MacBook Air (15-inch, M2 Chip)

2023, June 13

The 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 Chip, announced at WWDC on June 5, 2023, and released on June 13, 2023, introduced a larger screen option to the Air lineup. It utilized the same flat, fanless design as the 13-inch M2 Air, providing a spacious display without the increased weight and power of the Pro models.

Key Features and Ports

Large Display in a Thin Design: The main feature was the new 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, offering more screen real estate in an incredibly thin (0.45 inches) and light form factor.

M2 Chip Performance: It utilized the M2 chip, offering solid performance for everyday tasks, productivity, and light creative work, without the need for a fan, ensuring silent operation.

Audio System: This model featured an upgraded six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers, supporting Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos.

Ports: Connectivity was identical to the 13-inch M2 model, focusing on modern, versatile ports:

MagSafe 3 power port

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (USB-C connector)

3.5 mm headphone jack (with advanced support for high-impedance headphones).

Other Features: It included a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a full-height function row and Touch ID, a large Force Touch trackpad, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.

Battery Life: Apple claimed up to 15 hours of wireless web use and up to 18 hours of video playback, leveraging the M2's efficiency.