Apple's MacBook air has made its name in the game for many years, with its sleek features, seamless features, and a smooth entry to MacOS without the need to pay more for a MacBook Pro. However, PC makers don't seem to be threatened and are, in fact releasing alternatives that equate to and surpass MacBook air's processors for a much more reasonable price.

It has always been a repetitive issue- MacOS' subpar value when it comes to the most important components such as hard drive capacity, processor and RAM. There's always that non-Apple alternative who always does better when it comes to these major components. Not to mention, Apple always ditches out on producing touch screen laptops, which is pretty weird when in fact almost all other non-Apple laptops have already innovated to a touchscreen option, which can be very useful. Plus, the iPad Pro, and iPhone has one of the best touchscreen options.

Let's face it, if you're a pro user who needs a heavy machine but a sucker for the sleek design, you'd opt for the ones who can give you a bigger bang for your buck. We've compiled a list of MacBook Air alternatives that cost just as much or less, have a similar screen size or slightly larger and weigh less than three pounds. Most importantly, they have better necessary components without compromising the sleek and stylish design.

Best Alternatives for MacBook Air

Dell XPS 13

It's difficult not to put Dell on the list when it comes to a Mac Alternative. Many just can't give up their Windows experience, as there are obviously a lot of apps that can run smoothly with windows. Starting at $1,000 it gives you a lightweight and attractive lapti with a better portability and power. It is arguably easy to use and offers a lot of configuration and flexibility. Dell has just recently offered a bigger 13.4-inch display to cater to users who need more headroom to see spreadsheets but still managed to make the bodys leek and small. The taller display allows the user to enjoy more uimporved web browsing and streaming. They also have a 15 inch version if you need something bigger.

HP Spectre x360 13

If you need one with a durable battery and a comfortable and seamless keyboard experience, then the HP Spectre x360 13 may be a great choice for you. Launched in the late 2019, the x360 is a big leap from its predecessor which offers a much smaller and sleeker design with great durability and functionality. More importantly, the device functions on Intel Core i7 10th-gen that arguably works a lot better than previous models that only runs on an Intel eighth- gen CPU. Battery-wise, this HP machine should lessen your worries a lot. It promises to run for more than 10 hours.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

If you're the type of person who just wants to stick to the basics, this portable, convenient, and mainstream laptop may be a great choice for you. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 has great functionaliyty for all Microsoft features with a thn and light design. It aslo has a seamless trackpad and keyboard feature. The device runs faster because of its processor upgrade from 2018's Microsoft surface 2. It's also touch screen, which makes a great deal for its price, considering it's just around $1,000. Ofcourse, the price is relative depending on the configuration.

Lenovo Yoga C740

Thin and light- like doing yoga! This Lenovo Laptop c740 with air-like design and an all-metal aesthetic gives a premium feel for any user who wants to carry a light device in school or at work. Although it's pretty light and weighs only 3 pounds, the keyboard is very responsive and the trackpad is seamless. It also values users' privacy by providing Lenovo's sliding shutters for its webcam. Plus, it has a very reliable battery life. This makes it a huge deal for a $750 machine!

Acer Swift 3

If you're in a budget, AMD Ryzen 400 series' Acer Swift 3 is a 14 -inch machine that is undeniably powerful. It has a lightweight design which only weighs2.7 pounds which costs only $600. It has a processor performance that unbelievably beats its suggested price. AMD Ryzen has made its way since its major surpassing achievements from intel. It has also produced laptops that are unbeatable when it comes to functionality. If you need a lot of screen space, this might be too small of an option for you. But if you're after functionality and price, this might be a great pick!

Once you've figured out what works best for you, it's not too difficult to choose other "unconventional" options!

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Written by Nikki Delgado