SSD for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020) (MacBookAir9-1)
2020–2022
Quick answer
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020) (MacBookAir9-1) is matched with OWC Aura Pro X2 480GB, Transcend JetDrive 855 480GB, OWC Aura Pro X2 240GB, OWC Aura Pro X2 2TB, OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB, Transcend JetDrive 850 960GB. Compatible storage type: Apple Proprietary Apple Proprietary NVMe. Capacity guidance: up to 2TB. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying. Listings are from eBay and Amazon and may change.
Compatible SSDs for the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020)
- Apple ProprietaryApple Proprietary NVMeRead 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s480GBNVMeHIGH
Transcend JetDrive 855 480GB
(TS480GJDM855)Apple ProprietaryApple Proprietary NVMeRead 1600 MB/sWrite 1300 MB/s480GBNVMeHIGHTranscend JetDrive 855 480GB2 listings
OWC Aura Pro X2 240GB
(OWCS3DAPT4MA02)Apple ProprietaryApple Proprietary NVMeRead 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s240GBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X2 240GB7 listings
OWC Aura Pro X2 2TB
(OWCS3DAPT4MA20)Apple ProprietaryApple Proprietary NVMeRead 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X2 1TB
(OWCS3DAPT4MA10)Apple ProprietaryApple Proprietary NVMeRead 3200 MB/sWrite 2400 MB/s1TBNVMeHIGHOWC Aura Pro X2 1TB3 listings
Transcend JetDrive 850 960GB
(TS960GJDM850)Apple ProprietaryApple Proprietary NVMeRead 1600 MB/sWrite 1300 MB/s960GBNVMeHIGHTranscend JetDrive 850 960GB2 listings
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change. Always verify compatibility — confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying — before purchase. Last checked July 24, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020)
This device uses a Apple Proprietary drive with a Apple Proprietary NVMe interface. Maximum supported capacity is 2TB.
NVMe drives are significantly faster than SATA — if your device supports NVMe, always prefer it over a SATA SSD for the best performance.
Always power off your device and disconnect power before replacing storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SSD fits the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020) (MacBookAir9-1)?
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020) (MacBookAir9-1) is matched with OWC Aura Pro X2 480GB, Transcend JetDrive 855 480GB, OWC Aura Pro X2 240GB, OWC Aura Pro X2 2TB, OWC Aura Pro X2 1TB, Transcend JetDrive 850 960GB. It supports Apple Proprietary Apple Proprietary NVMe. This device supports up to 2TB based on our records. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying.
How do I verify SSD compatibility?
Verify your full model number against the device page, then confirm the physical form factor (Apple Proprietary), interface (Apple Proprietary NVMe), and M.2 keying if applicable. Compare against your existing drive or manufacturer specs before purchase.
Can I use NVMe if my device originally had SATA?
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020) (MacBookAir9-1) is recorded as supporting NVMe storage (Apple Proprietary Apple Proprietary NVMe). Installing an NVMe drive that matches the documented form factor and keying is appropriate when our data lists NVMe support.
Does physical size and keying matter?
Yes. M.2 drives vary by length (e.g. 2280) and keying (B-key, M-key, B+M). 2.5-inch and other form factors must match the bay or adapter your device accepts. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel 2020) (MacBookAir9-1) is documented as Apple Proprietary Apple Proprietary NVMe — a drive with the wrong size or key will not fit or work.
Are these listings live and current?
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change at any time. We refresh marketplace data regularly, but always verify the listing title, condition, and seller before purchase.













