Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M1)

Processor: Apple M1
Everyday speed: Handles photo and video editing
Graphics: Apple M1 7-core GPU
Gaming: Light and older games
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Screen: 13.3" 2.5K IPS
Weight: 1.29 kg
Battery (maker claim): Up to 18 hours
Operating system: macOS

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M1) full specifications

Performance

Processor	Apple M1 (8-core CPU)
Graphics	Apple M1 7-core GPU
Memory (RAM)	8 GB
Memory type	unified memory
Maximum memory	8 GB
Memory upgrades	Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage	256 GB
Storage type	SSD

Screen

Screen size	13.3"
Resolution	2.5K (2560 x 1600)
Aspect ratio	16:10
Panel	IPS
Refresh rate	60 Hz
Brightness	400 nits
Colour range	Wide colour (P3)
HDR	None
Touchscreen	No

Battery and size

Battery life (maker claim)	Up to 18 hours
Battery capacity	49.9 Wh
Charger	30 W
Charges via	USB-C
Weight	1.29 kg
Dimensions	304.1 x 212.4 x 4.1-16.1 mm
Materials	100% recycled aluminium enclosure
Colour	Space Grey
Colours available	Gold, Silver, Space Grey

Ports and wireless

Ports	2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 (USB-C, charging, DisplayPort, up to 40Gb/s), 1x 3.5 mm headphone
Thunderbolt / USB4	2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 up to 40Gb/s
External displays (max)	1
Card reader	None
Ethernet	None
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile data	None

Features

Webcam	720p FaceTime HD
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard; 79-key ISO layout; 12 function keys; ambient light sensor
Login	Fingerprint
Number pad	No
Touchpad	Force Touch trackpad
Speakers	stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos playback
Microphones	three-mic array with directional beamforming
Pen	No
Security	Touch ID

Software and model

Operating system	macOS
Model number	MGN63B/A
Released	2020

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.