MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2019: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2017 and MacBook Air 13” 2019 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2017 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2019.
Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017 has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-8210Y inside MacBook Air 13” 2019.
MacBook Air 13” 2019 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2019 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
2019 vs. 2017
MacBook Air 13” 2019 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
MacBook Air 13” 2019 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
MacBook Air 13” 2019 weighed 2.75 pounds, 8% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 2.75 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 1.25 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
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Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $239.00 $255.00 6% OFF | ||
2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $241.92 $289.99 17% OFF | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $274.74 $290.00 5% OFF | ||
MacBook Air 13” 2019 Price | ||
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $370.28 | ||
2019 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $389.42 | ||
Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $424.56 $472.00 10% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Released | 2017 | 2019 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.16 - 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 4.1 – 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) | Starting at 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | - | Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | MacBook Air 13” 2019 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 13” 2017, a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2019 was introduced by Apple about two years later in mid-2019. It comes with a dual-core Intel Core i5-8210Y with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 617 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both MacBook Air 13” 2017 and MacBook Air 13” 2019 have the same 13.3-inch display size. In addition, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 7% heavier than the 2.75 lbs. MacBook Air 13” 2019. Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 is considerably bulkier than the MacBook Air 13” 2019 at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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