Is the M2 Air fast enough for everyday work?

Yes. The 8-core M2 handles browsing, office apps, video calls and light photo editing smoothly. Long video exports and heavy multitasking are where the 8GB base model shows its limits.

Should I get 8GB or 16GB of memory?

If you keep many tabs open, edit large photos or run virtual machines, 16GB is the safer choice. The memory is soldered, so it cannot be upgraded later.

How does it compare with the M1 Air?

The M2 model has a larger 13.6-inch screen, a sharper webcam, MagSafe charging and a newer design. The M1 Air is still capable for basic tasks but has an older chassis and a smaller screen.

No. It is fanless, so it runs silent but throttles under sustained heavy loads such as long video exports.

What ports does it have?

Two Thunderbolt/USB-C ports, a MagSafe charging port and a headphone jack. There is no SD card slot or USB-A port, so many owners carry a hub.

Can the storage and memory be upgraded later?

No. Both the memory and the SSD are soldered to the logic board, so choose the configuration you need at purchase.

What do buyers say about the Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,225 ratings.

Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Back Market, Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, Mac of All Trades.

Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

Q: Where is the Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) cheapest?

At Back Market, for $605.00, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 51,225 ratings

Owners rate it highly for its light build, silent running and battery life. The recurring complaints are the base 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage, which many say they outgrow, and the two-port limit.

What people mention

MemoryCriticisedOwners of the 8GB model say it struggles once many browser tabs, photo edits or a virtual machine are open at once.
StorageCriticisedReviewers warn that 256GB fills quickly with photos, video and apps, pushing buyers toward external drives or a larger configuration.
BatteryPraisedOwners report it lasting a full working day of browsing, writing and video on a single charge.
PortabilityPraisedAt 2.7 lb with a thin body, owners say it disappears into a bag and is easy to carry all day.
NoisePraisedBecause it has no fan, reviewers note it stays silent during everyday work.
PerformanceMixedIt feels fast for daily tasks, but reviewers say sustained exports and heavy loads cause it to slow down without a fan.

About the Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

The Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch is a 2022 laptop with the M2 chip. It has a 13.6-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2560 x 1664 and a 60Hz refresh rate. It weighs 2.7 lb and comes in Space Gray.

It has an octa-core, 3.5 GHz processor, 8 GB of RAM and a solid state drive. The RAM supports up to 24 GB. It runs Mac OS and has a single USB-C port.

The keyboard is backlit and has a fingerprint scanner for sign-in. Battery life is rated at 18 hours.

Model

MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022)

Screen size

13.6 inches

Resolution

2560 x 1664

Display

Retina display, 60Hz refresh rate

Processor

Octa-core, 3.5 GHz

Memory