Hardware
MacBook Air in the notch vs the menu bar
The menu bar is always there; MacBook Air in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
Last updated 2025-10-14
When the notch is better
Use MacBook Air in the notch when you want a short live view without another icon in the menu bar.
When the menu bar stays
NotNotch does not hide Control Center or system extras. MacBook Air complements them.