Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) Technical specifications

It has a 13.3-inch Retina display and the 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, w… chip. Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 5TB. Colors: Gold. Weight: 1.25 kg.

  • Display13.3″ LED
  • Chip1.6GHz dual-core Inte…
  • Batteryup to 12 h
  • Storage128GB–5TB
  • Weight1.25 kg
  • Memory8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3…
  • Gold
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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018): key specifications

Display13.3″ LED · Retina · 2560 × 1600
Chip1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, w…
Memory8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memoryConfigurable to 16GB of memory
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 5TB
Main camera720p FaceTime HD camera
Batteryup to 12 h
ConnectorTwo Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
Weight1.25 kg
BiometricsTouch ID
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11ac · Bluetooth 4.2
Operating SystemmacOS

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 5TB

Colors

  • Gold

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Finish

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Space Gray

Size and Weight

  • Height0.16–0.61 inch (0.41–1.56 cm)
  • Width11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Weight2.75 pounds (1.25 kg)

Display

  • Retina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:1680 by 10501440 by 9001024 by 640
  • 1680 by 1050
  • 1440 by 900
  • 1024 by 640
  • 16:10 aspect ratio

Memory

  • 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memoryConfigurable to 16GB of memory
  • Configurable to 16GB of memory

Storage

  • 128GB PCIe-based SSDConfigurable to 256GB, 512GB, or 1.5TB SSD
  • Configurable to 256GB, 512GB, or 1.5TB SSD
  • 256GB PCIe-based SSDConfigurable to 512GB or 1.5TB SSD
  • Configurable to 512GB or 1.5TB SSD

Camera

  • 720p FaceTime HD camera

Battery and Power

  • Up to 12 hours wireless web
  • Up to 13 hours iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Built-in 50.3‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port

Charging and Expansion

  • Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps)
  • USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)

Wireless

  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Touch ID

  • Integrated Touch ID sensor

Operating System

  • macOS
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Accessibility

  • 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

Built-in Apps

  • 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
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  • App Store
  • Time Machine

In the Box

  • MacBook Air
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)

Processor

  • 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache

Graphics

  • Intel UHD Graphics 617
  • Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs)

Video Support

  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One external display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at up to 60Hz
  • Up to two external displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at up to 60Hz
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output using adapters (sold separately)

Audio

  • Stereo speakers
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

Keyboard and Trackpad

  • Full-size keyboard with:78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED-backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keysAmbient light sensorForce Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED-backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Electrical and Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage100–240V AC
  • Frequency50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature−13° to 113° F (−25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitudetested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude35,000 feet

Configure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air to order with these options, only at apple.com
  • 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
  • 256GB, 512GB, or 1.5TB SSD

MacBook 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-free
  • Beryllium-free
  • 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold
  • Apple and the Environment
  • Read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

Accessories

  • Mac Software
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Logic Pro X
  • Displays and Adapters
  • LG UltraFine 4K Display
  • LG UltraFine 5K Display
  • USB-C to USB Adapter
  • USB-C to SD Card Reader
  • USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
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  • USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
  • USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
  • Power Adapter Extension Cable
  • World Travel Adapter Kit
  • Other Accessories
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
  • Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8 m)
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Blackmagic eGPU
  • Blackmagic eGPU Pro
  • 13-inch Leather Sleeve
  • Magic Mouse 2
  • Magic Trackpad 2
  • Magic Keyboard
  • Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
  • AppleCare+ for Mac

Acoustic 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)Idle.3 (K v = 0.3)4Wireless web.3 (K v = 0.3)
  • 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 tested1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 256GB storage, Intel UHD Graphics 617.

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) technical specifications

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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) — FAQ

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) has 13.3″ LED Retina (2560 × 1600).

What chip does Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) use?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) uses 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, w….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)?

Available storage capacities include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 5TB.

What colors does Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) come in?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) is available in Gold.

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) weighs 1.25 kg.

How long does the Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) battery last?

Battery life of Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018): up to 12 h.

What camera does Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) have?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera.

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