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.

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Key feature bullets

• Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance

• Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life1

• 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever2

• Up to eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games2

• 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning

• 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid

• Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant

• Fanless design for silent operation

• 13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail3

• FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls

• Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you

• Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity

• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories

• Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments

• macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps

• Available in gold, space gray, and silver