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11‐inch MacBook Air 13‐inch MacBook Air
DisplayHigh‐resolution LED‐backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors.
11.6‐inch (diagonal) high‐resolution LED‐backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions:1366 by 768 (native), 1344 by 756, and 1280 by 720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; 1152 by 720 and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
13.3‐inch (diagonal) high‐resolution LED‐backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions:1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
Size and WeightUltrathin and ultralightunibody aluminum construction Height: 0.11‐0.68 inch (0.3‐1.7 cm)
Width: 11.8 inches (30 cm) Depth: 7.56 inches (19.2 cm) Weight: 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg)
Height: 0.11‐0.68 inch (0.3‐1.7 cm) Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm) Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)
11‐inch MacBook Air 13‐inch MacBook Air
StorageAll‐flash storage.
64GB flashstorage
128GB flashstorageConfigurable to256GB flash storage,only at the AppleOnline Store.
128GB flashstorage
256GB flashstorage
Processor and MemoryPowered by a dual‐core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and DDR3 memory.
Processor1.6GHz dual‐core Intel Core i5 with 3MBshared L3 cache$1199 model configurable to dual‐core 1.8GHzIntel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache, only atthe Apple Online Store.
Memory2GB ($999 model) or 4GB ($1199 model) of 1333MHz DDR3 onboard memory$999 model configurable to 4GB, only at theApple Online Store.
Processor1.7GHz dual‐core Intel Core i5 with 3MBshared L3 cache$1599 model configurable to dual‐core 1.8GHzIntel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache, only atthe Apple Online Store.
Memory4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 onboard memory
64GB 128GB 128GB 256GB
11‐inch MacBook Air 13‐inch MacBook AirGraphicsAdvanced Intel HD Graphics 3000.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 256MB ($999 model) or 384MB ($1199 model) of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Video Support and CameraBuilt‐in FaceTime camera.
camera
FaceTime Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full
native resolution on the built‐in display and up to 2560 by 1600
pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
11‐inch MacBook Air 13‐inch MacBook AirConnections and ExpansionUSB 2.0, Thunderbolt, headphone port, MagSafepower port, SD card slot (13‐inch model).
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) Thunderbolt port
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) Thunderbolt port SD card slot
Battery and PowerAdvanced lithium ‐polymer battery with MaagSafe power adapter.
Wireless webUp to 5 hoursStandby timeUp to 30 days
35‐watt‐hour; 45W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafepower Port
Wireless webUp to 7 hoursStandby timeUp to 30 days
50‐watt‐hour; 45W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafepower Port
11‐inch MacBook Air 13‐inch MacBook AirWirelessLatest Wi‐Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
Wi‐Fi802.11n Wi‐Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Audio Stereo speakers, microphone, and headphone.
Stereo speakers Omnidirectional microphone Headphone port Support for Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Electrical and Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100‐240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: ‐13° to 113° F (‐24° to 45° C) Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensingMaximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® SonicMasterBang & Olufsen ICEpower® SonicMasterAudio
0.3M0.3MCamera
286 Chiclit KB268 Chiclit KBKeyboard
MEMS MIC (Digital MIC)MEMS MIC (Digital MIC)Mic
50W (7+hrs)35W (5+ hrs)Battery
Bluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0BT
SATAIII SSD (128G/256G)SATAIII SSD (64G/128G/256G)SSD Generation
1 Port1 PortUSB3.0
7 (USB2.0 / USB3.0 / audio jack / DC jack / microHDMI / miniVGA / SD card reader)
6 (USB2.0 / USB3.0 / audio jack / DC jack / microHDMI / miniVGA)
I/O port
YYUSB charger+
Always resume in 2 secondsAlways resume in 2 secondsInstant on
450 nits HD+ 1600X900450 nits HD 1366x768Backlight/ Resolution
13.3 (16:9)11.6 (16:9)Screen
DDR3 1333MHz 4GB (on board)DDR3 1333MHz 2GB/4GB (on board)Main Memory
3mm at the front; 9mm at the rear3mm at the front; 9mm at the rear Z‐height
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bitGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bitGenuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64 bit
This version contains all product updates (SP1)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bitGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bitGenuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64 bit
This version contains all product updates (SP1)
Operating System
Intel® Core™ i7 2677M ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5 2557M Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 2677M ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5 2467M ProcessorIntel® Core™ i3 2367M Processor
CPU
ASUS ZENBOOK™ UX31 (Ultrabook™)ASUS ZENBOOK™ UX21 (Ultrabook™)Model
Inside ASUS ZENBOOK™
Inside Apple MacBook Air
Intel DSL2310
Intel QS67 PCH Intel Core i5/i7 processor
Genesys GL822
LT3857
NXP 1112/A
Renesas F2117LP
Pericom PI3VeDP212ZLE
Parade PS8301
SMSC 2513B USB hub
TI TPS51980
4GB DDR3
MAXIM 15092
Manufacturer Device Function▼Processor
Intel Intel Core i5 and i7 processor Processor + Intel HD 3000 graphics
▼Memory
DDR3 DDR3 SDRAM on board System/video memory; 2GB/4GB density
▼Chipset
Intel Intel QS67 PCH PCH
▼Radio Frequency
Broadcom BCM943224PCIEBT2 ‧Broadcom BCM43224 and BCM20702‧802.11n WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
▼EC
Renesas F2117LP System power management controller
▼Audio
Cirrus Logic Cirrus 4206ACNA HD Audio codec
▼Storage
SAMSUNG SAMSUNG NFC + SAMSUNG NF SATA SSD
Genesys GL822 SD card reader controller; for MacBook Air 13.3” only
▼User Inputs
Broadcom Broadcom BCM5976A0K Multi-touch capabilities on the trackpad
Cypress CY8C24794-24L CapSense Controllers
Manufacturer Device Function▼Others
SMSC USB2513B USB 2.0 hub
Texas Instruments TPS51980
Intel DSL2310 Thunderbolt controller
Parade PS8301 DisplayPort™ redriver
NXP NXP 1112 /A 11181B
Pericom PI3VeDP212ZLE 2-lane DisplayPort™ Switch/Mux for DP Driven Panels with Triple Control Pins
MAXIM 15092G
Linear Technology 3857
Intel Core i3/i5/i7 mobile processor
Intel QS67 PCH
4GB DDR3 system memory
SATA, ADATA XM11 SSD/SanDisk SSD
minicard slot;
AzureWave AW‐NB086 WiFi/BT combo module
Richtek RT8166B
Fairchild PBKAF FDMC 0310AS Fairchild PBKAF FBKFJ FDMC 7696
Texas Instruments BQ24740;
Multi‐Cell Synchronous Switch‐mode Battery Charger
4GB DDR3 system memory
Richtek RT8206A
ITE IT8572G embedded controller
Fresco Logic FL1000‐2Q0; USB 3.0 controller
HD Audio codecALC269Realtek
▼Audio
System power management controllerIT8572GITE
▼EC
Atheros AR9004WB-1NG‧Atheros AR9485 and AR3012‧802.11n WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
AzureWave AW-NB086 AzureWave
▼Radio Frequency
PCHIntel QS67Intel
▼Chipset
4GB, onboard DDR3 system memoryElpida J4216BASE-DJ-FElpida
▼Memory
Processor + Intel HD 3000 graphicsIntel Core i3/i5/i7 processorIntel
▼Processor
FunctionDeviceManufacturer
3857Linear Technology
High-Efficiency, Main Power Supply Controller for Notebook Computers RT8206A
RT8166BRichtek
32M-BIT CMOS serial flashMX25L3206EMacronix
Multi-Cell Synchronous Switch-mode Battery ChargerBQ24740Texas Instruments
USB 3.0 host controller FL1000 Fresco Logic
FDMC0310AS
FDMC7696Fairchild
▼Others
Touchpad controller33200V-3600 1139 BW118V1ELAN
▼User Inputs
SandForce SF-2281VB1 SATA SSD controllerXM11 SSD(128GB)/SanDisk(256GB)ADATA/SanDisk
▼Storage
FunctionDeviceManufacturer
WiFi/BT function
Broadcomm BCM943224PCIEBT2‧Broadcom BCM43224 and BCM20702‧802.11n WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
AzureWave AW-NB086(Atheros AR9004WB-1NG)‧Atheros AR9485 and AR3012‧802.11n WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
AzureWave
▼Radio Frequency
PCHIntel QS67Intel PCH
▼Chipset
DDR3 system memory; on board design8/16pcs DDR3 memory chip; 2GB/4GB density
8 pcs DDR3 memory chip;4GB density
DDR3
▼Memory
Processor + Intel HD 3000 graphics
Intel® Core™ i5/i7 ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7 2677M ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5 2557M ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5 2467M ProcessorIntel® Core™ i3 2367M Processor
Intel CPU
▼Processor
FunctionApple MacBook AirASUS ZENBOOKManufacturer
ASUS ZENBOOK vs Apple MacBook Air
Thunderbolt
Intel DSL2310Pericom PI3VeDP212ZLENXP 1112 /A 11181BParade PS8301
N/AThunderbolt
USB 3.0 Host controller N/AFresco Logic FL1000Fresco Logic
USB 2.0 HubSMSC USB2513B N/AUSB 2.0 Hub
▼Others
Touch pad controllerBroadcom BCM5976A0KCypress CY8C24794-24L
ELAN 33200V-3600 1139 BW118V1
Touch PAD
▼User Inputs
Card reader controller is inside 13.3" system only
Genesys GL822UnknownCard Reader
SATA SSDSAMSUNG/Toshiba SSDADATA XM11 SSD(128GB)/SanDisk(256GB)
mSATA SSD
▼Storage
HD Audio codecCirrus Logic Cirrus 4206ACNARealtek ALC269HD Audio
▼Audio
System power management controllerRenesas F2117LPITE IT8572GEmbedded Controller
▼EC
FunctionApple MacBook AirASUS ZENBOOKManufacturer
ASUS ZENBOOK vs Apple MacBook Air