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MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) Technical specifications

Complete Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) specifications · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

Chip: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, with 3MB shared L3 cacheConfigu… Display: Widescreen display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with suppo… 1440 by 900 Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
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Display
Widescreen display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of c… · 1440 by 900
Chip
1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, with 3MB shared L3 cacheConfigurable to 2.2GHz dual-core Inte…
Storage / Colors
256GB, 512GB, 128GB · Silver
Weight / Operating System
1350 g · macOS

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Silver

↔Size and Weight

  • Height: 0.11–0.68 inch (0.3–1.7 cm)
  • Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
  • Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
  • Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)3

▣Display

  • Widescreen display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
  • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio

◉Camera

  • 720p FaceTime HD camera

iCharging and Expansion

  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt 2 port (up to 20 Gbps)
  • MagSafe 2 power port
  • SDXC card slot

iOperating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the operating system that powers everything you do on a Mac. macOS Mojave brings new features inspired by its most powerful users but designed for everyone. So you can get more out of every click.
  • Learn more about latest operating system

iAccessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things. Learn more about Accessibility
  • Features include:
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech

iIn the Box

  • MacBook Air
  • Power adapter
  • AC wall plug
  • Power cord

iAccessories

  • Mac Software
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Logic Pro X
  • Adapters
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
  • Other Accessories
  • Apple USB SuperDrive
  • Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
  • 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
  • AppleCare+ for Mac

iAcoustic Performance

  • Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
  • Sound Power LevelL W A,m (B)Sound Pressure LevelOperator PositionL p A,m (dB)Idle1.3 (K v = 0.3)4Wireless web1.3 (K v = 0.3)4
  • L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
  • L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
  • 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
  • K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
  • The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v .
  • The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
  • Configuration tested: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 256GB storage, Intel HD Graphics 6000.

iAudio

  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

⚡Battery and Power2

  • Up to 12 hours wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Built-in 54‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
  • 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management; MagSafe 2 power port

iBuilt-in Apps4

  • Photos
  • iMovie
  • GarageBand
  • Pages
  • Numbers
  • Keynote
  • Siri
  • Safari
  • Mail
  • FaceTime
  • Messages
  • Maps
  • News
  • Stocks
  • Home
  • Voice Memos
  • Notes
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • Reminders
  • Photo Booth
  • Preview
  • iTunes
  • Books
  • App Store
  • Time Machine

iConfigure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air to order with these options, only at apple.com:
  • 2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
  • 256GB or 512GB SSD

iElectrical and Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100–240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: −13° to 113° F (−25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

iGraphics

  • Intel HD Graphics 6000

iKeyboard and Trackpad

  • Full-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three‑finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

iMacBook Air and the Environment

  • Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about MacBook Air and the Environment
  • MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
  • Mercury-free display
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free5
  • Beryllium-free
  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold6
  • Apple and the Environment
  • Read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

iMemory

  • 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory

⚙Processor

  • 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, with 3MB shared L3 cacheConfigurable to 2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache
  • Configurable to 2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache

iStorage1

  • 128GB128GB PCIe-based SSDConfigurable to 256GB or 512GB SSD
  • 128GB PCIe-based SSD
  • Configurable to 256GB or 512GB SSD
  • 256GB256GB PCIe-based SSDConfigurable to 512GB SSD
  • 256GB PCIe-based SSD
  • Configurable to 512GB SSD

iVideo Support

  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors
  • Thunderbolt digital video output
  • Native Mini DisplayPort output
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and dual-link DVI output using adapters (sold separately)

⌁Wireless

  • Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)?

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) has Widescreen display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with suppo… with 1440 by 900.

What chip does Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) use?

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) uses 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, with 3MB shared L3 cacheConfigu….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)?

Available storage capacities include 256GB, 512GB, 128GB.