| OS Version |
Ventura, Mac OS X 13.0, Ventura |
| Battery Life |
Up to 18 hours |
| Battery Capacity |
52.6 Wh |
| Battery Run Time |
Up to 18 hours |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-polymer |
| Ports and Interfaces |
USB-C |
| Wireless Communications |
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Network Interface |
Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax |
| Processor Brand |
Apple |
| Graphics Memory |
shared, Shared Memory |
| Number of Processor Cores |
8-core CPU |
| Integrated GPU |
Yes |
| Processor Clock Speed |
3.49 GHz |
| Max Turbo Speed |
3.5 GHz |
| Highlighted Performance Features |
Built for Apple Intelligence |
| Processor Chipset |
M2 chip |
| Processor Chipset Features |
Built for Apple Intelligence |
| 64-bit Computing |
Yes |
| Cache |
12 MB |
| Display Size |
13.6 in |
| Display Resolution |
2560 x 1664 |
| Display Aspect Ratio |
16:10 |
| Display Brightness |
500 nits |
| Display Highlights |
Liquid Retina display |
| LCD Technology |
IPS |
| Display Backlight |
LED-backlit |
| Display Refresh Rate |
60Hz |
| Display Color Support |
P3 wide color, Support for 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3) |
| Input Type |
Keyboard |
| Backlit Input |
Yes |
| Input Features |
Touch ID |
| Front Camera Resolution |
1080p |
| Camera Video Recording |
Running multiple 4K streams of video, Editing 8K content |
| Camera Features |
FaceTime HD camera |
| Camera Sensor Type |
1080p sensor |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technologies |
Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wireless Protocols |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wireless Highlights |
MU-MIMO Support |
| Write Speed |
Just under 3,000 MBps (general write speed), About half of 3,000 MBps (for 256 GB model) |
| Main Storage |
SSD 256GB |
| Storage Type |
SSD |
| Storage Interface |
NVMe |
| Storage Read Speed |
2,800 MBps (1TB SSD on tested model) |
| Audio |
Four-speaker sound system |
| Speakers Microphones |
Four-speaker sound system |
| Max Supported Memory |
24 GB |
| Memory Speed |
100 GB/s (memory bandwidth) |
| Memory Technology |
Unified memory |
| Installed Cache |
12 MB |
| Memory Form Factor |
On-board |
| Biometric Security |
Touch ID |
| Security Highlights |
Touch ID |
| Dimensions |
0.44 in (Height) |
| Weight |
2.7 pounds |
| Design Style |
Slim |
| Case Material |
Aluminum |
| Localization |
ISO (keyboard layout) |
| Video Graphics Memory |
shared, Shared Memory |
| Video Highlights |
Can output a video signal to a single external display at a maximum resolution of 6K at 60Hz |
| Video Color Support |
P3 wide color |
| Video Codec |
H.264, HEVC, ProRes |
| AC Adapter Output |
30W |
| Memory Card Reader |
No |
| Sensors |
Ambient light sensor, Touch ID Sensor |
| Compliant Standards |
ENERGY STAR Certified |
| Included Software |
iMovie, FaceTime, Mail, Maps, Messages |
| Release Date |
2022 |
| Energy Star Qualified |
Yes |
| EPEAT Rating |
EPEAT Gold |
| Supported Accessories |
External monitor, USB-C hub |
| Durability Highlights |
Durability |
| Environmental Resistance |
50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C (operating temperature) |
| Age Range |
ADULT |
| Skill Level |
Entry-level |
| Top Use Cases |
Casual Computing |
| Typical Users |
Students |