Apple - MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Space Gray
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- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1864 (Retina) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor Model: Apple M2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Apple M2 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 18 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MQTK3LL/A
- Product Name: MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD
- Color: Space Gray
- Year of Release: 2023
- Display
- Screen Size: 15 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1864 (Retina) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Apple
- Processor Model: Apple M2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Apple M2
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): Not provided (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Apple
- Graphics: Apple M2 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Number of GPU Cores: 10
- Compatibility
- Operating System: macOS Ventura (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Power
- Battery Life (up to): 18 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Audio Technology: Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio
- Mac Features: Touch ID sensor
- Security Features: Fingerprint reader
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.44 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 13.4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 9.35 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 194253714248
The 15-inch MacBook Air is impossibly thin and has a stunning Liquid Retina display. Supercharged by the M2 chip—and with up to 18 hours of battery life¹—it delivers incredible performance in an ultraportable design.
Whats Included
- Apple 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
- Apple 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
A: Non pro chips (m1/m2/m3) only support a single external monitor by default. There is an adapter by other world computing that will allow 2 external monitors with these chips called "OWC USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink".
A: I got the M2 but used the difference in price to get more RAM & SSD. That should serve your purpose fine.
Q: Would this laptop be good for video and picture editing?
A: Yes, based on your configuration choices. I have 16 GB of RAM combined with the CPU & GPU as described in the specs.
Q: How long is the power cord?
A: undefined
Q: What is the warranty on a new MacBook Air?
A: I bought Apple Care since she will be in college in another state
A: Compact dual USB-C. But you can use any USB-C charger as long as it produces a higher wattage without using the MagSafe port.
Q: Does this have a 64bit Dual Core Processor?
A: The M2 version, that debuted July 2023, has the M2 Chip with 8 core CPU that splits between 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores; a 10 core GPU, a 16-core neural engine, and 100GB/s memory bandwidth. It's 64bit and runs MacOS.
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| Pros for Apple - MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Space Gray | |||
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| Processor Speed, Battery Life, Screen Size, Performance, Weight | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Portability, Battery Life, Design | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Portability, Screen Size, Speed | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Portability, Battery Life, Screen Size |
| Cons for Apple - MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Space Gray | |||
| USB Ports, Fingerprint Resistance | Connectivity, Port Selection, Heat Dissipation | Connectivity | Port Selection, Storage Capacity, Touchscreen |
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Customers are delighted by the MacBook Air 15" laptop's impressive battery life, large screen size, and lightweight design. Many appreciate its strong performance, ease of use, and ample RAM and storage. While some users wish for more USB ports, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive. The sleek design is frequently praised, though its susceptibility to fingerprints is a minor drawback for some.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good for software development
I was shopping for a new laptop on Black Friday and ended up buying a few with the intention to keep only one. This one ended up being my favorite because of the generous storage and large screen coupled with Best Buy's holiday return policy - nice to have for such a big purchase in case anything goes wrong. Compared to the M3 Air 13, 512 SSD, 16 RAM: according to the experts, the newer M3 is about 20% faster than the older M2. This is probably true, but having used both, I could not notice a big difference. In practice, I found the 1TB of storage much more useful. For some reason you can find the M3 with 16 and 24GB RAM, but not more than 512 SSD. Strange. 24GB RAM might be good if you are using Virtual Machines. I was able to migrate all tools from my work PC to it, so I did not need 24GB RAM. Compared to the M2 pro 14, 512 SSD, 16 RAM: the pro has a better keyboard, more ports and significantly better performance. The extra performance means you can even do some gaming in your down time, even though if gaming is important to you I would encourage you to consider a PC or a PS5 on the side (I did the latter). The big disappointment of the Pro 14 is the screen, and there are two major drawbacks to it: 1. Using the screen for a long time gives me headaches and makes my eyes red. After doing a little research, it turns out that this is because the screen turns on and off at a very high frequency in order to save energy. This strategy is called PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and most reviews do warn about this. It's just that they do it in a way to makes you think it's uncommon to be sensitive to it. Both me and my wife are in our 30s with 20/20 vision and have never worn glasses or have had any kind of issues with vision. We are both affected by it. If you're using the Pro 14 for a half hour on the couch, you're probably fine. However, if you expect to get through a full day of work, I would strongly encourage you to stick to the Air. This reason disqualified the Pro 14 for me. By the way, the Pro 16 has the same problem so if you are buying a laptop to get real work done either of the Pros are a no from me. 2. M2 Pro 14 is significantly worse for productivity than a 15" screen. Really the M2 pro 14 is closer to the M3 Air 13 in terms of the amount of information you can see. To be more specific, in my coding editor of choice, vim, I can see 43 lines on the M3 Air 13, 44 lines on the M2 pro 14, and 51 lines on the M2 Air 15. Then if you are trying to split the screen to look at two files at the same time, 15" is really the only one where this is usable. You could get the 13" air and use the extra cash towards a large monitor. A lot of people from work did this. I wanted to be able to work while I am traveling and also the 1TB storage, so I went for the 15" configuration. Hope this review helps. Cheers!
Posted by Anonymous
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple MacBook Air with M2 Chip: A Remarkabl
I recently upgraded to the Apple MacBook Air with the M2 chip, and I must say it has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. This latest model, equipped with 16GB of memory and a spacious 1TB SSD, has truly redefined my computing experience. Performance: 5/5 The M2 chip's performance is nothing short of outstanding. Applications launch in a blink, and multitasking feels seamless. Whether I'm editing videos, running virtual machines, or working on resource-intensive tasks, the MacBook Air handles it all effortlessly. The 16GB of memory ensures smooth performance even with multiple applications open simultaneously. Design and Portability: 5/5 True to Apple's design philosophy, the MacBook Air is sleek, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing. The 15" display provides an immersive viewing experience, and the thin bezels add a modern touch. The portability of this laptop is a game-changer, making it easy to carry it anywhere without compromising on performance. Storage and Speed: 5/5 The 1TB SSD not only offers ample storage space for my files and applications but also significantly boosts the system's speed. The read and write speeds are impressive, leading to faster boot times and snappier overall performance. It's a joy to work with a laptop that can keep up with my demands. Battery Life: 4.5/5 The battery life on the MacBook Air is impressive, easily lasting a full workday on a single charge with moderate use. However, while it's great, I've noticed a slight dip in performance during heavy usage. Nonetheless, it remains one of the best in its class. Display and Audio: 5/5 The 15" Retina display is stunning, delivering vibrant colors and sharp details. Whether I'm watching movies, editing photos, or working on documents, the display consistently impresses. The audio quality is equally impressive, offering clear and immersive sound for both work and entertainment. Conclusion: The Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip is a powerhouse that combines performance, design, and portability seamlessly. While the price point might be on the higher side, the overall experience justifies the investment for users who demand top-notch performance and a premium computing experience. I highly recommend the MacBook Air to anyone in need of a reliable and powerful laptop, and I can confidently say that this purchase has been worth every penny. If you're in the market for a new laptop, the MacBook Air with the M2 chip should be at the top of your list.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Effortless Power and Portability
As an avid user of the Apple MacBook Air M2 with 1TB storage and 16GB RAM, purchased from Best Buy, I must say it's an absolute game-changer. The sleek design and lightweight build make it incredibly portable without compromising on power. The M2 chip delivers lightning-fast performance, handling multitasking with ease and ensuring smooth operation even with resource-intensive tasks like photo and video editing. The spacious 1TB storage provides ample room for all my files, photos, and applications, while the 16GB of RAM ensures seamless multitasking and effortless switching between apps. The Retina display is stunning, offering crisp and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall user experience. The battery life is impressive, easily lasting me through a full day of work or entertainment without needing to recharge. The keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the trackpad is responsive and precise. Overall, the Apple MacBook Air M2 exceeds my expectations in every aspect. It's the perfect combination of power, portability, and style, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone in need of a reliable and efficient laptop. Best Buy's seamless purchasing process and excellent customer service only added to the overall satisfaction of my purchase.
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Posted by Harshini