Macbook Air 2017

Released June 6, 2017

Macbook Air 2017

Key specifications
  • 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 8 GB up to 16 GB
  • 256 GB, 512 GB
  • 41.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
Available Colors
Pricing

Mid Level

Features and Full Specifications

Display

Screen

Retina display, 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology

Resolution

230 x 1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1440 x 900/ 1280 x 800/ 1024 x 640

Memory

Processor

1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cache; 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache

RAM

8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory

Storage

1.2 GHz, 256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1; 1.3 GHz, 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1

Body

Dimensions

Height: 0.14–0.52 inches (0.35–1.31 cm) Width: 11.04 inches (28.05 cm) Depth: 7.74 inches (19.65 cm)

Weight

2.03 pounds (0.92 kg)2

Graphics and Video Support

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 615

Video

Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 4096 x 2304 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors

Wireless

WiFi

802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Charging and Expansion

Port

USB-C port with support for: Charging, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps), Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output, VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately), HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)

Camera

Type

480p FaceTime camera

Audio

Speakers

Stereo speakers

Microphone

Dual microphones

Headphone Jack

3.5 mm headphone jack

Keyboard and Trackpad

Keyboard

Full-size keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys, Ambient light sensor

Trackpad

Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Battery and Power

Battery

Built-in 41.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery: Up to 10 hours wireless web, Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback, Up to 30 days of standby time

Power

30W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port

Electrical and Operating Requirements

Line Voltage

100V–240V AC

Frequency

50Hz to 60Hz

Operating Temperature

50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

Storage Temperature

-13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)

Relative Humidity

0% to 90% noncondensing

Operating Altitude

tested up to 10,000 feet

Electrical and Operating Requirements

Maximum storage altitude

15,000 feet

Maximum shipping altitude

35,000 feet

Operating System

macOS

macOS Mojave

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