Apple MacBook Air 13-inch : M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB

More Information
Display	13.6" 2560 x 1664 pixels
Processor	Apple M
Storage	256GB SSD
Weight	1240g
EAN	0195949899720
Manufacturer	Apple
Availability	Y
Product Family	MacBook Air
Product Series	(M2, 2024)
PDF URLs	View PDF

Less to carry. More to

Redesigned around the next-generation M2 chip, MacBook Air is strikingly thin and brings exceptional speed and power efficiency within its durable all‑aluminum enclosure. It’s the ultrafast, ultracapable laptop that lets you work, play, or create just about anything — anywhere.

Midnight to Starlight. Four stellar finishes.

MacBook Air comes in four gorgeous finishes — each with its own matching MagSafe charging cable.

Prepare for takeoff.

The M2 chip starts the next generation of Apple silicon, with even more of the speed and power efficiency of M1. So you can get more done faster with a more powerful 8‑core CPU. Create captivating images and animations with up to a 10-core GPU. Work with more streams of 4K and 8K ProRes video with the high‑performance media engine. And keep working — or playing — all day and into the night with up to 18 hours of battery life.

More speed for all your apps.

All your go-to apps run lightning fast in macOS — including Microsoft 365 and many of your favorite iOS apps. And with over 10,000 apps and plug-ins optimized for Apple silicon, your creative future is wide open.

All together now.

Make and receive iPhone calls on your Mac. Use your iPad as a second display. Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. It’s like they were all made for each other. Because they were.

To be clear, it’s gorgeous.

The breathtaking 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is the biggest — and brightest — ever on MacBook Air, with support for 1 billion colors. Text is supercrisp, and photos and movies more brilliant and vivid, with rich contrast and sharp detail.

Look sharp. Sound great.

Make your best impression on video calls with the 1080p FaceTime HD camera and three‑mic array. Surround yourself with an expansive soundstage, compliments of the four‑speaker sound system with Spatial Audio. MacBook Air was designed to thrill the senses.

Let your fingers fly.

Comfortable and quiet, Magic Keyboard now has a full‑height function key row for quick access to favorite controls and shortcuts. Touch ID makes it easy to unlock your Mac, enter passwords, and make secure purchases or payments — all at the touch of a finger. And with the larger Force Touch trackpad, there’s even more space to work with precision.

Keep plugging away.

The quick-release MagSafe power connector easily attaches — and detaches — with magnets, preventing any unintended flights. Two Thunderbolt ports let you connect and power high-speed accessories. You can also connect up to a 6K display. And the headphone jack supports high‑impedance headphones.

Designed to go places.

Superlight and under half an inch thin, MacBook Air fits easily into your life and is built with the planet in mind. MacBook Air with M3 is made with 50 percent recycled materials — an Apple first. And all MacBook Air laptops have a durable recycled aluminum enclosure.

Two perfectly portable sizes.

Two perfectly portable sizes. The 13‑inch model is the ultimate on‑the‑go laptop, and the 15‑inch model gives you more space onscreen for multitasking.2

Four stellar colors.

Four stellar colors. Your options are out of this world — and each one comes with a matching MagSafe charging cable.

A chipload of power.

The moment you open your MacBook Air, it’s ready for whatever you throw at it. And no matter how intense the workload, it stays silent thanks to a fanless design. Whether you’re multitasking between apps, editing videos in iMovie, or playing Baldur’s Gate 3 in Game Mode, the M3 chip brings more speed and fluidity to everything you do.

MacBook Air with M3 leverages the incredible AI performance of the Neural Engine to deliver intelligent macOS features that enhance productivity and creativity, including powerful camera features, real-time speech to text, and visual understanding.

And with access to a broad ecosystem of apps that deliver advanced AI features, users can do everything from checking their homework with AI Math Assistance in Goodnotes, to automatically enhancing photos in Pixelmator Pro, to removing background noise from a video using CapCut.

A battery that goes all day. Both MacBook Air with M2 and MacBook Air with M3 provide up to 18 hours of battery life, so you can leave the power adapter at home.

New to Mac?

If you love iPhone, you’ll love Mac. Mac is designed to be just as easy to learn as iPhone. And whether you’re copying text on your phone to paste on your Mac, chatting with friends in Messages, or locating devices with Find My — when you use Mac with iPhone, they work seamlessly together.

Setup is a breeze.

Setup is a breeze. Easily move files, apps, and more from your old PC or Mac with Migration Assistant. And if you need any help, Apple Support is always just an online chat, phone call, or in‑store appointment away.

Access files anywhere with iCloud.

Access files anywhere with iCloud. iCloud lets you store all your photos, contacts, and documents so they’re available on all your devices. Start a to‑do list on your iPhone and check off items on your MacBook Air — and so much more.

Powerful apps built in.

Powerful apps built in. Mac comes with apps like FaceTime, Freeform, Photos, and Keynote that let you get to work creating and collaborating on your next big idea.

Mac is built to last.

Mac is built to last. Made with durable recycled aluminum enclosures, Mac laptops are ready for anything. And free macOS software updates can keep your Mac running smoothly and securely for years to come.

Yep, Mac does that.

Yep, Mac does that. It’s not just MacBook Air. Every Mac is designed to be this easy, powerful, and amazing.

Let’s be clear. It’s brilliant.

The Liquid Retina display on MacBook Air is a sight to behold, with support for 1 billion colors and up to 2x the resolution of comparable PC laptops. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears supercrisp for easy reading.

High-definition camera.

High-definition camera. Look your best with the 1080p FaceTime HD camera, whether you’re catching up with friends and family or collaborating with coworkers around the globe.

Immersive sound system.

Immersive sound system. The speakers on MacBook Air support Spatial Audio along with Dolby Atmos, so you can enjoy three-dimensional soundstages for music and movies.

Connections on full display.

The MagSafe charging cable easily attaches and detaches with magnets, preventing any unintended flights. Two Thunderbolt ports let you connect high-speed accessories and charge your Mac. And the headphone jack supports high‑impedance headphones. With the M3 model, you can access Wi‑Fi 6E, which has up to 2x faster throughput compared to Wi‑Fi 6.

Unlock it all with the touch of your finger.

The comfortable and quiet backlit Magic 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.

Design
Colour name	Starlight
Product type	Laptop
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Introduction year	2024
Display
Pixel density	224 ppi
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1664 pixels
Display diagonal	34.5 cm (13.6")
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
True Tone technology	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Display technology marketing name	Liquid Retina
Number of external displays supported	1
Processor
Processor generation	Apple M 2nd Gen
Coprocessor cores	16
Coprocessor model	Neural Engine
Processor model	M2
Processor cores	8
Processor manufacturer	Apple
Processor family	Apple M
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	4
Memory
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory	16 GB
Storage
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	256 GB
Card reader integrated	No
Total storage capacity	256 GB
Total SSDs capacity	256 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Apple
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Apple GPU
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card cores	8
On-board graphics card 6K support	Yes
Memory bandwidth (max)	100 GB/s
On-board GPU manufacturer	Apple
Audio
Number of microphones	3
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers	4
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Mobile network generation	Not supported
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Docking connector	Yes
Mini HDMI ports quantity	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	0
Charging port type	MagSafe 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity	0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity	0
Performance
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Voice control	Yes
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Keyboard
Pointing device	Trackpad
Numeric keypad	No
Keyboard number of keys	79
Keyboard backlit	Yes

Software
Pre-installed software	App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos
Operating system installed	macOS Sonoma
Technical details
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Warranty period	1 year(s)
Processor special features
Video encode engine	Yes
Video decode engine	Yes
Brand-specific features
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Brand specific technologies	Wide color (P3)
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity	52.6 Wh
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Fast charging	Yes
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)	15 h
Power
AC adapter power	30 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
Security
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90%
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4500 m
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Weight & dimensions
Width	304.1 mm
Depth	215 mm
Height	11.3 mm
Weight	1.24 kg
Packaging data
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3
Other features
Ambient light sensor	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Warranty period	1 year(s)
Sensors
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Packaging content
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch : M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB - Starlight