Apple launches redesigned MacBook Air with new M2 processor

During WWDC 2022, Apple launched a redesigned MacBook Air powered by the new M2 processor. The most popular MacBook features a new chassis design, a larger 13.6 display, a new 1080p camera, MagSafe, and more.

The MacBook Air now has a design similar to the MacBook Pro that Apple released in 2021. It starts at $1,199, with color options including silver, starlight, space gray, and midnight. Unlike the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air retains some limited ports, including two USB-C and a headphone jack. The only change is that the laptop now comes with MagSafe.

The new design language allowed Apple to increase the display size from 13 inches to 13.6 inches. The new display supports 1 billion colors and has a peak brightness of 500 nits. Additionally, MacBook Air now features a notch that houses a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Apple says the camera has a larger image sensor and more efficient pixels for better low-light performance.

Another improvement in the new MacBook Air is sound. The laptop now comes with a four-speaker sound system and a three-microphone array. High-quality audio is a hallmark of modern MacBooks, and Apple continues to improve in this area.

Apple’s latest MacBook Air is the first Mac to feature the new M2 processor, which features 8 CPU and 10 GPU cores and up to 24 GB of unified memory Memory. According to Apple, the M2 has 18% better CPU performance and 35% better GPU performance than the M1. Despite this, the MacBook Air remains passively cooled with no fans inside, providing a comfortable zero-decibel experience.

The new MacBook Air can last up to 18 hours on a single charge. Like its older Pro sibling, it supports fast charging, delivering 50% charge in 30 minutes using a 67W USB-C power adapter. Alongside the MacBook Air, Apple is also launching a new 35W charger with two USB-C ports so you can charge two devices at the same time.

The MacBook Air with M2 CPU will be available next month for $1,199 for the base configuration. It includes a base M2 version with 8 CPU and GPU cores, 8 GB of unified memory, and a 256 GB SSD. The $1,499 version offers the M2 with 10 GPU cores, 512GB, and a new 35W charger with two USB-C ports. The base model comes with a 30W single-port USB-C adapter.

##PriceStarting at $1,199

	MacBook Air 2022
CPU	Apple M2 8 CPU and 8 GPU cores		Apple M2 8 CPU and 10 GPU cores
Memory	8 GB, 16 GB or 24 GB Unified Memory
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB SSD
Display	13.6-inch 60 Hz Liquid Retina display 2560 x 1664 resolution, 500 nits peak brightness P3 and True Tone support
SIZE	11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches, 2.7 lbs 30.41 x 21.5 x 1.13 cm, 1.24 kg
Ports	2 pcs USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 3.5mm audio jack, MagSafe
Battery	56 Wh lithium-polymer battery with fast charging Long battery life on a single charge Up to 18 hours
Camera/ Speakers	1080p FaceTime HD Camera 4 speakers with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support 3 Microphone Array
Security	Touch ID

Interestingly, Apple decided to continue selling the previous generation MacBook Air. You can still buy an M1-based MacBook Air for $999.

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