MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)

The MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 5 June 2017 and sold until July 2019. It has a 13.3-inch display at 1440×900. It came in 5 configurations, with a 1.8 GHz or 2.2 GHz Core i5 or Core i7 processor, 8 GB of memory and 128 GB SSD, 256 GB SSD or 512 GB SSD of storage.

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
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

1.8 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD

Overview

Order number: MQD32LL/A
Model identifier: MacBookAir7,2
EMC number: 3178
Introduced: 5 June 2017
Discontinued: 9 July 2019
Original price: US$999, US$1,199
Weight: 2.96 lb

Processor

Processor: Core i5
Part number: i5-5350U
Speed: 1.8 GHz
Turbo Boost: 2.9 GHz
Build-to-order speeds: 2.2 GHz (Core i7)
Cores: 2
Processors: 1
System bus: OPI
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB ×2, 3 MB (on-chip)
FPU: Integrated

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: 3840×2160 (4K)
Video out: Thunderbolt 2

Storage

Standard storage: 128 GB SSD
Drive: Flash Storage (SSD)
Drive size: Proprietary
Interface: Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 ×4)

Optical

Optical drive: None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: 4.0
Expansion slots: SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays: None

In the box

Operating system at launch: macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad (Inertial)

1.8 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Order number: MQD42LL/A
Model identifier: MacBookAir7,2
EMC number: 3178
Introduced: 5 June 2017
Discontinued: 9 July 2019
Original price: US$999, US$1,199
Weight: 2.96 lb

Processor

Processor: Core i5
Part number: i5-5350U
Speed: 1.8 GHz
Turbo Boost: 2.9 GHz
Build-to-order speeds: 2.2 GHz (Core i7)
Cores: 2
Processors: 1
System bus: OPI
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB ×2, 3 MB (on-chip)
FPU: Integrated

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: 3840×2160 ×2
Video out: Thunderbolt 2

Storage

Standard storage: 256 GB SSD
Drive: Flash Storage (SSD)
Drive size: Proprietary
Interface: Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 ×4)

Optical

Optical drive: None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: 4.0
Expansion slots: SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays: None

In the box

Operating system at launch: macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad (Inertial)

2.2 GHz Core i7, 8 GB

Overview

Order number: Z0UU1LL/A
Model identifier: MacBookAir7,2
EMC number: 3178
Introduced: 5 June 2017
Discontinued: 9 July 2019
Weight: 2.96 lb

Processor

Processor: Core i7
Speed: 2.2 GHz
Turbo Boost: 3.2 GHz
Cores: 2
Processors: 1
System bus: OPI
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU: Integrated

Memory

Standard: 8 GB
Maximum: 8 GB
Built in: 8 GB
Slots: None
Type: LPDDR3 SDRAM
Minimum speed: 1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type: Integrated
Video memory: 1.5 GB
Maximum video memory: 1.5 GB
External displays: Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display: 3840×2160 (4K)
Video out: Thunderbolt 2

Storage

Drive size: Proprietary

Optical

Optical drive: None

Wireless and expansion

Bluetooth: 4.0
Expansion bays: None

In the box

Operating system at launch: OS X 10.10.2 (14C2507)
Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad (Inertial)

2.2 GHz Core i7, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Order number: Z0UU1LL/A
Model identifier: MacBookAir7,2
EMC number: 3178
Introduced: 5 June 2017
Discontinued: 9 July 2019
Weight: 2.96 lb

Processor

Processor: Core i7
Part number: i7-5650U
Speed: 2.2 GHz
Turbo Boost: 3.2 GHz
Cores: 2
Processors: 1
System bus: OPI
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU: Integrated

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: 3840×2160 ×2
Video out: Thunderbolt 2

Storage

Standard storage: 256 GB SSD
Drive size: Proprietary
Interface: Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 ×4)

Optical

Optical drive: None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: 4.0
Expansion slots: SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays: None

In the box

Operating system at launch: macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad (Inertial)

2.2 GHz Core i7, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Order number: MQD52LL/A
Model identifier: MacBookAir7,2
EMC number: 3178
Introduced: 5 June 2017
Discontinued: 9 July 2019
Weight: 2.96 lb

Processor

Processor: Core i7
Part number: i7-5650U
Speed: 2.2 GHz
Turbo Boost: 3.2 GHz
Cores: 2
Processors: 1
System bus: OPI
Socket: Soldered
L1 cache: 32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache: 256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU: Integrated

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: 3840×2160 ×2
Video out: Thunderbolt 2

Storage

Standard storage: 512 GB SSD
Drive size: Proprietary
Interface: Proprietary (PCIe 2.0 ×4)

Optical

Optical drive: None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: 4.0
Expansion slots: SDXC Card Slot
Expansion bays: None

In the box

Operating system at launch: macOS 10.12.5 (16F73)
Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad (Inertial)

Shared by every configuration

Display

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

Ports

Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gbit/s)
USB: USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) (×2)
FireWire: None
Mini DisplayPort: None
Security slot: None

Networking

Ethernet: None
Modem: None

Audio

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

Storage

Host controller: AHCI
Supported host controllers: AHCI, NVMe

Battery and power

Battery: Built-in
Battery technology: Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity: 54.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life: Up to 12 hours
Backup battery: None
Power supply: External adapter
Power adapter: 45W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector

Physical

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

Platform

Architecture: 64-Bit
Firmware: EFI

Software

Latest macOS: macOS 12.x (Monterey)
Mac OS 9: None
Windows: Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows: 8 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows: 10 (64-Bit)

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