Apple 13 MacBook Air | M1 8-Core CPU | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | 2021 - Gold

Apple 13" MacBook Air | M1 8-Core CPU | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | 2021

Power. It’s in the Air.

• 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 life1
• 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever2
• Up to seven GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games2
• 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
• 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
• Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
• Fanless design for silent operation
• 13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide colour for vibrant images and incredible detail3
• FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
• Three-microphone array focuses on your voice instead of what’s going on around you
• Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
• Backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
• macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages and maps
• Available in gold, space grey and silver

M1. Small chip. Giant leap.

It’s here. Our first chip designed specifically for Mac. Packed with an astonishing 16 billion transistors, the Apple M1 system on a chip (SoC) integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O and so much more onto a single tiny chip. With incredible performance, custom technologies and industry-leading power efficiency, M1 is not just a next step for Mac — it’s another level entirely.

8-core CPU Devours tasks. Sips battery.

M1 has the fastest CPU we’ve ever made. With that kind of processing speed, MacBook Air can take on new extraordinarily intensive tasks like professional-quality editing and action-packed gaming. But the 8‑core CPU on M1 isn‘t just up to 3.5x faster than the previous generation — it balances high-performance cores with efficiency cores that can still speed through everyday jobs while using just a tenth of the power.

Up to 18 hours of battery life. That’s 6 more hours, free of charge.

The power of macOS Big Sur on M1.

Developed to unlock the potential of the M1 chip, macOS Big Sur transforms Mac with major performance benefits and so much more. Powerful updates for apps. A beautiful new design. Industry-leading privacy features and best‑in‑class security. It’s our most powerful software ever — running on our most advanced hardware yet.

Retina display. Lifelike colours for unreal beauty.

Images take on new levels of detail and realism on the brilliant 13.3‑inch, 2560x1600-resolution Retina display. Text is sharp and clear. Colours are more vibrant than ever. And the glass goes right to the edge of the enclosure, so nothing takes away from your gorgeous view.

Camera and mics. You’re live on the Air.

The image signal processor in the M1 chip helps you look your best for every FaceTime call and video conference. Three built‑in microphones make sure what you say gets heard whether you’re on a call, dictating a note or asking Siri about the weather.

Magic Keyboard. Get down to it. Write away.

When a keyboard types like a dream and still does a whole lot more: that’s magic. With new pre-programmed shortcuts, useful features are even easier to access. Get help from Siri, switch keyboard languages, respond with the perfect emoji, find documents with Spotlight — there’s so much you can do with just a tap. And the backlit keys with ambient light sensor help you type in low‑light settings.

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