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Apple boasts a diverse and popular lineup of Mac computers, with the MacBook Air standing out as a star player.
Introduced in 2008, the MacBook Air quickly became one of Apple's most popular MacBook models—not just for its size and thinness, but also for catering to less tech-savvy consumers. Over the years, this laptop has been the perfect choice for those who don't need a powerhouse or an expensive machine but still want ample power to smoothly handle their tasks.
In 2020, Apple enhanced the performance of the MacBook Air with the M1 chip, and in 2022, it received an upgrade to the M2 processor. Despite these advancements, the MacBook Air has maintained its 13-inch size, but the 2022 model underwent a design overhaul to align more with the MacBook Pro series.
Fast forward to 2023, and we have the all-new Apple MacBook Air 15 inch. As the numbers suggest, this is Apple's largest MacBook Air to date, featuring a 15.3-inch display while retaining its slim and lightweight form, along with a similar battery life to its predecessor. While the M2 processor may not bring groundbreaking changes, it promises an exciting experience with its larger screen and assured fast and smooth performance.
Reviewing the 15-inch MacBook Air
Taking a closer look at the MacBook Air 15, it shares a design closely aligned with the current generation MacBook Pro, offering a balanced option between the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Remarkably, it stands as the world's thinnest 15-inch laptop, measuring just 11.5mm thick. Its sleek appearance instills confidence for on-the-go usage, and with a weight of only 1.41 kg, it's comfortably portable.
The display retains the Liquid Retina panel, now expanded to 15.3 inches. Despite this increase, the pixel density remains the same as the 13.6-inch MacBook Air M2, at 224 ppi. However, this isn't a drawback, as Apple has boosted the resolution to 2880 x 1864 pixels, ensuring detailed and sharp visuals.
Similar to the MacBook Air 13 inch, the 15-inch version features MagSafe charging and two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports on the left side, with a 3.5mm headphone jack on the right. These ports boast a maximum bandwidth of 40Gbps, supporting DisplayPort and serving as charging ports as well.
Under the hood, the MacBook Air 15 continues to leverage the M2 processor, introduced by Apple in 2022, maintaining impressive performance to date. Apple claims significant progress with their M2 chip compared to their older Intel-based MacBook models, delivering ample power for daily tasks and even handling resource-intensive activities like photo editing and video rendering.
Much like the MacBook Air 13 inch, the 15-inch variant shares the same number of CPU (8) and GPU (10) cores, 100GB/s memory bandwidth, and support for up to 24GB unified memory and a maximum storage capacity of 2TB. Other technical specifications include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3. While the battery capacity is slightly larger than the 13-inch variant, the usage time remains comparable, ranging from 18 to 20 hours, considering the larger display.
In terms of software, the MacBook Air 15 inch M2 will initially run on macOS Ventura. Ventura brings key features such as the Stage Manager multitasking, Continuity Camera, Desk View screen sharing, SharePlay on Messenger and FaceTime. The user interface has been redesigned and overall looks more aesthetically pleasing compared to previous macOS versions. The company has announced plans to soon update to macOS Sonoma for the MacBook Air 15 in the near future.
How much is the MacBook Air 15 inch?
The MacBook Air 15 2023, newly arrived in the Vietnamese market, will have the following pricing and configuration options:
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - Price: 32,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Price: 37,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD - Price: 37,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Price: 42,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Price: 47,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 24GB RAM, 256GB SSD - Price: 42,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Price: 47,990,000 VND
- MacBook Air 15 inch M2, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Price: 52,990,000 VND
Note that the prices provided are for reference only and may vary depending on the policies of different distributors. Therefore, before purchasing, it's advisable to check on Mytour to find the most reasonable pricing. Additionally, concerning colors, there are 4 options: Space Gray, Midnight, Starlight, and Silver for users to choose from.
Things to consider when buying the MacBook Air 15 inch M2
Considering the various configuration options, users should carefully assess their usage needs before purchasing to avoid overkill or insufficient performance during use. For most office tasks, the basic 8GB/256GB configuration is more than sufficient. Only users with higher demands for processing speed and storage should opt for higher configurations.
Additionally, due to the higher price of the MacBook Air compared to most products in the same segment, users should weigh their needs and preferences before deciding whether to make the purchase. For instance, if your needs involve both work and gaming, investing in a high-end gaming laptop in the 30 million VND price range may be more justified than buying the MacBook Air 15.
Here are Mytour's insights into the pricing and specifications of the new 15-inch MacBook Air in the Vietnamese market. We hope this information proves useful for you.
