Measuring just 0.44 inches thick with the lid open, an everyday Bic pen looks chunky next to this machine. It's a potent blend of performance and portability, one we recommend as one of the best laptops for getting work done on the go for most folks.ĭesign: The MacBook Air M2 is so thin it could easily be mistaken for an iPad when closed (especially if the Apple logo is facing out). The MacBook Air 2022 (from $1,199, tested at $1,899) is a breath of fresh you-know-what, and that’s because Apple paired an even faster M2 chip with a design that’s markedly thinner and lighter. It’s just that cramming revolutionary performance in the same old chassis didn’t feel (or look) like a leap forward. Yes, the MacBook Air M1 was good - after all, it helped introduce the world to the power of Apple silicon. The MacBook Air M2 is an excellent all-rounder that feels truly worthy of the Air name.
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