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MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) vs MacBook Air Intel (2020)
The MacBook Air Intel (2020) followed the MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019). Below: what separates them and which earns more at resale.
| Spec | MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) | MacBook Air Intel (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Chip | Intel 8th gen | Intel 10th gen |
| Display | 13.3-inch Retina | 13.3-inch Retina |
| Model identifier | MacBookAir8,1 / MacBookAir8,2 | MacBookAir9,1 |
| U.S. model number | A1932 | A2179 |
| Versions offered | 1 | 3 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB, 16GB | 8GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1.5TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
What is different?
The points that matter when you identify or sell one.
- Processor: MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) runs Intel 8th gen, while the MacBook Air Intel (2020) runs Intel 10th gen.
- Storage: the MacBook Air Intel (2020) alone offered 1TB, 2TB; the MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) alone offered 128GB, 1.5TB.
- Versions: Apple built the MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) in 1 version and the MacBook Air Intel (2020) in 3.
- A-numbers: A1932 against A2179.
Which one earns more at resale?
With the same configuration and condition, the MacBook Air Intel (2020) normally earns more.
Memory, storage, grade, battery health and extras all shift the final figure, so price your exact unit.
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What moves the price on either one?
Configuration. Extra memory and storage lift the figure; the price check lists only combinations Apple actually built.
Condition. Grades run from Like New to Damaged, and cracked glass or dents cost the most.
Function and battery. Anything needing repair comes off the price, and a battery under 80% health lowers it.
Eligibility. Either one needs to be signed out of its Apple Account, with Find My and Activation Lock off and no lock or lost/stolen flag.
Unsure? About This Mac lists the chip, memory and storage.
Side-by-side questions
Is the MacBook Air Intel (2020) worth more than the MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019)?
Matched for configuration and condition, the MacBook Air Intel (2020) normally earns more. Memory, storage, grade and included accessories still move each figure, so price both separately. Each MacBook Air estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped.
Which details separate the MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) from the MacBook Air Intel (2020)?
Look at the model identifier (MacBookAir8,1 / MacBookAir8,2 vs MacBookAir9,1), model number (A1932 vs A2179), release year (2019 vs 2020), chip (Intel 8th gen vs Intel 10th gen). About This Mac, in the Apple menu, names the model, year and chip. The quickest check is the About screen, under Settings on iPad and iPhone or the Apple menu on a Mac, which names the model, year and chip.