The MacBook Air 13-inch is powered by the Apple M2 chip, an advanced Apple silicon system-on-a-chip that delivers a balance of high performance and energy efficiency. The M2 includes an 8-core CPU with a combination of performance and efficiency cores, an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine for accelerated machine-learning tasks and intelligent system performance. It also features 100 GB/s memory bandwidth for efficient handling of workflows and data-intensive tasks.
The laptop features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology, offering a 2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors. The display delivers up to 500 nits of brightness, Wide Color (P3), and True Tone technology for more natural color appearance in various lighting environments.
Memory and storage configuration for this model includes 16 GB of unified memory, enabling smooth multitasking and efficient memory use across the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine. Built-in 256 GB SSD storage provides fast read/write speeds for opening apps, accessing files, and system responsiveness.
For connectivity and expansion, the MacBook Air includes a MagSafe 3 charging port, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports that support charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40 Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s).
Battery life is optimized for all-day use, with up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing on a single charge. The model typically ships with a 30 W USB-C Power Adapter (included) and supports fast-charge capability with a compatible higher-wattage adapter.
Additional features include a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for secure authentication, an ambient light sensor, and a Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensitive interactions. The system also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor, a four-speaker sound system with wide stereo sound, and support for Spatial Audio.