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MacBook Air 13″ (M2, 2022)

MacBook Air 13″ (M2, 2022)

Compared with the MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020), this model has a new flat-sided case and a larger 13.6-inch screen at 2560×1664, with a notch for the camera. It uses the M2 chip, and memory can reach 24 GB. It added MagSafe charging, a 1080p camera and four speakers, and the wedge shape was dropped. Midnight and Starlight were new colors.

Model number
A2681
Model identifier
Mac14,2
EMC number
4074
Released
2022
Support status
Supported
Order numbers
MLXW3LL/A, MLXX3LL/A, MLXY3LL/A, MLY03LL/A, MLY13LL/A, MLY23LL/A, MLY33LL/A, MLY43LL/A, MC7U4LL/A, MC7V4LL/A, MC7W4LL/A, MC7X4LL/A

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12 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Original price
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 256 GB, Space Gray MLXW3LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 512 GB, Space Gray MLXX3LL/A 8 US$1,199
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 256 GB, Silver MLXY3LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 512 GB, Silver MLY03LL/A 8 US$1,199
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 256 GB, Starlight MLY13LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 512 GB, Starlight MLY23LL/A 8 US$1,199
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 256 GB, Midnight MLY33LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 8 GB, 512 GB, Midnight MLY43LL/A 8 US$1,199
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 16 GB, 256 GB, Space Gray MC7U4LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 16 GB, 256 GB, Silver MC7V4LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 16 GB, 256 GB, Starlight MC7W4LL/A 8 US$999
3.49 GHz Apple M2, 16 GB, 256 GB, Midnight MC7X4LL/A 8 US$999

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Variant, changes with the configuration
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2
8 CPU/8 GPU
8 CPU/8 GPU
8 CPU/8 GPU
8 CPU/8 GPU
Order number, changes with the configuration
MLXW3LL/A
MLXX3LL/A
MLXY3LL/A
MLY03LL/A
MLY13LL/A
MLY23LL/A
MLY33LL/A
MLY43LL/A
MC7U4LL/A
MC7V4LL/A
MC7W4LL/A
MC7X4LL/A
Model identifier
Mac14,2
EMC number, changes with the configuration
4074
4074
4074
4074
4074
4074
4074
4074
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Color, changes with the configuration
Space Gray
Space Gray
Silver
Silver
Starlight
Starlight
Midnight
Midnight
Space Gray
Silver
Starlight
Midnight
Introduced, changes with the configuration
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
6 June 2022
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
Discontinued, changes with the configuration
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
30 October 2024
5 March 2025
5 March 2025
5 March 2025
5 March 2025
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$999
US$1,199
US$999
US$1,199
US$999
US$1,199
US$999
US$1,199
US$999
US$999
US$999
US$999

Processor

Processor
Apple M2
Part number
Apple T8112
Speed
3.49 GHz
Cores
8
Architecture
64-Bit
Socket
Soldered
L2/L3 cache
16 MB, 4 MB

Memory

Standard, changes with the configuration
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
Maximum, changes with the configuration
24 GB
24 GB
24 GB
24 GB
24 GB
24 GB
24 GB
24 GB
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Built in, changes with the configuration
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB
8 GB, 16 GB
8 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB

Graphics

Graphics memory type
Integrated
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display, changes with the configuration
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
6016×3384 (6K)
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration

Display

Screen size
13.6-inch
Resolution
2560×1664
Panel
LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT LCD with IPS
Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD (1920×1080)

Storage

Standard storage, changes with the configuration
256 GB
512 GB
256 GB
512 GB
256 GB
512 GB
256 GB
512 GB
256 GB
256 GB
256 GB
256 GB
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
Onboard (PCIe 4.0)
Host controller
NVMe
Supported host controllers
NVMe

Ports

Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbit/s)
USB
Yes (×2)
Video out, changes with the configuration
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Yes (×2)
Yes (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)
Thunderbolt 3/USB-C (×2)

Expansion

Expansion slots
None

Networking

Wi-Fi
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.0

Audio

Microphone
3 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Audio out
3.5mm Headphone
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery
Built-in
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
52.6‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 18 hours
Line voltage
100-240V AC

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Weight
2.7 lb

Software

Operating system at launch, changes with the configuration
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
macOS 12.4 (21F2081)
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
— Not on this configuration
Latest macOS
Current
Earliest Windows
None
Latest Windows
None

In the box

Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

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