Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Gold
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 with 1923 reviews
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Description
Features
Stunning 13.3" Retina display³
Touch ID
Dual-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor
Intel UHD Graphics 617
Fast SSD storage
8GB memory
Stereo speakers with wider stereo sound
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
Up to 12 hours of battery life¹
Latest Apple-designed keyboard
Force Touch trackpad
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Available in gold, space gray, and silver
macOS Mojave, inspired by pros but designed for everyone, with Dark Mode, Stacks, easier screenshots, new built-in apps, and more
Configurable processor, memory, and storage options are available
¹ Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
² Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure and is based on auditing done by UL LLC.
³ Display size is measured diagonally.
What's Included
- 30W USB-C power adapter
- MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage
- USB-C charge cable (2 m)
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Screen Size13.3 inches
- Touch ScreenNo
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 617
- Processor Speed (Base)1.6 gigahertz
- Processor ModelIntel 8th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model NumberIntel Core i5
- Operating SystemMac OS
- Battery Life12 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
General
- Product NameMacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage
- BrandApple
- Casing MaterialAluminum
- Model NumberMREF2LL/A
- ColorGold
- Color CategoryGold
Feature
- Mac FeaturesForce touch trackpad, Siri, Touch ID sensor
- Keyboard Touch ScreenNo
- Backlit KeyboardYes
Ports
- Headphone JackYes
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)2
- Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports2
Display
- Screen Size13.3 inches
- Screen Resolution2560 x 1600 (Retina)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Display TypeLED
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)LPDDR3
- System Memory RAM Speed2133 megahertz
- Cache Memory4 megabytes
- System Memory RAM Expandable To16 gigabytes
Graphics
- GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 617
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor Speed (Base)1.6 gigahertz
- Processor ModelIntel 8th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model NumberIntel Core i5
Connectivity
- Internet ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- NFC EnabledNo
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
Network
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
- Ethernet Card10/100/1000
Compatibility
- Operating SystemMac OS
Included
- Blu-Ray PlayerNo
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Numeric KeypadNo
- Additional Accessories Included30W USB-C power adapter, USB-C charge cable (2 m)
Power
- Battery Life12 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
Dimension
- Product Height0.61 inches
- Product Width12 inches
- Product Depth8.36 inches
- Product Weight2.75 pounds
Audio
- Speaker TypeStereo speakers
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- EPEAT QualifiedYes
- EPEAT LevelGold
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Other
- UPC190198705495
Customer rating
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1923 reviews
(1,923 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
(18 Reviews)Customer images
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Going to college.
|Posted .My granddaughter loves it. She starts college fall 2019. Should last her for years.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality2 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality2 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I had keyboard issues from day one. I had keys that would hit 3 times or not at all. This computer spends a LOT of time thinking. That spinning beachball never stops- and listen, I’m a school counselor. I’m not editing movies and music over here. I’m doing spreadsheets and word documents and this thing couldn’t even handle that. I traded it in for the base model MacBook Pro and it’s a night and day difference. Go Pro. Just trust me. This couldn’t handle the most simple tasks.
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Quality2 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding MacBook Air
|Posted .You going to love the he new design I had the 12 MacBook MacBook a couple of years ago and I loved the style of it but it was slow older stuff but it his new air is perfect and fast and compact do think twice about buying it you’re going to love
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I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome laptop.
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This was a gift for my daughter it is a great product that she uses for her videos. It does the job!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 51st time I used a Apple in years..brought back old memories
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Working Progress
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5So far I don’t really like it just because I can’t use it. I am trying to figure out how it runs? It says to chose a certain “icon” for directions but it won’t let me chose it? It could be me doing something wrong and this computer is way to advanced for me. I am considering taking classes with a friend very soon. I’m really hoping it’s me! My niece & daughter really like their Mac Computer’s. One has the Mac the other has the air and both are very satisfied therefore I’m sure it’s my lack of computer skills.
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Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice laptop
|Posted .That’s very good laptop. I’m so happy. Thank you:)
This review is from Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Space Gray
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For school, LightweightRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great laptop
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For school, LightweightVery lightweight and portable laptop. It’s fast and runs all of my school related tasks smoothly, as expected. The only thing I dislike about this laptop is the gold color is a fingerprint magnet. Also, the screen itself is difficult to clean and it picks up keyboard imprint marks very easily.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
(18 Reviews)- CNETRating, 4.1 out of 54.1Dan Ackerman on November 16, 2018Apple MacBook Air review: Rebooted as a thinner, lighter, more expensive laptopThis reimagined MacBook Air fixes almost all previous design issues, but not without adding a couple of its own.Full Review
- GizmodoAlex Cranz on December 20, 2018The New MacBook Air Is Boring and Too ExpensiveThe MacBook Air is an icon: A wedge-shaped computer fashioned from a block of aluminum into a device so thin it can fit in a paper envelope. But other laptop makers have riffed on Apple's idea in the last ten years. Instead of aluminum (or in theFull Review
- EngadgetRating, 4.2 out of 54.2November 9, 2018Apple MacBook Air review (2018): A good buy and a tough callThe new Air is precisely the upgrade many users have been holding out for, with a slimmed-down body, sharper Retina display, long battery life and a useful Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Though it's more than fast enough for common use cases, someFull Review
- PCMagRating, 4 out of 54.0Tom Brant on November 6, 2018Apple MacBook Air (2018)Though no speedster, the refreshed MacBook Air finally gets a Retina Display and updated components, making it a sleek ultraportable laptop worthy of its pioneering predecessor's name.Full Review
- NotebookcheckRating, 4.4 out of 54.4Andreas Osthoff on November 9, 2018Apple MacBook Air 2018 (i5, 256 GB) Laptop ReviewNotebookcheck reviews the new 2018 Apple MacBook Air with a Core i5 CPU and 256 GB SSD storage. The highlight is the new 13.3-inch Retina display, which fixes one of the biggest issues we had with the previous generations.Full Review
- 9to5mac.comMichael Potuck on May 21, 2019Apple expands Keyboard Service Program to include 2018 MacBook Pro and current MacBook AirAfter acknowledging issues with its 2018 butterfly keyboards earlier this year, Apple has today expanded its Keyboard Service Program to cover the 2018 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks. The company is also using a new material in a revisedFull Review
- Trusted ReviewsThomas Newton on February 28, 2019MacBook Air 2018 Review | Trusted ReviewsIf you have the budget, then this MacBook Air offers a proper upgrade on past iterationsFull Review
- Tech AdvisorMartyn Casserly on November 12, 2018MacBook Air (2018)The MacBook Air has seen a major redesign, but how does it compare to the excellent Surface Laptop 2? We find out and help you choose which one to buy.Full Review
Q: Questionwhy is this so much better then the old mackbook air
Asked by niya.
- A:Answer In my opinion it is better than the previous MacBook Air, it is lighter and seems to be faster. I bought mine to replace a 2013 MacBook Pro Retina and so far I am very happy with it.
Answered by JimN
Q: QuestionHello. I would like to buy this laptop. So I have 60 movies, 242 songs and 2 music videos on iTunes. Will this MacBook be able to hold all of these items?
Asked by Kath.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver- A:Answer Yes, I would suggest getting the 512GB or 1TB SSD. But, that route is very expensive so you might want to go 256GB and purchase a external drive to store you movies and songs on. It's up to you the path you want to take.
Answered by Chillyjhm
Q: QuestionI will be going into college this fall and I am wondering if the new MacBook Air with 8gbt of RAM and 250 memory will be good enough for music production and college assignments, or would the MacBook Pro be a better option?
Asked by HunterV.
- A:Answer I use it for school and work. Depending on the necessities of music production it should be OK. I would go for the Pro for more gpu needed force (for like video editing and rendering). But the new late 2018 model should suffice, just be warned about the only two ports it has (two usb-c) and one headphone jack on the other side. I love it. It’s quick and the battery life is really good on this model. I’ve had the previous 2 air models for comparison.
Answered by Kathos
Q: QuestionWhat Word Processing software and what excel type of software comes loaded on the MacBook Air 13.3 ?
Asked by JuggleJudi.
- A:Answer It comes stock with Apples Pages and Numbers, Respectfully. Both programs are fairly versatile.
Answered by RickySpanish
Q: QuestionStill looking for clarification please. Apple Store sells newest MacBook Air Retina Display and community answers here say Best Buy sells the same model. Why does the Apple description says its turbo charged? Posters here say the BB model is not.
Asked by LucysMom.
- A:Answer You can’t turbo charge a computer. It is the same model Apple sells. They’re using the words “turbo charged” to indicate its fast. And it is. Look at the model numbers at both Apple and Best Buy. You’ll see they’re the same.
Answered by Chris
Q: QuestionHave the keyboard issues been resolved on the 2018 model,or are there many customers still experiencing this.
Asked by Riche.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver- A:Answer The keyboard issue is only on the MacBooks and the MacBook Pros models. The MacBook Airs are good.
Answered by Michael
Q: QuestionHi i would like to order one with 16 gb memory 512 flash storage can i do that in store
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver- A:Answer You could do that at the apple store , but best buy doesn't sell that version of the new MacBook Air
Answered by Wyatt
Q: QuestionIs there a Keyboard issue with this model or not? Some reviews say yes and some say not for the Air and not to worry. Can anyone clear this up?
Asked by spreak.
This question was asked about the related product: Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3" Retina Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver- A:Answer no issues with the keyboard with our Air. We love it!
Answered by mkcortez