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Apple MacBook Air (2020): Specs – Detailed Specifications
Here's what you need to know about the 2020 Apple MacBook Air specifications including display size, resolution, processor, RAM, storage, camera, battery, and more.
January 24, 2024 09:42 am
Apple MacBook Air (2020) Technical Specifications
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Key Features |
What's new | New Magic Keyboard
Featuring 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 Storage
The 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 Performance
It 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 Memory
The new 2020 models come with 8GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 16GB.
Built-in Security and Privacy
With 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
- A three-mic array for more clear voice capture for FaceTime calls.
- The industry-best Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and multi-touch navigation.
- Thunderbolt 3 ports for data transfer, charging and video output in a single connector.
- Support for up to a 6K external display, a first for MacBook Air.
- Advanced stereo speakers for immersive and wide stereo sound.
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Availability | Intel MacBook Air |
Released | 2020 |
Release Info |
- Announced on March 18th, 2020
- Available on March 18th, 2020
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Pricing |
- $999 - Intel Core i3 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- $1,299 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
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Display | Intel MacBook Air |
Size | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
- 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
- Supported scaled resolutions:
- 1680 by 1050
- 1440 by 900
- 1024 by 640
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- True Tone technology
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Exterior | Intel MacBook Air |
Dimensions |
- Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
- Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
- Height: 0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm)
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Weight | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors | GoldSpace GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
- 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
- Ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
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Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
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Internal Specs | Intel MacBook Air |
Processor | - 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1000NG4
2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 9W - 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1030NG7
4 cores, 8 threads, 1.10 → 3.50 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 10W - 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1060NG7
4 cores, 8 threads, 1.20 → 3.80 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 10W
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Integrated Graphics | - 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1000NG4
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 48 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz - 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1030NG7
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz - 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1060NG7
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
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Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Intel MacBook Air |
Wi-Fi |
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Intel MacBook Air |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life |
- Up to 11 hours wireless web
- Up to 12 hours Apple TV app movie playback
- Up to 30 days of standby time
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Intel MacBook Air |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Intel MacBook Air |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
- Stereo speakers
- Wide stereo sound
- Support for Dolby Atmos playback
- Three-mic array with directional beamforming
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
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Misc | Intel MacBook Air |
Sensors |
- Touch ID sensor
- Ambient light sensor
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Security |
- Touch ID sensor
- Apple T2 Security Chip
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In the box |
- MacBook Air
- 30W USB‑C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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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. |
More | Video Support
- Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
- One external 6K display with 6016-by-3384 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors, or
- One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors, or
- Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
- Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
- Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
- VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
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