AppleMacBook Air (2022)

MacBook
13.6-inches
1.224kg

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The newest addition to the MacBook Air line-up features the new M2 processor. This laptop itself is thinner and lighter than its predecessor and some elements have been redesigned. But how did it perform during our tough lab tests? Find out by reading the full Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Screen performance
Sound quality
Portability

Aug 2022First reviewed by Which?
Jul 2022Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test laptops

3 May 2023

Ease of use

Overall
Touchpad
Keyboard
Connections

How we test ease of use

A large variety of tests make up this score, including how easy the laptop is to use while on your lap, how easy the lid is to open, and how well the keyboard and touchpad are to handle.

Performance

Overall
Start up from off
Wi-fi

How we test performance

A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.

Battery life

Overall
Web browsing battery life
Video playback battery life

How we test battery life

A laptop that manages more than eight hours in our test will normally score five stars, while one that lasts under three hours will normally get one star.

Screen performance

Overall
Colours and brightness
Reflection reduction
Viewing angles

How we test screen performance

We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy. We also assess how wide the viewing angles are and whether reflections cause a problem.

Sound quality

Overall
Speakers - Music and movies
Headphones

How we test sound quality

The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack.

Practicality

Overall
Portability
Build quality
Quiet operation

How we test practicality

These scores let you know what a laptop will be like to take out and about. Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

Security
Currently supported	Yes
End of software update support	July 2030 (estimated)
Estimated minimum remaining security support (years)	8

General
Processor	Apple M2
Processor cores	8
Ram	8GB
Main storage type	SSD
Claimed storage capacity	256GB
Usable storage capacity	245GB
Graphics	Apple M2
Height	13mm
Width	304mm
Depth	215mm
Weight	1.224kg
Which? Testing program	2021-22

Display
Screen size	13.6-inches
Resolution	2560x1664
Finish	Shiny
Touchscreen	No

Features
Operating system	MacOS
CD/DVD drive	No
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Separate numeric keypad	No
Type	MacBook
Ultrabook	Yes

Connections
USB 2.0	0
USB 3	0
USB-C	2
Charge laptop via USB
USB-C usable as display output
HDMI out	No
Ethernet port	No
SD card reader	No SD card slot

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