New MacBook Air with M2 chip introduced: Here are the features and price

Apple’s highly anticipated event, WWDC 2022, the first device with a new generation Apple processor was introduced. MacBook Air, the world’s best-selling device, updated with Apple’s M2 processor

M2 MacBook Air features and price

The next generation MacBook Air is the most popular of the previous generation MacBook Air updates its features with the new generation design of the new generation MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Air enlarges the screen size with its notched design and thin bezels and offers the 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display to users. Also, the MacBook Air is updated with a 1080p camera. The MagSafe charging port, which we see in the new generation MacBook Pro series, is also found in the MacBook Air. In addition, it is possible to charge 50% in 30 minutes with the optional 67W charger.

In terms of performance, MacBook Air brings new processing and graphics power of the M2 processor. Offering up to 24GB of RAM support, Air with M2 processor offers 20% higher performance than the previous generation. It offers 40% higher performance in video editing. The M2 offers 5 times higher performance than MacBook Airs with 8th generation Intel processors. Despite all this performance, MacBook Air continues to maintain all-day battery life and fanless design. In addition, along with the MacBook Air, Apple also announced a new generation dual-port USB-C charger. However, it is not known whether it will come with the device.

With a thickness of 11.3mm and a weight of 1.25kg, MacBook Air is very competitive in offering performance in the thinnest chassis. The new Liquid Retina Display, which supports 500nit, has been increased to 13.6 inches. The Air’s headphone jack supports high-end headphones. The MacBook Air will come in 4 different color options: space gray, silver, gold and dark blue. The price of the new MacBook Air is set at $1199. For students, the price is 1099 dollars.