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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Specifications

Complete Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) technical specifications · Released 2020 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: Apple M1 chip8-core CPU with 4 perform­ance cores and 4 efficiency cores7-core GPU, 8-cor… Display: Retina display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-160… 1680 by 10501 Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera; Advanced image signal processor with computational video
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Display
Retina display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution … · 1680 by 10501
Chip
Apple M1 chip8-core CPU with 4 perform­ance cores and 4 efficiency cores7-core GPU, 8-core GPU16-core Neural Engine; 8-…
Storage / Colors
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB · Gold, Silver, Space Gray
Weight / OS
1290 g · macOS

Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • 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 10501440 by 9001024 by 640
  • 1680 by 1050
  • 1440 by 900
  • 1024 by 640
  • 400 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology

⚙Chip

  • Apple M1 chip8-core CPU with 4 perform­ance cores and 4 efficiency cores7-core GPU, 8-core GPU16-core Neural Engine
  • 8-core CPU with 4 perform­ance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 7-core GPU, 8-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine

◉Camera

  • 720p FaceTime HD camera
  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video

iCharging 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

iOperating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Ventura makes the things you do most on Mac even better, so you can work smarter, play harder, and go further.
  • Learn more about latest operating system
  • macOS User Guide

iAccessibility

  • 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. Learn more about Accessibility
  • Features include:
  • Voice Control
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Live Captions

iIn the Box

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

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)3Wireless web1.3 (K v = 0.3)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 tested: Apple M1 chip, 8-core GPU, 8GB memory, 512GB storage.

iAudio

  • Stereo speakers
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Dolby Atmos playback
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

⚡Battery and Power1

  • 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

iBuilt-in Apps4

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • GarageBand
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • Keynote
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Shortcuts
  • Siri
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos

iConfigure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air with these options at apple.com:
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD

▣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)

iKeyboard 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 arrangementAmbient 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) 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

iMacBook 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 enclosure6
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
  • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
  • Energy efficient
  • ENERGY STAR® certified7
  • Smarter chemistry8
  • 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. See Apple’s commitment

iMemory

  • 8GB unified memoryConfigurable to 16GB
  • Configurable to 16GB

iOperating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 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

↔Size and Weights

  • Height: 0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Weight: 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)3

iStorage2

  • 256GB SSDConfigurable to 512GB SSD, 1TB, or 2TB
  • Configurable to 512GB SSD, 1TB, or 2TB

iTouch ID

  • Touch ID sensor

⌁Wireless

  • Wi-Fi802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networkingIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
  • BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

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 Retina display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-160… with 1680 by 10501 resolution.

What chip does Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) use?

Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) uses Apple M1 chip8-core CPU with 4 perform­ance cores and 4 efficiency cores7-core GPU, 8-cor….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)?

Available storage capacities include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.