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.
- Is the Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 6/10 on value and 4/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Air 13 (Intel, 2020)?
- 1.29 kg (2.84 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- 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.
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 this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
