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24 alternatives to Macbook Air with Retina
The popular laptop with more power and a beautiful display
The MacBook Air with Retina is a 13-inch laptop featuring a high-resolution Retina display, Touch ID for security, and the latest processors. Designed by Apple, it targets users seeking a portable notebook with modern… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Macbook Air with Retina launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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The all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip
2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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MacBook Pro 16"▲498The most powerful MacBook with a new keyboard
2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Macbook Pro 13"▲249Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance
2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Ultra-Slim, Super-Fast, Built for Creators & Pros
Nov 2025 · its alternatives →
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Run 120B AI models locally on Microsoft's new Surface
2017 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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iPad Air▲154More powerful & versatile than ever, with AI capabilities
2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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iPhone Air▲292The thinnest iPhone ever, with A19 Pro chip power
2025 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Apple's refreshed iPad Air, thinner and with pencil support
2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Air
2018 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Next generation Macbooks with the new M2 pro chips
2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Brilliant 4k monitor for work, travel and gaming
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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