Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of MacBook Air. Tested with Baldur’s Gate 3 v1.0.0.9 with high settings. Testing conducted by Apple in May 2022 using pre-production MacBook Air systems with Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 24GB of RAM, at 1470x956 resolution, and production MacBook Air systems with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU and 16GB of RAM, at 1440x900 resolution, all configured with 2TB SSD, as well as production 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5–based MacBook Air systems with Intel UHD Graphics 617, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD.Adobe Photoshop 23.3.1 tested using the following filters and functions: Emboss, Minimum, Sharpen Edges, Rotate Image and Ripple. Testing conducted by Apple in May 2022 using pre-production MacBook Air systems with Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 24GB of RAM, as well as production MacBook Air systems with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU and 16GB of RAM, all configured with 2TB SSD, as well as production 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5–based MacBook Air systems with Intel UHD Graphics 617, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD.Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of MacBook Pro. Performance measured using selected industry‑standard benchmarks. Testing conducted by Apple in May 2022 using pre-production 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 16GB of RAM, and production 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU and 16GB of RAM.Final Cut Pro 10.6.2 tested using a complex 2-minute project with 4K ProRes 422 media.

Battery life varies by use and configuration. The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. Testing conducted by Apple in May 2022 using pre-production MacBook Air systems with Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD.Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure and is based on auditing done by UL LLC.Have a question? Call a Specialist or chat online.

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