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About this MacBook Air
This popular MacBook Air model was released on June 6, 2022. This MLY33LL/A model is lighter in weight, features a thinner aluminum design, and has the latest internal architecture compared to its MacBook Air predecessors. Apple introduced its latest and most powerful 64-bit M2 processor in this 2022 MacBook Air model.
This unit has eight cores – four performance cores and four efficiency cores. It has a clock speed of 3.49 GHz. An 8-core GPU is also installed in this system. The MacBook Air M2 2022 model is equipped with a 16-core Neural Engine that performs collaboratively with the processor to bring efficiency to the system.
This model features a standard 8 GB RAM. A default 256 GB SSD is present in this model to store your data. All these are packed in a uniformly thin aluminum case with a catchless magnetic latch. It features a flat body without tapering (unlike a wedge-shaped design), just like the MacBook Pro models.
This MacBook Air is lightweight, around 2.7 lbs. (1.24 kg), making it easier to hold. A 1080p FaceTime HD webcam is also installed on top of its display, featuring a larger sensor with more efficient pixels for better low-light performance. It also features a four-speaker system to reinforce or properly distribute the sound across each speaker. It comes with a backlit Magic Keyboard with a Touch ID sensor and a large Force Touch trackpad.
This latest MacBook Air model features a 13.6 Inch widescreen Liquid Retina IPS display. It is a high-resolution display of 2560 x 1664 at 224 pixels per inch. The display of this system also supports LED-backlit and True Tone technology to adjust the color and intensity of your display according to the ambient light.
This 2022 MacBook Air model has four color options: dark blue Midnight, a warm gray Starlight, a darker Space Gray, and Classic Silver. The connectivity options for this model include 2 Thunderbolt 3 (USB 4) ports, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.
It comes with a pre-installed macOS 12.4, which is fully compatible with the latest version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12) and macOS Ventura (macOS 13). The dimensions of this device are 0.44in x11.97in x8.46 in and weigh 2.7 lbs (1.24 kg)
3.49 GHz Apple M2
8 GB
256 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 2022 model has a 13.6-inch color widescreen 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 2560 x 1664 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 LPDDR5-6400 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 52.6 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 30W USB-C Power adapter shipped with this MacBook Air.
Upgradeability
The model’s default RAM of 8 GB could be configured to 16 GB or 24 GB at the time of purchase. The storage memory of this MacBook Air is also upgradeable to 512 GB, 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 12.4 (21F2081), which is fully compatible with the latest version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12) and macOS Ventura (macOS 13). The default charger could also be configurable to a 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or a fast charge 67W 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
- LPDDR5 8 GB RAM
- Default 256 GB SSD storage
- 13.6 Inch Liquid Retina display equipped with IPS and True Tone technology
- High-Resolution display (2560 x 1664)
- 500 nits brightness
- Long battery life of up to 18 hours
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Force Touch Trackpad
- Lightweight (1.24 kg)
| Introduced: June 6, 2022 | Discontinued: N/A | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 13.6 inches | Level 1 Cache | 192k+128k, 128k+64k x4 |
| Resolution | 2560×1664 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 16 MB, 4 MB x4 |
| Processor | RAM Type | Unified | |
| Processors | 1 (8 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | N/A |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB |
| Speed | 3.49 GHz | Maximum RAM | 24 GB |
| Type | Apple M2 | RAM Slots | None |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 8 GB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | N/A | Video Card | 8-Core |
| Cache Bus Speed | N/A | VRAM Type | Integrated |
| ROM/Firmware | Proprietary | Standard VRAM | Integrated |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | Integrated |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 256 GB SSD | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | Onboard | Standard Ethernet | None |
| Storage Dimensions | Soldered | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Onboard | Standard Air Port | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 5 | |
| Type | 52.6 W h Li-Poly | USB Port 3.1 | 2 (4; 3.1) |
| Battery Life | 15-18 hours | FireWire Port | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad (Force Touch) |
| Form Factor | MacBook Air 2022 M2 | Thunderbolt Ports | 2 |
| Apple Order No | MLY33LL/A | Microphone | N/A |
| Apple Subfamily | M2, 2022 | Headphone | 3.5 mm |
| Apple Model Number | A2681 (EMC 4074) | Sound Out | None |
| Model ID | Mac14,2 | Power Adapter | 2 |
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