![]() There can still be occasional compatibility issues, but it works well in general and you get used to the notch.īesides the slightly higher resolution of 2560 x 1664 pixels, Apple also bumped other specs of the liquid retina panel (IPS). You can also select that the menu bar is hidden when you use apps in full-screen mode, so you basically only see the 16:10 screen. ![]() The area next to the notch is used for the macOS menu bar and the additional vertical pixels (64) are added to the regular 16:10 panel, so you get slightly more screen space compared to the MacBook Air M1. ![]() The new MacBook Air M2 now features a central display notch, which accommodates sensors as well as the webcam and that we already know from the larger MacBook Pro models. The hinges are well-adjusted and there is no visible bouncing, but the maximum opening angle is limited to around 130 degrees. We did not manage to provoke picture distortions, either. Both the base unit as well as the lid are very sturdy and can hardly be dent or twisted at all. The thinner design does not affect the stability or the quality impression. All in all, we have to say Apple uses comparatively wide bezels, especially underneath the display and the body-to-screen ratio is “just” 84 % (and we did not subtract the notch). The lid design with the rounded corners is also identical to the MBP 14. Contrary to the current MacBook Pro 14, the space between the individual keys is not black, but still in the chassis color instead. The device uses the familiar keyboard with standard height function keys and the current Touch-ID fingerprint scanner. It is very easy to open the lid with one hand thanks to the indentation at the front and the well-adjusted hinges. We thought this might be a problem here as well, but the base unit is fortunately extremely thin and we did not have any issues. If you have used a MacBook Pro before, you know that the sharp edge of the base unit can quickly leave marks on your wrists, which can be uncomfortable. The old Air was thinner at the front, but thicker at the rear. The chassis height is identical at the front and the rear, and the new Air is extremely thin at just 11.3 mm. Apple MacBook Air M1 Entry Review (Apple M1, 7-Core GPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD)Īpple does not use the familiar design of the old MacBook Air with the wedge-shaped base unit anymore and the basic design of the new MacBook Air M2 is no similar to the other MacBook models.Apple MacBook Air M1 Review (Apple M1, 8-Core GPU, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD). ![]() Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 Review (Apple M2, 10-Core GPU, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD).We currently also have a MacBook Air M2 with the faster 10-core GPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD in our editorial office the corresponding review will be published soon. If you get all the options (24 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD), the price of the new Air M2 will rise to $2499. We review the base model of the MacBook Air M2 in the new Midnight color, which we purchased in Apple’s online store (no press unit). We want to find out what the new MacBook Air M2 is like to live with, how the passive cooling solution handles the new M2 chip, and if you really notice the slower 256 GB SSD in your daily routine. It seems Apple is not really sure about the pricing, either, and still offers the MacBook Air M1 with the slower 7-core GPU (for now), most likely to offer a product in the $1000 range. However, the new model has a much higher starting price of $1199 for the base model with just 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD storage. The new display now supports the larger P3 color gamut like the larger MacBook Pro models and the panel is brighter, you get new speakers, there is a 1080p webcam and the popular MagSafe connector has returned. Apple wants to continue this success story with a completely redesigned chassis, which was developed for Apple’s own M2 processor. The new Air has big shoes to fill, because the previous MacBook Air M1 was one of the best compact laptops of the last two years. ![]() The old MacBook Pro 13 with the new Apple M2 chip launched a couple of weeks ago, and now we finally get the completely redesigned MacBook Air M2. ![]()
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