Introduction Date:

June 10, 2013

Discontinued Date:

April 29, 2014

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Geekbench 2 (32):

7097

Geekbench 2 (64):

8145

Geekbench 3 (32):

2870

Geekbench 3 (32):

5490

Geekbench 3 (64):

3149

Geekbench 3 (64):

6152

Geekbench 4 (SC):

3341

Geekbench 4 (MC):

6233

Geekbench 5 (SC):

724

Geekbench 5 (MC):

1411

Processor Speed:

1.7 GHz

Processor Type:

Core i7 (I7-4650U)

Details:

This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit "Fourth Generation" Intel Mobile Core i7 "Haswell ULT" (I7-4650U) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed (up to 3.3 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four total "cores" or "threads" (two real and two virtual).

Turbo Boost:

3.3 GHz

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

System Bus Speed:

OPI*

Cache Bus Speed:

1.7 GHz (Built-in)

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

L1 Cache:

32k/32k x2

L2/L3 Cache:

256k x2, 4 MB (on chip)

RAM Type:

LPDDR3 SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

1600 MHz

Details:

Ships standard with 4 GB of 1600 MHz "Low Power" LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

4 GB

Maximum RAM:

8 GB*

Details:

*4 GB of RAM is onboard. It could be upgraded at the original time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later. THIS MODEL HAS 8GB

Motherboard RAM:

8 GB

RAM Slots:

None

Video Card:

HD Graphics 5000

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

This model has an Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

Standard VRAM:

1.5 GB

Maximum VRAM:

1.5 GB

Built-in Display:

13.3" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1440x900

Details:

13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio".

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring*

2nd Max. Resolution:

2560x1600 (x2)

Details:

*Although Apple only reports that this model can support a single external display up to 2560x1600, Intel reports that this model can simultaneously support two external displays up to 2560x1600 "daisy chained" via Thunderbolt.

Standard Storage:

128, 256 GB SSD

Std. Storage Speed:

N/A

Details:

This custom configuration processor option for the MD760LL/A and MD761LL/A configurations are equipped by default with 128 GB or 256 GB of flash storage, respectively. The higher-end MD761LL/A configuration also could be equipped with 512 GB of storage at the time of purchase for an additional US$300. Apple does not intend for one to upgrade the storage after purchase, but it is quite possible. Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Mid-2013" MacBook Air models? Is it even possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air.  In France, site sponsor MacWay sells SSDs and other storage upgrades for this MacBook Air.  In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. THIS MODEL HAS 512GB

Storage Dimensions:

Proprietary

Storage Interface:

Proprietary* (PCIe 2.0 x4)

Standard Optical:

None*

Standard Disk:

None

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, for the "Mid-2013" models, an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is available. Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks?

Standard AirPort:

802.11ac*

Standard Bluetooth:

4.0

USB Ports:

2 (3.0)

Firewire Ports:

None

Expansion Slots:

SD Card (SDXC)

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

This model has an SDXC Card slot. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external accessories like docks, stands, chargers, cases, security products, and more for this MacBook Air. Also see: Which SD Card slot storage solution is best for the MacBook Air? Which models are compatible? Is this kind of storage safe?

Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size

Incl. Input:

Trackpad (Inertial)

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Air 13"

Apple Order No:

BTO/CTO

Apple Subfamily:

Mid-2013

Apple Model No:

A1466 (EMC 2632)

Model ID:

MacBookAir6,2

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1466 Model Number, the 2632 EMC Number, and the MacBookAir6,2 Model Identifier.  For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

54 W h Li-Poly*

Battery Life:

12 Hours

Details:

*Apple originally reported that this model had a built-in 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, but later changed it to correctly note 54-watt-hours. The company claims that it can provide up to 12 hours of "wireless web" and up to 10 hours of "iTunes movie playback." Apple additionally reports that it provides "up to" 30 days of standby time. The system is bundled with a 45W MagSafe 2 power adapter. Also see: What is the battery life of the "Mid-2013" MacBook Air models in "real-world" usage tests? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Air. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook Air.

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.8.4 (12E3067)

Maximum MacOS:

11 (Big Sur)*

Minimum Windows:

7 (64-Bit)*

Maximum Windows:

10 (64-Bit)*

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

Dimensions:

.11-.68 x 12.8 x 8.94

Avg. Weight:

2.96 lbs (1.35 kg)