Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) laptop

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    Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

THE BEST LAPTOP OVERALL

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Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) on a white desk in a studio
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Apple's latest MacBook Air remains the best laptop money can buy right now.

SPECIfICATIONS

Display: 13.6 inches; 2560x1664
CPU: Apple M2
GPU: 8-cor

                                                                                                                                                                 Apple's latest MacBook Air remains the best laptop money can buy right now.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 13.6 inches; 2560x1664
CPU: Apple M2
GPU: 8-core or 10-core GPU
RAM: 8GB-24GB
Storage: 256GB-2TB SSD
Weight: 2.7 pounds

REASONS TO BUY

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Great new design
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Very long battery life

REASONS TO AVOID

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More expensive than predecessor
BUY IT IF

✅ You need a laptop that's thin and light: Thanks to a brand-new design, the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is one of the thinnest and lightest laptops you can buy.

✅ You want an M2-powered MacBook: W love the M1 MacBook Air (which is also on this list), but this model comes with the more recent M2 chip, for better performance.

✅ You're thinking about getting the 13-inch MacBook Pro: Because it's thinner, lighter, cheaper, the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is already a better choice. Factor in its similar performance, and you've got a winner.

DON'T BUY IT IF:

❌ You only have the budget for the cheapest MacBook: The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) also comes with higher price tag, so if you need something cheaper, the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) (read more) may be a better choice.

❌ You want a lot of ports: The new MacBook Air comes with only two Thunderbolt ports. If you need more ports, consider the MacBook Pro 16-inch below instead.

❌ You need a bigger display: To some folks, a 13-inch screen isn't enough. Luckily, you can always go for the 15-inch MacBook Air.

THE BOTTOM LINE

💻 The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) boasts a fantastic new design alongside a larger display and an impressive battery life of 16 hours. It costs more than its predecessor, but the jump in performance the newer M2 chip provides goes some way to justifying that. ★★★★½

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What you need to know

The Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is in our opinion the best laptop overall you can buy right now. Thanks to a stylish new design that makes this thin and light laptop feel more modern, this is a MacBook you can take almost anywhere. Not only is it portable, in our review we found that it offers a very decent 16-hour battery life, and the new screen is a joy to work on. It’s just a shame that a price bump has made it slightly less good value for money than its predecessor.

Design: After years sticking to a safe tried-and-tested design, Apple finally gave the MacBook Air a much-needed makeover with this model. It’s now thinner and lighter than before, making it more portable, and by slimming down the bezels around the screen, it’s allowed Apple to include a larger display without making it bulky. The screen is bright and vibrant, and the new modern look and new color options makes the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) one of the best looking laptops you can buy.

Performance: During our time reviewing the MacBook Air, it delivered incredible performance across the board. It quickly boots into macOS, and apps run smoothly (and look fantastic on the new display). We found even when browsing the web in both Safari and Chrome with lots of tabs open, the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) kept up, though we may soon find the 8GB of memory that comes with the base model a bit too limited. Meanwhile, thanks to the redesigned keyboard, whipping up documents and composing emails feel effortless and comfortable.

Battery life: In our tests, the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) lasted a huge 16 hours on battery while playing a 1080p video – that's a 30-minute improvement over the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022), and five hours longer than the MacBook Air (M1, 2020). This laptop will last you throughout an entire workday or on a long-haul flight, and then some. It's not the longest life you'll find in a MacBook - the new MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) almost hits 24 hours on a single charge.

Value for money: The MacBook Air starts at $1,199 / £1,249 / AU$1,899, a substantial leap from the older MacBook Air’s launch price. The price rise is understandable. However, it also means it won't feel as good in value as its predecessor. Apart from its excellent performance, the best thing about the 2020 MacBook Air was its low price, so Apple raising the price on the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is a little hard to swallow. The good news is that with the launch of the 15-inch MacBook Air, the price of the 13-inch model has dropped by $100, making it better value for money (though still pricey).

Read the full review: MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) test results
AttributesNotesRating
PriceA lot more expensive than is predecessor★★★☆☆
DesignThinner, lighter, and with a bigger screen★★★★★
PerformancePowerful performance thanks to the M2 chip★★★★☆
Battery lifeAt 16 hours, it outlasts many rivals★★★★★

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