Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) vs Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)	Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
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key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	13.30-inch
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M1
RAM	8GB	8GB
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	No
SSD	512GB	512GB
Display resolution	-	2560x1600 pixels
Weight	-	1.29 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air (M2, 2022)	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Release date	June 6, 2022	November 1, 2020
Model Name	MacBook Air (M2, 2022)	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Series	MacBook Air	MacBook Air
Colours	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight Gold	-
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	-
Model Number	-	A2337
Dimensions (mm)	-	6.10 x 304.70 x 212.40
Weight (kg)	-	1.29
Battery Capacity (WHR)	-	49.9
display
Size	13.60-inch	13.30-inch
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Resolution	-	2560x1600 pixels
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M2 2nd Gen	Apple Apple M1 1st Gen Apple M1
memory
RAM	8GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	No
storage
Hard disk	No	No
SSD	512GB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	-	5
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Trackpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	2 Speakers	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	2
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
USB Ports	-	2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)

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