Hanson found the MacBook Air does all of the basics well — the keyboard is "pleasant," battery life is longlasting, and the screen is "more stunning than ever" — but he didn't like the arrangement of having both USB-C ports so close together, which makes for some awkward setups, and the expensive upgrades for more storage.
This bit sums up his review:
The market for premium $1,000 laptops is more packed than it's ever been, with some incredible machines dominating the price point, mainly spurred by the success of the original MacBook Air. With a price of $1,099, the MacBook Air 2018 is going toe to toe with impressive Windows alternatives, like the Huawei MateBook X Pro and Dell XPS 13. Both offer more powerful components and beautiful displays for comparable prices.
Of course, the XPS 13 and MateBook X Pro are only viable alternatives if you're prepared to switch to Windows 10. If you're wedded to macOS and Apple's ecosystem, then the Apple MacBook Air (2018) offers the most affordable way to get a new MacBook – and its latest refresh, as well as drop in price, definitely gives it better value.