MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
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MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) Specifications

Complete Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) technical specifications · Released 2023 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: Apple M2 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 10-core GPU; 1… Display: Liquid Retina display; 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;1 288… Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera; Advanced image signal processor with computational video
Display
Liquid Retina display; 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;1 2880-by-1864 native res…
Chip
Apple M2 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 10-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine; 100GB/s …
Storage / Colors
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB · Silver, Starlight, Space Gray, Midnight
Weight / OS
1510 g · macOS

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Silver
  • Starlight
  • Space Gray
  • Midnight

Size and Weight

  • Height: 0.45 inch (1.15 cm)
  • Width: 13.40 inches (34.04 cm)
  • Depth: 9.35 inches (23.76 cm)
  • Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)3

Display

  • Liquid Retina display
  • 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;1 2880-by-1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch 500 nits brightness
  • Color
  • Support for 1 billion colors
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology

Chip

  • Apple M2 chip
  • 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 100GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Media engine
  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine

Camera

  • 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video

iCharging and Expansion

  • MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

iAudio Playback

  • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

iVideo Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

iOperating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Sequoia helps you be productive and creative in new ways — with Apple Intelligence,15 iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, major updates to Safari, and more.
  • Learn more about latest operating system
  • macOS User Guide

iAccessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
  • Learn more about Accessibility
  • Features include:
  • Voice Control
  • Increase Contrast
  • Switch Control
  • VoiceOver
  • Reduce Motion
  • Zoom
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Live Captions

iIn the Box

  • 15-inch MacBook Air
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

iAcoustic Performance

  • Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
  • Sound Power LevelL W A,m (B)Sound Pressure LevelOperator PositionL p A,m (dB)Idle1.3 (K V = 0.3)3Wireless web1.3 (K V = 0.3)3
  • L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
  • L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
  • 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).
  • K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
  • The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v .
  • The wireless web test browses 6 tabs with a mix of content including media.
  • Configuration tested: M2, 8-core CPU / 10-core GPU, 8GB unified memory, 512GB storage.

iAudio

  • Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
  • Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Battery and Power12

  • Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • 66.5-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
  • Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter

iBuilt-in Apps4

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • GarageBand
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • Keynote
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Shortcuts
  • Siri
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos

iConfigure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air with these options at apple.com:
  • 16GB or 24GB unified memory
  • 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Display Support

  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:
  • One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

iKeyboard and Trackpad

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
  • Touch ID
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

iMacBook Air and the Environment

  • 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:5
  • See the 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip Product Environmental Report (PDF)
  • Made with better materials
  • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
  • 100% recycled cobalt in the magnets of the MagSafe connector — a first for Apple
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99% of the rare earth elements in the device
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 90% recycled steel in the battery tray
  • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
  • Energy efficient
  • ENERGY STAR® certified7
  • Smarter chemistry8
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium‑free
  • Green manufacturing
  • Over 30% of manufacturing electricity sourced from supplier clean energy projects9
  • No established final assembly supplier sites generate any waste sent to landfill13
  • Responsible packaging
  • 100% of the virgin wood fiber in the packaging comes from responsibly managed forests10
  • 99% or more fiber-based, due to our work to eliminate plastic in packaging11
  • Progress toward our 2030 goal
  • Reduced emissions for 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip by 48% against our baseline14
  • Apple and the Environment
  • Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and we are focused on our Apple 2030 goal to make every product carbon neutral.
  • See Apple’s commitment

iMemory

  • 16GB unified memory
  • Configurable to:
  • 24GB
  • 8GB unified memory
  • 16GB or 24GB

iOperating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

iStorage2

  • 256GB SSD
  • Configurable to:
  • 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB

Wireless

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.3

MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) FAQ

What year was Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) released?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) was released in 2023.

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) has Liquid Retina display; 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;1 288….

What chip does Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) use?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) uses Apple M2 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 10-core GPU; 1….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)?

Available storage capacities include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.