MacBook Air 2017 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
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The MacBook Air 13” (2017) was released in June 2017, which places it in the second generation of the MacBook Air lineup. Apple released two versions of the MacBook Air 13” in 2020. The first model was Intel-based and arrived in March 2020, and the second model was Apple-silicon-based and arrived in November 2020. The MacBook Air 13” (2020) is part of the fourth generation of the MacBook Air lineup.
Price Comparison
MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
MacBook Air 2017 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Pricing
Specs Comparison
The MacBook Air 13” (2017) features a 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display, Intel HD Graphics 6000, an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. Additional specs for the MacBook Air 13” (2017) include two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, an SDXC memory card slot, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, stereo speakers, dual microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe 2 charging port. Apple released an Intel-powered MacBook Air 13” (2020) with an option for an Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processor, along with Intel Iris Plus graphics, two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, and WiFi 802.11ac. Apple also released an Apple-silicon-powered MacBook Air 13” (2020) with an Apple M1 chip, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, and WiFi 802.11ax. Both of the 2020 models feature a 13.3” Retina display with True Tone, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers, wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos playback, a three-mic array, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Touch ID.
Size
The MacBook Air 13” (2017) measures 0.11” - 0.68” (H) x 12.8” (W) x 8.94” (D), weighs 2.96 pounds, and features a 13.3” display size. In comparison, the MacBook Air 13” (2020) measures 0.16” - 0.63” (H) x 11.97” (W) x 8.36” (D), weighs 2.8 pounds, and features a 13.3” display size.
Camera
The MacBook Air 13” (2017) and the Intel-powered MacBook Air 13” (2020) feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera. The Apple silicon-powered MacBook Air 13” (2020) also features a 720p FaceTime HD camera but adds an advanced image signal processor with computational video.
Color Choices
MacBook Air 2017 - 13"
Available in 1 color:
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Silver
MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
Available in 3 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Silver
MacBook Air 2017 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Colors
The MacBook Air 13” (2017) is available in Silver, and the MacBook Air 13” (2020) is available in Silver, Gold, and Space Gray.
Storage Options
MacBook Air 2017 - 13"
Choose from 3 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
MacBook Air 2020 - 13"
Choose from 5 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
MacBook Air 2017 - 13" vs MacBook Air 2020 - 13" Storage
The MacBook Air 13” (2017) is available with options for 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. In comparison, the MacBook Air 13” (2020) is available with options for 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage.
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