portability, while repeatedly complaining about confusing RAM/storage specs, the occasional heavy-weight listing and the restrictions imposed by S mode.
“Still runs macOS smoothly for basic tasks even in 2026.”
“The screen looks blurry compared to my iPhone or iPad.”
“Battery lasts all day - I use it for classes and writing.”
