Apple MacBook Air 13" M2
$1,1992022
Pros
- Stunning redesign with flat edges and slim 0.44-inch profile
- MagSafe charging returns — frees up both USB-C ports
- 1080p FaceTime camera is a massive upgrade over the M1 Air
- Liquid Retina display is brighter and slightly larger at 13.6 inches
- Fanless M2 chip handles 4K video editing silently
Cons
- 256 GB base SSD uses single NAND chip — notably slower writes than M1 Air
- 8 GB base RAM requires a $200 upgrade for serious work
- Still limited to one external display without workarounds
- 60Hz display — no ProMotion option
- Midnight color is a fingerprint magnet
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13" M2 |
|---|---|
| Software | macOS Ventura |
| Body | |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs (1.24 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches |
| Ports | |
| HDMI | |
| USB-C ports | 2 |
| SD card | |
| MagSafe | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours |
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh |
| Display | |
| Size | 13.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 |
| Storage | |
| SSD | 256 GB (configurable to 2 TB) |
| Expandable storage | |
| Keyboard | |
| Backlit | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU |
| Chipset | Apple M2 |
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