MacBook Air 128GB
MacBook Air 256GB
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors

Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio

Storage1
128GB PCIe-based SSD
256GB PCIe-based SSD
Processor
1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, with 3MB shared L3 cache
Memory
8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Battery and Power2
  • Up to 12 hours wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days standby time
  • Built-in 54‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
  • 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management; MagSafe 2 power port
Size and Weight
  • Height: 0.11–0.68 inch (0.3–1.7 cm)
  • Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
  • Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
  • Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)3

12.8"

0.68"

Graphics and Video Support

Intel HD Graphics 6000

Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors.

Thunderbolt digital video output

  • Native Mini DisplayPort output
  • DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
  • VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
  • Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
  • HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)
Camera
  • 720p FaceTime HD camera
Charging and Expansion
MagSafe 2 USB 3 Headphone Dual mics
SDXC card USB 3 Thunderbolt 2
  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt 2 port (up to 20 Gbps)
  • MagSafe 2 power port
  • SDXC card slot
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
Wireless
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Audio
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
Keyboard and Trackpad

Full-size backlit keyboard with:

78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)

Ambient light sensor

Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three‑finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Electrical and Operating Requirements
  • Line voltage: 100-240V 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
Operating System

macOS High Sierra

macOS is the operating system that powers everything you do on a Mac. macOS High Sierra brings new forward‑looking technologies and enhanced features to your Mac. It’s macOS at its highest level yet.*
Learn more
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things. Learn more

Features include:

  • VoiceOver
  • Reduce Motion
  • Closed Captions
  • Zoom
  • Dictation
  • Text to Speech
  • Increase Contrast
  • Switch Control
Built-in Apps4
Photos
iMovie
GarageBand
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
Safari
Mail
FaceTime
Messages
Maps
Notes
Calendar
Contacts
Reminders
Photo Booth
Preview
iTunes
iBooks
App Store
Time Machine
In the Box
  • MacBook Air
  • Power adapter
  • AC wall plug
  • Power cord

MacBook Air and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free5
  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Meets ENERGY STAR 6.1 requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold6

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Accessories

AirPort and Wireless

Mac Software

Adapters

Other Accessories