Apple · 2020 · end of life
Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020)
Intel, 2020
The last Intel Air is refurb-cheap and fine for macOS web and office work, but it throttles under load and its T2 chip makes a clean Linux install a real chore.
from $320 last seen 2025-11-20
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- Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on build and keyboard, weakest on speed.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 4/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Light at 1.29 kg
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Partial · Most documented on fedora, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1030NG7 (4-core), i3-1000NG4 and i7-1060NG7 options |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.29 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 49.9 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. An x86 Ice Lake Mac with a T2 chip, so it boots Linux directly with the t2linux patches, which is the opposite story to the M1 Air that needs Asahi.
- What does the Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020) cost?
- Last seen around 320 USD (2025-11-20). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020)?
- 1.29 kg (2.84 lb). That's very light to carry.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 49.9 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with macOS.
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $320 last seen 2025-11-20
Find remaining Apple stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
