Apple MacBook Air (M2)
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air (M2)

Apple

Released Aug 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Nov 9, 2026

This 13-inch MacBook Air features the M2 chip in a lightweight, durable design that provides powerful performance and long battery life. The Apple MacBook Air (M2) scores 90/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Thedisconnekt, TechRadar, Laptop Mag, and Crackberry.

Critic Score

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90

based on 4 expert reviews

ThedisconnektTechRadarLaptop MagCrackberry

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 4 reviews fall within 7 points of each other.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Long battery life(4)
  • Powerful performance(4)
  • Premium build quality(3)
  • Lightweight design(3)
  • Comfortable fit(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(3)
  • Distracting display notch(3)
  • High price(2)
  • Slow SSD write speeds(2)
  • Chassis attracts fingerprints(2)

4 Publication Reviews

95
Independent publication02/2024

AI summary of this review

The MacBook Air 15-inch (M2) is a highly recommended, premium laptop that excels in battery life and performance for the average user.

Publisher score: 5 out of 5

88
Major publication09/2023

AI summary of this review

The author describes the MacBook Air M2 as a nearly perfect everyday laptop that balances performance, design, and battery life so well that it leaves little room for meaningful future improvements.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Major publication08/2022

AI summary of this review

The MacBook Air M2 is a highly recommended ultraportable that balances impressive power and endurance with a modern redesign, despite a few port limitations and a premium price tag.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication12/2022

AI summary of this review

The reviewer considers the MacBook Air M2 the best MacBook ever made, praising its design and efficiency enough to replace their more powerful Pro machines.

Score estimated from the review text