Everyday Intel performance
The 1.6GHz dual-core Core i5 is appropriate for browsing, writing, email, spreadsheets, communication, streaming, and lighter multitasking. Memory configurations included 8GB and 16GB.
The 2019 Retina MacBook Air retains the compact aluminum design, Touch ID, Apple T2 Security Chip, Force Touch trackpad, USB-C charging, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports of the 2018 redesign while adding True Tone to its 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 display. Apple offered 8GB or 16GB of onboard memory and SSD configurations from 128GB to 1TB with a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 and Intel UHD Graphics 617.
The 2019 Retina MacBook Air retains the compact aluminum design, Touch ID, Apple T2 Security Chip, Force Touch trackpad, USB-C charging, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports of the 2018 redesign while adding True Tone to its 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 display. Apple offered 8GB or 16GB of onboard memory and SSD configurations from 128GB to 1TB with a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 and Intel UHD Graphics 617.
The 1.6GHz dual-core Core i5 is appropriate for browsing, writing, email, spreadsheets, communication, streaming, and lighter multitasking. Memory configurations included 8GB and 16GB.
The 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 Retina display uses True Tone to adjust colour temperature to surrounding light, while Touch ID supports convenient sign-in and authentication.
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports support charging, displays, docks, and storage. Apple offered 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB SSD configurations.
This MacBook Air can suit shoppers who want a compact Retina-display Mac for documents, web apps, email, video calls, streaming, schoolwork, travel, and lighter office use. It offers True Tone and a portable USB-C design, but shoppers who require newer macOS releases, Apple Intelligence, or heavier sustained performance should consider an Apple-silicon MacBook Air.
| Use case | Fit |
|---|---|
| Documents, browsing, school, and communication | Good everyday fit |
| Portable Retina-display Mac use | Strong practical fit |
| Current macOS, Apple Intelligence, or heavy editing | Consider an M-series MacBook Air |