Not only does it have more recent and powerful hardware, leading to better performance, it's also launching at a lower price than the MacBook Air 2019. So, which MacBook Air should you buy? Usually this would be a complicated question, but this time it's pretty clear cut: if you're after a MacBook Air, then get the 2020 edition. MacBook Air 2020 vs MacBook Air 2019: which one should you buy? It's also able to support an external 6K display, something the previous model can't match. However, the MacBook Air (2020) has the graphical edge thanks to its more powerful Intel Iris Plus graphics. That results in a pixel density of 227 pixels per inch on both screens, leading to an incredibly sharp picture. The MacBook Air (2020) also comes with the True Tone technology, and like its predecessor, it features a 13.3-inch display with LED backlighting, IPS technology and a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,600. If you want color accuracy, however – if you’re a photographer or video editor, for example – then you’ll probably want to turn this feature off, which you have the option to do.

It can do a good job of making colors look more natural – especially in some conditions. True Tone automatically adjusts the color temperature shown on the screen based on the ambient light. One of the most noteworthy changes the MacBook Air (2019) brought was a display that boasts True Tone technology, bringing it in line with the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019). The MacBook Air has an improved screen with True Tone technology (Image credit: Future) Display

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Meanwhile, the faster RAM also helps improve performance.

While the 2019 model comes with an i5 in its base configuration, the improvements Intel has brought to its 10th generation processors, compared to its 8th, closes the gap, especially when it comes to integrated graphics. You can upgrade the processor, RAM and storage on both models at additional cost. There's also a higher-end MacBook Air 2020, priced at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999, which comes with a 10th-generation quad-core Intel Core i5 processor – the first time a quad-core CPU has been included in a MacBook Air – 512GB SSD storage and 8GB of RAM. Not only is this cheaper, but the specs are better, with the entry-level model featuring a dual-core 10th-generation 1.1GHz Intel Core i3 processor with a boost of 3.2GHz, 256GB storage and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. There’s also a model with the same specs, but with twice the storage at 256GB, which will set you back $1,299 (£1,299, AU$1,999).

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