The MacBook Air has been a popular laptop choice for many since its introduction in 2008. Over the years, Apple has released several models of the MacBook Air, each with its own unique features and specifications. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at every MacBook Air model ever created in chronological order, including every model number and specifications.
MacBook Air (2008)
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The first MacBook Air was introduced in 2008 and was the world's thinnest notebook at the time. It featured a 13-inch LED display, a full-size backlit keyboard, and a built-in iSight video camera. The MacBook Air was the first Mac to remove the optical Superdrive and feature a multitouch trackpad with gestures. It was available in one model:
MacBook Air (Model A1237)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 2GB of memory
- 80GB or 64GB solid-state drive
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics
- Model #'s: MB003L/A
MacBook Air (2010)
The second-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2010 and featured a slimmer design and improved specifications. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A1370)
- 11.6-inch LED display
- 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 2GB of memory
- 64GB or 128GB solid-state drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
- Model #'s: MC505LL/A, MC906LL/A
MacBook Air (Model A1369)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.86GHz or 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 2GB or 4GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
- Model #'s: MC906LL/A, MC503LL/A
MacBook Air (2011)
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The third-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2011 and featured improved specifications and a Thunderbolt port. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A1370)
- 11.6-inch LED display
- 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 2GB or 4GB of memory
- 64GB or 128GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Model #'s: MC968LL/A, MD214LL/A
MacBook Air (Model A1369)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.7GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 2GB or 4GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Model #'s: MD226LL/A, MC965LL/A, MD508LL/A
MacBook Air (2012)
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The fourth-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2012 and featured improved specifications and a new design. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A1465)
- 11.6-inch LED display
- 1.7GHz or 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB of memory
- 64GB or 128GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Model #'s: MD845LL/A, MD223LL/A
MacBook Air (Model A1466)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.8GHz or 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Model #'s: MD846LL/A, MD231LL/A, MD628LL/A
MacBook Air (2013)
The fifth-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2013 and featured improved specifications and a longer battery life. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A1465)
- 11.6-inch LED display
- 1.3GHz or 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB or 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Model #'s: MD711LL/A
MacBook Air (Model A1466)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.3GHz or 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB or 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Model #'s: MD760LL/A
MacBook Air (2014)
The sixth-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2014 and featured improved specifications and a lower price point. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A1465)
- 11.6-inch LED display
- 1.4GHz or 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB or 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Model #'s: MD846LL/A, MD711LL/B
MacBook Air (Model A1466)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.4GHz or 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB or 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Model #'s: MF068LL/A, MD760LL/B
MacBook Air (2015)
The seventh-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2015 and featured improved specifications and a new Thunderbolt 2 port. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A1465)
- 11.6-inch LED display
- 1.6GHz or 2.2GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB or 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Model #'s: MJVM2LL/A
MacBook Air (Model A1466)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.6GHz or 2.2GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 4GB or 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Model #'s: MJVE2LL/A
MacBook Air (2017)
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The eighth-generation MacBook Air was introduced in 2017 and featured improved specifications and a new design. It was available in one model:
MacBook Air (Model A1466)
- 13.3-inch LED display
- 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 8GB of memory
- 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Model #'s: MQD42LL/A, MQD32LL/A
MacBook Air (2018)
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This generation MacBook Air got a long overdue redesign in late 2018; it offers a Retina display like Apple’s more expensive laptops and is available in three colors: silver, space gray, and gold. The MacBook Air comes with Touch ID, an updated butterfly-style keyboard, and a Force Touch trackpad. It has a 13.3-inch screen, weighs 2.75 pounds, offers up to 1.5TB of storage, up to 16GB of RAM, and has two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
MacBook Air (Model A1932)
- 13.3-inch Retina display
- 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 8GB or 16GB of memory
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1.5TB solid-state drive
- Intel UHD Graphics 617
- Model #'s: MREF2LL/A, MREC2LL/A, MRE92LL/A, MREE2LL/A, MREA2LL/A, MRE82LL/A
MacBook Air (2019)
The 2019 MacBook Air was a minor update to the 2018 model, featuring a True Tone display and a lower price point. It was available in one model:
MacBook Air (Model A1932)
- 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone
- 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 8GB or 16GB of memory
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1.5TB solid-state drive
- Intel UHD Graphics 617
- Model #'s: MVFN2LL/A, MVFL2LL/A, MVFJ2LL/A, MVFM2LL/A, MVFK2LL/A, MVFH2LL/A
MacBook Air (2020)
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The 2020 MacBook Air featured a major update to the keyboard, replacing the butterfly-style keyboard with a more reliable scissor-style keyboard. It also featured improved specifications and a lower price point. It was available in one model:
MacBook Air (Model A2179)
- 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone
- 1.1GHz, 1.2GHz, or 1.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor
- 8GB or 16GB of memory
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB solid-state drive
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- Model #'s: MWTL2LL/A, MWTK2LL/A, MWTJ2LL/A, MVH52LL/A, MVH42LL/A, MVH22LL/A
In late 2020, Apple surprised us with the release of the very first Apple M1 chip. The MacBook Air M1 2020 is a great value laptop that offers excellent performance, long battery life, and a stunning Retina display. It is available in different configurations, and you can customize it to suit your needs and budget. The MacBook Air M1 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a powerful and efficient laptop that can handle everyday tasks and more demanding workloads.
MacBook Air (Model A2337)
- 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU, or an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU
- 8GB Unified PDDR4X-4266 MHz SDRAM
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB solid-state drive
- Up to 15 hours wireless web
- Ports: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
- Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61cm; W x D x H)
- Weight: 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)
- Model #'s: MGN73LL/A, MGN63LL/A
MacBook Air (2022)
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The 2022 MacBook Air featured a major update to the design, including a new M2 chip and a thinner and lighter body. It was available in two models:
MacBook Air (Model A2681)
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display
- M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, or 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU
- Up to 16GB Unified PDDR4X-4266 MHz SDRAM
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB solid-state drive
- Up to 20 hours of battery life
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61cm; W x D x H)
- Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)
- Model #'s: MLY43LL/A, MLY33LL/A
MacBook Air (2023)
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The MacBook Air M2 15-inch follows the same design language introduced last year, with a fan-less design and a uniform shell shape. It is a powerful and efficient laptop that is ideal for everyday use and demanding workloads. According to Apple, it's the thinnest 15-inch laptop on the market.
MacBook Air (Model A2941)
- 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display
- Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU
- Up to 24GB Unified PDDR4X-4266 MHz SDRAM
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB solid-state drive
- Up to 20 hours of battery life
- Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports
- Dimensions: 13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (34.04 x 23.76 x 1.15cm; W x D x H)
- Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)
- Model #'s: MQKW3LL/A
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