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| MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | 100 GB/s | — |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Apple M2 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core depending on model | 6-core |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 15 July 2022 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (March 2025) | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 1 billion colors (wide P3) | — |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 pixels | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) | 13 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,679,000 | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Apple M2 Chip (8-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Microsoft |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | macOS Monterey at launch | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB at purchase | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | UFS (removable) |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack (high-impedance), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, one external display. | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 (30 W, 35 W dual-port or 67 W adapter), USB-C/Thunderbolt | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p Full HD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | macOS Monterey at launch | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |