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MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
MacBook Air. Supercharged for students.

Computers with this symbol meet or exceed the minimum device requirements established by UConn ITS.
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The thinnest and lightest Mac notebook now comes with the Apple M1 chip, so students can pursue their passions with a giant leap in performance. Featuring a blazing-fast 8-core CPU and up to 8-core GPU to tackle any project. A 16-core Neural Engine to accelerate machine learning tasks like voice recognition and image processing. Built-in apps for productivity and creativity. Get iPhone and iPad apps on your Mac with macOS Big Sur. All with a silent, fanless design and up to 18 hours of battery life.1 MacBook Air. For learning anything, anywhere.
Key feature bullets
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Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
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Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life1
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8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever2
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Up to eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games2
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16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
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8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
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Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
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Fanless design for silent operation
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13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail3
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FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
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Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you
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Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
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Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
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Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
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macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps
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Available in gold, space gray, and silver
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) details
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Apple M1 chip: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 7 or 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
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8GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB
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256GB or 512GB SSD, configurable up to 2TB
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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
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400 nits brightness
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Wide color (P3)
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True Tone technology
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Backlit Magic Keyboard
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Touch ID sensor
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802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
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Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
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720p FaceTime HD camera
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Stereo speakers
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Three-mic array with directional beamforming
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3.5 mm headphone jack
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Up to 15 hours wireless web
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Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
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Built-in 49.9‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
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30W USB-C Power Adapter
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Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
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2.8 pounds (1.29 kg)
suggested extended service plans and accessories
Configurable options are available.
1Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information. 2Compared with previous generation. 3Display size is measured diagonally.
Go to apple.com/macbook-air/specs for a complete set.