| Introduction Date: | July 20, 2011 | Discontinued Date: | June 11, 2012 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): | 4552 | Geekbench 2 (64): | 4988 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 1753 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 3276 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | 1970 | Geekbench 3 (64): | 3748 |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 2094 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 3777 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 386 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 817 |
| Processor Speed: | 1.6 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i5 (I5-2467M) |
| Details: | This model is powered by a 32 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i5 "Sandy Bridge" (I5-2467M) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 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 2.3 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four total "cores" or "threads" (two real and two virtual). Also see: How fast are the 'Mid-2011' MacBook Air models compared to one another and to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast are these models compared to the 'Early 2011' MacBook Pro models? |
| Turbo Boost: | 2.3 GHz | Custom Speeds: | 1.8 GHz (Core i7) |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.6 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k x2 | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k x2, 3 MB (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | DDR3 SDRAM* | Min. RAM Speed: | 1333 MHz |
| Details: | Shipped standard with 2 GB (MC968LL/A) or 4 GB (MC969LL/A) of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
| Standard RAM: | 2 GB, 4 GB | Maximum RAM: | 4 GB* |
| Details: | *2 GB of RAM is onboard in the MC968LL/A configuration and 4 GB of RAM is onboard in the MC969LL/A configuration. The entry-level MC968LL/A configuration could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 4 GB as a US$100 option, it cannot be upgraded later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | 2 GB, 4 GB* | RAM Slots: | None |
| Video Card: | HD Graphics 3000 | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | This model has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. |
| Standard VRAM: | 256 MB, 384 MB* | Maximum VRAM: | 256 MB, 384 MB* |
| Built-in Display: | 11.6" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1366x768 |
| Details: | 11.6" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1366 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1344 by 756, 1280 by 720, 1024 by 576 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio". In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Air. No fix, no fee! In Germany, site sponsor Conodi provides high quality Mac and PC repair services as well as remote home office setup and troubleshooting. In-person and mail order repair services include the display, motherboard, water damage and more for this MacBook Air. In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Air. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, motherboard, battery, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this MacBook Air. In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, battery, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this MacBook Air. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 64, 128 GB SSD | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
| Details: | The MC968LL/A configuration has 64 GB of flash storage and the MC969LL/A has 128 GB of flash storage. Neither configuration has a hard drive. The flash storage is not intended to be upgraded after purchase, but the higher-end MC969LL/A configuration also could be equipped with 256 GB of storage at the time of purchase as a US$300 option. Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Mid-2011" 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. |
| Storage Dimensions: | Proprietary (2.2 mm) | Storage Interface: | Mini SATA (6 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | None* | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | None* |
| Details: | *No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, an external Apple USB 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter was offered as a US$29 option. Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks? |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | None |
| Expansion Slots: | None | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided. 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. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Inertial) |
| Case Type: | Notebook | Form Factor: | MacBook Air 11" |
| Apple Order No: | MC968LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | Mid-2011 |
| Apple Model No: | A1370 (EMC 2471) | Model ID: | MacBookAir4,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1370 Model Number, the 2471 EMC Number, and the MacBookAir4,1 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: | 35 W h Li-Poly | Battery Life: | 5 Hours |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model has a "built-in 35-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to 5 hours of "wireless web" use. Apple additionally notes that it provides "up to" 30 days of standby time. Also see: What is the battery life of the "Mid-2011" MacBook Air models in "real-world" usage tests? Do the faster custom-configured Core i7 models have inferior battery life than the standard models? 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 10.7 (11A2063) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.13.x* |
| Minimum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 8.1 (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. |