MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) (2015)
Apple announced MacBook Air Early 2015 on March 9. This 13-inch revision adds fifth-generation Intel Core processors and Thunderbolt 2. Apple announced availability through its online store, retail stores and authorized resellers. US launch prices: 999 / 1199 USD, for 128 / 256 GB of flash respectively.

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Original labelled schematic. Not a photograph or scale drawing; not an exact regional keyboard.
Specs
| Announcement | 2015-03-09 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5; 2.2 GHz Core i7 CTO |
| L3 cache | 3 MB L3 / 4 MB L3 CTO |
| Cores | 2 |
| Initial RAM | 4 GB / 8 GB CTO · LPDDR3 · 1600 MHz |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB PCIe flash |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Display | 13.3 in · 1440 × 900 px |
| Ports | 2 USB 3 · Thunderbolt 2 · SDXC |
| Wireless | 802.11ac · Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Initial software | OS X Yosemite · iPhoto · iMovie · GarageBand |
| US launch price | 999 / 1199 USD |
History and documentation
Apple announced MacBook Air Early 2015 on March 9. This 13-inch revision adds fifth-generation Intel Core processors and Thunderbolt 2. Apple announced availability through its online store, retail stores and authorized resellers. US launch prices: 999 / 1199 USD, for 128 / 256 GB of flash respectively.
Design and specifications
Dual-core Intel Core i5 at 1.6 GHz, with shared 3 MB L3; CTO 2.2 GHz Core i7 with 4 MB L3. LPDDR3 RAM at 1600 MHz: 4 GB / 8 GB CTO. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000. Flash options: 512 GB on either size.
Use and context
Glossy LED-backlit display: 13.3 in · 1440 × 900 px; FaceTime HD 720p, backlit keyboard and Multi-Touch trackpad. Two USB 3 and Thunderbolt 2. With an SDXC slot. Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0; headphones, stereo speakers and dual microphones.
Notes and image
Built-in 54 Wh battery, 45 W MagSafe 2 and 1.35 kg weight. Apple advertises up to 12 h of wireless web and 30 days of standby, depending on use and configuration. Launch software: OS X Yosemite with iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand and free iWork. Apple announced Photos for a spring update, not already installed at announcement. Do not confuse this with El Capitan or Sierra now shown on Support pages. External SuperDrive sold separately. Labelled original schematic, not a photograph or scale drawing.
Sources
- Apple: original press release
- Apple: original technical specifications
- dimensionapple.com · Original schematic illustration
- macbook-air-13-early-2014
- macbook-air-13-early-2014 ⇄ MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)