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Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)

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Key specs
Panel type
Retina display
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Size
13.3" (338 mm)
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 617
RAM
8 GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 5TB
Body
Weight
2.76 lb (1.25 kg)
Dimensions
height: 0.16-0.61 inch (0.41-1.56 cm); width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm); depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
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Display13.3" (338 mm)IPS
ChipsetIntel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache8 GB RAM · Intel UHD Graphics 617
RAM / storage8 GB · 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 5TB
Weight2.76 lb (1.25 kg)height: 0.16-0.61 inch (0.41-1.56 cm); width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm); depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
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AlternativeMacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
Display
13.3"16.2"
Chipset
Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheM4 Pro: 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU (12P+4E) / 40-core GPU (546GB/s); 16-core Neural
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AlternativeMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
Display
13.3"14.2"
Chipset
Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheM4 Pro: 12-core CPU (8P+4E) / 16-core GPU or 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU / 40-core G
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Apple MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
This deviceMacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
VS
AlternativeMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Display
13.3"14.2"
Chipset
Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheM4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E), 10-core GPU, hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s
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AppleMacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)16.2" (411 mm) · M4 Pro: 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU (12P+4E) / 40-core GPU (546GB/s); 16-core Neural · 24 GB
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AppleMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)14.2" (361 mm) · M4 Pro: 12-core CPU (8P+4E) / 16-core GPU or 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU / 40-core G · 24 GB
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AppleMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)14.2" (361 mm) · M4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E), 10-core GPU, hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s · 16 GB
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AppleMacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display16.3" (414 mm) · M5 Pro (18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s); 16-core Neural Engine; Neural Accelerat · 64 GB
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Display

Panel type
Retina display

Connectivity

Wireless
  • Wi-Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.2
Ports
  • Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
  • USB-C) ports with support for:
  • USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
Webcam
- 720p FaceTime HD camera

Body

Dimensions
  • height: 0.16-0.61 inch (0.41-1.56 cm)
  • width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
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