Apple MacBook Air 15 inches (2023) M2 (8-core CPU/10-core GPU) 8GB/256GB Midnight QWERTY

Name: Apple MacBook Air 15 inches (2023) M2 (8-core CPU/10-core GPU) 8GB/256GB Midnight QWERTY
Brand: Apple
SKU: 931394
Price: 1429 EUR
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Rating: 9.6 (119 reviews)

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Key specs

	Screen size	15,3 inches
	Processor	Apple M2 chip
	Internal RAM	8 GB
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Video card	Apple M2 chip
	Recommended for use	Business use, Internet, email, and text processing, Photo editing, School, Streaming movies and series
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Screen quality: laptops	High-end

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Pros and cons

According to our laptop expert

Thanks to the Apple M2 chip, you can easily use demanding programs like Final Cut Pro without the Apple MacBook becoming hot.
With the 10 graphics cores, apps and graphic design tasks don't slow down.
You can see more details on the larger 15-inch screen without your MacBook weighing more.
We recommend at least 512GB of storage if you store a lot of photos, videos, and programs.
If you often work in multiple programs at the same time, we recommend at least 16GB RAM.

Description

Apple MacBook Air 15 inches (2023) M2 (8-core CPU/10-core GPU) 8GB/256GB Midnight is larger than its predecessor, so you can enjoy more screen space. Thanks to the Apple M2 chip, you can work with demanding programs like Final Cut Pro without your MacBook becoming hot. The M2 chip has 8GB RAM, so you're not bothered by slowdowns while you work. The larger 15-inch size and better performance don't affect the weight of the MacBook, which weighs only 1.5kg. You can also see rich contrasts and many details on the Liquid Retina display of 500 nits. Need even more screen space? Easily connect 1 external screen. Lastly, your MacBook is energy-efficient as it lasts 18 hours on a full charge.

Advice from our Apple expert

Internet, email, and text processing: suitable
Watching movies and series: suitable
Photo editing: suitable
Video editing: possible, but faster with 16GB RAM
Creating and rendering 3D designs: possible, but faster on the Apple MacBook Pro
Developing apps in Xcode: unsuitable, at least an M2 Max chip and 32GB RAM
Gaming: possible, but mostly light games. All Apple Arcade games are suitable

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USB-C power adapter 35W
USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m)
Note: Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint aren't included by default with this laptop.
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Battery life

Review is 9,3 out of 10.

Speed

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Design

Review is 9,3 out of 10.

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Our expert review

A light 15-inch MacBook for everyday use

Fast processor
Razor-sharp 15-inch screen
Light and ideal for on the go
You only connect one extra screen

This 15-inch MacBook Air is a fast, light laptop that I use to perform all my everyday tasks. For example, I make reports in Pages, I send my mail and I surf the internet. I watch my favorite series on the razor-sharp Liquid Retina screen. I can hear my music through the Dolby Atmos speakers all around me. In short, an ideal laptop for daily use. I do regret that you quickly see fingerprints on the dark blue aluminum housing.

Ideal for everyday use This MacBook Air has the M2 chip, so everything goes quickly and smoothly. I notice this when starting up my laptop, but also when I multitask between my open tabs in Safari. My 15-inch MacBook Air is a lot bigger than its 2022 predecessor. Still, my new addition is light. It fits easily in my bag and is not heavy at 1.51 kilograms. The large screen gives me a good overview of all my work. For even more space, I often connect an extra monitor with a docking station. You'll need it quickly, by the way: this MacBook only has 2 USB-C ports. In addition to the USB-C ports, this Apple laptop has a mini jack connection. I myself have AirPods and do not use this port, but if you use wired audio equipment, this is of course nice. I charge via the MagSafe connection. I find this magnetic charger ideal as it fires into the port quickly. The battery life of this thin model surprised me. After a day of work, it is not empty yet. I regularly complete some tasks on the train and then never have to charge my MacBook in the meantime. I just do this at night.

MacBook Air as entertainment The screen is a pleasure to look at. I see every detail and the colors jump off the screen. That's why I just watch my favorite series on my MacBook, because it's a lot sharper than my old television. Thanks to the 6 speakers with Dolby Atmos, I can hear music and sound all around me. Because of this, everything I perceive is realistic. During video calls I am in focus. This is due to the quality of the updated 1080p FaceTime camera. Of course, the laptop itself also looks attractive. The design is thin and sleek, as we are used to from Apple. Even the color of the charging cable is the same as my MacBook: Midnight. It's a small detail, but it certainly completes the complete picture.

Review by:
Rowan
Date:
29 June 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Excellent upgrade from a Macbook Air late 2013

Beautiful design
Clear, sharp screen
Great sound
Pricing upgrades

After much deliberation, I chose this Macbook Air to replace my old Early 2013 Macbook Pro and an even older Windows desktop. I hesitated for a long time because of the upgrade prices, which made an M2 Macbook Pro more likely. When I was able to buy the version with 16Gb of internal memory and 512Gb of storage for a significantly lower amount during BlackFriday, I immediately placed my order. I have had it for over a week now and am very happy with this laptop. I use it for surfing, emails, writing letters and texts, but also for running virtual machines under VMware Fusion, such as Ubuntu, and it all works great. It's a worthy upgrade from my old Macbook Pro. It has not been possible to upgrade it to new MacOS versions for a long time and that will take you a while, but now that I have Sanoma running on this Macbook Air, I notice which features I missed out on during that period. This has made the integration with my other Apple devices even better, for example using my iPad as an extra screen next to this Macbook. Speaking of the screen: it is even nicer than that of my Macbook Pro. The current Macbook Pro screens seem to be even better/more beautiful, but I have not made that comparison and am just happy with the quality of this screen. Further positive findings: the thing has no fans and therefore hardly gets warm at all. When it has to work, you will notice that the bottom becomes a bit warmer, but you can still hold it comfortably on your lap. And then the battery life. It has often been said that the M2 chip is very fast in combination with the memory used, but it is also very economical. When installing my virtual machines, I used the laptop for 2 hours straight, so it did have to work for a while. The battery was then still 80% full!

I chose the Macbook in the color Midnight and that is a beautiful color. A bit chameleon-like, because depending on how the light shines on it, it is blue, gray or more black. One disadvantage is that it is somewhat sensitive to stains. In my 10 year old Macbook Pro, the speakers are next to the keyboard, in this Macbook Air they are in/around the hinges of the screen. I don't know how Apple managed it, but they sound better than that old Macbook Pro. My (provisional) conclusion: this Apple is a worthy replacement for me and I can continue with it for a few more years.

Review by:
Michel
Date:
21 November 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Apple is apple: expensive but awesome stuff

Does what it should do
does what it promises
M2 in combination with 16gb / 512gb recommended
price

can handle a lot of performance, prefer the Air to the Pro due to weight and model. All heavy Adobe tasks that I have to run also succeed (I just don't do heavy work in Premiere Pro, so I can't say anything about that).

Review by:
TvL
Date:
18 August 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	931394
	Manufacturer code	MQKW3N/A
	Brand	Apple
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	15,3 inches
	Screen quality: laptops	High-end
	Touchscreen
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Sharpness	Liquid Retina
	Resolution width	2880 pixels
	Resolution height	1864 pixels
	Refresh rate	60 Hz
	Screen reflection	Glossy
	Adaptive Sync
	Brightness	500 cd/m2

Processor

Processor
	Processor	Apple M2 chip
	Processor code name	Conditions
	Processor cores	Octa-Core (8)
	Speed class laptops	Mid-range

RAM

RAM
	Internal RAM	8 GB
	Memory composition	1x 8GB
	Memory slot 1	8 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	1
	Number of replaceable RAM slots	0
	Number of free RAM slots	0

Storage

Storage
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	256 GB
	Hard drive type	NVMe

Video card

Video card
	Video card	Apple M2 chip
	Type of video card	Shared

Operating system

Operating system
	Operating system	macOS

Usage

Usage
	Recommended for use	Business use, Internet, email, and text processing, Photo editing, School, Streaming movies and series

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Build quality laptops	Mid-range
	Laptop model	Laptop
	Color	Blue
	Material	Metal
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Height	1,15 cm
	Width	34,04 cm
	Depth	23,76 cm
	Weight	1,51 kg
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.3

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	2
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Protocol Female USB-C port	DisplayPort Alternative Mode, Thunderbolt Alternative Mode, USB, USB electricity
	USB version Female USB-C port	4.0
	Video output via USB-C possible	Yes
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	0
	HDMI connector
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Network connector
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	QWERTY
	Physical keyboard layout	ISO
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	6
	Sound reproduction	360 degrees, Stereo
	Integrated computer speakers brand	Dolby Atmos

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	Full HD (1080p)

Battery

Battery
	Battery technology	Lithium polymer
	Maximum battery life	18 hours
	Power connector input type (female)	Apple MagSafe 3

Extra manufacturer's warranty

Extra manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Security class laptops	High-end

Software

Software
	Extra installed software

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A light 15-inch MacBook for everyday use

Excellent upgrade from a Macbook Air late 2013

Apple is apple: expensive but awesome stuff

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A light 15-inch MacBook for everyday use

Excellent upgrade from a Macbook Air late 2013

Apple is apple: expensive but awesome stuff

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