Apple’s MacBook Air 2022 with an updated design, M2 processor, MagSafe charging and a slightly larger screen will soon be available for pre-order, starting at $ 1,199. Apple says it will open pre-orders online tomorrow, July 8, at 8 am ET / 5 am PT, and orders will begin shipping Friday, July 15. If you’re having trouble placing your online pre-order for delivery (pre-orders don’t usually run out, but shipping dates are often delayed very quickly), here’s a tip – try ordering online right at 8:00 ET on launch day, July 15, with your order set up as in-store pickup.
The launch of this model follows the MacBook Pro 2022 with a touch bar, which had the honor of being the first Apple laptop to debut the M2 chip. In terms of M2 performance, my colleague Monica Chin’s review concluded that it is faster than the M1 and that battery life in normal use cases (even while run system-intensive applications) remains flawless.
But considering that the new MacBook Air has the M2 chip, in addition to some interesting features rendered by the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro (MagSafe load, a 1080p webcam and notched screen, to name a few ), maybe this, not the 13-inch MacBook Pro, is what you might want to buy this year. Here are all the pricing details you need to know.
Here is the price of each configuration
The $ 1,199 base model includes an M2 processor (eight-core CPU, eight-core GPU), 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Like the more expensive option detailed below, this model includes a 13.6-inch screen, a 1080p webcam, a MagSafe 3 magnetic charging port and two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. this model is that it comes with a 30 W USB-C power adapter.
The augmenting model that costs $ 1,499 has the M2 processor (eight-core CPU but with a 10-core GPU), 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It has the same ports as the previous setup, but includes your choice of the 35W dual USB-C port adapter (because you can charge two devices at once) or the faster 67W USB-C power adapter at no additional cost.
How much do upgrade specifications cost?
In the $ 1,199 low-end model, you can upgrade to an M2 chip with a larger GPU core count (10 cores versus eight) for $ 100.
Uploading up to 16GB of RAM will add $ 200, while 24GB (the maximum upgrade) will cost $ 400 in addition to the base price.
In terms of storage, the new MacBook Air supports up to 2 TB, although getting here will cost quite a bit. For the base model, doubling the storage to 512GB is $ 200, 1TB is $ 400, and the full 2TB is a $ 800 load.
The price of the $ 1,499 model storage upgrade is as follows: $ 200 to double its 512GB of storage to 1TB and $ 600 to go up to 2TB.
While the 35W two-port USB-C power adapter or 67W USB-C fast charger are included with the $ 1,499 MacBook Air, it’s an additional $ 20 sale at the time of the purchase if you get the $ 1,199 MacBook Air. That’s not bad, considering Apple will sell each for $ 59.
If you want to fully maximize the specifications of a MacBook Air, it will cost you $ 2,499 before taxes.