MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) Specifications

Complete Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i3, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable t… Display: Retina display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-160… 1680 by 10501 Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
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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
1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i3, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable to 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core …
Storage / Colors
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB · Gold, Space Gray, Silver
Weight / OS
1290 g · macOS

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 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
  • Space Gray
  • Silver

↔Size and Weight

  • 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

▣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
  • True Tone technology

◉Camera

  • 720p FaceTime HD camera

iCharging and Expansion

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

iOperating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the operating system that powers everything you do on a Mac. macOS Catalina brings new, dedicated apps for music, TV, and podcasts. Smart updates to the apps you use most. And Sidecar, which lets you use iPad as a second display. So you can take everything you do above and beyond.
  • 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, 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
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech

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)4Wireless 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: 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 500GB storage, Intel Iris Plus Graphics.

iAudio

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

⚡Battery and Power2

  • Up to 11 hours wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Built-in 49.9‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C 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
  • Books
  • App Store
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Music
  • Podcasts
  • Find My
  • QuickTime Player

iConfigure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air with these options, only at apple.com:
  • 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, with 6MB L3 cache
  • 1.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz, with 8MB L3 cache
  • 16GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory
  • 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD

iElectrical and Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100 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

iGraphics

  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics
  • Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs)

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

  • We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. Learn more about MacBook Air and the Environment
  • MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact5:
  • 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
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Smarter chemistry
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display
  • BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
  • Green manufacturing
  • Final assembly supplier sites do not generate any waste sent to landfill6
  • All final assembly suppliers 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

iMemory

  • 8GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memoryConfigurable to 16GB of memory
  • Configurable to 16GB of memory

⚙Processor

  • 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i3, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable to 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, with 6MB L3 cache; or 1.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz, with 8MB L3 cache
  • Configurable to 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, with 6MB L3 cache; or 1.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz, with 8MB L3 cache

iStorage1

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

iTouch ID

  • Touch ID sensor

iVideo Support

  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors, or
  • One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors, or
  • Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output using adapters (sold separately)

⌁Wireless

  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 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 (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) use?

Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) uses 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i3, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable t….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)?

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