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The MacBook Air M2 2022 is available in Gold, Silver, and Space Grey.The MacBook Air M2 is the best laptop for those willing to spend a little bit more for a great laptop. It delivers top-notch performance, over 14 hours of battery life and a bright and colorful display all in a delightfully portable design.
The new MacBook Air | Supercharged by M2 | Apple
MacBook Air 13-inch 2022 M2 Chip price in Kenya and Specification
| Operating System | macOS Monterey |
| Processor | Apple M2 8-core CPU |
| Memory | 8 GB unified memory, Configurable to 16GB or 24GB |
| Storage | 256GB , 512GB, 1TB SSD |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Display | 13.6″ LED backlight 2560 x 1664 / WQXGA – 224 PPI |
| Graphics | 8-core GPU, 10-core GPU |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Keyboard | UK |
| Audio | Four-speaker sound system |
| Charging and Expansion | 3.5 mm, Two Thunderbolt, USB 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging port |
| Networking | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Battery | 52.6-watt-hour |
| Security | Touch ID |
| Colour | Silver, Starlight, Space Gray, Midnight |
Display
Dive into a world of limitless possibilities on the 13.6-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with high native resolution and an IPS Mini LED backlight. The display has 2x the resolution on ordinary laptops and 500nits brightness for a vibrant and colorful viewing. The 13-inch M2 supports a full external 5k display with 60Hz refresh rates and true tone technology with a P3 wide color. This adaptive refresh rate is essential for gaming streaming animation rendering as it allows you to adjust the refresh rate to match your tasks, preventing stuttering.
Performance
Powerful M2 Chip
The MacBook Air 13-inch M2 2022 model comes with the Apple M2 processor which features an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU architecture.
MacOS Sonoma
The 13-inch M2 runs on the MacOS Ventura operating system, allowing you a seamless, easy, and more innovative way to perform your functions, including work and play. The operating system gives you great control over your Mac for a personalized experience, including breathtaking screen savers, wallpapers, your choice of widgets appearance, safari and passwords, security and privacy, and enhanced video conferencing. Enjoy an updated system with years of continuous software updates that ensure smooth and secure performance.
Battery and Charging
Apple brings the 13-inch MacBook M2 with a reliable battery given the intensity of tasks it can perform. For charging you get a 30W USB C power adapter and a braided Magsafe 3 cable that quickly refuels your Mac to get you back to work.
High-Capacity Memory
The 13-inch MacBook Air M2 has 8GB unified RAM with a 256GB or 512GB SSD PCIe-based board. This is sufficient space to support heavy tasks like games, multitasking, and data processing. The RAM can be configured to 16GB or 24GB for extra space. The SSD can be configured to 2TB for exceptional performance speed.
HD Webcam
You get a full HD 1080p webcam for an incredible camera experience. The camera supports features like a center stage that keeps you in the middle of the frame and ensures a better image.
Keyboard
The 13-inch MacBook Air M2 features a magic keyboard for a snappy and steady typing experience. The Keyboard comprises 79 keys, including basic QWERTY keys, 2 full-length fn keys, and 4 arrow keys in an inverted T arrangement.
Touch Trackpad
The touchpad, found at the keyboard’s arterial part, has force touch pressure-sensitive controls for precise cursor control.
Accessibility
There is support for mobility, vision, hearing, and learning that go the extra mile to allow you to do more. These features include:
- Siri and dictation
- Reduce motion.
- Text-to-speech
- Closed captions
- Increase contrast.
- Switch control
- Zoom
Audio Features
The M2 13-inch Mac Air is compatible with an array of audio files: MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos. The high-fidelity four-speaker sound system with woofers that suppress vibration enables you to watch films, television shows, listen to music, or play video games in an expansive stereo sound experience.
Connectivity
The wireless connectivity offered is Wi-Fi 6 allowing smooth connectivity for communication purposes.
Performance of MacBook Air 13-Inch M2 Chip
Operating System
It runs on macOS. macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Ventura makes the things you do most on Mac even better, so you can work smarter, play harder, and go further.
Chipset
The M2 Chipset on MacBook Air brings more speed to everything you do —editing a video for class, collaborating on a business plan, or streaming a show while you shop online. Compared to a PC laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor, MacBook Air delivers up to 2x faster performance, up to 50% faster web browsing, and 50% longer battery life.
Precisely, the M2 Chip consists of:
- 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 100GB/s memory bandwidth
With the M2 chip, the MacBook Air is:
- Up to 1.4x faster than MacBook Air (M1)
- 12x faster than fastest Intel‑based MacBook Air
- Up to 18 hours of battery life.
Memory
MacBook Air 13-Inch M2 Chip packs:
- 8GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB or 24GB
- 256GB SSD storage, configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB, depending on your preference.
The unified memory (RAM) and storage on the device, in addition to the M2 chip, are sufficient for high performance and enable you to carry out intensive tasks that other PC models struggle with.
The Magic Keyboard
The Magic Keyboard with ID is just your type. It is comfortable, quiet and backlit. The keyboard comes with full-height function keys and Touch ID, which gives you a fast, easy, and secure way to unlock your Mac and sign in to apps and sites — all at the touch of a finger.
It consists of:
- 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
- Touch ID
- Ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and multi-touch gestures.
Power and Battery of Mac Air M2
The 52.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery provides:
- Up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback
- Up to 15 hours of wireless web.
MagSafe 3 Cable
To recharge, you need the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The MagSafe charging cable easily attaches and detaches with magnets, preventing unintended flights.
MacBook Air M2 supports fast charging, especially with the 70W USB-C Power Adapter. The MacBook comes with:
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M2 with 8-core GPU)
- 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M2 with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, configurable with M2 with 8-core GPU)
Charging and Expansion
MacBook Air 13-Inch M2 Chip comes with an array of ports that enable charging and expansion. They include:
- The MagSafe 3 charging port
- 5 mm headphone jack, which supports high‑impedance headphones.
- Two Thunderbolt ports let you connect high-speed accessories and charge your Mac. You can also connect up to a 6K display. The Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports support for:
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
