Overview
Description
Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with the 7-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever — up to 18 hours.¹ MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful.
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Features
Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life¹
8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever²
Seven GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games²
16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
Fanless design for silent operation
13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail³
FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you
Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps
¹ Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
² Compared with previous generation.
³ Display size is measured diagonally.
 
Key Specs
Screen Size
13.3 inches
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600 (Retina)
Touch Screen
No
Processor Model
Apple M1
Processor Model Number
Apple M1
Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity
256 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM)
8 gigabytes
Graphics
Apple M1 8-core
Operating System
macOS Big Sur 11.0
Voice Assistant Built-in
Siri
Battery Life (up to)
18 hours
Battery Type
Lithium-polymer
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
General
Product Name
MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
Brand
Apple
Casing Material
Aluminum
Model Number
MGN93LL/A
Year of Release
2020
Color
Silver
Color Category
Silver
Display
Display Type
LED
Screen Size
13.3 inches
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600 (Retina)
Touch Screen
No
Processor
Processor Brand
Apple
Processor Model
Apple M1
Processor Model Number
Apple M1
Processor Cores
8-core
Storage
Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity
256 gigabytes
Memory
System Memory (RAM)
8 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM)
LPDDR4X
Graphics
Graphics Type
Integrated
GPU Brand
Apple
Graphics
Apple M1 8-core
Video Memory Type
Shared
Compatibility
Operating System
macOS Big Sur 11.0
Voice Assistant Built-in
Siri
Connectivity
Wireless Networking
Wireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-AX, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
Headphone Jack
Yes
Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)
2
Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports
2
Power
Power Supply Input
USB Type C
Power Supply Maximum Wattage
30 watts
Battery Life (up to)
18 hours
Battery Type
Lithium-polymer
Camera
Front-Facing Camera
Yes
Front Facing Camera Video Resolution
720p
Built-In Microphone
Yes
Features
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Keyboard Touch Screen
No
Touchpad Type
Force Touch trackpad
Audio Technology
Wide stereo sound
Speaker Type
Stereo speakers
Mac Features
Force touch trackpad, Siri, Touch ID sensor, True Tone
Security Features
Fingerprint reader
Dimension
Product Height
0.63 inches
Product Width
11.97 inches
Product Depth
8.36 inches
Product Weight
2.8 pounds
Certifications & Listings
ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
EPEAT Qualified
Yes
EPEAT Level
Gold
Included
Included Software
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
Optical Drive Type
None
Numeric Keypad
No
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
1 year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
1 year
Other
UPC
194252048986