Apple Users

The regular Macbook is faster, has more processing power and has more features, plus it can handle substantial upgrades in RAM, SSD capacity, and so on.

The Air usually isn't as fast or powerful, but it's lighter. Upgrades are limited in comparison.

So pick which one matters to you. Me, I'd go with the regular Macbook. It will last you for years. My husband is still using his 2011 Macbook. Of course, he can't upgrade his OS anymore--that's stuck at High Sierra, but he's able to do everything that High Sierra lets him do.

Heck, Snow Leopard (OS 10.6) users were still able to do most internet-related things until 2018 or so.

That's the good thing about Mac. Unless you're a hard core power user/programmer type, it will last you a while.