MacBook Air (2020) – Key Features & Specs
The MacBook Air lineup saw two major updates in 2020. The early 2020 Intel model introduced improved keyboard design and performance, while the late 2020 model debuted Apple’s revolutionary M1 chip, dramatically boosting speed, battery life, and efficiency
🔹 MacBook Air (Early 2020 – Intel Model)
• Display:
• 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone
• Resolution: 2560×1600 (227 ppi)
• Processor Options:
• Intel Core i3 (dual-core), i5, or i7 (quad-core, 10th Gen Ice Lake)
• Graphics:
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics
• Memory (RAM):
• 8GB LPDDR4X 3733MHz (configurable to 16GB)
• Storage:
• 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD
• Ports:
• 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Keyboard:
• Magic Keyboard (scissor-switch)
• Camera:
• 720p FaceTime HD
• Battery Life:
• Up to 11 hours wireless web
• 49.9‑watt‑hour battery with 30W USB-C power adapter
• Operating System:
• Shipped with macOS Catalina
• Supports up to macOS Sonoma⸻
🔹 MacBook Air (Late 2020 – M1 Model)
• Processor:
• Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 7-core or 8-core GPU options)
• Unified memory architecture for better efficiency
• Graphics:
• Integrated 7-core or 8-core GPU (based on config)
• Memory (RAM):
• 8GB unified memory (configurable to 16GB)
• Storage:
• 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD
• Display:
• 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone
• Resolution: 2560×1600
• Ports:
• 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Battery Life:
• Up to 15 hours wireless web
• 49.9‑watt‑hour battery with 30W USB-C power adapter
• Other Features:
• Magic Keyboard
• Touch ID
• Apple T2 chip (Intel) / Built-in security in M1
• Fanless design (M1 model)
• Operating System:
• Shipped with macOS Big Sur
• Supports latest macOS versions