Apple disappoints many because the new MacBook Air is the same as its predecessor

This year, Apple announced a new MacBook Air with a 15.3-inch screen. Apple sells two versions of the MacBook Air, one at 13.6 inches and one at 15.3 inches. The 13-inch model was introduced in June 2022, while the 15-inch model came out in June 2023. The company is adding a second model to the current-generation MacBook Air lineup for the first time since the discontinuation of the 11-inch version. However, both versions share the same specs except for the screen size.

With 13- and 15-inch options, the MacBook Air range caters to those who want portability and those who prefer larger screens. Both MacBook Air models feature the M2 Apple silicon chip. The 13-inch MacBook Air is 11.3mm thick, which makes it slightly thinner than the previous-generation MacBook Air, and it weighs 2.7 pounds.

Apple Disappoints Many Because the new MacBook Air is the same as its predecessor

The 15-inch MacBook Air is 11.5mm thick and, at 3.3 pounds, weighs half a pound more than the 13-inch model. Thin black bezels surround an updated 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display for the 13-inch model and a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display for the 15-inch model.

There’s a notch at the top of the MacBook Air’s display, giving more screen real estate around the updated 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Apple has added a four-speaker built-in sound system for the 13-inch MacBook Air that supports spatial audio and wide stereo, while the 15-inch model has a six-speaker system. Yes, this is another difference. Both models contain a three-microphone array.

The MacBook Air is available in Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Midnight, the latter of which is a new dark blue shade that’s almost black. The MacBook Air still has a black keyboard with Touch ID and a large Force Touch trackpad. There are two USB-C ports available on the MacBook Air, along with a MagSafe port for charging purposes.

The battery in the MacBook Air lasts up to 18 hours when watching movies or TV, and up to 15 hours when browsing the Internet. It supports fast charging with an optional 70W USB-C power adapter.

The price of the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip starts at $1,099. While Apple drops its price by $100 after launching the 15-inch version. The 15-inch MacBook Air costs $1,299, with SSD.

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