2021 MacBook Air 13" (M1)

Overview:

No design change — but still selling like crazy!

The same late-2020 M1 MacBook Air continued selling in 2021, solid and powerful for casual and professional users who needed lightweight laptops.

Display:

13.3-inch Retina display

2560 x 1600 resolution at 227 ppi

LED-backlit with IPS technology

400 nits brightness

True Tone technology

Performance:

Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU options)

Neural Engine for advanced machine learning tasks

Ideal for everyday computing, content creation, and professional workflows

Battery Life:

Up to 15 hours wireless web

Built-in 49.9-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

Ports and Connectivity:

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports

3.5mm headphone jack

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0

Design:

Fanless (silent operation)

Magic Keyboard with scissor mechanism

Touch ID sensor

Force Touch trackpad

Weight:

Approx. 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)

Other Highlights:

Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound

Three-microphone array and 720p FaceTime HD camera

100% recycled aluminum enclosure

macOS Monterey ready