Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017
- Display:
- 13.3-inch 1440x900 glossy
- Battery:
- 54Wh (A1496 pack)
- Model:
- A1466, 2017
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Manufacturer: Apple Last updated: 2026-09-28
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017 Review
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2017, model A1466. 13.3-inch 1440x900 glossy display, 1.8GHz dual-core Core i5, 8GB memory, 54Wh battery, MagSafe 2 and Thunderbolt 2.
A1466 was the 13-inch MacBook Air from Mid 2012 to 2017, and every year uses the same battery footprint, sold as the A1496 (older packs carry A1405). The 2018 Retina Air is a different model, A1932, with a different battery.
Replacement parts
Battery: Apple A1496 (54Wh per Apple's 2017 spec). The display is replaced as a complete assembly on this model rather than as a bare panel.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Owners of an A1466 looking up battery and repair parts
Not for
- Anyone who needs upgradeable memory
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity and variant
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Series | MacBook Air 13-inch |
| Series ID | apple-macbook-air-13-a1466 |
| SKU Name | MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) 1.8GHz Core i5, 8GB, 128GB |
| Regulatory Model Code | A1466 |
| Region Sold | Global |
Class and platform
| Laptop Class | Thin and Light |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2017 |
| Operating System | macOS |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
Processor
| CPU Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
Sustained power
| Power Adapter Wattage | 45 W |
|---|
Graphics
| GPU Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Graphics Switching | Integrated Only |
Memory
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM Speed | 1600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Soldered |
| Memory Soldered | Yes |
Upgradability
| SATA Bay Present | No |
|---|
Storage as shipped
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
|---|
Display
| Display Size | 13.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution Width | 1440 px |
| Resolution Height | 900 px |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touchscreen | No |
Battery and ports
| Battery Capacity | 54 Wh |
|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 |