Apple has officially announced the MacBook Air 13 2022 model with the new Apple M2 chip inside during the 2022 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC22 Apple Event ). This will be available to purchase / pre-order from July 2022 onwards from Apple Store, Amazon.in, Flipkart, Croma store, etc.
Apple MacBook Air 13 2022 with M2 chip price in India starts at ₹1,19,900 ( Base model with 8GB Unified Memory and 256GB SSD Storage ). The Apple M2 chip on this has an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU.
If you want more graphics power, you can opt for a Macbook Air 13 with an M2 chip equipped with a 10-core GPU. The launch price for this model starts at ₹1,49,900 in India ( 8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage ).
M2 starts the next generation of Apple silicon. Its 8-core CPU lets you zip through everyday tasks like creating documents and presentations, or take on more intensive workflows like developing in Xcode or mixing tracks in Logic Pro. M2 features up to a 10-core GPU, resulting in a big boost in graphics performance. And its media engine lets you play and edit up to 11 streams of 4K and up to 2 streams of 8K ProRes video.
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Display Features
The new Macbook Air features a 13.6-inch 2560×1664 pixel resolution Liquid Retina display with a peak brightness of 500nits achievable. It supports 1 billion colors and Wide color (P3) gamut with True Tone technology for a better visual experience.
Battery and Charging Specs
Macbook Air 13 with 10-core GPU Apple M2 chip ships with a 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter while the 8-core GPU M2 Macbook Air 13 comes with a 30W USB-C Power Adapter. According to the official Apple India Store, the 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter or 67W USB-C Power Adapter is included as a free upgrade with Macbook Air powered by an M2 chip with 10-core GPU and 512GB SSD storage or higher. All these models are powered by 52.6Whr lithium-polymer battery. On a full charge, you get up to 18 hours of battery life thanks to the M2 chip.
Colors Available in
You can buy Apple MacBook Air 13 2022 in 4 different color options – Silver, Starlight, Space Grey, and Midnight.
Ports and Connectivity
Macbook Air 13 with M2 chip comes with a MagSafe 3 charging port, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports.
Memory and Storage
Like older Macbook Air M1 chip models, the new 2022 models also use unified memory. The base models ship with 8GB memory. If you need more, you will have to pay extra and get a model with 16GB or 24GB unified memory. In the storage department, it is configurable up to 2TB SSD storage.
Other Features
Apple has equipped these new models with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera offering a better video call experience during your zoom and google meet calls. It supports WiFi 6 networks and has Bluetooth 5.0. It comes with a Four-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio and has Dolby Atmos.
Source: Apple India