2020 MacBook Air 13" (M1)

Overview:

Apple's first MacBook Air with an M1 chip — a total game-changer: super fast, runs cool (no fan!), and insane battery life.

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 machine learning tasks

Blazing fast app launches, web browsing, multitasking, video editing, coding, and more

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:

Magic Keyboard

Fanless silent design

Force Touch trackpad

Touch ID sensor

Weight:

Approx. 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)

Other Highlights:

Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound

Three-microphone array and 720p FaceTime HD camera

Native macOS Big Sur support (and later versions)