MacBook Air 13.3 20-21

The 2021 MacBook Air 13.3-inch model is essentially the same as the Late 2020 MacBook Air, as Apple did not release a new MacBook Air model in 2021. The significant change came in November 2020 with the introduction of the Apple M1 chip, marking a major shift from Intel processors.

Here are the key specifications for the MacBook Air 13.3-inch (Late 2020) with the M1 chip, which would be the “2021” model you’re referring to:

Processor (Chip):

• Apple M1 chip:
  • 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
  • 7-core or 8-core GPU (depending on the configuration)
  • 16-core Neural Engine

Display:

• Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology.
• Resolution: 2560 x 1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch (ppi).
• Brightness: 400 nits.
• Wide color (P3): Supports a wider range of colors for more vibrant and true-to-life images.
• True Tone technology: Automatically adjusts the white balance to match the color temperature of the surrounding light.

Memory (Unified Memory):

• Standard: 8GB unified memory.
• Configurable: Up to 16GB unified memory. (Note: This “unified memory” is integrated directly with the M1 chip for faster performance).

Storage (SSD):

• Standard: 256GB or 512GB PCIe-based SSD.
• Configurable: Up to 1TB or 2TB SSD.

Ports:

• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps)
  • USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
• 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Wireless:

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless networking.
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology.

Camera:

• 720p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for sharper video calls.

Security:

• Touch ID (integrated fingerprint sensor).
• Apple T2 Security Chip (part of the M1 SoC).

Battery:

• Up to 15 hours wireless web.
• Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback.
• Built-in 49.9-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery.

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).

Operating System:

• Originally shipped with macOS Big Sur, and is compatible with later macOS versions.

Other features:

• Backlit Magic Keyboard with scissor mechanism.
• Force Touch trackpad.
• Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound.
• Three-mic array with directional beamforming.

The 2021 MacBook Air (M1) was highly praised for its significant performance gains, excellent battery life, and fanless design compared to its Intel predecessors.