The MacBook Air 13-inch M2 features an aluminum chassis, 11.3mm thick, weighing 2.7 lbs (1.24 kg). Available in Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver. It has MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, and a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The fanless design is silent. Users praise its modern design but note no changes from M3.
Feature | 13-inch |
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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 |
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.
Specification | 13-inch |
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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 |
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.
Test | M2 Score (est.) |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | ~2500 |
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | ~10000 |
Metal Score | ~22000 |
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.
Model | Battery Life | Real-World Test |
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Air 13-inch M2 | 18h | 14–16h |
Air 13-inch M1 | 18h | 14–16h |
The MacBook Air 13-inch M2 supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3, and a headphone jack. It supports one external display (6K at 60Hz). Users find connectivity adequate but note Wi-Fi 6E is faster on M3.
Feature | Details |
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Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, headphone jack |
Display Support | One 6K at 60Hz |
Launched at $999 (8GB/256GB), the MacBook Air 13-inch M2 began sales in July 2022. Configurations up to $1999 (24GB/2TB). Still available, discounted to ~$899. Users find it cost-effective but note M3’s performance edge.
Configuration | Price (USD) |
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8GB/256GB | $999 |
16GB/512GB | $1199 |
24GB/2TB | $1999 |