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Apple MacBook Air “M2” 15 inch Specs
Model ID Pending – MQKW3LL/A – A2941
About this MacBook Air
The 2023 model of the Apple MacBook Air “M2” comes with a 5-nanometer 3.49 GHz Apple M2 processor featuring 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The default configuration includes 8 GB of RAM and either a 256 GB or 512 GB SSD, both of which can be upgraded during the initial purchase but cannot be changed afterward.
Encased in a sleek aluminum body, the MacBook Air “M2” is remarkably thin and lightweight. It features a built-in 1080p “FaceTime HD” webcam, a six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers, Touch ID for secure authentication, a backlit “Magic Keyboard,” and a spacious “Force Touch” trackpad. The stunning 15.3″ LED-backlit “Liquid Retina” display offers a high resolution of 2880×1864 pixels with a pixel density of 224 ppi, 500 nits of brightness, and support for Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology.
The aluminum casing is available in four attractive color options: “Midnight” (dark blue), “Starlight” (warm gray), “Space Gray” (darker gray), and classic silver. It weighs just 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg), and Apple estimates its battery life to be around 15-18 hours, depending on usage.
The MacBook Air “M2” comes with connectivity options such as 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports (using USB-C connectors), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It ships with a MagSafe 3-equipped 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter by default, but customers can choose a fast charge 70W USB-C Power Adapter at no additional cost.
3.49 GHz Apple M2
8 GB
256, 512 GB SSD
15-18 Hours
Storage & Memory
The storage capacity for this MacBook Air model is the default 256 GB SSD, which is also upgradeable to 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB at the time of purchase but not afterward.
Screen Size and Resolution
The MacBook Air M2 2023 model has 15.3″ color widescreen LED-backlit “Liquid Retina” display to produce a higher level of pixels per inch with better brightness and color. It is integrated with IPS technology and supports True Tone, P3 Wide Color, and 1 billion colors. It delivers 2880 x 1864 native resolution at 224 ppi and 500 nits. The aspect ratio is roughly 16:10.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
This MacBook Air model is supercharged by Apple’s latest M2 processor. It is a 64-bit 5 nm chip with eight cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) that delivers more speed and power efficiency than M1. The clock speed of the processor is 3.49 GHz.
The 8-core GPU installed in this model is ideal for handling appealing and creative high-definition images and animations. This model also uses a 16-core Neural Engine for enhanced performance.
Memory & Architecture
This model has a built-in 8 GB SDRAM that consumes less power and provides faster performance. It also features a 100 GB/s memory bandwidth for faster memory access. Each performance core of the processor features 192k+128k L1 cache memory and 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Furthermore, each performance core has a 16 MB L2 cache, and each efficiency core has a 4 MB L2 cache.
Battery
This MacBook Air is powered by a durable 66.5 W h Li-Poly battery. Apple claims that the estimated battery life of this device is 15-18 hours (15 hours of battery life for wireless web and up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback time). This model is equipped with a MagSafe three charger having a 35W USB-C Power adapter shipped with this MacBook Air. This MagSafe 3 charger 70W USB-C power adapter fast charging the MacBook Air up to 50% in 35 minutes.
Upgradeability
This unit’s default RAM is 8 GB and can be configured to 16 GB or 24 GB at the time of purchase. The storage memory of this MacBook Air is also upgradeable to 1 TB or 2 TB. These upgrades are only possible at the time of the initial purchase of the system.
It comes with a pre-installed macOS 13.x (Ventura). The default charger could also be configurable to a 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or a fast charge 70W USB-C Power Adapter without additional costs.
Inclusive Features
- It comes with MagSafe 3
- The powerful Apple octa-core M2 processor
- 4 Performance cores and 4 Efficiency Cores
- 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- Unified 8 GB RAM
- Default 256 GB SSD storage
- 15.3 Inch Liquid Retina display equipped with IPS and True Tone technology
- High-Resolution display (2880 x 1864)
- 500 nits brightness
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Force Touch Trackpad
- Lightweight (1.51 kg)
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Introduced: June 5, 2023 |
Discontinued: N/A |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
15.3 inches |
Level 1 Cache |
192k+128k, 128k+64k x4 |
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Resolution |
2880×1864 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
16 MB, 4 MB x4 |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
Unified |
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Processors |
1 (8 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
N/A |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
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Speed |
3.49 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
24 GB |
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Type |
Apple M2 |
RAM Slots |
None |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
8 GB |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
N/A |
Video Card |
10-Core |
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Cache Bus Speed |
N/A |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
Proprietary |
Standard VRAM |
Integrated |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
Integrated |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
256 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
Onboard |
Standard Ethernet |
None |
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Storage Dimensions |
Soldered |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Onboard |
Standard Air Port |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
5.3 |
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Type |
66.5 W h Li-Poly |
USB Port 3.1 |
2 (4; 3.1) |
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Battery Life |
15-18 hours |
FireWire Port |
None |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Full-size |
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Case Type |
Notebook |
Inclusive Input |
Trackpad (Force Touch) |
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Form Factor |
MacBook Air 2022 M2 |
Thunderbolt Ports |
2 |
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Apple Order No |
MQKW3LL/A |
Microphone |
N/A |
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Apple Subfamily |
15 inch, M2, 2023 |
Headphone |
3.5 mm |
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Apple Model Number |
A2941 (EMC pending) |
Sound Out |
None |
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Model ID |
Pending |
Power Adapter |
1 |
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