RAM Upgrade
MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020) Max RAM & Upgrade
The short answer
The maximum supported RAM for the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020) is 16 GB. No — the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020)'s Unified Memory (LPDDR4X) is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
Last verified 8/20/2026 · Sources: Apple
Specifications
- Memory type
- Unified Memory (LPDDR4X)
- Form factor
- soldered
- Total slots
- 0
- User-accessible slots
- 0
- Soldered memory
- 8 GB
- Maximum supported
- 16 GB
What to buy
The memory cannot be changed after purchase, so choose the size when you buy: the manufacturer documents up to 16 GB for this model.
Details
This model ships with 8 GB of Unified Memory (LPDDR4X) soldered directly to the motherboard, with no user-accessible slot.
Worth knowing before you buy
- This is the manufacturer-documented maximum — some platforms have been community-tested beyond the officially configured maximum, but that isn't treated as verified here.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020)?
The maximum supported RAM for the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020) is 16 GB. No — the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020)'s Unified Memory (LPDDR4X) is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
How much RAM does the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020) support?
This model ships with 8 GB of Unified Memory (LPDDR4X) soldered directly to the motherboard, with no user-accessible slot.
Sources
- Apple — MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Tech Specs — verified 8/20/2026
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