• Apple Silicon M1 chip
• Up to 16GB of RAM
• Up to 2TB of flash storage
• Two USB 4 / Thunderbolt 3 ports
• True Tone Retina Display
• Magic Keyboard
• 15 to 18 hour battery life
• Starting at $999

Apple's late-2020 MacBook Air is one of the first Macs switching from Intel to Apple Silicon. It's available in two finishes, starting at $999.

The MacBook Air is Apple's entry-level MacBook, offering an ideal blend of portability, price, and performance. The late-2020 update with Apple Silicon offers up to 3.5x faster processing and up to 5x faster graphics compared to its Intel predecessor. For 2021, Apple Authorized Resellers are offering aggressive MacBook Air discounts, many of which are cheaper than Black Friday pricing.

In the AppleInsider MacBook Air Price Guide, shoppers can quickly compare prices across Apple's line of consumer laptops with discounts updated throughout the day.

• Model Identifier: MacBookAir10,1
• Battery: Lithium-polymer
• Battery Wattage: 49.9
• Color: Silver
• CPU Cores: 8
• CPU Manufacturer: Apple
• CPU Model: M1
• Depth: 8.36 inches
• Height: 0.63 inch
• Width: 11.97 inches
• Front-Facing Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
• GPU: 7-core M1 GPU
• Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard
• Introduction Date: November 10, 2020
• Original Price: $999 (USD)
• Maximum Runtime: Up to 15 hours
• In the Box: MacBook Air, 30W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
• Part Number: MGN93LL/A
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: 1
• USB 4: 2
• RAM Size: 8 GB
• RAM Type: Unified memory
• Aspect Ratio: 16:10
• Panel Type: LED-backlit with IPS technology
• PPI: 227
• Resolution: 2560 x 1600
• Screen Size: 13.3 inch
• True Tone Display: Yes
• OS Version: macOS Big Sur
• Speakers: Stereo
• Storage Capacity: 256 GB
• Storage Type: SSD
• Touch ID: Yes
• Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Bluetooth: 5.0
• WiFi: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6