Apple 2022 MacBook Air M2: Release Date, Price, Specifications

Last Updated on July 6, 2022 by Onkar

Apple its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), has finally launched the successor to the MacBook Air M1 in the form of the MacBook Air M2. As the name suggests, the new laptop from Apple comes with the new M2 chipset which incorporates four performance and four efficiency cores. The processor has a 16-core neural engine and it can be paired with either 8-core or 10-core GPU. The MacBook Air M2 flaunts a 13.6-inch IPS display that has a notch and a 500 nits peak brightness. In this article, we have organized all the information of the Macbook Air M2 such as it release date, price, and specifications. So, keep reading to find out everything about Macbook Air 2022:

Apple MacBook Air M2 Release Date

Apple has introduced the new MacBook Air 2022 with M2 chipset at its WWDC event. The Macbook Air M2 exact release date isn’t known as of now. However, as per the details released by Apple, the new laptop should be available for purchase starting from July i.e next month.

Apple MacBook Air M2 Price In India And US

The MacBook Air 2022 with M2 processor comes in silver, space gray, midnight, and starlight colour options. This time, Apple is offering users the choice to pick the new laptop in either 8-core or 10-core GPU configuration which is paired with 256GB and 512GB storage respectively. The Apple Macbook Air M2 price in India starts at ₹119,900 for the 256GB storage model which comes with 8-core GPU. The 10-core GPU variant which ships with 512GB SSD storage costs ₹149,900. Here’s the complete detail regarding the Indian and US-based pricing of the Macbook Air 2022 M2 model:

Apple MacBook Air M2 Display, Design

Compared to the MacBook Air M1, the all-new MacBook Air M2 comes with a larger display. The Macbook Air M2 boasts a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display that has a 2560 x 1664 pixels resolution. The Macbook Air M1 had a 13.1-inch screen that offered a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution. On the Macbook Air 2022, you get 500 nits of peak brightness and a pixel density of 224 PPI. As per Apple, the new display is about 25% brighter compared to the Macbook Air M1. The laptop also features a wider notch which makes space for a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. 

As far as the design is concerned, the MacBook Air M2 has an updated chassis and a uniform flat body. The laptop measures 11.3mm in terms of thickness and weighs around 1.24 Kg. The Macbook Air 2022 features a four-speaker sound system that supports spatial audio and wide stereo. Furthermore, it also features a three-microphone array.

Apple MacBook Air M2 CPU, GPU, RAM, And Storage

Apple has incorporated the all-new M2 chipset to power its latest MacBook Air. The new M2 processor is manufactured using 5nm chipset and it ships with four performance and four efficiency cores. The chipset has a 16-core neural engine, 20 billion transistors, and support for 100 GB/s unified memory bandwidth. The M2 chipset can deliver 1.4 times faster video editing compared to the M1 processor. The M2 chip can be paired with either 8-core or 10-core GPU. As far as the advancement, the M2 has an 18 percent faster CPU, a 35 percent faster GPU, and a 40 percent faster Neural Engine compared to the M1 chipset. The all-new M2 processor is capable of playing back multiple streams of ProRes 4K/8K video

The MacBook Air 2022 with M2 chip packs 8GB RAM. It also has support for up to 24GB of memory. The laptop comes in 256GB and 512GB SSD storage configurations with support available for up to 2TB.

Apple MacBook Air M2 Ports, Keyboard, Battery

As far as the connectivity features go, the 2022 MacBook Air has got a Wi-Fi 6 support, Bluetooth v5.0, two Thunderbolt (USB 4) ports, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 for charging. As for the battery, the MacBook Air 2022 comes with a 52.6-watt-hour lithium polymer battery, which as per Apple lasts for up to 18 hours of video playback on a single charge. It also supports fast charging with an optional 67W USB-C power adapter. The MacBook Air features a black keyboard that has a large Force trackpad and a Touch ID.

Apple MacBook Air M1 vs MacBook Air M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Considering that Apple has added a host of new features in the MacBook Air M2, we would recommend you going with the new machine, as you now get an updated design, display, 1080p webcam, M2 chipset with better performance, 10-core GPU, and 67W fast charging support with new USB-C power adapter. However, if a price is a constraint for you, the MacBook Air M1 is still a good option considering that it has great performance and battery life compared to the previous generation MacBook.

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