Introduction
Their thin,light notebook,completely transformed by the Apple M1 chip. CPU speeds up to 3.5x faster. GPU speeds up to 5x faster. Their most advanced Neural Engine for up to 9x faster machine learning. The longest battery life ever in a MacBook Air. And a silent,fanless design. This much power has never been this ready to go.
Small chip,giant leap
- It's here. Their first chip designed specifically for Mac. Packed with an astonishing 16 billion transistors,the Apple M1 system on a chip (SoC) integrates the CPU,GPU,Neural Engine,I/O,and so much more onto a single tiny chip. With incredible performance,custom technologies,and industry-leading power efficiency,M1 is not just a next step for Mac - it's another level entirely.
8-core CPU Devours tasks,sips battery - M1 has the fast CPU. With that kind of processing speed,MacBook Air can take on extraordinarily intensive tasks like professional-quality editing and action-packed gaming. But the 8-core CPU on M1 isn't just up to 3.5x faster than the previous generation - it balances high-performance cores with efficiency cores that can still crush everyday jobs while using just a tenth of the power.
Machine learning - Up to 9x faster. 14 Even for a 16-core Neural Engine,that's a lot to process. Apps on MacBook Air can use machine learning (ML) to automatically retouch photos like a pro,make smart tools such as magic wands and audio filters more accurate at auto-detection,and so much more. That's not just brain power - that's the power of a full stack of ML technologies.
Unified memory - The do-it-all notebook gets do-the-unbelievable memory. The M1 chip brings superfast unified memory. This single pool of high-bandwidth,low-latency memory allows apps to share data between the CPU,GPU,and Neural Engine efficiently - so everything you do is fast and fluid.
Lifelike colors for unreal beauty - Images take on new levels of detail and realism on the brilliant 13.3-inch,2560-by-1600-resolution Retina display. Text is sharp and clear. Colors are more vibrant than ever. And the glass goes right to the edge of the enclosure,so nothing takes away from your gorgeous view.
True Tone technology - Good looking. And easy on the eyes. MacBook Air automatically adjusts the white point of your display to the color temperature of your environment for a more natural viewing experience.
You're live on the Air - The image signal processor in the M1 chip helps you look your best for every FaceTime call and video conference. Three built-in microphones make sure what you say gets heard whether you're on a call,dictating a note,or asking Siri about the weather.
FaceTime HD camera - Get clearer,sharper images. See more detail in shadows and highlights. And face detection uses the Neural Engine to adjust white balance and exposure for even more natural-looking skin tones.
Go ahead,take the keys - When a keyboard types like a dream and still does a whole lot more:that's magic. With new preprogrammed shortcuts,useful features are even easier to access. Get help from Siri,switch keyboard languages,respond with the perfect emoji,find documents with Spotlight - there's so much you can do with just a tap. And the backlit keys with ambient light sensor help you type in low-light settings.
Touch ID - One touch is all it takes to lock or unlock MacBook Air. Use your fingerprint to rent a movie,buy an app,or access things like secure documents or system settings without having to reenter your password. And when you shop online with Apple Pay,Touch ID fills in your shipping and billing information without sharing your card details.
Wi-Fi 6 - The next generation of Wi-Fi isn't just faster - it keeps MacBook Air going strong even as more and more devices join the network.
Thunderbolt/USB 4 - Ultra-high bandwidth meets ultra-versatility. Thunderbolt enables data transfer,charging,and video output all through a single port - and MacBook Air has two of them.
Model & OS
Model
MacBook Air
Installed OS
macOS Big Sur
Processor
Processor Type
Apple
Processor Speed
Apple M1 GPU 7-core 3.20 GHz
Memory
Memory Std.
8 GB
Drives / Storage
SSD Capacity
256 GB
Display
Display Type
IPS technology
LED backlight
Yes
Display Size
13.3 inches
Display Max. Res.
2560 x 1600
Multimedia
Integrated Camera
720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
Integrated Speakers
Stereo speakers
Wide stereo sound
Audio Details
Support for Dolby Atmos playback
Built in Mic
Three-mic array with directional beamforming
Interfaces
Ports - Audio
1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Thunderbolt
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Connectivity
WLAN
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Power
Battery Type
lithium-polymer battery
Battery Capacity
Built-in 49.9-watt-hour
Battery Runtime
Up to 15 hours wireless web
Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
Ac Adaptor
30W USB-C Power Adapter
Dimensions
Width
30.41 cm (11.97 inches)
Height
0.41-1.61 cm
Depth
21.24 cm (8.36 inches)
Weight
1.29 kg (2.84 lb)
Other
Special Features
Touch ID sensor