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MacBook Air 13.3" 3.2GHz M1 8-Core 8GB 256GB SSD
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Thinner, lighter and supercharged.
Features
- Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
- Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life (battery life varies by use and configuration)
- 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever (compared with previous generation)
- Up to eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games (compared with previous generation)
- 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
- 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
- Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
- Fanless design for silent operation
- 13.3" Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail (Display size is measured diagonally)
- FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
- Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you
- Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
- Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
- Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
- macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages and Maps
- Space gray finish
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MacBook Air 13.3" 3.2GHz M1 8-Core 8GB 256GB SSD Specifications:
Display- Retina display:
- 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
- Supported scaled resolutions:
- 1680 by 1050
- 1440 by 900
- 1024 by 640
- 400 nits brightness
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone technology
Apple M1 chip (Gold)
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
7-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
Apple M1 chip (Silver/Space Gray)
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores- 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
Battery and Power1
Up to 15 hours wireless web
Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
Built-in 49.9‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
30W USB-C Power Adapter
Charging and Expansion
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:- Charging
- DisplayPort
- Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Memory
8GB
8GB unified memory
Configurable to:
16GB
Storage
2256GB
256GB SSD
Configurable to:
512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
Keyboard and Trackpad
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:- 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
- Ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables
- Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Touch ID
Touch ID sensor
Wireless
Wi-Fi- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Camera
720p FaceTime HD camera
Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Audio
Stereo speakers- Wide stereo sound
- Support for Dolby Atmos playback
- Three-mic array with directional beamforming
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 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
Size and Weight
Height: 0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm)- Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
- Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
- Weight: 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)3
Operating System
macOS
macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major updates to apps — taking macOS to a new level of power and beauty.
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.- Learn moreabout accessibility
Features include:
Voice Control
VoiceOver
Zoom
Increase Contrast
Reduce Motion
Siri and Dictation
Switch Control
Closed Captions
Text to Speech
Built-in Apps4
Photos- iMovie
- GarageBand
- Pages
- Numbers
- Keynote
- Siri
- Safari
- FaceTime
- Messages
- Maps
- News
- Stocks
- Home
- Voice Memos
- Notes
- Calendar
- Contacts
- Reminders
- Photo Booth
- Preview
- Books
- App Store
- Time Machine
- TV
- Music
- Podcasts
- Find My
- QuickTime Player
- MacBook Air
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.