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Refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch vs Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch: which should you buy in NZ?
Refurbished, the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch starts from $529.00 and the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch starts from $506.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $23.00. 8 tracked specs differ between the two (see the table below). Both come with a 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Price comparison
| Storage | Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch (refurbished, from) | Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch (refurbished, from) |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $529.00 | $506.00 |
| 256GB | $619.00 | $539.00 |
Prices are EcoLoop's current in-stock Good-condition, 80% battery health prices — choose your configuration for the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch or for the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch.
What's different between the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch and the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch?
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch | Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Model (13-inch) | MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) | MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) |
| Touch ID | Integrated Touch ID sensor | Integrated Touch ID sensor |
| Display Inch | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology | 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology | 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors |
| Supported scaled resolutions | 1680 by 1050 / 1440 by 900 / 1024 by 640 | 1680 by 1050 / 1440 by 900 / 1024 by 640 | 16:10 aspect ratio |
| Processor | 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache | 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache |
| RAM | 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory *Configurable to 16GB of memory | 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory *Configurable to 16GB of memory |
| Primary Storage Capacity | 128GB SSD | 256GB SSD | 512GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 128GB SSD | 256GB SSD | 512GB SSD | 1.5TB SSD | 1TB SSD (Education Version) |
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for | Charging | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gb/s) | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s) | Charging | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) |
| Full-size keyboard with | 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED-backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys | Ambient light sensor | Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities, enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures | 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED-backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys | Ambient light sensor | Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Three microphones | 3.5 mm headphone jack | Stereo speakers | Three microphones | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery | Built-in 49.9‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | USB-C power port | Built-in 50.3‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery | 30W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port |
| Size | Height 0.16–0.61 inch (0.41–1.56 cm) x Width 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) x Depth 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) | H 0.16–0.61 inch (0.41–1.56 cm) x W 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) x D 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) |
| Weight | 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) | 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
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Is the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch worth upgrading over the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch?
8 of the specs we track changed between the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch and the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch (see the table above). If those changes matter to you, the newer model is worth the difference in price; if not, the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch — refurbished from $506.00 — is the better-value pick.
How much cheaper is the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch than the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch refurbished?
Refurbished, the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch starts from $529.00 and the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch starts from $506.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $23.00. Both come with EcoLoop's 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Which refurbished model should I buy, the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch or the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch?
Compare the specs and prices above, then view the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch or the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch to pick your condition, storage and colour. Not sure which is right for you? Contact EcoLoop and we'll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch much better than the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch?
8 of the specs EcoLoop tracks changed between the Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch and the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch — see the comparison table above for exactly what's different.
Which is cheaper, refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch or Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch?
The Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch is cheaper, starting from $506.00 refurbished at EcoLoop.
Does EcoLoop offer the same warranty on both models?
Yes — both the Apple MacBook Air (2019) 13.3-inch and Apple MacBook Air (2018) 13.3-inch come with EcoLoop's standard 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.