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.
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
Displays and Adapters
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
Other Accessories
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8 m)
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
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