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Apple MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.3 11' (Mid-2013) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2013 - MD711LL/A* - MacBookAir6,1 - A1465 - 2631
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The Apple MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.3 11-Inch (Mid-2013/Haswell) features a 22-nm 'Haswell' 1.3 GHz Intel 'Core i5' processor (4250U) with two independent processor 'cores' on a single chip, a 3 MB shared level 3 cache, 4 GB of onboard 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (which could be upgraded to 8 GB at the time of purchase, but cannot be upgraded later), 128 GB or 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage, and an 'integrated' Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics processor that shares system memory.
This all is packed in a razor thin (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.3 pound, aluminum case with an integrated 720p 'FaceTime HD' webcam, a backlit full-size keyboard and an 11.6' widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix 'glossy' display (1366x768 native resolution).
Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, analog audio out, a 'Thunderbolt' port, and two USB 3.0 ports. It lacks internal Ethernet, although an external Thunderbolt adapter was offered as a US$29 option.
Compared to its predecessor, this model has effectively the same external enclosure, but it has a much more efficient processor and architecture -- which results in significantly improved battery life -- as well as faster graphics (that reserve more system memory), faster storage, and faster Wi-Fi.
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This all is packed in a razor thin (0.11-0.68 inch), 2.3 pound, aluminum case with an integrated 720p 'FaceTime HD' webcam, a backlit full-size keyboard and an 11.6' widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix 'glossy' display (1366x768 native resolution).
Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, analog audio out, a 'Thunderbolt' port, and two USB 3.0 ports. It lacks internal Ethernet, although an external Thunderbolt adapter was offered as a US$29 option.
Compared to its predecessor, this model has effectively the same external enclosure, but it has a much more efficient processor and architecture -- which results in significantly improved battery life -- as well as faster graphics (that reserve more system memory), faster storage, and faster Wi-Fi.
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- What are all the differences between the 'Mid-2013' MacBook Air models?
- What are all the differences between the 'Mid-2013' MacBook Air models and the 'Mid-2012' MacBook Air that they replaced?
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Introduction Date: | June 10, 2013 | Discontinued Date: | April 29, 2014 |
Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2013. |
Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
Details: | Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir6,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir6,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir6,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookAir6,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Processor Speed: | 1.3 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i5 (I5-4250U) |
Details: | This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit 'Fourth Generation' Intel Mobile Core i5 'Haswell ULT' (I5-4250U) processor which includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports 'Turbo Boost 2.0' -- which 'automatically increases the speed of the active cores' to improve performance when needed (up to 2.6 GHz for this model) -- and 'Hyper Threading' -- which allows the system to recognize four total 'cores' or 'threads' (two real and two virtual). Also see: How fast are the 'Mid-2013' MacBook Air models compared to one another and to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast are these models compared to the 13-Inch 'Early 2013' Retina Display MacBook Pro? |
Turbo Boost: | 2.6 GHz | Custom Speeds: | 1.7 GHz (Core i7) |
Details: | A 1.7 GHz Core i7 (I7-4650U) processor was available via custom order as a US$150 upgrade. As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model. |
Details: | N/A |
System Bus Speed: | OPI* | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.3 GHz (Built-in) |
Details: | *This system does not have a traditional system bus or a 'Direct Media Interface' (DMI) to connect between the processor and chipset. Instead, it uses a directly attached 'On Package Interface' (OPI). |
Details: | N/A |
L1 Cache: | 32k/32k x2 | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k x2, 3 MB (on chip) |
Details: | Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 3 MB of shared level 3 cache. |
Details: | Ships standard with 4 GB of 1600 MHz 'Low Power' LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
Details: | *4 GB of RAM is onboard. It could be upgraded at the original time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
Details: | *There are no RAM slots. 4 GB of RAM is onboard. It could be upgraded at the original time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later. |
Details: | This model has an Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. |
Details: | The Intel HD Graphics 5000 processor reserves up to 1.5 GB of system memory for video function if running OS X 10.9.3 or higher. Earlier versions of OS X reserve 1 GB of memory for video function. |
Built-in Display: | 11.6' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1366x768 |
Details: | 11.6' color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1366 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '1366 by 768 (native), 1344 by 756, and 1280 by 720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; 1152 by 720 and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio.' In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Air. |
2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 (x2) |
Details: | *Although Apple only reports that this model can support a single external display up to 2560x1600, Intel reports that this model can simultaneously support two external displays up to 2560x1600 'daisy chained' via Thunderbolt. |
Standard Storage: | 128, 256 GB SSD | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
Details: | The MD711LL/A configuration has 128 GB of flash storage and the MD712LL/A configuration has 256 GB of flash storage. Neither configuration has a hard drive. The higher-end MD712LL/A configuration also could be equipped with 512 GB of storage at the time of purchase for an additional US$300. Apple does not intend for one to upgrade the storage after purchase, but it is quite possible. Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the 'Mid-2013' MacBook Air models? Is it even possible? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells SSDs and other upgrades for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor RamCity sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. In Southeast Asia, site sponsor SimplyMac.sg sells storage upgrades for this MacBook Air. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
Storage Dimensions: | Proprietary | Storage Interface: | Proprietary* (PCIe 2.0 x2) |
Details: | *As first reported by AnandTech, this model uses a PCIe-based SSD rather than a SATA-connected one. Specifically, it uses a custom Apple design with a 'PCIe 2.0 x2 interface, capable of a theoretical maximum of 1 GB/s in each direction.' |
Details: | *MacBook Air models do not have an internal optical drive. Site sponsor Adorama offers the external Apple USB SuperDrive for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X. Site sponsor Other World Computing also has a variety of compact external optical drive options that may be of interest, including some with Blu-ray capability. Also see: What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air? Can it be used with other Macs? |
Details: | *No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, for the 'Mid-2013' models, an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter was offered for US$29. Also see: What official and third-party adapters are available to connect the MacBook Air to wired Ethernet networks? |
Details: | 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n compatible) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. Also see: What is 802.11ac? How is it different from 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n? |
Details: | Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), no Firewire ports. Also see: What is the best USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling? |
Details: | No expansion slots or bays provided. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docking stations, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external accessories like docks, stands, chargers, cases, security products, and more for this MacBook Air. |
Incl. Keyboard: | Full-size | Incl. Input: | Trackpad (Inertial) |
Details: | Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has '78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement) with ambient light sensor.' The multi-touch trackpad supports 'inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities.' Also see: What are the differences between the trackpads in different MacBook Air models? |
Details: | This MacBook Air uses a razor thin aluminum case design with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
Details: | *MD711LL/A refers to the configuration with 128 GB of flash storage. The configuration with 256 GB of flash storage uses the MD712LL/A order number. |
Apple Model No: | A1465 (EMC 2631) | Model ID: | MacBookAir6,1 |
Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1465 Model Number, the 2631 EMC Number, and the MacBookAir6,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Details: | *Apple originally reported that this model had a built-in 35-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, but later changed it to correctly note 38-watt-hours. The company claims that it can provide up to 9 hours of 'wireless web' and up to 8 hours of 'iTunes movie playback.' Apple additionally reports that it provides 'up to' 30 days of standby time. The system is bundled with a 45W MagSafe 2 power adapter. Also see: What is the battery life of the 'Mid-2013' MacBook Air models in 'real-world' usage tests? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells quality batteries for this MacBook Air. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit is a local distributor of OWC batteries for this MacBook Air. In Southeast Asia, site sponsor SimplyMac.sg sells OWC batteries for this MacBook Air. |
Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.8.4 (12E3067) | Maximum MacOS: | Current* |
Details: | *This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion,' OS X 10.9 'Mavericks,' and OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' as well as OS X 10.11 'El Capitan.' It is fully supported by the last version of macOS Sierra (10.12) and macOS High Sierra (10.13), also. Running macOS High Sierra (10.13), it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC. This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14) and the current version of macOS Catalina (10.15), as well. Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Catalina (10.15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Has anything been removed from previous versions of the macOS? |
Minimum Windows: | 7 (64-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 10 (64-Bit)* |
Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 5 supports the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8 and Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported. |
MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
Dimensions: | .11-.68 x 11.8 x 7.56 | Avg. Weight: | 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg) |
Details: | In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.3 cm-1.7 cm, 30 cm, 19.2 cm). |
Original Price (US): | US$999, US$1199* | Est. Current Retail: | US$450-US$550 |
Details: | *This MacBook Air originally was offered with 128 GB of flash storage (MD711LL/A) for US$999 and 256 GB of flash storage for US$1199 (MD712LL/A). Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
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Video (Monitor): | 1 (Thunderbolt) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
Details: | Thunderbolt is backwards-compatible with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays as well as adapters that are compatible with Mini DisplayPort (DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI and HDMI). It also can support other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard, which provides a maximum theoretical 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions. Also see: What is 'Thunderbolt'? Is it an industry standard? What advantages does it offer? Are there any disadvantages? |
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Details: | Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), no Firewire ports. Also see: What is the best USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling? |
Details: | No internal modem or Ethernet. External Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter offered for US$29. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | Dual internal microphones. |
Details: | *Single analog audio output/headphone jack. Supports Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | 100V-240V AC, 45W 'MagSafe 2' power adapter. |
Global original prices for the MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.3 11' (Mid-2013) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
Mexico: | MXN $14,999, $17,999 | United States: | US$999, US$1199* |
Original Prices - Europe
Denmark: | DKK 7,799, 9,399 | Finland: | €1049, €1249 |
Ireland: | €1049, €1249 | Italy: | €1029, €1229 |
Luxembourg: | €977,97, €1168,06 | Netherlands: | €1029, €1229 |
Spain: | €1029, €1229 | Sweden: | SEK 8.995, 10.995 |
Switzerland: | CHF 1'149, 1'349 | United Kingdom: | £849, £1029 |
Original Prices - Asia
China: | RMB 7,388, 8,888 | Hong Kong: | HK$7,688, HK$9,188 |
India: | Rs 67,900, 81,900 | Indonesia: | Rp 10,599,000, 12,799,000 |
Japan: | ¥98,800, ¥118,800 | Korea: | KRW 1,290,000, 1,550,000 |
Malaysia: | RM 2,999, 3,599 | The Philippines: | PHP 46,990, 55,990 |
Singapore: | S$1,348, S$1,588 | Taiwan: | NT$31,900, NT$37,900 |
Thailand: | THB 31,900, 37,900 | Vietnam: | VND 22,999,000, 27,499,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
Australia: | A$1099, A$1349 | New Zealand: | NZ$1449, NZ$1749 |
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If you've invested in a new MacBook Pro and you've concluded that, although USB-C is fantastic, having a laptop with nothing but USB-C isn't particularly convenient, you're probably looking for some port options. For example, if you just want to connect a USB-A device like your iPhone or iPad, you're probably in the market for a USB-C adapter.
For USB-A: Apple's USB-C to USB Adapter
Staff favoriteNothing is simpler and more necessary than a single-use USB-A to USB-C adapter, and nothing is more reliable than having one directly from Apple. With this 'dongle,' you won't ever have to worry about whether it'll be supported with future updates. It does support syncing and charging, so you're covered for all of your basic iPhone to MacBook Pro needs.
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For a no-frills connection, you aren't going to get any cheaper than this. Amazon's simple connector charges your USB-A device and supports 5Gbps data transfer. It's similar to Apple's adapter but costs just one-third the price.
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$16 at AmazonFor SD cards: Apple USB-C-to-SD Card reader
When it comes to transferring your precious memories, you don't want to use something low-quality. That's why I recommend using Apple's SD card reader even though it's a bit more expensive than the competition. It transfers high-resolution photos at UHS-II speeds for ultra-fast transferring. You won't have to worry about it failing with future macOS updates either.
$39 at AppleFor monitors: Apple USB-C Digital VGA adapter
This three-port adapter lets you connect to VGA, USB-C, and USB-A. It supports Thunderbolt 3 super high-speed data transfer and supports audio and video passthrough. You can mirror to your VGA enabled TV or display what's on your Mac in 1080p. It's perfect for people that want to play movies from an external drive through their Mac and display it on a big-screen TV.
$69 at AppleFor headphones: Kimwood USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapter
You don't really need a USB-C headphone adapter for any MacBook (at least not yet). But if you stumbled across this page looking for something for your iPad Pro or Nintendo Switch, or if you want to plug in two pair of headphones into your MacBook Pro, this is the adapter you'll want. It has a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) chip, which is what's happening when you plug a pair of 3.5mm headphones into a device with a USB-C port.
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If you long for the old days, when your MacBook Pro charging cable was a MagSafe connector, you can relive those times again with Dreamvasion's fast-charging cable adapter. It doesn't support data transfer or video streaming, but it does fast charge with 4.3A speed. If you've ever accidentally dragged your MacBook Pro off the table because your foot hooked to the USB-C cable while it was charging, you'll thank me for introducing you to this MagSafe copycat.
$16 at AmazonTiny port changer: nonda USB-C adapter
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From $8 at AmazonHardwired internet: Belkin USB-C-to-Ethernet adapter
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$22 at AmazonExtra length: Nomad USB-C Universal cable
This universal cable is made of kevlar and has three connector options; USB-A, USB-C, and microUSB. It also supports USB-C PD (power delivery) at up to 100 watts. It's my favorite adapter cable, and I take it with me on all my trips. It's 1.5 meters long and made out of kevlar, so you could throw it off the side of a cliff, and it'll still work like new to connect your devices to your MacBook Pro.
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$9 at AmazonInterchangeable Flash drive: Oscoo 2-in-1 USB-C USB-A Flash Drive
OK, so this isn't an adapter at all, but I love it, so I want to tell you about it. It's not a USB-C flash drive, and it's not a USB-A flash drive — It's both! It has a USB-C adapter on one side and a USB-A adapter on the other. Slide the switch one direction or the other to change your options. I use mine all the time to transfer stuff from my MacBook Pro to a computer that only has USB-A ports. It's not even expensive, even though it has more options.
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