The MacBook Air 2022 is a laptop of choice at Apple. It features the M2 chip, which has proven its power and efficiency. And, if its starting price was a deterrent, today, the Apple laptop is back under the symbolic bar of 1,000 euros.
Source: Chloé Pertuis – Frandroid
A few months ago, Apple upgraded its MacBook Air range to the M3 chip, but the MacBook Air 2022 is still highly recommendable with its M2 chip. This laptop still has a bright future ahead of it, and provides very good performance in everyday use. This is also our recommendation if you want to choose a new MacBook with an excellent performance/price ratio.
The advantages of the MacBook Air M2
- A well-calibrated screen
- The unmatched performance/autonomy ratio
- A perfectly silent machine
Launched at 1,499 euros, then reduced to 1,199 euros, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 2022 is currently offered at 999 euros on Amazon, Fnac et DartyThe last time it was at this price was during Amazon Prime Day.
A design inherited from the Pro range
Unlike the 2020 model, the 2022 MacBook Air introduces a new design. It is inspired by the Pro models released in 2021, with reduced bezels around the screen, the appearance of a notch, as well as a new speaker system hidden in the hinge… And also the disappearance of the “MacBook Air” label, which was found on previous versions, under the screen.
The finishes remain as neat as ever, with the very good keyboard with backlit keys, as well as the large comfortable trackpad. In terms of display, we are entitled to a simple 60 Hz IPS LCD screen. Fortunately, it is a very pleasant panel to look at, of excellent quality with good brightness, high definition (2,560 x 1,664 pixels) and ideal color calibration. Be careful of sun reflections, however, because the screen is rather shiny.
A quiet and efficient machine for easy work
While the Air range now features an M3 chip, the 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 chip (with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD) still offers great performance.’ultrabook turns on instantly, software opens quickly, including demanding applications, and will run smoothly and silently, although the Pro version is a little more comfortable in this last area.
Finally, in most scenarios, the battery life of the MacBook Air M2 is very impressive. It will accompany you for hours without ever losing fluidity. During our test, we still noticed a slightly significant drop in battery life when the MacBook starts to heat up after intensive use (heavy applications, several open tabs, etc.). As for recharging, count 1 to 2 hours depending on the power of the charger.
Want to know more, don’t hesitate to read our test on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M2 2022.
In order to compare the MacBook Air 13 M2 with other models that we highly recommend at Frandroid, we invite you now to consult our guide to the best laptops of the moment.
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