The new M2 MacBook Air has that same connection. After ditching the MagSafe connection for nearly six years, Apple brought back a new-and-improved MagSafe connection on its 2021-released 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros. I've made it this far without really diving in on the new Air's MagSafe connection - because it's a "feel good" story that deserves its own section. It's a noticeable upgrade for video conferencing and FaceTime calls, even if it doesn't support Center Stage (an AI panning and tracking feature that keeps you in frame and in focus) for some reason. Apple has finally put the old 720p webcam in the rearview and given the M2 MacBook Air a 1080p webcam that's similar to the ones in the latest iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Studio Display. There is an iPhone-esque notch now, but if I'm honest, I've kind of forgotten about it a lot of apps actually do a good job of hiding the notch by darkening the Menu Bar at the top, too.Īnother welcome improvement is the webcam. It's also slightly brighter (500 nits vs 400 nits). Apple has made it a more edge-to-edge screen - it's a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display versus the M1 MacBook Air's 13.3-inch Liquid Retina display - while keeping the same general size. ![]() I've tested most of Apple's recent MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs over the past few years, but none have felt as quite nice as the M2 MacBook Air. The hardware improvements are *kissy face emoji* All I have to tell you is that I've been using the M2 MacBook Air for the better part of five days - I'm not a power user, and work primarily in a web browser - and I've only had to charge it twice. It's impressive, sure, but the battery of Apple's MacBook Air line has always been impressive. It keeps going.Īpple claims that the M2 MacBook Air can get up 15 hours of battery life if you're just browsing the web and up to 18 hours if you're watching video. This, paired with the M2 chip's power and efficiency improvements, makes this thing an Energizer bunny. Despite shrinking it and making the M2 MacBook Air smaller than the M1 MacBook Air - it's 0.19-inch thinner and 0.1 pounds lighter, now weighing 2.7 pounds - Apple has actually made the new laptop's battery slightly bigger. I've been using the M2 MacBook Air for several days and I'd be lying if I told you that its standout feature was the new MagSafe charging while that is nice (and nostalgic), I've been more impressed by its battery life. What's Good About the Apple M2 MacBook Air The M2 MacBook Air's killer feature is its battery life
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