Apple MacBook Air 2017 - 13" Buyer's Guide

The 2017 MacBook Air shifted to a mid-year release that happened in June, and this time around Apple offered just one size -- a 13-inch model. The display remained the same as previous years, with the 13.3-inch measurement and 1440 x 900 resolution. Base model specs for the 2017 MacBook Air included a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, Intel HD Graphics 6000, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD storage, and macOS 10.12 Sierra. Other specs for this model year included WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, one Thunderbolt 2 port, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and a 54-watt hour battery. The 2017 MacBook Air weighed in at 2.96 pounds.