MacBook Air M2 (2022) The Best Laptop to Buy? Here's QuickGenie's Exclusive Review

In this article, we will be sharing our reviews of the MacBook Air M2 (2022). QuickGenie is one of the best Handyman and Tech service providers at an affordable price. Our highly trained technicians will help you with all the technical assistance and needs. Having served hundreds of clients, our goal is to provide our customers the best service, peace of mind, and complete satisfaction.  

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The MacBook Air M2 is one of the best laptops for those who can afford to buy it. It offers top-notch performance, over 14 hours of battery life, an amazing display, and an amusing design. The previous models of MacBook Air have also been some of the best laptops that do an amazing job. 

With its thinner, lighter and faster M2 chip, Apple's new MacBook Air (from $1,199, tested at $1,899) is a breath of fresh air. Carrying this 2.7-pound laptop around and using it makes you think of Apple's iconic original Air, which was retrieved from a manilla envelope 14 years ago by Steve Jobs.

When closed, the MacBook Air M2 could easily be mistaken for an iPad (especially if the Apple logo is facing out). That's how thin this notebook is. An everyday Bic pen looks chunky next to this machine, which measures just 0.44 inches thick with the lid open.

Despite having a larger 13.6-inch display, the Air M2 is 20% smaller in volume than the previous Air. Despite the notch breaking the aesthetics by swooping down to the bottom of the menu bar, it isn't too distracting while working on a daily basis.

In terms of display quality, the MacBook Air M2 has caught up to the MacBook Pro M2. Watch videos, edit photos, and do everything else you want with the bright, colorful 13.6-inch panel (2560 x 1664 pixels).

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Even though we had more than 20 Tabs open in the browser (Google Chrome), and multiple apps running in the background, the MacBook Air M2 powered through it all with ease.

Despite the M2 remaining an 8-core chip, we see improvements in the single-core and multi-core tests since Apple increased its clock speed. Thanks to Apple's improvements, the M2's GPU is better than the M1's with equal core counts. The 10-core GPU M2 will give you even better graphical performance.

The MacBook Air M2 port selection is kept to a minimum by Apple. You'll find two Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 ports and a MagSafe power adapter on the left side. This connection allows the cable connector to be magnetically attached to the system, and it also prevents the laptop from falling if the cable is accidentally tugged hard. For those still using wired headphones, the right side has a headphone jack, which is handy if your wireless earbuds or headphones run out of power.

On the $1,199 model, the MacBook Air M2 has a 10-core GPU instead of an 8-core CPU. Following up once our entry-level GPU has been tested, we will explain how the GPU performed. Using 1920 x 1200 resolution and 27 frames per second, the MacBook Air M2 played one of the games fairly smoothly. The frame rate dropped to 15.3 fps at 2940 x 1920. In comparison, the MacBook Pro M2 scored 24.9 and 12.2 frames per second.

In addition to MagSafe, the M2 MacBook Air has other power-related changes. The battery has been upgraded to a 52.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery instead of the 49.9-watt-hour battery. As for how loYou still get to use it for the same amount of time. With a single charge, Apple claims it can provide wireless web access for 14 hours or Apple TV app movie playback for 18 hours.

In addition, if you choose the 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage, you can swap out the unchanged 30W USB-C Power Adapter for a new 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter.

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FaceTime HD is still used instead of a True Depth array, so depth mapping benefits have not yet been realized. In addition to the increased resolution, Apple has also increased the resolution of the camera from 720p to 1080p. This will be welcomed by people who work from home as it is boosted by the onboard advanced image signal processor with computational video.

• MacBook Air M2 (starting)
• Price $1,199
• Colors Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver
• CPU 8-core CPU
• GPU 8-core GPU
• Display 13.6 inches (2560 x 1664)
• Memory 8GB
• Storage 256GB
• Ports Two Thunderbolt / USB-4, mic
• Webcam 1080p
• Charging 30W USB-C
• Size 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches
• Weight 2.7 pounds 

• Price $1,899
• Colors Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver
• CPU 8-core CPU
• GPU 10-core GPU
• Display 13.6 inches (2560 x 1664)
• Memory 16GB
• Storage 1TB
• Ports Two Thunderbolt / USB-4, mic
• Webcam 1080p
• Charging 35W Dual USB-C
• Size 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches
• Weight 2.7 pounds

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Pros

• A Wonderful Design for Portability
• Over 14 Hours of Battery Life
• Bright and Colorful 13.6-inch Display
• 1080p Webcam
• Powerful M2 Performance
• New 24GB Memory Option
• A number of Minor Improvements have been made to the Audio, Camera, Keyboard, and more
• New 24GB Memory Option

Cons

• Expensive than the previous model
• The Notch can be a bit distracting for streaming, gaming, etc
• Supports only a single external monitor
• With M1 Air still around, 256GB is insufficient for an Entry-level Device

In general, the MacBook Air M2 is one of the best laptops for the money. In a delightfully portable design, you get stellar performance, a vibrant display, and outstanding battery life. This system is more expensive than the $999 MacBook Air M1 stay in the lineup, but we recommend it because of its better performance and display, as well as a sharper webcam and MagSafe charging.

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