Mac · Apple Silicon · 2023
MacBook Air 15" (M2)
The big-screen Air people had wanted for years: a 15.3" display, six speakers and all-day battery, still thin and fanless.
MacBook Air 15" (M2): key facts
When was the MacBook Air 15" (M2) released?
The MacBook Air 15" (M2) was released in June 2023. Apple discontinued it in March 2024.
How much did the MacBook Air 15" (M2) cost?
The MacBook Air 15" (M2) launched at $1,299 in 2023 — about $1,338 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the MacBook Air 15" (M2)’s specs?
The MacBook Air 15" (M2) used a Apple M2 (8-core) running at 3.49 GHz, with 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage. It ran macOS 13 Ventura.
Why does the MacBook Air 15" (M2) matter?
First 15-inch MacBook Air.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M2 (8-core) · 3.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 24 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 15.3" Liquid Retina, 2880×1864 |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg |
| Dimensions | Flat unibody |
| Operating system | macOS 13 Ventura |
| Released | June 2023 |
| Discontinued | March 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,299 |
How the MacBook Air 15" (M2) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.49 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.9× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,299 in 2023 — about $1,338 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Apple pitched it as the laptop for the millions on cheap 15" Windows machines.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25