Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
Apple
54 Overall Score
vs
Acer Swift 16" SF16-71T-70PN Basalt Gray 2026
Acer
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
72 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The MacBook Air 13.3" receives mostly positive feedback, with many users praising its speed, battery life, and value for money, especially for school or light work. However, a few negative reviews highlight serious issues like short battery life, malfunction after a few weeks, and poor customer service for refurbished units. Overall, it's seen as a great deal for the price, but refurbished quality and support can be inconsistent.
Pros
- Great speed and performance
- Excellent battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Seamless integration with iPhone
Cons
- Short battery life for personal use
- Malfunctions within weeks
- Poor customer service for refurbished units
- Non-Apple charger included
- Slow performance for heavy tasks
Battery life 5
Performance 8
Value for money 6
Refurbished quality 7
Customer service 3
Durability 4
Acer Swift 16" SF16-71T-70PN Basalt Gray 2026
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3 | Acer Swift 16" SF16-71T-70PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel Arc B390★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 340 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2★ | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.55 kg |
| Battery | 30 Wh | 70 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
Acer Swift 16" SF16-71T-70PN Basalt Gray 2026
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Acer Swift 16" SF16-71T-70PN
Scores 64 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.