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MacBook Air 13” (2022) M2 256GB (MLY13PP/A) (Starlight)
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MacBook Air 13” (2022) M2 256GB (MLY13PP/A) (Starlight)

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Our take on the MacBook Air 13” (2022) M2 256GB (MLY13PP/A) (Starlight)

The 2022 MacBook Air is Apple's redesigned thin-and-light laptop, built around the M2 chip in a fanless aluminum body. It has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display at 500 nits, a 1080p FaceTime camera, a four-speaker sound system and a three-mic array, and Apple rates battery life at up to 18 hours. It suits students, office workers and travelers who want a silent, light machine for writing, browsing, photo editing and light video work. Against the M1 Air it adds a larger, brighter screen, a better webcam and MagSafe charging; against the 13-inch MacBook Pro it gives up the fan and sustained heavy-load performance but is thinner and lighter. The 256GB model uses a single NAND chip, so its SSD is slower than the 512GB version's, which matters if you move large files often.

Best forStudents and office workersTravelers and commutersPhoto and light video editingSilent, fanless everyday use
Pros
  • Fanless and completely silent
  • Thin, light aluminum build
  • Bright 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display
  • MagSafe charging frees a USB-C port
  • Strong battery life for a full workday
  • Good 1080p webcam and four-speaker audio
Cons
  • 256GB SSD is slower than the 512GB model's
  • Only two Thunderbolt ports
  • 8GB base memory limits heavy multitasking
  • No fan, so long exports throttle versus the MacBook Pro
  • Notch in the display takes getting used to

MacBook Air 13” (2022) M2 256GB (MLY13PP/A) (Starlight) prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners rate the M2 Air highly for its design, silence and battery life, and most call it the best laptop for general use. The most common complaints are the slower 256GB storage, the two-port limit and the base 8GB of memory.

What people mention
  • PerformancePraisedThe M2 chip handles everyday apps, photo editing and light video work without slowdowns.
  • BatteryPraisedOwners report it lasting a full workday and beyond on a charge.
  • Storage speedCriticisedThe 256GB model's SSD writes and reads noticeably slower than the 512GB version's.
  • PortsCriticisedTwo Thunderbolt ports plus MagSafe are seen as tight for docks, drives and displays.
  • NoisePraisedThe fanless design stays silent even under load.
  • MemoryMixed8GB is fine for browsing and office work but fills quickly with many apps or browser tabs open.

About the MacBook Air 13” (2022) M2 256GB (MLY13PP/A) (Starlight)

The 2022 MacBook Air 13" is a thin laptop with an aluminum enclosure, powered by Apple's M2 chip. The chip has an 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Apple rates the battery at up to 18 hours. The design is fanless, so it runs silently.

The Liquid Retina display reaches 500 nits of brightness and supports P3 wide color. A three-microphone array focuses on your voice. A four-speaker sound system supports Spatial Audio.

The backlit Magic Keyboard includes Touch ID for unlocking and payments. Connections include a MagSafe charging port, two Thunderbolt ports and a headphone jack. It runs macOS Monterey and shares content with an iPhone.

Model
MacBook Air 13" (2022), MLY13PP/A
Color
Starlight
Chip
Apple M2 with 8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
Memory
Up to 24GB unified memory
Display
13" Liquid Retina, 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color
Camera
1080p FaceTime HD
Audio
Four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, three-microphone array
Keyboard
Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Ports
MagSafe charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt, headphone jack
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6
Battery
Up to 18 hours
Cooling
Fanless, silent operation
Operating system

Questions and answers

Is the M2 Air worth it over the M1 Air?
Yes for most buyers: the M2 model adds a larger, brighter screen, a better webcam, MagSafe charging and a newer design. The M1 Air remains a solid choice if you want the basics and don't need the newer screen and camera.
How does it compare with the 13-inch MacBook Pro M2?
The Air is thinner, lighter and silent, while the Pro has a fan for sustained heavy workloads and a longer-rated battery. For writing, browsing and light editing the Air is the better fit; for long video exports the Pro holds speed longer.
Is the 256GB storage a problem?
Capacity is workable for documents and streaming, but the 256GB model's SSD is slower than the 512GB one's. If you edit large video files or keep a big photo library, the higher-capacity model is the better pick.
How much memory should I get?
8GB covers browsing, office apps and light photo editing. Choose 16GB if you keep many browser tabs and apps open or edit video, since memory can't be upgraded later.
What's in the box?
The laptop, a USB-C to MagSafe 3 charging cable and a USB-C power adapter. It charges through MagSafe or either Thunderbolt port.
Does it have a fan?
No. The Air is fanless, so it runs silently but slows down during very long sustained tasks like big video exports.
Where is the MacBook Air 13” (2022) M2 256GB (MLY13PP/A) (Starlight) cheapest?
At Mayfer, for $553.15, as of our latest check.

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