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
Configure to Order
Configure your MacBook Air to order with these options, only at apple.com:
2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 4MB L3 cache
512GB of PCIe-based flash storage
MacBook Air and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about MacBook Air and the Environment
MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
BFR-free
PVC-free6
Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
Meets ENERGY STAR 6.1 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold7
Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.
Acoustic Performance
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
Sound Power Level L W A,m (B) | Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L p A,m (dB) | |
---|---|---|
Idle | 1.25 (K v = 0.25) | 3.5 |
Wireless web | 1.25 (K v = 0.25) | 4.0 |
L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.05 B.
L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest 0.5 dB).
1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v.
The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
Configuration tested: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB memory, 256GB storage, Intel HD Graphics 6000.
Accessories
AirPort and Wireless
AirPort Express
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Time Capsule
Mac Software
Logic Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Adapters
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual‑Link DVI Adapter
MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
Other Accessories
Apple USB SuperDrive
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
AppleCare Protection Plan
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Testing conducted by Apple in February 2015 using preproduction 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5–based 13-inch MacBook Air units. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The HD movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The standby test measures battery life by allowing a system, connected to a wireless network and signed in to an iCloud account, to enter standby mode with Safari and Mail applications launched and all system settings left at default. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are free on the Mac App Store for qualifying Mac computers purchased on or after October 1, 2013. macOS Sierra required. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID.
PVC-free AC power cord available in all regions except India and South Korea.
MacBook Air achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.