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Apple MacBook Air (2013): Specs – Detailed Specifications
Here's what you need to know about the 2013 Apple MacBook Air (11” and 13”) specifications including display size, resolution, processor, RAM, storage, camera, battery, and more.
January 24, 2024 09:42 am
Apple MacBook Air 2013 Technical Specifications
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| Availability |
| Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Release Info |
- Available on June 10, 2013
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- Available on June 10, 2013
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| Pricing | | |
| Display | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| Size | 11.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
| Info |
- 11.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
- Supported resolutions:
1366 by 768 (native), 1344 by 756, and 1280 by 720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; 1152 by 720 and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
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- 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
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| Exterior | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| Size Comparison | |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
| Colors | Silver | 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
| 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
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| Ports | | |
| Internal Specs | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| Processor | - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4250U
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 2.60 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.70 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
| - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4250U
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 2.60 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.70 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
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| Integrated Graphics | - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4250U
Intel® HD Graphics 5000 40 Execution Units, 200 → 1000 MHz - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U
Intel® HD Graphics 5000 40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz
| - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4250U
Intel® HD Graphics 5000 40 Execution Units, 200 → 1000 MHz - 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4650U
Intel® HD Graphics 5000 40 Execution Units, 200 → 1100 MHz
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| Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
| Storage | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 128GB256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
| Connectivity | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| Wi-Fi |
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
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- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
| Battery | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| Size | 38 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life |
- Up to 9 hours of wireless web
- Up to 8 hours of iTunes movie playback
- Up to 30 days of standby time
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- Up to 12 hours wireless web
- Up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback
- Up to 30 days standby time
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| Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
| Software | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| OS | Shipped with OSX Mountain Lion | Shipped with OSX Mountain Lion |
| Built-in Apps | Mail Messages Contacts Calendar Safari Reminders Notification Center Notes Dictation iCloud Time Machine FaceTime Photo Booth AirPlay Game Center the Mac App Store iTunes Gatekeeper Twitter and Facebook integration | Mail Messages Contacts Calendar Safari Reminders Notification Center Notes Dictation iCloud Time Machine FaceTime Photo Booth AirPlay Game Center the Mac App Store iTunes Gatekeeper Twitter and Facebook integration |
| Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Audio |
- Stereo speakers
- Dual microphones
- Headphone port
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone
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- Stereo speakers
- Dual microphones
- Headphone port
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone
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| Misc | MacBook Air 11” 2013 | MacBook Air 13” 2013 |
| In the box |
- MacBook Air 11″
- 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
- Printed and electronic documentation
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- MacBook Air 13″
- 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
- Printed and electronic documentation
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| 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. | 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
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels 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)
| Video Support
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels 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)
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