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At the WWDC 2022 conference, Apple introduced updates for iOS 16, macOS Ventura, watchOS 9, and iPadOS 16, but the new MacBook Air M2 was the main highlight of the event.
Apple unveiled the MacBook Air with the new M2 chip alongside an innovative redesign that brings it in line with the MacBook Pro models introduced the previous year.
Thin and solid design
- Dimensions: 304.1 x 21.5 mm, 1.24 kg
- Ports: 2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Colors: Starlight, Midnight, Silver, Space Gray
- The new MacBook Air M2 looks much more like the MacBook Pro launched in 2021; the design that defined the Air for almost a decade is no longer part of this new model.
- Instead, it has a flatter, more squared-off look. However, those who prefer the wedge-shaped design can still opt for the M1 model.
- Some features were removed to create a thinner and lighter device, and that last trait is more noticeable on this model than on the MacBook Pro. It no longer includes an SD card slot or HDMI ports.
Display
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 2650 x 1664 resolution, 224 ppi
- 500 nits of brightness
- True Tone support
- Wide color P3
This model is 20% smaller than its predecessor, but that does not affect the size of its display. It offers a 13.6-inch screen (2650 x 1664) thanks to the reduced bezels.
At the top of the display, Apple added the notch that houses a new 1080p camera, which was already part of the MacBook Pro lineup.
This new model also upgrades the Retina display found in the M1 model to a Liquid Retina display, delivering a 25% increase in brightness up to 500 nits.
MacBook Air M2
El rediseño más importante de la Air en una década.
$1,199 USD★ 4.7/5
PantallaLiquid Retina IPS 13,6″ (2560 × 1664), 500 nits, True Tone
ProcesadorApple M2 (CPU 8 núcleos, GPU 8-10 núcleos, Neural Engine 16 núcleos)
Memoria unificada8 GB (configurable a 16 o 24 GB)
AlmacenamientoSSD 256 GB (configurable hasta 2 TB)
CámaraFaceTime HD 1080p
SonidoCuatro altavoces con audio espacial Dolby Atmos, 3 micrófonos
ConectividadMagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt/USB 4, jack 3,5 mm
InalámbricoWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Batería52,6 Wh, hasta 18 h de video; carga rápida 50% en 30 min (cargador 67 W)
SistemamacOS (Monterey de fábrica)
Dimensiones304,1 × 215 × 11,3 mm, 1,24 kg
ColoresPlata, blanco estrella, gris espacial, medianoche
Pros
- Diseño moderno, delgado y ligero
- Pantalla más grande y brillante
- Rendimiento del M2 es excelente para el día a día
- Regreso del puerto MagSafe
Cons
- Precio de entrada más elevado que la M1
- SSD de 256GB es más lento que la generación anterior
- Se calienta bajo carga sostenida (sin ventilador)
Editorial Disclosure
Information based on official specs. The author has not had physical access to the product for this report.
