Pre-orders for the MacBook Air 2022 direct and you can secure your new MacBook Air now at a selection of retailers.
And you’ll totally want to, because Apple gave the MacBook Air a serious overhaul. You not only get a powerful new Apple M2 chip but also a design that’s 20% smaller than the previous Air and a new 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display that’s 25% brighter. There’s also a new 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a four-speaker audio system, and four color options.
Prices for the MacBook Air 2022 start at $1,199, which is a notable $200 increase over the MacBook Air M1. But the upgrades on offer seem to be worth the higher prices. If you’re okay with less power and an older design, the older Air model is still available for $999.
After a week of pre-orders, the MacBook Air 2022 will go on sale on July 15. And with some early sales back in schools on Apple’s new laptops, you can grab a great deal on the new Air. In fact, Apple’s 2022 back-to-school discount is already taking $100 off pre-orders on the MacBook Air M2, and also collecting a $150 Apple Gift Card. You must be an applicant to get this deal. (For more deals, check out the Apple Store Promo Codes page for more ways to save on Apple gear.)
MacBook Air 2022 Pre-orders: Where to buy now
MacBook Air 2022 and Prime Day
Now that MacBook Air M2 pre-orders are live, it’s only a matter of time before the first deals roll out. There’s a good chance we’ll see some Prime Day sales on Apple’s new laptop. Deals can take anywhere from $50 to $100 of a basic MacBook Air 2022 configuration. Be sure to keep an eye on our Prime Day coverage of any discounts in the coming days.
Also keep an eye out for some MacBook deals on the M1, especially since the M1 dropped to $749 last summer.
MacBook Air 2022 – what you get for $1199
The MacBook Air 2022 has a lot of new features. Here’s how it stacks up to its predecessor. Wondering how to stack up with the new MacBook Pro? Check out the comparison between MacBook Air 2022 and MacBook Pro 2022.
MacBook Air M2 (2022) | MacBook Air M1 (2020) | |
Pricing | From 1199 USD | From $999 |
Screen Size | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display | 13.3 inch Retina display |
screen resolution | 2560×1664 | 2560×1600 |
CPU | m 2 | m 1 |
RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB |
storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
FaceTime camera | 1080p | 720 p |
battery | up to 15 hours | up to 15 hours |
Weight | 2.7 pounds | 2.8 pounds |
Dimensions | 0.44 x 11.9 x 8.4 inches | 0.63 x 11.9 x 8.3 inches |