90
Matt Hanson
TechRadar
“The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is now Apple's cheapest MacBook thanks to an official price cut.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Long battery life
- M2 Chip Performance
- Incredibly thin
- Upgraded webcam
- Screen and keyboard are world‑class
- Great new design
Points of Contention
- Worryingly hot internal temperatures
- Still only supports one monitor
- Much more expensive than previous model
- New colors are a bit tame
- Fingerprint‑Prone Midnight Finish
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics90
Dan Seifert
The Verge
The MacBook Air M2 is a solid upgrade with a thinner, lighter design and excellent performance from the M2 chip. Higher price and fingerprint-prone Midnight finish are notable downsides, but it remains a strong recommendation for portable computing.
90
Brian Westover
PCMag
“The 2022 version of Apple's MacBook Air gets a fresh look and the more powerful M2 processor, making it Apple’s best ultraportable laptop yet.”
90
Jason Cross
MacWorld
“The webcam still disappoints, but in every other way this will be a delightful everyday computer for most users.”
90
Michelle Ehrhardt
Gizmodo
“The MacBook Air 2022 is, currently, the M2 Apple device to get.”
80
Luke Larsen
Digital Trends
“The M2 MacBook Air balances size and performance in a way no other laptop can.”
80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
The MacBook Air (M2) offers a sleek design, strong performance, and long battery life, making it a solid upgrade for users prioritizing these features. However, its higher price and limitation to a single external display may deter some buyers.
