2020 Macbook Air, Space Gray or Sliver?

[Philpug]

Seeing the Space Gray color out there, it just doesn't 'read' as a Mac to me. It's nice, but not a big enough change from Silver... I'd like a completely black better I think.

There's something weird about these new Mac designs in Silver... I like that.

There is something to be said about tradition. When I was in Switzerland and got a engraved Swiss Army Knife, even though they were offered in other colors like white and black, IMHO the only option was red.

 

[kreasonos]

I went with silver because I was feeling nostalgic and it takes me back. You can't go wrong with either one.

 

[solo118]

Love my SG, but I put a case on it anyways. I went with Navy this time around, but otherwise have had black

 

[Jan20]

Love my SG, but I put a case on it anyways. I went with Navy this time around, but otherwise have had black

have you ever had discoloration from using the case?
Like this
or this?

I've also seen a few pictures with discoloration from using stickers, so I wonder if I should get a silver one now or if the issue is fixed.

 

[cawgijoe]

Waiting on my first Mac, a MacBook Air in Space Gray. I have no reference point. My iphone 7 is black. Would love to see a black MacBook.

 

[cambookpro]

For what it's worth, I've owned a SG MacBook Pro since they first came out in October 2016. The only place where the anodisation has worn away is around the edges of the USB-C ports, otherwise it looks brand new. I do wish it was a bit darker - I think if I was buying a new MacBook today, I'd choose silver as I now see SG models everywhere!

 

[solo118]

have you ever had discoloration from using the case?
Like this
or this?

I've also seen a few pictures with discoloration from using stickers, so I wonder if I should get a silver one now or if the issue is fixed.

No such issues on my 2016 12" SG. My 2020 Air is too new to tell.

 

[Jan20]

No such issues on my 2016 12" SG. My 2020 Air is too new to tell.

Thanks for letting me know!
2016 is a few years ago so since it has held up nicely, I'm back to considering Space Grey!

 

[Ra~]

I appreciate the classic look of silver, especially given the quality of hiding surface scratches better.
However I purchase space gray for a darker and more immersive approach to watching movies.

 

[got556]

If space gray is an option, it is what I go with. I've been bored of silver for a long time now. My old 2017 MBP space gray held up fine.

 

[IngerMan]

SG does look great, I’ve had it the last 5 years. I’m going with Silver on my next one just for change. It will remind me of my old 2011 MBA.

 

[oreganoinferno]

Silver, Silver, Silver. About to order my 3rd silver MacBook Pro. My Wife also uses a 13" classic MBP from 2012. I still admire it's design, also because it's silver, and that ages so well!
For me, Space Grey always has a kind of purple-touch in it. Also I like my computer stuff "positive", which means somehow bright & light. Never used dark mode. Still having that green grass wallpaper Steve Jobs used during the 2007 WWDC Leopard keynote. Silver Mac, that wallpaper - will not change (unless someone offers me a ton of money for it 😉 )!

 

[Rockbird86]

Ordered a SG MBA and a SG MBP. We're over silver in this house and not keen on the gold.

 

[IngerMan]

I always notice in film's showing a Macbook as a prop. It aways seems to be Silver.

 

[rambo47]

I ordered a Space Gray MBA this time. My daughter has a SG MBP from work and I really like the color. Figured I'd give it a try this time. Honestly, I could have gone either way. The external color is not a big deal for me. As long as it's not bright red or orange. Or lime green. Black/Gray/Silver is all fine though.

 

[SurferJoes]

Space Grey for me.

 

[oilers780]

I went with Space Grey since it was something new coming from a Silver 2015 MBP. I would've gone Gold had it been an iPad Mini 4 Gold and not a Rose Gold.