• Fifth-gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors
• Intel HD Graphics 6000
• 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
• Thunderbolt digital video output
• 720p FaceTime HD camera
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
• Up to 12 hours battery life
• 2.96 pounds

Along with 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro refreshes at WWDC 2017, Apple's longstanding 13-inch MacBook Air received a processor speed increase. With chips starting at 1.8GHz, this provides users with a 200MHz increase over the Early 2015 MacBook Air.

Battery life continues to offer users up to 12 hours of use on a single charge, while the 2.96 pound weight makes it a great option for students and travelers.Consumers can also choose between three storage capacities: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. In fact, the MacBook Air's PCIe-based SSD storage is up to 17x faster than a traditional 5400-rpm notebook hard drive, according to Apple.

Ports include a MagSafe 2 connector for charging, headphone jack, SDXC card slot, Thunderbolt 2 port and two USB 3 ports. The Mid 2017 13-inch MacBook Air also has a 720p FaceTime HD camera, and the screen operates at 1440x900 resolution.

Retail pricing starts at $999 USD and maxes out at $1,549 USD for the 2.2GHz, 8GB, 512GB SSD configuration.

• Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,2
• Battery: Lithium-polymer
• Battery Wattage: 54
• Color: Silver
• Max Boost Speed: 2.9
• L3 Cache Size: 3 MB
• CPU Manufacturer: Intel
• CPU Model: Core i5 Dual-Core
• CPU Speed: 1.8 GHz
• Depth: 8.94 inches
• Height: 0.11 - 0.68 inch
• Width: 12.8 inches
• Discrete GPU: No
• Front-Facing Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 6000
• Introduction Date: June 5, 2017
• Original Price: $1,399 (USD)
• Maximum Runtime: up to 12 hours
• In the Box: 13.3-inch MacBook Air, Power adapter, AC wall plug, Power cord
• Part Number: Z0UV-MQ421
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: 1
• SDXC Card Reader: Yes
• Thunderbolt Ports: 0
• USB3 Ports: 2
• RAM Size: 8 GB
• Maximum Configurable RAM: 8 GB
• RAM Speed: 1600MHz
• RAM Type: LPDDR3 SDRAM
• Aspect Ratio: 16:10
• Panel Type: LED-backlit
• Resolution: 1440 x 900
• Screen Size: 13.3-inch
• OS Version: macOS Sierra
• Storage Capacity: 512 GB
• Storage Type: PCIe-based SSD
• Weight: 2.96 pounds
• Bluetooth: 4.2