13-inch MacBook Air (2017) Features:
- 5th-generation Intel Core i5 processor
- SSD storage
- Up to 12 hours of battery life
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Multi-Touch trackpad
13-inch MacBook Air with Retina display (2020) Features:
- 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 life
- Retina display with vibrant colors and incredible detail
- Superfast SSD storage opens apps and files in an instant
- Fanless design for silent operation
- Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
- Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID
- macOS Big Sur with a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps
MacBook Air Configurations:
| 2017 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Display | 13-inch | 13-inch Retina display | 13-inch Retina display |
| Touch ID | No | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 | Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU | Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB SSD | 256GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| Finish | Silver | Space Gray, Silver, Gold | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| $849 | $899 | $1149 |
