The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch Early 2014 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2014 to 2015 as part of the MacBook Air computers. The computer has been introduced on April 29, 2014, and its price started at $899.
The new MacBook Air features a 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 or 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 11.6″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display, aluminum unibody case, 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash memory (SSD), built-in Bluetooth 4.0, FaceTime HD camera, ambient light sensor, illuminated keyboard, MagSafe 2, Thunderbolt port, and integrated 1.5 GB Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on March 9, 2015.
Today MacBook Air 11-inch Early 2014 is 9 years old!
MacBook Air 11-inch Early 2014 Release Date and Original Price
Introduced | April 29, 2014 |
Discontinued | March 9, 2015 |
Model Identifier | MacBookAir6,1 |
Model Number | A1465 |
EMC | 2631 |
Order Number | MD711LL/B (128 GB) MD712LL/B (256 GB) MF067LL/A (512 GB) |
Original Price | $899 $1,049 $1,099 $1,249 $1,649 |
Colors | Aluminum unibody |
Weight | 2.3 Ibs. 1.043 KG |
Dimensions | 0.11 – 0.68” H x 11.8” W x 7.56” D 0.27 – 1.72 cm H x 29.97 cm W x 19.2 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
Processor | Intel Core i5 4260U “Haswell” (1.3 GHz) Intel Core i7 4650U “Haswell” (1.7 GHz) |
Processor Speed | 1.4 GHz 1.7 GHz |
Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 2.7 GHz (Core i5) Up to 3.3 GHz (Core i7) |
Architecture | 64-bit |
Number of Cores | 2 |
System Bus | On Package Interface (OPI) at 8 GT/s |
Cache | 3 MB shared L3 (1.4 GHz) 4 MB shared L3 (1.7 GHz) |
Storage & Media
Storage | 128 GB (SSD) 256 GB (SSD) 512 GB (SSD) |
Media | 1 – MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
Built-in Memory | 4 GB DDR3L PC3-12800 SDRAM 1600 MHz 8 GB DDR3L PC3-12800 SDRAM 1600 MHz |
Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
Memory Slots | None |
Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
Built-in Display | 11.6″ LED-backlit TFT glossy widescreen Display |
Pixel Density | Unknown |
Brightness | Unknown |
Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 500 800 x 600 1024 x 576 1024 x 640 1024 x 768 1152 x 720 1280 x 720 1344 x 756 1366 x 768 (native) |
Graphics
Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 5000 |
Graphics Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory |
Display Connection | 1 – Thunderbolt port |
Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
Display Support | Support for up to two Thunderbolt display |
External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
Camera | FaceTime HD camera (720p) |
Expansion
Expansion Slots | None |
Hard Drive Interface | 1 – 5.0 GT/s PCIe x2 |
Bays | None |
Connections
Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
Ethernet | USB Ethernet Adapter or Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Optional) |
Modem | None |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
Infrared | None |
USB | 2 – Up to 5 Gbps |
Thunderbolt | 1 – Thunderbolt 1 – (Up to 10 Gbps) |
Audio In | 2 – Microphones |
Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
Display | 1 – Thunderbolt port |
Security Slot | None |
Sensors
Motion Sensor | None |
Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
Keyboard | Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys |
Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad |
Software
Original OS | OS X 10.9.2 |
Maximum OS | macOS 11.6.2 |
Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
AirDrop | Supported |
Power Nap | Supported |
Handoff | Supported |
Unlock with Apple Watch | Supported with macOS Sierra (Apple Watch (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 1, and Apple Watch Series 2) macOS High Sierra or later (Apple Watch Series 3 or later) |
Bundled Software | OS X 10.9 iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote |
Power
System Battery | Integrated 38 W Lithium-Polymer |
Backup Battery | None |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours |
Standby Time | Up to 30 days |
Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
Power Adapter | 45 W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014): Technical Specifications