Home » Devices » Apple MacBook Air (2017): Specs – Detailed Specifications

Apple MacBook Air (2017): Specs – Detailed Specifications

Here's what you need to know about the 2017 Apple MacBook Air 13-inch specifications including display size, resolution, processor, RAM, storage, camera, battery, and more.

BY Conor Banett December 30, 2020 09:58 pm

MacBook Air 2017 Specs

Apple MacBook Air 2017 Technical Specifications

	MacBook Air 13” 2017 See at Amazon Compare
Availability
Released	2017
Release Info	Available on June 6, 2017
Pricing	$999 Intel Core i5 5350U \| 8GB RAM \| 128GB SSD $1,199 Intel Core i5 5350U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD
Stores	See at Amazon

MacBook Air 13” 2017 Price
	2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple $318.00 Was: $340.00	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Core i5 (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13in, MQD42LL/A)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $421.42	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook Air MJVE2LL/A 13-inch Laptop (1.6GHz Core i5,8GB RAM,128GB SSD) (Renewed) By Apple $220.09 Was: $247.00	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple MacBook Air with 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $325.00 Was: $365.00	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.3GHz Core i5, 256GB - Space Gray - 2017 (Renewed) By Apple $681.94	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Intel Core i5, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $668.13 Was: $714.00	See at Amazon

Display	MacBook Air 13” 2017
Size	13.3 Inches
Info	Widescreen 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

Exterior	MacBook Air 13” 2017
Dimensions	12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)
Colors	Silver
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) with 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
Ports	1 x Thunderbolt 2 port Supports data transfers up to 20 Gbps. 2 x USB 3.0 ports Supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps. 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x SDXC card reader 1 x MagSafe 2 power port

Internal Specs	MacBook Air 13” 2017
Processor	5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5350U 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.80 → 2.90 GHz, 3MB Cache, 15W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5350U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.20 → 3.10 GHz, 4MB Cache, 15W
Integrated Graphics	5th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-5350U Intel® HD Graphics 6000 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-5350U Intel® HD Graphics 6000 48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
Memory	4GB8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage.

Connectivity	MacBook Air 13” 2017
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Battery	MacBook Air 13” 2017
Size	54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours wireless web Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days standby time
Power Supply	45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.

Software	MacBook Air 13” 2017
OS	Shipped with macOS Mojave
Built-in Apps	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesBooksApp StoreTime Machine

Camera & Audio	MacBook Air 13” 2017
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones Headphone port Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Misc	MacBook Air 13” 2017
In the box	MacBook Air 13″ Power adapter AC wall plug Power cord
Warranty	Limited Warranty and Service Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.
More	Video Support 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 VGA, HDMI, DVI, and dual-link DVI output using adapters (sold separately)

MacBook Air 13” 2017 Price

Here is the latest price update for MacBook Air 13” 2017.

MacBook Air 13” 2017 Price
	2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (Renewed) By Apple $318.00 Was: $340.00	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Core i5 (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13in, MQD42LL/A)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $421.42	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook Air MJVE2LL/A 13-inch Laptop (1.6GHz Core i5,8GB RAM,128GB SSD) (Renewed) By Apple $220.09 Was: $247.00	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple MacBook Air with 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $325.00 Was: $365.00	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.3GHz Core i5, 256GB - Space Gray - 2017 (Renewed) By Apple $681.94	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Intel Core i5, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $668.13 Was: $714.00	See at Amazon