The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Early 2015 is a notebook computer designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2015 to 2017 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer was introduced on March 9, 2015, and its price started at $999.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 or 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display, aluminum unibody case, 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash memory, built-in Bluetooth 4.0, FaceTime HD camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, MagSafe 2, Thunderbolt 2 port, and integrated 1.5 GB Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics in the base model.
This Macbook has been discontinued on June 5, 2017. Today MacBook Air 13-inch Early 2015 is 9 years old!
MacBook Air 13-inch Early 2015 Details
| Introduced | March 9, 2015 – 9 years ago |
| Discontinued | June 5, 2017 – 7 years ago |
| Last Software Update | March 7, 2024 – 7 months ago |
| Time on the Market | 26 months (2 years) |
| Time of Support | 107 months (8 years) |
| Model Identifier | MacBookAir7,2 |
| Model Number | A1466 |
| EMC | 2925 |
| Order Number | MJVE2LL/A (128 GB) MMGF2LL/A (128 GB) MJVG2LL/A (256 GB) MMGG2LL/A (256 GB) |
| Original Price | $999 $1,149 $1,199 $1,349 $1,749 |
| Colors | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 2.9 Ibs. 1.315 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.11 – 0.68” H x 12.8” W x 8.94” D 0.27 – 1.72 cm H x 32.51 cm W x 22.7 cm D |
MacBook Air 13-inch Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core i5 5250U “Broadwell” (1.6 GHz) Intel Core i7 5650U “Broadwell” (2.2 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 2.7 GHz (Core i5) Up to 3.2 GHz (Core i7) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | On Package Interface (OPI) at 8 GT/s |
| Cache | 3 MB shared L3 (1.6 GHz) 4 MB shared L3 (2.2 GHz) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) 512 GB (SSD) |
| Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 4 GB DDR3L PC3-12800 SDRAM 1600 MHz 8 GB DDR3L PC3-12800 SDRAM 1600 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display |
| Pixel Density | Unknown |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 800 1440 x 900 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Graphics Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory |
| Display Connection | 1 – Thunderbolt 2 port |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| Display Support | Support for up to Two Thunderbolt displays |
| External Resolution | Up to 3840 by 2160 pixels |
| Camera | FaceTime HD camera (720p) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SD) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 1 – 8.0 GT/s PCIe x2 |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Ethernet | USB Ethernet Adapter or Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Optional) |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Infrared | None |
| USB | 2 – Up to 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt | 1 – Thunderbolt 2 (Up to 20 Gbps) |
| Audio In | 2 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Speakers |
| Display | 1 – Thunderbolt port |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
| Original OS | OS X 10.10 |
| Later OS | OS X 10.11 OS X 10.11.1 OS X 10.11.2 |
| Maximum OS | macOS 12.7.4 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Power Nap | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| Unlock with Apple Watch | Supported with macOS Sierra (Apple Watch (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 1, and Apple Watch Series 2) macOS High Sierra or later (Apple Watch Series 3 or later) |
| Bundled Software | OS X 10.10 iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote |
Power
| System Battery | Integrated 54 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Backup Battery | None |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 30 days |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter |
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