MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) – Technical Specifications

Display

  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors

  • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio

Storage1

  • 128GB

    • 128GB PCIe-based flash storage

  • 256GB

    • 256GB PCIe-based flash storage

    • Configurable to 512GB flash storage.

Processor

  • 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache

    • Configurable to 2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 4MB shared L3 cache.

Memory

  • 4GB or 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory (8GB maximum)

Battery and Power2

  • Up to 12 hours wireless web

  • Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback

  • Up to 30 days standby time

  • Built-in 54‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery

  • 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management; MagSafe 2 power port

Size and Weight

  • Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)

  • Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)

  • Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)

  • Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)3

Graphics and Video Support

  • Intel HD Graphics 6000

  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors.

  • Thunderbolt digital video output

    • Native Mini DisplayPort output

    • DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

    • VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)

    • Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)

    • HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)

Camera

  • 720p FaceTime HD camera

Connections and Expansion

  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)

  • Thunderbolt 2 port (up to 20 Gbps)

  • MagSafe 2 power port

  • SDXC card slot

  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

Wireless

  • Wi-Fi

    • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible

  • Bluetooth

    • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Audio

  • Stereo speakers

  • Dual microphones

  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Keyboard and Trackpad

  • Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) with ambient light sensor

  • Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three‑finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Electrical and Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100-240V AC

  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)

  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet

  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Operating System

macOS Sierra

macOS is the operating system that powers everything you do on a Mac. macOS Sierra introduces Siri to Mac4 — along with new ways to enjoy your photos, shop more securely online, and work more seamlessly between devices. Learn more about latest operating system

Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things. Learn more about Accessibility

Features include:

  • VoiceOver

  • Reduce Motion

  • Closed Captions

  • Zoom

  • Siri and Dictation

  • Text to Speech

  • Increase Contrast

  • Switch Control

Built-in Apps5

  • Photos

  • iMovie

  • GarageBand

  • Pages

  • Numbers

  • Keynote

  • Safari

  • Mail

  • FaceTime

  • Messages

  • Maps

  • Notes

  • Calendar

  • Contacts

  • Reminders

  • iTunes

  • iBooks

  • App Store

Limited Warranty and Service

Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.

In the Box

  • MacBook Air

  • Power adapter

  • AC wall plug

  • Power cord