MacBook Air · 2020
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Technical specifications
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) was introduced by Apple in 2020. It has a 13.3-inch Retina display and the Apple M1 chip. Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB. Colors: Gold. Weight: 1.29 kg.
- Display13.3″ LED
- ChipApple M1
- Batteryup to 15 h
- Storage128GB–2TB
- Weight1.29 kg
- Memory8GB unified memory
- Gold
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MacBook Air (M1, 2020): key specifications
| Released | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.3″ LED · Retina · 2560 × 1600 |
| Chip | Apple M1 chip · 8-core CPU · 7-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 8GB unified memory |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Main camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Battery | up to 15 h |
| Connector | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports · USB 4 (40Gb/s) |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Biometrics | Touch ID |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Operating System | macOS |
Models, storage and colors
Storage
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
- 2TB
Colors
- Gold
Complete specifications
Finish
- Gold
- Silver
- Space Gray
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 1050
- 1440 by 900
- 1024 by 640
- 400 nits brightness
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone technology
Chip
- Apple M1 chip
- 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 7-core GPU, 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
Memory
- 8GB unified memory
- Configurable to
- 16GB
Storage
- 128GB SSD
- Configurable to
- 256GB SSD, 512GB SSD, 1TB, or 2TB
Camera
- 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Advanced image signal processor with computational video
Battery and Power
- Up to 15 hours wireless web
- Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
- Built-in 49.9‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
Charging and Expansion
- Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Touch ID
- 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, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
- Features include
- Voice Control
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Increase Contrast
- Reduce Motion
- Siri and Dictation
- Switch Control
- Live Captions
Built-in Apps
- App Store
- Books
- Calendar
- Contacts
- FaceTime
- Find My
- Freeform
- GarageBand
- Home
- iMovie
- Keynote
- Maps
- Messages
- Music
- News
- Notes
- Numbers
- Pages
- Photo Booth
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Preview
- QuickTime Player
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- Reminders
- Safari
- Shortcuts
- Siri
- Stocks
- Time Machine
- TV
- Voice Memos
In the Box
- MacBook Air
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Keyboard and Trackpad
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with
- 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
- 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
Display Support
- Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
- One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
- Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
- Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
- VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Audio
- Stereo speakers
- Wide stereo sound
- Support for Dolby Atmos playback
- Three-mic array with directional beamforming
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
Operating Requirements
- Line voltage100V to 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
Size and Weights
- Height0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm)
- Width11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
- Depth8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
- Weight2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)
Configure to Order
- Configure your MacBook Air with these options at apple.com
- 16GB unified memory
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
MacBook Air and the Environment
- MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:5
- See the MacBook Air Product Environmental Report (PDF)
- Made with better materials
- 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
- 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
- Energy efficient
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- Smarter chemistry
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- Arsenic-free display glass
- Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
- Green manufacturing
- Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
- All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
- Responsible packaging
- 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
- Recyclable, majority-fiber packaging
- Apple and the Environment
- We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.
Acoustic Performance
- Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
- Acoustic PerformanceSound Power LevelL W A,m (B)Sound Pressure LevelOperator PositionL p A,m (dB)Idle.3 (K v = 0.3)3Wireless 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 testedApple M1 chip, 8-core GPU, 8GB memory, 512GB storage.
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) technical specifications
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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) — FAQ
What year was Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) released?
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) was released in 2020.
What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)?
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) has 13.3″ LED Retina (2560 × 1600).
What chip does Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) use?
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) uses Apple M1 chip, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine.
What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)?
Available storage capacities include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.
What colors does Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) come in?
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is available in Gold.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)?
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) weighs 1.29 kg.
How long does the Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) battery last?
Battery life of Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020): up to 15 h.
What camera does Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) have?
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera.
