The new MacBook Air M2 remains, without doubt, the best computer of the moment from Apple. Cheaper than a MacBook Pro M2 which changes very little, the “Air” is completely new with an improved design, a 13.6-inch edge-to-edge screen with notch, the new M2 chip therefore, but also a MagSafe 3 port and more, all for a featherweight of 1.24 kg. After the promotion on the 512 GB model, here is the basic version which drops several hundred euros compared to the Apple site.
EDIT : the reduction goes to 999 euros for the start of the 2024 school year, following the release of the MacBook Air M3, see at the end of the article. And the 512 GB version is also at a knockdown price!
Already a promotion for the MacBook Air M2
Presented alongside the 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 during the keynote on June 6, 2022, the new MacBook Air 2022 has nothing to envy of the first mentioned. If both share the latest Apple M2 processor, the rest is entirely new on the “Air”, starting with the look and the connectivity. Only the Touch Bar is not present, but Apple is in the process of removing it from all its models. If you are still in doubt, re-read the first tests and reviews on the MacBook Air M2. Practically perfect!
Summary of the MacBook Air M2 2022
- A magnificent design
- An unparalleled finish
- A powerful and efficient chip, up to 15x faster than the previous Intel model
- A lightweight to take everywhere
- More connectivity
- Battery life of almost 18 hours
- Compatibility with almost all App Store applications (including games)
The advantages of the MacBook Air 2022
The MacBook Air 2022 has been completely redesigned to be more practical than ever, in particular thanks to its contained weight of 1.24 kg. It is capable of everything and allows you to work, play or create without limits, from your sofa, your office, on the train or in another café for example. Quiet, it is no less efficient thanks to the M2 chip which offers a new generation 8-core CPU, a GPU with up to 10 cores and up to 24 GB of unified memory.
On the display side, the screen Liquid Retina 13.6-inch display delivers over 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide color gamut, and support for a billion colors for vibrant images and impressive detail. Ideal for working, watching your favorite videos, playing games or even editing photos.
Regarding connectivity, the new “Air” offers a new camera FaceTime 1080p perfect for remote meetings, a three-mic array and a four-speaker sound system with spatial audio so every sound is clear, crisp, precise. The new MacBook Air features a third-generation MagSafe charging port, two Thunderbolt (USB-4) ports, and a headphone jack.
Finally, thanks to its M2 chip specially designed by Cupertino engineers, the integrated battery accompanies you throughout the day. You can go up to 18 hours without plugging into an outlet, a record autonomy in the ultra-portable category.
Remember that Amazon sells Apple products directly on behalf of the latter, a guarantee of quality and security which allows you to have the standard warranty but also the possibility of subscribing to AppleCare+ to extend your warranty during the first three months after purchase.
Buy the MacBook Air M2 cheaper
Initially offered at 1,499 euros on the Apple website, it was then reduced to 1,299€ when the 15-inch was released. But with the promotion, the MacBook Air 2022 with its M2 chip drops significantly in 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD version on Amazon. A few hundred euros less is never negligible!
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