Mac · Apple Silicon · 2022
MacBook Air (M2)
The Air’s first redesign in years: the tapered wedge gone in favour of a uniform-thin slab, with MagSafe charging restored and a brighter, bigger display.
MacBook Air (M2): key facts
When was the MacBook Air (M2) released?
The MacBook Air (M2) was released in July 2022. Apple discontinued it in March 2024.
How much did the MacBook Air (M2) cost?
The MacBook Air (M2) launched at $1,199 in 2022 — about $1,283 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the MacBook Air (M2)’s specs?
The MacBook Air (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 12 Monterey.
Why does the MacBook Air (M2) matter?
Dropped the iconic wedge for a flat slab, and brought MagSafe and a notch to the 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 | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 2560×1664 |
| GPU | Apple 8/10-core GPU |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Dimensions | Flat unibody with notch |
| Operating system | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Released | July 2022 |
| Discontinued | March 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,199 |
How the MacBook Air (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 $1,199 in 2022 — about $1,283 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-25