MacBook Neo complicates the recommendation of the M1 MacBook Air, but the situation varies significantly for the M2 MacBook Air, as its added features and enhanced processor keep it relevant today.
This Air model brought a thorough redesign, echoing the same industrial aesthetic of the 2021 MacBook Pro, simultaneously receiving enhancements in the display, webcam, and processor. With a 13.6-inch display, Apple claims up to 15 hours of wireless web use on the M2 MacBook Air. The laptop is equipped with two Thunderbolt USB-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the most significant upgrade over the previous iteration: a MagSafe port, preventing you from dropping your Mac if you trip over the cord. Initially offered with 8GB of RAM, this MacBook can now be found on the second-hand market featuring up to 24GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage capacity. It is compatible with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, making it excellent for video calls. It can connect to an external display with a resolution of up to 6K at 60Hz. Beyond that, here’s why the M2 MacBook Air remains a reliable choice in 2026, and who it could be an ideal fit for.