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MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)

MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)

Compared with the MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), this model has a faster 1.8 GHz Core i5 base processor. The case, 13.3-inch screen at 1440×900, ports and MagSafe 2 did not change. Memory stayed at 8 GB, which Apple had made standard on the earlier model in April 2016. It was the last MacBook Air with USB-A ports, MagSafe 2 and a non-Retina screen.

Model number
A1466
Model identifier
MacBookAir7,2
EMC number
3178
Released
Mid 2017
Support status
Vintage
Order numbers
MQD32LL/A, MQD42LL/A, Z0UU1LL/A, MQD52LL/A

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5 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
1.8 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD MQD32LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 6000 US$999, US$1,199
1.8 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MQD42LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 6000 US$999, US$1,199
2.2 GHz Core i7, 8 GB Z0UU1LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 6000
2.2 GHz Core i7, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD Z0UU1LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 6000
2.2 GHz Core i7, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MQD52LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 6000

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
MQD32LL/A
MQD42LL/A
Z0UU1LL/A
Z0UU1LL/A
MQD52LL/A
Model identifier
MacBookAir7,2
EMC number
3178
Color
Silver
Introduced
5 June 2017
Discontinued
9 July 2019
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$999, US$1,199
US$999, US$1,199
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration

Processor

Processor, changes with the configuration
Core i5
Core i5
Core i7
Core i7
Core i7
Part number, changes with the configuration
i5-5350U
i5-5350U
i7-5650U
i7-5650U
i7-5650U
Speed, changes with the configuration
1.8 GHz
1.8 GHz
2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz
Turbo Boost, changes with the configuration
2.9 GHz
2.9 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
Build-to-order speeds, changes with the configuration
2.2 GHz (Core i7)
2.2 GHz (Core i7)
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Cores
2
Architecture
64-Bit
System bus
OPI
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache, changes with the configuration
256 KB ×2, 3 MB (on-chip)
256 KB ×2, 3 MB (on-chip)
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 6000
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display, changes with the configuration
3840×2160 (4K)
3840×2160 ×2
3840×2160 (4K)
3840×2160 ×2
3840×2160 ×2

Display

Screen size
13.3-inch
Aspect ratio
16:10 Widescreen
Resolution
1440×900
Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD (1280×720)

Storage

Standard storage, changes with the configuration
128 GB SSD
256 GB SSD
— Not on this configuration
256 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
Drive
Flash Storage (SSD)
Drive size
Proprietary
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 with proprietary 12+16 pin connector
Host controller
AHCI
Supported host controllers
AHCI, NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Ports

Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gbit/s)
USB
USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) (×2)
FireWire
None
Video out
Thunderbolt 2
Infrared receiver
None
Security slot
None

Expansion

Expansion slots
SDXC Card Slot

Networking

Ethernet
None
Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0

Audio

Microphone
2 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Audio out
3.5mm Headphone
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery
Built-in
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
54.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 12 hours
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
45W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector
Line voltage
100-240V AC

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Size (H × W × D)
.11-.68 × 12.8 × 8.94 in
Weight
2.96 lb

Software

Operating system at launch, changes with the configuration
macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2507)
macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
Latest macOS
macOS 12.x (Monterey)
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
8 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows
10 (64-Bit)
Firmware
EFI

In the box

Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Inertial)

Specs from Beetstech's device records. Something wrong? Tell us.