MacBook Air (M2 Chip)

2022, July 15

The MacBook Air with the M2 Chip, released on July 15, 2022, featured the first major physical redesign of the Air since 2010. It adopted a modern, flatter unibody chassis, a slightly larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with thinner bezels and a camera notch, enhanced performance, and new color options.

Key Features and Ports

Completely New Design: A modern, flat-edged, and remarkably thin enclosure that was significantly lighter than the M1 MacBook Pro and thinner than the tapered M1 Air model it replaced.

M2 Chip: Provided a performance boost over the M1, with an 18 percent faster CPU, up to a 35 percent faster GPU, and increased memory bandwidth.

Liquid Retina Display: A larger and brighter display than the previous generation, featuring thinner bezels and incorporating a notch to house an improved 1080p FaceTime HD camera.

MagSafe 3 and Ports: The return of a dedicated MagSafe 3 charging port was a significant change, freeing up the two existing Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (USB-C connector) for other peripherals. A 3.5 mm headphone jack was also included.

Keyboard: Featured a full-height function row on the backlit "Magic Keyboard" with Touch ID.

Audio: Included a new four-speaker sound system integrated between the keyboard and display, offering improved stereo separation and clarity.

No Fan: Like its M1 predecessor, this model was designed without a fan for silent operation.