The document compares the specifications of the new MacBook Air M2 vs the previous M1 model. Key differences include the M2 having an 8-core CPU up to 3.5GHz compared to the M1's 8-core CPU up to 3.2GHz. The M2 also has an 8-core GPU while the M1 has a 7-core GPU. Additional storage and RAM options are available on the M2. The M2 also has a larger 13.6-inch display compared to the M1's 13.3-inch display. Other upgrades on the M2 include MagSafe charging and additional color options.

1. MacBook Air M2 vs M1: Specifications
MacBook Air M2 MacBook Air M1
CPU Apple M2 (8 cores, up to 3.5GHz) Apple M1 (8 cores, up to 3.2GHz)
Graphics 8-core GPU 7-core GPU
10-core GPU 8-core GPU
Display 13.6-inch IPS, 2560 x 1664, 500 nits, True Tone, P3 Wide Color 13.3-inch IPS 16:10 (2560 x 1600), 400 nits, True Tone, P3 Wide Color
Storage 256GB SSD 256GB SSD
512GB SSD 512GB SSD
1TB SSD 1TB SSD
2TB SSD 2TB SSD
RAM 8GB unified memory 8GB unified memory
16GB unified memory 16GB unified memory
24GB unified memory
Battery 52.6Whr battery 49.9Whr battery
Up to 67W USB-C power adapter 30W USB-C charger
Ports 2 x USB4 / Thunderbolt (USB-C) 2 x USB 4 / Thunderbolt (USB-C)
3.5mm headphone jack 3.5mm headphone jack
MagSafe 3
Audio Quad-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos support Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support
3-microphone array 3-microphone array
Camera 1080p FaceTime HD camera 720p FaceTime HD camera
Biometric authentication Touch ID in power button Touch ID in power button
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5 Bluetooth 5
Color Silver Silver
Space Gray Space Gray
Starlight Gold
Midnight
Size (WxDxH) 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in (304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm) 11.97 × 8.36 × 0.63 in (304.1 × 212.4 × 16.1 mm)
Dimensions Starts at 2.7 lbs (1.24 kg) Starts at 2.8 lbs (1.29 kg)
Price Starting at $1,199 Starting at $999