The thinnest and lightest Mac notebook featuring the Apple M1 chip, so students can pursue their passions with a giant leap in performance. Featuring a blazing-fast 8-core CPU and up to 8-core GPU to tackle any project. A 16-core Neural Engine to accelerate machine learning tasks like voice recognition and image processing. Built-in apps for productivity and creativity. Get iPhone and iPad apps on your Mac with macOS Big Sur. All with a silent, fanless design and up to 18 hours of battery life.* MacBook Air. For learning anything, anywhere.
Key features
- Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
- Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life1
- 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever2
- Up to eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games2
- 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
- 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
- Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
- Fanless design for silent operation
- 3-inch Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail3
- FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
- Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you
- Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
- Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
- Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
- macOS has a bold, easy-to-use design and works seamlessly with iPhone
- Available in gold, space gray, and silver
Legal
Configurable options are available.
1Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
2Compared with previous generation.
3Display size is measured diagonally.
Technical specifications
Go to apple.com/macbook-air/specs for a complete set.
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