The one advantage there is that it has a protruding wrist rest on either side of the trackpad which makes typing for long periods of time a comfortable experience.Īesthetics aside, the MacBook Air's build quality remains top-notch. The 13-inch MacBook Air also has an unusually large footprint compared to the XPS 13 and even the 13-inch MacBook Pro, meaning it takes up more space whether rested on your lap or on an aeroplane table. It's not helped by its metallic finish, which can prove distracting when watching movies compared to the thinner black bezels of its competitors.
One big turn off when it comes to the Air's design is its chunky bezel, which is thicker than the ones on its competitors. The new HP Spectre 13 measures just 10.4mm thick, so you can see what the Air is up against. Measuring 17mm at its thickest point, the Air is bested by the new Dell XPS 13 (11.6mm) and the 12-inch MacBook (13.1mm).
It's far from ugly, but the “wow” factor disappeared long ago. Times have changed, and Apple's decision to leave unaltered for several years now has seen the competition close the gap. The MacBook Air's design was revolutionary when it debuted in 2008, spawning countless imitators.
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