Overview of MacBook Air models

This summary provides an overview of the evolution of the MacBook Air models from 2015 to 2023.


What are the specifications of the (early 2015) model?

Broadwell processors, Thunderbolt 2

What are the changes for the 2017 model?

Minor update, last model with non-Retina display

What are the specifications of the retina model (end of 2018)?

Retina display, Touch ID, USB-C/Thunderbolt 3

What's new in the retina model (end of 2019)?

Updated keyboard design

What are the specifications of the retina model (end of 2020)?

Introduction of the Apple M1 chip, improved performance and battery life

What's new in the M2 model (2022)?

New design, thinner and lighter, M2 chip, MagSafe charging

What are the specifications of the 15' model (M2, 2023)?

Screen: 15.3' Liquid Retina Display, Chip: Apple M2, Memory: 8 GB (optional 16 GB or 24 GB), Storage: 256 GB SSD (optional up to 2 TB), Ports: MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack, two Thunderbolt / USB 4, Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, camera: 1080p FaceTime HD, audio: 6-speaker system, 3 microphones, power supply and battery: up to 18 hours of movie playback, operating system: macOS Ventura, environmental friendliness: use of recycled materials