Apple finally gave the MacBook Air a much-needed refresh with the release of a 2022 model.
The new Apple MacBook Air 2022 boasts a flatter design and better sleekness. It also boasts a Magic Keyboard with bigger function key arrows, the updated MagSafe charging technology, and of course, a notch on the screen.
Possibly the main highlight here is the new Apple M2 chip. It is built on a 2nd-generation 5nm technology and consists of 20 billion transistors, which is 25% more than the M1.
Compared to the M1, this one is apparently 1.5x faster and 15x faster compared to an Intel-based model. It promises up to 18 hours of battery life. Photo and video editing on this thing — with the right software — should be a breeze.
The new Apple MacBook Air 2022 M2 with 8-core GPU, 256GB SSD, 30W Type-C adapter retails for Php69,990, while the 8-core GPU/512GB SSD/35W Type-C comes in at Php87,990.
Apple MacBook Air 2022 Specs
- macOS
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 2560 x 1664 pixel resolution, 224ppi
- 500-nits, P3, True Tone Technology
- Apple M2 chip, 8-core CPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 8GB RAM
- 8/10-core GPU
- 256GB/512GB SSD
- MagSafe 3 charging port
- 1080p FaceTime HD camera
- 4x speakers, stereo sound
- 3x microphone array
- Headphone jack
- 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (charging, DisplayPort, USB 4, USB 3.1 Gen 2)
- Magic Keyboard, Backlit
- Force Touch trackpad
- WiFi 6, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Dimensions: 304.1 x 215 x 11.3mm
- Weight: 1.24kg
- up to 18-hour battery (Apple TV), 30W/35W USB Type-C power adapter
Meanwhile, the new Macbook Pro 13-inch 2022 is essentially the same as its predecessor. Only this time, it will also get an M2 chip treatment.
The new model will both have 10-core GPUs. The 256GB SSD model retails for Php74,990 while the 512GB SSD is at Php86,990.