Apple
Macbook Air 2022 M2 Chip
The Apple MacBook
Air (2022) with the M2 chip is a sleek, ultra-portable laptop
that combines powerful performance with elegant design. It's built on Apple's
custom ARM-based M2 chip, which marks the next generation of Apple Silicon,
offering improved processing power, energy efficiency, and graphics
capabilities over its predecessor, the M1 chip. It is Designed as Slim and Lightweight: Weighs just 2.7
pounds (1.24 kg) and measures 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches, making it incredibly
portable for on-the-go use. Talking about its processor, 8-core CPU (4
performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) Delivers up to 18% faster CPU
performance compared to the M1 chip. 8-core or 10-core GPU (depending on configuration)Up to
35% faster graphics performance than the M1, ideal for creative tasks like
video editing, 3D rendering, and casual gaming. 16-core
Neural Engine: For
faster machine learning tasks, such as image recognition and natural language
processing. Talking about its memory capacity, 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB of Unified RAM: Ensures smooth multitasking and can be customized for more
demanding workloads.
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD storage: Fast storage for quick file access
and application launches. On operating system, it comes up with macOS Monterey (upgradable to
macOS Ventura): Offers features like Universal Control, FaceTime enhancements,
Focus modes, and more, optimized for Apple's hardware. Overall, the 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 chip
brings substantial improvements in performance, especially in graphics and
power efficiency, while maintaining the fanless, lightweight design that has
made the MacBook Air a popular choice. It's a perfect balance of power and
portability, suitable for users who need strong performance in a highly
portable form factor.
| Laptop details |
| Keyboard and Mouse |
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
Touch ID
Ambient light sensor
Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
| Operating System |
Mac OS |
| Model |
MacBook Air M2 Chipset |
| Brand |
Apple |
| CPU |
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
8-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
100GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Display |
Liquid Retina display
13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;
2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch with
support for 1 billion colors |
| Connections |
Charging
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) |
| Networking |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Storage |
256GB SSD storage |
| Battery |
Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
Up to 15 hours wireless web
52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M2 with 8-core GPU) |
| Camera Webcam |
1080p FaceTime HD camera
Advanced image signal processor with computational video |
| Weight |
Height: 0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm)
Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
Weight: 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
| Audio |
Four-speaker sound system
Wide stereo sound
Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
Three-mic array with directional beamforming
3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones |
| RAM |
8GB unified memory |