Apple MacBook Air "M2" 8 CPU/10 GPU 15" Specs

The Apple MacBook Air “M2” 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU 15-Inch (2023) model features a 5-nm 3.49 GHz Apple M2 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB of default onboard RAM, and a 256 GB or 512 GB default onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be configured with higher capacity options at the time of initial system purchase, but cannot be replaced or upgraded subsequently.

This all is tucked in a uniformly thin aluminum case with an integrated 1080p “FaceTime HD” webcam, a six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers, Touch ID, a backlit “Magic Keyboard”, a large “Force Touch” trackpad, and a high-resolution 15.3″ LED-backlit 2880×1864 (224 ppi, 500 nits) “Liquid Retina” display with Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology.

The aluminum case is available in four color options — dark blue “Midnight” (pictured, left), a warm gray “Starlight”, a darker “Space Gray”, and classic silver. It weighs 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg). Apple estimates battery life at 15-18 hours depending on the task performed. By default, it ships with a MagSafe 3-equipped 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, but it can be configured with a fast charge 70W USB-C Power Adapter at no extra cost.

Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Finish

SilverStarlightSpace GrayMidnight

Price

$1099

$1399

Chip

Apple M2 chip

8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
8-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
100GB/s memory bandwidth

Media engine

Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
Video decode engine
Video encode engine
ProRes encode and decode engine

Configurable to:

M2 with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU

Apple M2 chip

8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
10-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
100GB/s memory bandwidth

Media engine

Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
Video decode engine
Video encode engine
ProRes encode and decode engine

Display

Liquid Retina display

13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;¹
2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch with
support for 1 billion colors
500 nits brightness
Wide color (P3)
True Tone technology

Battery and Power²

Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
Up to 15 hours wireless web
52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M2 with 8-core GPU)
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M2 with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, configurable with M2 with 8-core GPU)
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Charging and Expansion

MagSafe 3 charging port

3.5 mm headphone jack

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:

Charging
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

MagSafe 33.5 mm headphone jackThunderbolt / USB 4

Memory

8GB

8GB unified memory

Configurable to:

16GB or 24GB

Storage³

256GB

256GB SSD

Configurable to:

512GB, 1TB, or 2TB

512GB

512GB SSD

Configurable to:

1TB or 2TB

Keyboard and Trackpad

Backlit Magic Keyboard with:

78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
Touch ID
Ambient light sensor
Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Wireless

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3

Camera

1080p

1080p FaceTime HD camera

Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Audio

Four-speaker sound system
Wide stereo sound
Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
Three-mic array with directional beamforming
3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Display Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:

One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Video Playback

Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

Audio Playback

Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Operating Requirements

Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm)
Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)⁴

Depth:8.46 inches (21.5 cm)

Width:11.97 inches (30.41 cm)

Height:0.44 inch (1.13 cm)

Operating System

macOS

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Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.Learn more

Features include:

Voice Control
Increase Contrast
Switch Control
VoiceOver
Reduce Motion
Zoom
Siri and Dictation
Live Captions

Built-in Apps⁵

In the Box

13-inch MacBook Air
30W USB-C Power Adapter
(M2 with 8-core GPU)
or
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
(M2 with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage)
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
(2 m)

Limited Warranty and Service

Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add unlimited repairs for accidental damage from handling, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable accidental damage, plus applicable tax.

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Configure to Order

Configure your MacBook Air with these options at apple.com:
M2 with 10-core GPU
16GB or 24GB unified memory
512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
70W USB-C Power Adapter

MacBook Air and the Environment

13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:⁶See the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip Product Environmental Report

Made with better materials

100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure⁷
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 98% of the rare earth elements in the device
90% recycled steel in the battery tray
100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

ENERGY STAR® certified⁸

Smarter chemistry⁹

Arsenic-free display glass
Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium‑free

Green manufacturing

Over 20% of manufacturing electricity sourced from supplier clean energy projects¹⁰
No established final assembly supplier sites generate any waste sent to landfill¹¹

Responsible packaging

100% of the virgin wood fiber in the packaging comes from responsibly managed forests¹²
96% or more fiber-based, due to our work to eliminate plastic in packaging¹³

Apple Trade In

Trade in your eligible device for credit toward your next purchase, or get an Apple Gift Card you can use anytime.¹⁴ If your device isn’t eligible for credit, we’ll recycle it for free.See how it works

Apple and the Environment

Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and we are focused on our Apple 2030 goal to make every product carbon neutral.See Apple’s commitment

Accessories

Mac Software

Final Cut Pro

Logic Pro

Displays and Adapters

Studio Display

Pro Display XDR

USB-C to USB Adapter

USB-C to SD Card Reader

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter

Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter