MacBook Air 13-inch, M2

£749.99 RRP £ 800.00 Save £50.01

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022) features Apple's M2 chip with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, delivering robust performance for a variety of tasks. Its 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display provides vibrant visuals, while the fanless design ensures silent operation. With up to 18 hours of battery life, it's designed for users who need a reliable and portable laptop.

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Repair Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M2

Manufacturer Code	N/A
EAN	N/A
Colour	Silver
Storage	2TB

Display	13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 2560x1664, 500 nits
Processor	Apple M2 chip (8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU)
RAM Options	8GB / 16GB / 24GB Unified Memory
Storage Options	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD
Battery Life	Up to 18 hours
OS	macOS Ventura (upgradable)
Camera	1080p FaceTime HD

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Free next day delivery for orders over £150
Free 48 hour delivery for orders over £30

The length of warranty depends on the condition of the device.

Brand New - manufacturer warranty (min. 12 months)
Refurbished (Good or better) - 12 month warranty
Refurbished (Poor condition) - 3 month warranty

Please note that your warranty will not cover any faults due to impact, pressure, liquid damage, temperature, or any attempt (by you or a third party) to alter or repair the device.

Need to send your phone back to us? No problem! Returning an item is simple and hassle-free at The Big Phone Store. Here’s how it works:

You have 15 days from the date of purchase to notify us that you wish to return your order.
Once your return is approved, you have an additional 15 days to send the item back to us, totalling up to 30 days to complete your return.

Does it have a notch on the display?	Yes, similar to MacBook Pro.
Can it edit 4K videos?	Yes, suitable for light video editing.
Touch ID included?	Yes, on the keyboard.
Does it support external displays?	Yes, one external display.
Is the battery good for full-day use?	Yes, it can last up to 18 hours.

Design and Build

This laptop is made of aluminum and is 11.3mm thick with a weight of 2.7 pounds or 1.24 kg. You can choose from Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver color variants. MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 connections, an audio jack, and a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID are all included. The fanless design is silent. The fresh design is widely lauded, but people say there are no new improvements compared to M3.

Aluminum chassis, 11.3mm thick
MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Magic Keyboard, Touch ID
100% recycled aluminum
Fanless design

Feature	13-inch
Dimensions	11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches
Weight	2.7 lbs (1.24 kg)
Materials	100% recycled aluminum
Colors	Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver
Ports	MagSafe 3, 2x Thunderbolt 4, headphone jack
Keyboard	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Display

The MacBook Air 13-inch M2 has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with 2560 x 1664 resolution at 224 PPI. It offers 500 nits brightness, True Tone, and P3 wide color. The notched display is vibrant but lacks ProMotion. Users find it identical to M3.

13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 2560 x 1664
224 PPI, 500 nits
True Tone, P3 wide color
Notch design
No ProMotion

Specification	13-inch
Size	13.6 inches
Type	Liquid Retina
Resolution	2560 x 1664, 224 PPI
Brightness	500 nits
Features	True Tone, P3 wide color
Refresh Rate	60Hz

Performance and Software

Powered by the M2 chip (8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), the MacBook Air 13-inch M2 offers 8GB to 24GB unified memory and 256GB to 2TB SSD. It runs macOS Ventura, upgradable to Sequoia. The M2 is ~20% faster than M1. Users praise its balance of power and efficiency but note it’s slower than M3.

M2 chip, 8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU
8GB–24GB unified memory
256GB–2TB SSD
macOS Ventura/Sequoia
Apple Intelligence support

Test	M2 Score (est.)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	~2500
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	~10000
Metal Score	~22000

Battery and Charging

The MacBook Air 13-inch M2 offers up to 18 hours of battery life with a 52.6Wh battery. It supports 30W or 70W USB-C charging (0–50% in ~30min). Real-world use yields 14–16 hours. Users find it reliable but note no improvements over M1.

52.6Wh battery
Up to 18h (web browsing)
30W/70W USB-C charging
0–50% in ~30min

Model	Battery Life	Real-World Test
Air 13-inch M2	18h	14–16h
Air 13-inch M1	18h	14–16h

Connectivity

You can connect to a Wi-Fi 6 network, Bluetooth 5.0 devices, or charge the MacBook Air 13-inch M2 using MagSafe 3 and the provided headphone jack. The laptop can drive a single external display with a resolution of 6K and frame rate of 60Hz. People think the Wi-Fi works well, though the M3 has faster Wi-Fi 6E capabilities.

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3
Headphone jack
One 6K display

Feature	Details
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.0
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, headphone jack
Display Support	One 6K at 60Hz

Pricing and Availability

The MacBook Air 13-inch M2 was introduced at $999 (8GB/256GB) and sales started in July 2022. Configurations up to $1999 (24GB/2TB). Still available, discounted to ~$899. Users agree that M3 is fast and consider it to be a good value for money.

Configuration	Price (USD)
8GB/256GB	$999
16GB/512GB	$1199
24GB/2TB	$1999

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