Apple MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.6 13' (Early 2015) Specs
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Identifiers: Early 2015 - MJVE2LL/A* - MacBookAir7,2 - A1466 - 2925
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The Apple MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.6 13-Inch (Early 2015/Broadwell) features a 14-nm 'Broadwell ULT' 1.6 GHz Intel 'Core i5' processor (5250U) with two independent processor 'cores' on a single chip, a 3 MB shared level 3 cache, 4 GB or 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (4 GB of RAM originally with the option to upgrade to 8 GB at the time of purchase only, and 8 GB standard starting April 19, 2016), 128 GB or 256 GB of 4 Lane PCIe-based flash storage, and an 'integrated' Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics processor that shares system memory.
This all is packed in a razor thin 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' 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 effectively identical, but has a more advanced processor and architecture, more advanced graphics, 'twice as fast' 4x PCIe storage and Thunderbolt 2 support. It has some different identifiers, too.
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| Introduction Date: | March 9, 2015* | Discontinued Date: | June 5, 2017 |
| 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.
*On April 19, 2016, Apple updated this model to have 8 GB of RAM standard rather than 4 GB and assigned new order numbers.
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| 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 MacBookAir7,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| 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 MacBookAir7,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| 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 MacBookAir7,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| 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 MacBookAir7,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: | 1.6 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i5 (I5-5250U) |
| Details: | This model is powered by a 14 nm, 64-bit 'Fifth Generation' Intel Mobile Core i5 'Broadwell ULT' (I5-5250U) 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 2.7 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 'Early 2015' MacBook Air models compared to the 12-Inch Retina MacBook and 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro at the time the MacBook Air was introduced? |
| Turbo Boost: | 2.7 GHz | Custom Speeds: | 2.2 GHz (Core i7) |
| Details: | A 2.2 GHz Core i7 (I7-5650U) 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. |
| System Bus Speed: | OPI* | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.6 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). |
| 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: | *Shipped standard with 4 GB or 8 GB of 1600 MHz 'Low Power' LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
| Details: | *4 GB or 8 GB of RAM is onboard. When first released, it shipped with 4 GB of RAM by default and could be upgraded at the time of purchase to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later. Starting April 19, 2016, it was configured with 8 GB of RAM by default and could not be upgraded further at the time of purchase or otherwise.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | *There are no RAM slots. 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM is onboard. It originally could be upgraded at the time of purchase from 4 GB to 8 GB as a US$100 option, but it cannot be upgraded later. Starting April 19, 2016, it was configured with 8 GB of RAM by default and could not be upgraded further at the time of purchase or otherwise. |
| Details: | This model has an Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. |
| Details: | The Intel HD Graphics 6000 processor reserves up to 1.5 GB of system memory for video function. |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3' Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1440x900 |
| Details: | 13.3' color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix 'glossy' display with a 1440 by 900 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports '1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, and 1024 by 640 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio and 1024 by 768 and 800 by 600 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio'.
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| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 3840x2160 (4K)* |
| Details: | *Although Apple originally only reported that this model could support a single external display up to 2560x1600, third-parties discovered that it actually could support a 3840x2160 (4K) display, and Apple subsequently revised their official documentation to confirm this, as well. |
| Standard Storage: | 128, 256 GB SSD | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
| Details: | The MJVE2LL/A and MMGF2LL/A configurations have 128 GB of flash storage and the MJVG2LL/A and MMGG2LL/A configurations have 256 GB of flash storage. Neither configuration has a hard drive. The higher-end MJVG2LL/A and MMGG2LL/A configurations 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 'Early 2015' MacBook Air models? Is it even possible?
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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | Proprietary | Storage Interface: | Proprietary* (PCIe 2.0 x4) |
| Details: | *The SSD in this model uses a proprietary PCIe 2.0 x4 interface. |
| 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.
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| Details: | *No MacBook Air models have an internal Ethernet port. However, an Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is 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).
Also see: What is the best USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling? |
| Details: | This model has an SDXC Card slot.
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| 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? |
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| Details: | This MacBook Air uses a razor thin aluminum case design with a 'catchless' magnetic latch. |
| Apple Order No: | MJVE2LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | Early 2015 |
| Details: | *MJVE2LL/A refers the configuration with 128 GB of flash storage and MJVG2LL/A refers to the configuration with 256 GB of flash storage released on March 9, 2015. On April 19, 2016, Apple boosted the default RAM to 8 GB and changed the order numbers to MMGF2LL/A and MMGG2LL/A for 128 GB and 256 GB of flash storage, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: | A1466 (EMC 2925) | Model ID: | MacBookAir7,2 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1466 Model Number, the 2925 EMC Number, and the MacBookAir7,2 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 reports that this model can provide up to 12 hours of 'wireless web' and up to 12 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 'Early 2015' MacBook Air models in 'real-world' usage tests? Is it really as long as Apple claims? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.10.2 (14C2507) | Maximum MacOS: | Current* |
| Details: | *This system fully supports the last version of 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 current macOS Mojave (10.14) and forthcoming 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: | 8 (64-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 10 (64-Bit)* |
| Details: | *The pre-installed version of Apple's Boot Camp BCA supports the 64-bit version of Windows 8. 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 |
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| Dimensions: | .11-.68 x 12.8 x 8.94 | Avg. Weight: | 2.96 lbs (1.35 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.3 cm-1.7 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm). |
| Original Price (US): | US$999, US$1199* | Est. Current Retail: | US$700-US$850 |
| Details: | *This MacBook Air was originally offered with 128 GB of flash storage for US$999 and 256 GB of flash storage for US$1199. On April 19, 2016, Apple increased the default onboard RAM from 4 GB to 8 GB.
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).
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| Video (Monitor): | 1 (Thunderbolt 2) | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | This model is equipped with one Thunderbolt 2 port. Thunderbolt 2 is backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt and 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 or Thunderbolt 2 standard.
Also see: What is 'Thunderbolt'? Is it an industry standard? What advantages does it offer? Are there any disadvantages? |
| Details: | Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps).
Also see: What is the best 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: | Dual internal microphones. |
| Details: | *Single analog audio output/headphone jack. Supports Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone. |
| Details: | 100V-240V AC, 45W 'MagSafe 2' power adapter. |
Global original prices for the MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.6 13' (Early 2015) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | MXN $17,999, $20,999 | United States: | US$999, US$1199* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Denmark: | DKK 8,799, 10,499 | Finland: | €1179, €1379 |
| Ireland: | €1179, €1379 | Italy: | €1179, €1379 |
| Luxembourg: | €1062,66, €1304,41 | Netherlands: | €1099, €1349 |
| Spain: | €1099, €1349 | Sweden: | SEK 10.995, 13.295 |
| Switzerland: | CHF 1'079, 1'279 | United Kingdom: | £849, £999 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: | RMB 6,988, 8,488 | Hong Kong: | HK$7,488, HK$8,988 |
| India: | Rs 72,900, 86,900 | Indonesia: | Rp 13,999,000, 16,999,000 |
| Japan: | ¥112,800, ¥136,800 | Korea: | KRW 1,250,000, 1,490,000 |
| Malaysia: | RM 3,499, 4,199 | The Philippines: | PHP 49,990, 59,990 |
| Singapore: | S$1,328, S$1,618 | Taiwan: | NT$31,900, NT$38,900 |
| Thailand: | THB 34,900, 41,900 | Vietnam: | VND 22,999,000, 27,499,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: | A$1399, A$1699 | New Zealand: | NZ$1499, NZ$1799 |
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