MacBook Air Mid-2013

MacBook Air Mid-2013

MacBook Air

Discontinued
Released: June 10, 2013Discontinued on: April 29, 2014
United States: 1249Japan: 123500

Overview

The MacBook Air "Core i7" 1.7 13-Inch (Mid-2013/Haswell) is a "build-to-order" configuration of the MacBook Air "Core i5" 1.3 13-Inch (Mid-2013/Haswell), but is also documented as a separate model for convenience. Apart from the processor and its larger L3 cache, these two models are identical.


The Apple MacBook Air "Core i7" 1.7 13-Inch (Mid-2013/Haswell) is powered by a 22-nm "Haswell" 1.7 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (4650U), featuring two independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, 4 GB of onboard 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (upgradable to 8 GB at purchase, but not later), 128 GB or 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage, and an "integrated" Intel HD Graphics 5000 processor that shares system memory.


This is all enclosed in a slim (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.96-pound aluminum case with an integrated 720p "FaceTime HD" webcam, a backlit full-size keyboard, and a 13.3-inch widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1440x900 native resolution).


Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, analog audio out, a "Thunderbolt" port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an SDXC-capable SD card slot. It lacks an internal Ethernet port, although a US$29 external Thunderbolt adapter was available.


Compared to its predecessor, this model has a virtually identical external enclosure but incorporates a far more efficient processor and architecture, leading to significantly longer battery life. It also offers faster graphics (which use more system memory), faster storage, and faster Wi-Fi.

Evaluation

The custom-ordered Core i7 version of the Mid-2013 13-inch MacBook Air was lauded as the ultimate ultraportable powerhouse of its time. It combined the incredible, all-day battery life of the Haswell architecture with a significant processor and graphics boost from the i7 chip. This made it not just a machine for light tasks, but a genuinely capable computer for creative professionals and developers. The faster CPU, paired with the new, quicker PCIe SSD, resulted in a supremely responsive experience. It was the model that proved an ultra-thin laptop did not have to compromise on performance.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDMacBookAir6,2
Apple Model NoA1466 (EMC 2632)
Apple Order NoBTO/CTO
Apple SubfamilyMid-2013

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)1249
United States1249
Australia1429
Austria1249
Belgium1279
Brazil5124
Canada1249
China10758
Denmark9739
Finland1299
France1249
Germany1249
Hong Kong9668
Ireland1299
Italy1279
Japan123500
Korea1891900
Luxembourg121558
Malaysia3809
Mexico21899
Netherlands1279
New Zealand1834
Norway9790
Portugal1299
Singapore1698
Spain1279
Sweden11315
Switzerland1414
Taiwan46850
Thailand39820
The Philippines59490
United Kingdom1069

Body

Body Table
Form FactorMacBook Air 13"
Case TypeNotebook
Dimensions.11-.68 x 12.8 x 8.94 in / 1.73 x 32.51 x 22.71 cm
Avg. Weight2.96 lbs / 1.35 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeCore i7 (I7-4650U)
Processor Speed1.7 GHz
Processors1 (2 Cores)
Turbo Boost3.3 GHz
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus SpeedOPI
Cache Bus Speed1.7 GHz (Built-in)
L1 Cache32k/32k x2
L2/L3 Cache256k x2, 4 MB (on chip)
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeEFI
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 2 (32)7097
Geekbench 2 (64)8145
Geekbench 3 (32)5490
Geekbench 3 (64)6152
Geekbench 4 (SC)3341
Geekbench 4 (MC)6233
Geekbench 5 (SC)724
Geekbench 5 (MC)1411

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM4 GB
Maximum RAM8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR3 SDRAM
Min. RAM Speed1600 MHz
Motherboard RAM4 GB

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage128, 256 GB SSD
Storage InterfaceProprietary* (PCIe 2.0 x4)
Storage DimensionsProprietary
Standard OpticalNone

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display13.3" Widescreen
Native Resolution1440x900
Video CardHD Graphics 5000
Standard VRAM1.5 GB
Maximum VRAM1.5 GB
VRAM TypeIntegrated
2nd Display SupportDual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution2560x1600 (x2)
Video (Monitor)1 (Thunderbolt)

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone2 (Internal)
Headphone1
Sound OutNone

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
USB Ports2 (3.0)
USB2 (3.0)
Standard EthernetNone
Expansion SlotsSD Card (SDXC)

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11ac
Standard Bluetooth4.0

Power

Power Table
Battery Type54 W h Li-Poly
Battery Life12 Hours
Power Adapter1

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOSX 10.8.4 (12E3067)
Maximum MacOS11 (Big Sur)
Windows SupportBoot/Virtualization
Minimum Windows7 (64-Bit)
Maximum Windows10 (64-Bit)

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardFull-size
Incl. InputTrackpad (Inertial)

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered