Intel MacBook Air vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018 - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Intel MacBook Air and MacBook Air 13” 2018, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The 2020 Intel MacBook Air features the 9W 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake dual-core Intel Core i3-1000NG4 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1060NG7 with the boost speed up to 3.80 GHz. While the MacBook Air 13” 2018 features the 7W 8th Generation Intel Amber Lake Y dual-core Intel Core i5-8210Y with the boost speed up to 3.60 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ Intel MacBook Air (2020) and the 13.3″ MacBook Air 13” 2018 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Intel MacBook Air vs. MacBook Air 13” 2018: Specs Comparison
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What's new | New Magic KeyboardFeaturing a new Magic Keyboard with a refined scissor mechanism that delivers 1mm of key travel and a stable key feel, as well as an Apple-designed rubber dome that stores more potential energy for a responsive key press.Double the StorageThe 2020 models now come with double the storage of the previous generation starting at 256GB up to 512GB. It can be also configured to even more storage up to 2TB SSD.Better PerformanceIt now comes with the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake processors with Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.8GHz. The integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics also gain 80 percent than the previous generation.More and Faster MemoryThe new 2020 models come with 8GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 16GB.Built-in Security and PrivacyWith the Apple T2 Security Chip, Apple’s own custom-designed second-generation silicon, MacBook Air checks that software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with and provides on-the-fly data encryption for everything stored on the SSD.More
| New DesignIt's now even more compact and portable with the all-new distinct smaller wedge-shaped design. It's 10% thinner, 17% less volume, and a quarter pound lighter than the previous generation. It is also available in three different colors.New Retina DisplayAdopting the latest retina display, MacBook Air now displays over 4 million pixels with more color that make text, images, and animation look sharp and smooth.Touch ID & Apple T2 ChipYou can now log in to your MacBook Air much faster, easier, and more securely than ever before with the latest Touch ID sensor with deep integration with Apple T2's Secure Enclave chip.Latest Intel Core ProcessorsIt's powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with faster-integrated graphics, faster 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory, and faster SSD.Thunderbolt 3 portsThe most versatile port now arrives in MacBook Air, it allows you to charge your notebook, have lightning-fast data transfer, output 5K displays, and support external GPUs (eGPUs).3rd-generation butterfly keyboardLarger trackpad.More immersive audio experience. |
What's missing | Has fewer portsNo MagSafe |
Availability | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Released | 2020 | 2018 |
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Display | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Dimensions |
| 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | GoldSpace GraySilver | GoldSpace GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Discrete Graphics | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) | |
Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 50.3 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2018 |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
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