Apple MacBook Air (2016)

The insanely sleek 12-inch MacBook is still the lightest Apple laptop, but competing Windows laptops have caught up in thinness, weight, and screen quality.

Apple's second-generation ultraportable 12-inch MacBook features some noteworthy internal improvements, including an extra hour of battery life and Intel's latest Skylake processors, that make it a worthwhile update. But all of the major concessions of the 2015 model remain, making it unlikely this refresh will change anyone's opinion on the divisive-yet-impressive notebook.

The 12-inch MacBook gets a better battery and faster performance, but it's still a one-port-wonder.

And a little more oomph

In-depth review of the Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz Core m3-6Y30 with many measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

The updated MacBook packs more performance and battery life into a wonderfully thin and light design, but Apple didn't address the biggest drawbacks.

Is this laptop still Apple's best all-rounder?

Improved CPUs, GPUs, and SSDs are all welcome, but the core compromises remain.

Apple's updated 12-inch MacBook for 2016 boasts faster processor and storage performance, 10 hours of battery life and a form factor like no other. But does all this justify its apparent compromises and high price? Here's our 12-inch MacBook review

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Updated: Though young at heart, the MacBook Air is beginning to show its age