MacBook Air Early 2015

The MacBook Air "Core i7" 2.2 13-Inch (Early 2015/Broadwell) is a "configure-to-order" version of the MacBook Air "Core i5" 1.6 13-Inch (Early 2015/Broadwell), but it's also documented as a separate model for convenience. Besides the processor and its larger L3 cache, these models are identical.

The Apple MacBook Air "Core i7" 2.2 13-Inch (Early 2015/Broadwell) is powered by a 14-nm "Broadwell ULT" 2.2 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (5650U) with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, either 4 GB or 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (originally 4 GB with an 8 GB upgrade option at purchase, with 8 GB becoming standard on April 19, 2016), 128 GB or 256 GB of 4-Lane PCIe-based flash storage, and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 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 single "Thunderbolt" 2 port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an SDXC-capable SD card slot.

Compared to its predecessor, this model looks nearly identical but has a more advanced processor and architecture, superior graphics, "twice as fast" 4x PCIe storage, and Thunderbolt 2 support. It also has different identifiers.

The top-of-the-line build-to-order Core i7 processor for the Early 2015 model made the 13-inch MacBook Air a formidable machine. It delivered a significant boost in both CPU and graphics performance, allowing it to tackle professional-grade tasks with surprising ease. This, combined with the incredibly fast PCIe storage and Thunderbolt 2 port, created a device that rivaled many MacBook Pro models in raw speed. For users who wanted the ultimate performance in the classic Air form factor, this was the definitive choice, widely praised as a portable powerhouse that made few compromises.