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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2020 Intel
- Display:
- 13.3-inch 2560x1600 IPS
- Battery:
- 49.9Wh (A1965 pack)
- Model:
- A2179, Early 2020 Intel
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Manufacturer: Apple Last updated: 2026-09-28
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2020 Intel Review
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2020 with Intel processor, model A2179 (MacBookAir9,1). 13.3-inch 2560x1600 IPS Retina display, 8GB LPDDR4X, 49.9Wh battery.
The last Intel MacBook Air shares its A1965 battery with the 2018 and 2019 A1932. The M1 Air released later in 2020 is a different model (A2337) with its own A2389 pack.
Replacement parts
Battery: Apple A1965 (49.9Wh). 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 A2179 looking up battery and repair parts
Not for
- Anyone who needs upgradeable memory or storage
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity and variant
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Series | MacBook Air 13-inch Retina |
| Series ID | apple-macbook-air-13-a2179 |
| SKU Name | MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) 1.1GHz Core i3, 8GB, 256GB |
| Chassis Code | MacBookAir9,1 |
| Regulatory Model Code | A2179 |
| Region Sold | Global |
Class and platform
| Laptop Class | Thin and Light |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Operating System | macOS |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
Processor
| CPU Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
Sustained power
| Power Adapter Wattage | 30 W |
|---|
Graphics
| GPU Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Graphics Switching | Integrated Only |
Memory
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM Speed | 3733 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Soldered |
| Memory Soldered | Yes |
Upgradability
| SATA Bay Present | No |
|---|
Storage as shipped
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
|---|
Display
| Display Size | 13.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution Width | 2560 px |
| Resolution Height | 1600 px |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | No |
Battery and ports
| Battery Capacity | 49.9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt Support | Thunderbolt 3 |
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 |