1Laptops are standard machines, but a decade ago, having a laptop was a luxury.
This luxury was soon recognized by Cupertino giant Apple who introduced their set of laptops. And then, they gave birth to an idea of a new type of luxury – machines that didn’t weigh 8 pounds.
On January 15, 2008, Steve Jobs introduced the first-ever MacBook Air from inside the famous manilla envelope.
Since then, the notebook market has never looked back.
The MacBook Air is now a line of computers with a full-size keyboard, a machined aluminium case, and a lighter design than most of its competitors.
Even though the Air is now Apple’s entry-level notebook, it is still the laptop people choose with their eyes closed.
This article lists all the MacBook Air models from its iteration to the newly announced 2023 15-inch M2 MacBook Air.
You will read their specifications such as display, processor, storage, RAM, the day it was announced, its operating system, and much more.
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List of All MacBook Air Models by Year
Let’s begin with the machine that started the trend of thin and light laptops.
1. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2008)
On January 15, 2008, Steve Jobs introduced the MacBook Air to the world at Apple’s keynote address. The moment is recorded in tech history as one of the milestones of modern machines as Jobs pulled out the first-generation MacBook Air from a manila envelope.
It was a 13.3″ model with an LED-backlit display and a full backlit keyboard. It was the world’s first thinnest notebook at 1.9 cm. 2005’s Toshiba Portege R200 – which was a previous record-holder – was 1.98 cm high.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1280 by 800; 3:2 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 120GB 4200-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive or 128GB solid-state drive
- Processor: 1.86GHz or 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
- RAM: 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard
- Battery: 40‑watt‑hour
- Camera: FaceTime camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: January 15, 2008
Launch Price: US$1799
macOS: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
Status: Discontinued October 14, 2008
2. MacBook Air – 11.6 inch (Intel, 2010)
The 2010 11-inch MacBook Air had new Internet services and solid-state flash storage and weighed 2.3 pounds. It also featured Apple’s highly acclaimed glass multi-touch trackpad, which helped users flip through photos, scroll through websites, and rotate or resize images from the trackpad.
Specifications
- Display: 11.6-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1366 by 768; 3:2 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 64GB-128GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache, or optional 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- RAM: 2GB-4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- Battery: 50‑watt‑hour
- Camera: FaceTime camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: October 20, 2010
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Status: Discontinued July 20, 2011
3. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2010)
The 13-inch MacBook Air replaced mechanical hard disks and optical drives with Internet services and solid-state flash storage. The solid-state flash storage was up, while it was up to 90% smaller and lighter than hard drives.
It had seven hours of battery life and up to 30 days of standby time. It weighed only 2.9 pounds and had a full-sized keyboard for typing comfort, propelling productivity.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900; 3:2 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB-256GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB on-chip shared L2 cache, or optional 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
- RAM: 2GB-4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard
- Battery: 50‑watt‑hour
- Camera: FaceTime camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: October 20, 2010
Launch Price: US$1299
macOS: Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Status: Discontinued July 20, 2011
4. MacBook Air – 11.6 inch (Intel, 2011)
The 11-inch MacBook Air was powerful, affordable, and portable. It featured the most advanced technology with its new Multi-Touch gestures, full-screen apps, Mission Control, and Mac App Store.
The 11-inch model quickly slipped into a purse, bag, or briefcase. Its durable aluminium made it an incredibly thin device at 0.11 inches and 0.68 inches at its thickest.
Specifications
- Display: 11.6-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1366 by 768; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache (Powered by a dual-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
- RAM: 2GB-4GB of 1333MHz DDR3
- Battery: 54‑watt‑hour
- Camera: Built-in FaceTime camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: July 20, 2011
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: OS X Lion
Status: Discontinued June 11, 2012
5. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2011)
The 2011 13-inch MacBook Air was updated with next-generation processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, and a backlit keyboard.
It has up to twice the performance of the previous generation and flash storage that gives instant-on responsiveness and a compact, portable design.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache (Powered by a dual-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
- RAM: 2GB or 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 onboard memory
- Battery: 54‑watt‑hour
- Camera: Built-in FaceTime camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: July 20, 2011
Launch Price: US$$1299
macOS: OS X Lion
Status: Discontinued June 11, 2012
6. MacBook Air – 11.6 inch (Intel, 2012)
The 2012 11-inch MacBook Air had the latest Intel Core processors, faster graphics, and twice as fast flash storage as the previous generation.
With 4GB of faster memory – configurable up to 8GB – users could efficiently run memory-intensive apps. MacBook Air also featured a new FaceTime HD camera with a high-definition 720p.
Specifications
- Display: 11.6-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1366 by 768; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (Dual-core 2.0GHz Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L
- Battery: 35‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: June 11, 2012
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: OS X Mountain Lion
Status: Discontinued June 10, 2013
7. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2012)
Late 2012 featured the newest Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors, perfect for browsing the web, making movies, and managing media.
It had a high-speed Thunderbolt port and two USB 3.0 ports that quickly connected to external displays, amongst other high-performance peripherals.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 x 900; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L
- Battery: 50‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: June 11, 2012
Launch Price: US$1199
macOS: OS X Mountain Lion
Status: Discontinued June 10, 2013
8. MacBook Air – 11.6 inch (Intel, 2013)
The 2013 11-inch model was the ultimate everyday notebook featuring double the storage. It also had a wholly redesigned AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base station with 802.11ac Wi-Fi that gave up to three times faster performance.
Specifications
- Display: 11.6-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1366 by 768; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Battery: 38‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: June 10, 2013
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: OS X Mountain Lion
Status: Discontinued April 29, 2014
9. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2013)
Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Air with all-day battery life and fourth-generation Intel Core processors with faster graphics. It also featured 802.11ac Wi-Fi and flash storage up to 45% faster than the previous MacBook Air.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Battery: 54‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: June 10, 2013
Launch Price: US$1099
macOS: OS X Mountain Lion
Status: Discontinued April 29, 2014
10. MacBook Air – 11.6 inch (Intel, 2014)
The early 2014 MacBook Air featured power-efficient fourth-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, improving the battery life from 9 to 12 hours.
Specifications
- Display: 11.6-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1366 by 768; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Battery: 38‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: April 29, 2014
Launch Price: US$899
macOS: OS X Mavericks
Status: Discontinued March 9, 2015
11. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2014)
Apple updated the late-2014 MacBook Air with powerful processors such as 802.11ac Wi-Fi, fast flash storage, and up to 12 hours of battery life. The machine also included Apple’s iLife and iWork suite of apps.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Battery: 54‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: April 29, 2014
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: OS X Mavericks
Status: Discontinued March 9, 2015
12. MacBook Air – 11.6 inch (Intel, 2015)
The early-2015 11-inch MacBook Air was launched with fifth-generation Intel Core processors and Intel HD Graphics 6000. It also had Thunderbolt 2, and its flash storage was two times faster than the 2014 13-inch MacBook Air.
Specifications
- Display: 11.6-inch glossy Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1366 by 768; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Battery: 38‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: March 9, 2015
Launch Price: US$899
macOS: OS X El Capitan
Status: Discontinued October 27, 2016
13. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2015)
The late-2015 13-inch MacBook Air was updated with fifth-generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD Graphics 6000, Thunderbolt 2, and faster flash storage up to two times faster than the previous generation.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB flash storage
- Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache (2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
- RAM: 4GB-8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Battery: 54‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: March 9, 2015
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: OS X Yosemite
Status: Discontinued June 5, 2017
14. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2017)
Apple announced critical internal updates to its 2017 MacBook Air. The main upgrade was the seventh-generation Intel Kaby Lake processor with a new 1.8GHz processor that gave it speed to match its competitors.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch Widescreen display
- Resolution: 1440 by 900; 4:3 aspect ratio
- Security: Passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Processor: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, with 3MB shared L3 cache (2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core i7)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
- RAM: 8GB-16GB LPDDR3
- Battery: 54‑watt‑hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver
Launch Date: June 5, 2017
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: macOS Mojave
Status: Discontinued July 9, 2019
15. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2018)
AppleThe 2018 Intel MacBook Air was the only one introduced that year. It had a thin wedge-shaped aluminium case with Touch ID, a thin, backlit third-generation butterfly mechanism keyboard, with an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam.
The laptop had a large ‘Force Touch’ trackpad and a high-resolution 13.3″ LED-backlit 2560×1600 Retina display.
The 2018 MacBook Air looked similar to its predecessor, but it had a higher resolution display and a different keyboard design which was criticized a lot.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch IPS Retina display
- Resolution: 2560-by-1600; 227 pixels per inch
- Security: Touch ID sensor, passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
- Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 617
- RAM: 8GB-16GB LPDDR3
- Battery: 49.9‑watt-hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Launch Date: October 30, 2018
Launch Price: US$1,199
macOS: macOS Mojave
Status: Discontinued July 9, 2019
16. MacBook Air -13.3 inch (Intel, 2019)
In 2018, Apple announced a single MacBook Air 2019. It got a new True Tone feature to its Retina display that adds a more natural viewing experience. The price was also lowered from $US1199 to US$1099.
The design was sleek and portable designs. With the Retina displays, all-day battery life, and excellent everyday performance, MacBook Air was even more popular with people seeking higher education. The 2019 MacBook Air powered through daily tasks to some heavy tasks.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch IPS Retina display
- Resolution: 2560-by-1600; 227 pixels per inch
- Security: Touch ID sensor, passcode
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
- Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 617
- RAM: 8GB-16GB LPDDR3
- Battery: 49.9‑watt-hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Launch Date: July 9, 2019
Launch Price: US$1099
macOS: macOS Catalina
Status: Discontinued March 18, 2020
17. MacBook Air – 13.3 inch (Intel, 2020)
Apple updated the MacBook Air with faster performance, a new Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and a lower base price of $999.
This MacBook Air was two times faster and gave up to 80 per cent faster graphics performance. The storage now starts with 256GB. The machine launched with macOS Catalina.
This was the last MacBook laptop with an Intel processor.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch IPS Retina display; 400 nits brightness
- Resolution: 2560-by-1600; 227 pixels per inch
- Security: Touch ID sensor, passcode
- Storage: 256GB SSD, 512GB SSD, 1TB SSD, or 2TB SSD
- Processor: 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i3, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
- RAM: 8GB-16GB
- Battery: 49.9‑watt-hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Launch Date: March 18, 2020
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: macOS Catalina
Status: Discontinued November 10, 2020
18. MacBook Air -13.3 inch (M1 Apple Silicon, 2020)
The late-2020 MacBook Air was the first step into Apple’s transition into its silicon, thereby replacing Intel processors. The design was the same as the mid-2020 MacBook Air.
The highlight of this device was the M1 processor, which features four big Firestorm CPU cores for high-load scenarios, backed by four smaller Icestorm CPU cores designed for efficiency. The price stays the same – $999 for the base model. And yes, you can still buy this MacBook as Apple did not discontinue it.
Specifications
- Display: 13.3-inch IPS Retina display; 400 nits brightness
- Resolution: 2560-by-1600; 227 pixels per inch
- Security: Touch ID sensor, passcode
- Storage: 256GB SSD, 512GB SSD, 1TB SSD, or 2TB SSD
- Processor: Apple M1 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 7-core GPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- RAM: 8GB unified memory (16GB or 24GB)
- Battery: 49.9‑watt-hour
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Sound: Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Launch Date: November 10, 2020
Launch Price: US$999
macOS: macOS Monterey
Status: Available
19. MacBook Air – 13.6 inch (M2 Apple Silicon, 2022)
In the 2022 WWDC, Apple announced a revamped MacBook Air with the sequel to the M1 and M2 chips. It follows the design language of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros launched in 2021. It has a flat design with minimal bezels, a notch that hides the 1080p HD camera, the return of the MagSafe charger (which matches the color of the model), and two new colors Midnight and Starlight.
It also has a four-speaker sound system. Users can configure the device from 8GB-24GB RAM and 256GB-2TB SSD storage. The base model costs $1199, $200, up from the last model. It isn’t available in the market as it will be up for pre-order after June 17, 2022.
Specifications
- Display: 13.6 inches Liquid Retina display; 500 nits brightness
- Resolution: 2560×1664 native resolution; 224 pixels per inch
- Security: Touch ID sensor, passcode
- Storage: 256GB SSD, 512GB SSD, 1TB SSD, or 2TB SSD
- Processor: Apple M2 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- RAM: 8GB unified memory (16GB or 24GB)
- Battery: 52.6-watt-hour
- Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera; Advanced image signal processor
- Sound: Four-speaker wide stereo sound, Support for Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Silver, Starlight, Space Grey & Midnight
Launch Date: June 6, 2022
Launch Price: US$1099
macOS: macOS Monterey
Status: Available
20. MacBook Air – 15.3 inch (M2 Apple Silicon, 2023)
Apple announced the 15-inch MacBook Air at the 2023 WWDC which is a stretched-out version of the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air with better speakers and battery life. Like the 13.6-inch Air, Apple continued the design language that has now become a staple for MacBooks. It has a flat design with minimal bezels, the infamous notch that hides the 1080p HD camera, and the MagSafe charger. There’s still no Face ID housed in the notch.
The 15-inch MacBook Air has a six-speaker sound system, thanks to the bigger chassis. The device comes with 8GB RAM and can be configured with up to 24GB RAM. As for the storage, the base model comes with 256GB SSD which can be configured with up to 2TB SSD. The base model costs $1299, $200 more than the 13-inch M2 model. It is available in the market as of June 13, 2023.
Specifications
- Display: 15.3 inches Liquid Retina display; 500 nits brightness
- Resolution: 2560×1664 native resolution; 224 pixels per inch
- Security: Touch ID sensor, passcode
- Storage: 256GB SSD, 512GB SSD, 1TB SSD, or 2TB SSD
- Processor: Apple M2 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- RAM: 8GB unified memory (16GB or 24GB)
- Battery:66.5-watt-hour
- Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera; Advanced image signal processor
- Sound: Six-speaker wide stereo sound, Support for Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, and high-impedance 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Space Grey & Silver
Launch Date: June 5, 2023
Launch Price: US$1,299
macOS: macOS Ventura
Status: Official, up for order
FAQs
How many models of MacBook Air are there?
Including the 2023 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, there are 20 Air models. Of them, 17 are discontinued.
Are there different MacBook Airs?
Apple’s MacBook Air laptops are typically 13-inch, but there were some 11-inch laptops in the past. Now, the main difference is the processor: Intel and Apple’s very own M silicon.
Which generation of MacBook Air is best?
Apple’s M2-equipped 2022 MacBook Air, priced at $1199, is the best MacBook Air overall. Even though it isn’t launched for the common people yet, it has (almost) all the new improvements MacBook Air fans wished for.
If you can’t wait for the M2 MacBook Air and urgently need a laptop, then the M1 MacBook Air is still the best laptop and is recommended by many tech enthusiasts. The Apple M1 chip is faster than Intel and has a longer battery life, lasting over 14 hours on a charge.
Conclusion
These are the MacBook Air models from its inception to now.
Apple, known for the MacBook Air, set the bar for the slim-laptop market pretty high.
Ever since many manufacturers have tried to mimic its form factor – some have even succeeded – but the MacBook Air is still the premium, thin, and powerful machine thanks to Apple’s foray into their taste of silicon.
With a total of 20 MacBook Airs – including the 2023 15-inch M2 MacBook Air – this thin laptop has been the go-to laptop for many.
I migrated from a Windows 11 Dell XPS 15 to the 2020 M1 MacBook Air, and the difference is immense. I am proud to be a part of Apple’s cohesive ecosystem, and MacBook Air made it full circle.
If you own an iPhone and are planning to get a laptop, take a look at MacBook Air – especially the newest 13-inch M2 2022 MacBook Air or the recently announced 15-inch Air.
The MacBook Air, be it the 13-inch or the 15-inch (M1, M2) can handle all complex tasks you’ll throw at it, but if you are a content creator or need a suitable desktop replacement, try the 2022 M2 Pro/Max 14-inch or the 16-inch MacBook Pros. Those machines are desktop and Intel killers.
