- 2 year guarantee included
- Free standard delivery
- Free returns
- Colour:
- Gold
- Price
- £799.00
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Product description
Product code: 86010503
The updated (2020) MacBook Air has been transformed by Apple’s powerful M1 processor, yet still remains to be Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook. Created with 8GB RAM, a solid state drive and a quiet, fanless design, there’s also Touch ID, Apple’s Magic Keyboard and up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Keep in contact
Thanks MacBook Air’s on-board 720p HD camera and three-mic array, this device, once connected to Wi-Fi, will let you to take part in video chats or virtual meetings, enabling the fun or the office to come to you.
Apple M1 Processor
Apple’s M1 system on a chip (SoC) processor features a single pool of high?bandwidth, low?latency memory – allowing apps to share data between the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine efficiently, so you’ll be able to power through complex workflows, fast and fluidly.
What is RAM?
RAM (Random Access Memory) is different to the permanent storage provided by hard disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD) or memory cards in your equipment. RAM is used by your device to temporarily store data to carry out everyday operations. The more RAM your machine has, the faster you can expect it to open and run programs.
This device has 8GB RAM.
Solid State Drive
The Solid State Drive (SSD) in this computer gives you capacity to store your documents and media, while ensuring speedy and dependable access to your files and programs. SSDs are much faster than regular hard drives and don't use moving parts to work, making them more reliable and quieter.
Magic Keyboard
Created to provide a comfortable and stable key feel, Apple’s Magic Keyboard features pre-programmed shortcuts, and useful features that are even easier to access. You can receive assistance from Siri, switch keyboard languages, respond with the perfect emoji, or find documents with Spotlight. Additionally, there’s a backlit option – an ambient light sensor will help you type in low?light settings.
Touch ID
A dedicated Touch ID button lets you unlock your MacBook Air with a single touch of a finger or access things like secure documents or system settings without having to re-enter your password. It also allows you to use Apple Pay to make secure online payments without too much hassle.
Retina display
Featuring 400 nits brightness, the MacBook Air 13” delivers deep blacks and bright whites. It supports wide colour for even more vibrant pictures, with realistically vivid details.
Connecting your other devices
The two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports allow for fast data transfer, as well as the option for dual screen working, whilst Bluetooth can help your send data wirelessly between devices.
Additional information: manufacturers often update their Operating System (OS) software over the course of a device’s lifespan – this means that your product might ship with a more advanced OS than specified.
Please click here to discover more about Macs.
We can help you get set up
Our specialist in-store Partners can help you to get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features.
Visit your local shop with your new device, or simply Click & Collect from a John Lewis & Partners when purchasing and an available Technical Support Partner can set it up for you.
Find out more details and pricing for our tech support services.
Product specification
- Accessories Included
- 30W USB?C Power Adapter, USB?C Charge Cable (2m)
- Audio Details
- Stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos playback. Three-mic array with directional beamforming
- Battery Life Details
- Up to 18 hours (media usage)
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.0
- Brand
- Apple
- CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive
- No Optical Drive
- Camera (front-facing)
- 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Camera (rear-facing)
- N/A
- Computer Type
- Notebook
- Computing Features
- Portable
- Connectivity Type
- Wi-Fi
- Country of Origin
- China
- Dimensions
- H0.41–1.61 x W30.41 x D1.24 cm
- Display
- LED-backlit display with IPS technology, 400 nits brightness, Wide colour (P3), True Tone technology
- Graphics card type
- Integrated
- Guarantee
- 2 year guarantee included
- Hard Drive Details
- 256GB
- Includes Intel Optane
- No additional memory
- Memory (RAM)
- 8GB
- Memory Card Slots
- No
- Model name / number
- 2020 Apple MacBook Air
- Operating System
- macOS
- Operating System Version
- macOS 11.0 Big Sur
- Processor
- Apple M1
- Processor Type
- Apple M1
- Screen Resolution
- 2560 x 1600 pixels
- Screen Size Measured Diagonally
- 13.3"
- Screen Type
- IPS, LED
- Sensors & Trackers
- Fingerprint Recognition, Microphone
- Trackpad
- Force Touch Trackpad
- Virtual Assistant
- Yes
- Weight
- 1.29kg
- Wired Connections
- 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, 3.5mm audio jack
- Wireless
- WiFi 6 - 802.11ax Enabled
- Wireless Display
- No Wireless Display
Delivery and returns
Delivery and collection options
- Standard Delivery
- Free
- UK delivery within 2 to 5 days, 8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Free on orders over £50, otherwise £4.50.
- Click & Collect
- Free
- Free on orders over £30, £2.50 if you spend less. Choose a collection day at checkout, next day available at some locations. Available at Waitrose, selected John Lewis shops, Shell stations and Booths stores.
- Local Collection Network
- Free
- Collect your delivery from thousands of local convenience shops. Your next available collection day will show at checkout.
- Evening Delivery within London M25
- £9.95
- Order before 10am to get same day evening delivery within London M25. Available 7 days a week, delivery between 6 – 11pm on a day of your choice. We’ll text you a 1-hour delivery window on the day. Delivered by 100% electric vehicles.
- Next or Named Day Delivery
- £7.50
- Delivery on the day of your choice, 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week. You'll receive a text on the morning of delivery with a 1-hour delivery window.
- Morning Delivery
- £10.95
- Delivery on the day of your choice, by 11.30am available 7 days a week.
Returns and refunds
You can return or exchange an unwanted item within 30 days of receiving it.
Please allow up to 14 days from sending the item to receive your refund.
How to return your item
Small items
Return a small item you bought online for free to a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, or one of our return locations. You can also arrange a collection using Evri or Royal Mail.
Large items - items delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture
We'll collect large items from you. Collections are free if your item is damaged or faulty. If not, we charge a collection fee. To arrange a collection, please contact us.
