That means you’ve got a boxier look than before, with the iconic wedge design (that has been a hallmark of the Air series ever since Steve Jobs initially pulled it out of an envelope on stage) ditched. However, the new MacBook Air M2 (2022) mimics its pricier MacBook Pro 14 and 16 siblings instead of mirroring the iMac. Leaks ahead of the launch had suggested a redesign in the same vein as the 2021 iMac 24-inch, with a wide array of eye-catching hues on offer. I can’t deny that when Apple announced the new MacBook Air M2 (2022) I was a little disappointed. Four colours, including new additions Midnight and Starlight (pictured).Fantastic keyboard and large, responsive trackpad.Upgraded look makes this a smaller version of the new MacBook Pro blueprint.After 2020’s big switch to the M1 chip, it’s now the time for the MacBook Air to pick up a big redesign while inheriting some of the MacBook Pro 14’s tricks. It’s an iconic machine, but one that has often been left without big upgrades in the past. The Air series has been Apple’s most popular line of computers for years. The MacBook Air M2 (2022) is the next model in that transition, and it’s a fantastic machine. Great display 13.6-inch panel with punchy colours and 500 nits of brightnessĪpple has been on a roll with its Mac output since it began shifting away from Intel chips to its own M-series alternatives. Return of MagSafe The magnetic charging connector makes a welcome return Latest Apple Silicon chip The 2022 MacBook Air is powered by the M2 chip and it’s very capable

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