Comparison between Apple Macbook Air 2017 vs Macbook Air 2020 Laptops. The comparision between these Laptops is based on Quick Specs, Basic Information, Features, Technical Specifications and Other Basic Features. Also see Price Comparision between Apple Macbook Air 2017 vs Macbook Air 2020 Laptops
Model name | Apple Macbook Air 2017 | Macbook Air 2020 | ||
Launch date (global) | 07-07-2017 | 07-07-2020 | ||
operating system (with version) | macOS Sierra | macOS | ||
laptop type | Everyday |
Resolution | 1,440x900 | 2560x1600 | ||
display size (in inches) | 13.3 | 13.3 | ||
Display technology | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display | LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
Wireless connectivity | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | Yes | ||
connectivity | USB Type-C ports, SD card slots and Thunderbolt 3 | |||
Features | Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, Touch ID sensor, ambient light sensor, force click, multi-touch touchpad, pressure sensitivity |
ram included (in gb) | 128 GB | 8 GB | ||
ram type | DDR3 | DDR4 | ||
ram speed (in mhz) | 2133 |
laptop weight (in kgs) | 1.35 | 1.29 | ||
laptop dimension (in mm) | 17x325x 227 | 16x304x212 |
processor model name | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) - 5250U | Quad-core 10th-Generation Intel Core i5 | ||
clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 1.1 GHz | ||
cores | Quad-Core | |||
ultra-low voltage (yes or no) | N/A | |||
graphics processor | AMD Radeon Pro 555 / Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | ||
Cache L3 | 6MB |
Storage drive type | SSD | SSD | ||
Storage drive capacity | 256 | 512 GB |
battery backup (in hours) | 11 | |||
battery type | 76 Wh lithium polymer | Built-in 49.9‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery | ||
power supply | 87 Watt AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | 100–240V AC |
speakers | Stereo speakers, three microphones | Yes | ||
sound technology | Wide stereo |
warranty length | 1 year warranty | 1 Year |
pre installed software | Mac Software, Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X |