Mac M2 : Price in India, Specifications, and Features

Explore Mac M2 laptop, check out its prices, features, and specifications.
Mac M2 : Price in India, Specifications, and Features
5 mins read
02 Feb 2024

The Apple MacBook has been one of the most popular small and light laptop series among professionals and students. The new MacBook that comes in both Air and Pro versions, announced in June at the WWDC 2022 conference, is an extension of the current-generation MacBook Pro family and features a completely new Apple-designed processor known as M2. The new MacBook Air starts at Rs. 1,19,900 in India, while the Pro starts at Rs. 1,07,973. The M2 MacBook Air has a MagSafe charging port, leaving you with two free Thunderbolt connectors, which the Air fails to have. These support the USB 4 specification, which has a maximum speed of 40Gbps. The M2 MacBook has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and a slightly larger 52.6Wh battery, although the claimed video playback time remains the same at up to 18 hours.

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Mac M2 - Key specs

The Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip features an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, delivering exceptional performance and efficiency. Its 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display offers stunning visuals, while up to 18 hours of battery life ensures all-day productivity. The lightweight design and advanced connectivity options make it perfect for on-the-go professionals.

Display size

13.60-inch

Touchscreen

No

Processor

Apple M2

RAM

8GB

OS

macOS

Hard disk

No

SSD

512GB

Release Status

Released

Release Date

6th June 2022


Mac M2 - Full laptop specifications and features

If you want to get the Mac M2 for yourself, we would suggest you take a look at its specifications and features to make an informed decision.

Mac M2 Air:

Processor

8-core CPU with 4 performance cores

RAM

8GB/16GB (tested)

Storage Capacity

256GB/1TB

Display

13.6-inches LED-backlit display with IPS

Webcam

1080p

Size

11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches

Battery

30W USB-C

Ports

Two Thunderbolts/USB-4, mic


Mac M2 Pro:

Display

13.3-inches LED-backlit display with IPS

Port

None

Weight

3 pounds (1.4 Kg)

Speakers

Stereo with high dynamic range

 

Software

The M2 includes a 10-core GPU, up to 24GB of unified memory (RAM) with a memory bandwidth of 100GB/s, and a hardware-level encode and decode engine for ProRes video at up to 8K. The CPU, GPU, and neural engine cores of the M2 have all been enhanced for improved performance. The M2 MacBook Air has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and a slightly larger 52.6Wh battery, though the video playback time remains the same at up to 18 hours. The Pro version also offers the same experience.

Processor

Apple Apple M2 2nd Gen


Display and design

The new MacBook Air supports up to a 6K external display at 60Hz. The bezels on the top and sides of the display have been reduced, allowing Apple to fit a slightly taller and larger 13.6-inch LED-backlit panel with a resolution of 2560x1664 pixels. In addition, the brightness has improved by 100 nits when compared to the M1 Air's 400. The M2 MacBook Air's display also features a notch, similar to the MacBook Pro models, to allow an enhanced 1080p FaceTime camera. The Pro, on the other hand, has a slightly smaller screen of 13.3 inches, but with the same LED-backlit panel.

Size

13.60-inch

Touch Screen

No

Refresh Rate

60Hz


Battery life

The new Mac M2 came with a 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, which is standard with models with a 10-core GPU and 512GB storage. The advantage of this adapter is that it allows you to plug in another device at the same time, such as an iPhone. The regular Air M2 costs about 91k and comes with a 30W USB-C power converter, but you can upgrade to a twin charger for 1.5k. The M2 MacBook Air includes a MagSafe charging port, leaving two Thunderbolt ports available. On the other side of the ports, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack that works with high-impedance headphones. These support the USB 4 specification, which has a maximum bandwidth of 40 GBPS. The Pro does not have any ports and charges only via USB cables.

Battery type

Lithium-polymer

Battery capacity

52.6 watt-hours

Battery life (movie playback)

Up to 18 hours

Battery life (wireless web)

Up to 15 hours

Power adapter

30W USB-C (8-core GPU)

 

35W Dual USB-C (10-core GPU, 512GB)

Fast-charge capable

Yes, with 70W USB-C Power Adapter


Graphics and gaming

The MacBook Air and Pro M2 came with a 10-core GPU rather than the regular 8-core CPU. The Mac M2 scored a fairly smooth 27 fps (30 fps or better is optimal) with the resolution set to 1920 x 1200. At 2940 x 1920, it dropped to 15.3 fps.

Processor

Apple M2

CPU Cores

8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency)

Cache

16MB L2 cache

Transistor Count

20 billion

Memory Bandwidth

100GB/s

Neural Engine

16-core

Performance

18% faster than M1


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Frequently asked questions

Is MacBook M2 worth it?

The MacBook M2 is worth it for its enhanced performance, improved battery life, and superior display. It offers a 15-20% performance boost over the M1, making it ideal for demanding tasks. The 13-inch MacBook Air M2 starts at approximately Rs. 90,000, providing excellent value for its features.

Is Mac M1 or M2 better?

The Mac M2 is generally better than the M1 due to its faster CPU, more powerful GPU, and improved memory bandwidth. The M2 offers an 18% faster CPU and a 35% more powerful GPU, making it more suitable for intensive applications.

Will M2 be on MacBook Pro?

Yes, the M2 chip is available on the MacBook Pro. Apple has introduced the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, offering significant performance improvements and longer battery life.

Has the MacBook M2 been discontinued?

The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip has not been discontinued and is still available. However, the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip has been discontinued following the release of the new M3 models.

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