Intel MacBook Air vs. MacBook Air 13” 2017: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Intel MacBook Air and MacBook Air 13” 2017 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Intel MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that Intel MacBook Air is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
2020 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-1060NG7 inside Intel MacBook Air has a 96% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Intel MacBook Air 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.
Intel MacBook Air supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 3733MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Intel MacBook Air weighed 2.8 pounds, 6% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Weight | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
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Pound | 2.8 lbs. | 2.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.27 kg | 1.34 kg |
MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Air 13” 2017 over Intel MacBook Air.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Intel MacBook Air Price | ||
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2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $234.99 $254.00 7% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $369.97 | ||
Early 2020 Apple MacBook Air with 1.1GHz Intel Core i3 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Gold (Renewed) By Apple $459.95 | ||
MacBook Air 13” 2017 Price | ||
Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $245.20 | ||
2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $234.99 $252.00 7% OFF | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $264.00 $285.00 7% OFF |
Availability | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
Released | 2020 | 2017 |
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Exterior | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
Dimensions |
| 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | Gold Space Gray Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
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Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB 512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
Size | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | 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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | 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 |
Camera & Audio | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
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Warranty | 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. | 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. |
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Key Features | Intel MacBook Air | MacBook Air 13” 2017 |
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