The Apple MacBook Air "M2" 8-Core CPU/8-Core GPU 13-Inch (2022) model is powered by a 5-nm 3.49 GHz Apple M2 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), an 8-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, either 8 GB or 16 GB of default onboard RAM (8 GB from June 6, 2022, to October 30, 2024, and 16 GB thereafter), and a 256 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and SSD can be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.
This is all enclosed in a uniformly thin aluminum case with an integrated 1080p "FaceTime HD" webcam, a four-speaker sound system, Touch ID, a backlit "Magic Keyboard," a large "Force Touch" trackpad, and a high-resolution 13.6-inch LED-backlit 2560x1664 (224 ppi, 500 nits) "Liquid Retina" display with Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology.
The aluminum case comes in four color options—dark blue "Midnight" (pictured, left), a warm gray "Starlight," a darker "Space Gray," and classic silver. It weighs 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg). Apple estimates a battery life of 15-18 hours, depending on the task. By default, it ships with a MagSafe 3-equipped 30W USB-C power adapter. However, for an additional US$20, it could be configured with a 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or a fast-charge 67W USB-C Power Adapter.
Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Compared to its predecessor, the "2022, M2" MacBook Air models are lighter and uniformly thin (rather than wedge-shaped) and also feature a significantly different internal architecture.