The 2020 New Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) – Space Gray, the MWTJ2LL/A model is one of the Apple laptops that is widely known for its value over time.
The Space Gray MWTJ2LL/AThis 2020 Apple MacBook Air review is aimed to make it easier for you to decide whether this MBA version is the ideal device for you.
MWTJ2LL/A For Mac & Windows Users
In short, if you are already a MacBook’s user, and you want an MBA that you can use to “regularly” edit videos or even 4K videos, we would recommend the same model, but different CPU configuration. The MacBook Air model that has the i5 CPU, which is a quad-core (you can configure it while purchasing).
But if you are looking for a lightweight and top-of-the-line premium and portable machine yet the most affordable laptop from Apple, this is definitely an ideal device for you.
Or if you are a PC user, and you decide to try the Mac OS, this MBA unit is the perfect device. As its the very entry-level from Apple laptops family. You’ll be happy with your new experience. No constant sluggish updates, nor slowdowns, and those antivirus hassles. Once you are using a Mac, you will not want to look back.
What comes with the 2020 MacBook Air MWTJ2LL/A?
Inside the box, besides the MBA itself, you will get many nice things. Those nice Apple stickers, the quick user guide, some other warranty papers. Also, the very compact 30W USB-C power adapter and the USB-C charging cable.
Premium Looks
Apple laptops are premium high-quality notebooks, this one is no different.
Aluminum Cover
Appearance-wise, this 2020 space gray New Apple MacBook Air MWTJ2LL/A model looks pretty much the same with its predecessors.
It has aluminum chassis, real aluminum material. Unlike most of the these-days laptops that are made from plastic but constructed to look as if they were made from aluminum.
Designed to be one of the most secure compact laptops in the world, it has a very slim profile. Yet it still has the FaceTime 720p webcam, Touch ID, and all of those premium looks in the outside.
MWTJ2LL/A Display & Aspect Ratio
The well-known Retina True-Tone display remains the same, which a 13.3″ high-resolution LED IPS panel.
The display also has the native 2560×1600 resolution at 227 PPI (Pixels Per Inch) and 16:10 aspect ratio. It is not a touchscreen laptop. Furthermore, to this day, it’s not easy to find a laptop that has this impressive ratio.
Apple is the leader when it comes to producing computers with high-quality beautiful displays. The Retina IPS display can prevent you from getting eye strain. Which also means you are caring more about your eye’s health.
2x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C
On the left-hand side, there are the MBA’s standard ports which are a pair of Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.
You can charge your laptop by using one of these ports with the included cable.
3 Color Options
Apple offers an MBA with the 3 colors available, which are silver, rose gold and space gray.
In this 2020 MacBook Air review, we are going to review the space gray MBA model.
What’s new in this MacBook Air 2020 MWTJ2LL/A version?
For more affordable selling price, they improve on many features with this new lines of 2020 MacBook Air. Compared to its predecessors, the improvements are on the newer processors, the remarkable Magic Keyboard, and more choices for storage configuration.
The Intel i3-1000NG4 Processor
First off, Apple added the i3 10 generation CPU line to the entry-level of the MBA family, which is the i3-1000NG4.
The exact model which is MWTJ2LL/A we are reviewing now.
Lower Price
Apple usually offered an entry-level MBA with an i5 processor.
However, this year, they added the i3 processor into the CPU configuration, which makes the starting price tag lower as well.
The previous models were usually sold above 1K, now they offer the 13 models with the cost of $999 (and now, I just checked on Amazon, it is even sold for $949) basically under 1k.
More Storage
Despite the lower price, Apple doubles the storage of the starting entry of the 2020 MBA. In the past, the entry-level had only 128GB, this year, they double the storage to 256GB SSD, which is a BIG bonus!
The Magic Keyboard
One of the best updates in this 2020 MacBook Air is, without a doubt, the “backlit” Magic Keyboard with a scissor keyboard system. This system features 1mm of travel to enhance the responsiveness of the keys, and enable users to type more quiet and comfortable.
This keyboard system isn’t really new in Apple’s world. The Magic Keyboard is the improved version of the scissor keyboard that already came with the 2015 MacBook Pro version. They also included it into the latest 16-inch MBP line.
There are also the easily-located inverted-T arrow keys, that will help users tremendously to code, work with spreadsheets and navigate your object while doing light gaming.
The 2020 Macbook Air 13-inch and gamingThe trackpad on the MWTJ2LL/A is 20% larger than the other laptop’s trackpad. It’s the Force Touch trackpad, which was designed to be different than the traditional trackpads. It’s large, smooth and very responsive. You can use it to sketch or even write your signature like what you can with a stylus pen. In the trackpad settings, you can always disable the Force Click settings.
In short, this MBA 2020 scissor based-keyboard and the trackpad are the best features you can have on a very portable laptop.
The 2020 New Apple MacBook Air GPU
The third best update is the Graphics, which is the new Intel’s Iris Plus. This graphic is integrated with the CPU and is an improvement of the predecessor’s Graphics, the UHD Graphics.
By featuring the Intel Iris Plus Graphics, your MacBook Air will be capable to support the Apple’s Pro Retina 6K Display XDR (Extreme High Definition) which is even superior to the HDR resolution devices. It supports Apple’s Display pro with up to 60Hz at 6016×3384 resolution.
MWTJ2LL/A Connectivity
There are many other improvements that the new 2020 Intel i3-1000NG4 brings to this MBA. The improvement of its AI hardware acceleration, faster memory speed, WiFi 6, and the Thunderbolt which is partially integrated within the processor.
Bluetooth version 5 also comes with this 2020 MacBook Air the MWTJ2LL/A model. This said you will have twice the speed of Bluetooth version 4 (2Mbs vs 1Mbs). The other connectivity options are also remaining the same. There are 2x Thunderbolt ports, a 3.mm headphone jack, and the 802.11ac Wi-Fi for the network.
What is the drawback of the 2020 MacBook Air MWTJ2LL?
Even though it comes with many improvements with the hardware and features, this 2020 Apple MacBook Air comes with an hour reduced battery life. The 2019 model has up to 12 hours of battery life, this one has up to 11 hours.
It also weighs 0.04kg or 0.088 pounds more than its predecessors. It is insignificant numbers, however, we need to mention in this MWTJ2LL/A review.
Same as its predecessors, the memory and storage is NOT upgradeable. So if you think you will need more storage and memory down the road, you will want to choose the bigger configuration of the RAM and SSD’s capacity before you make a purchase.
The MWTJ2LL/A new improvement clearly and greatly outweighs its drawbacks, so this device is really a premium product that you cannot miss.
For Windows Users
If you are currently a Windows PCs users and want to try Mac OS, the MBA is the perfect device. It is lightweight, portable, and fast. The retina display alone is worth trying.
Great color, crisp quality for watching movies, or viewing pictures. The keyboard will be the best stable keyboard you will ever have, and the trackpad is large, and has a fast response. We can say, it will be your best purchase.
For existing Mac Users
For the existing users of the MBA, this MWTJ2LL/A is an update to the current model of high-quality laptops.
This space gray 2020 Apple MacBook Air packs so many upgrades and improvements.
Summary
This MBA 2020 model is the most secure, simple yet powerful, incredibly light, very practical and is going to be simply the best computer you’ll ever own.
Yes, there are a lot of cheaper alternatives out there but if you want an Apple quality laptop, then this MWTJ2LL/A the 2020 New Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) – Space Gray is not going to let you down.
