MACBOOK. The June New Apple Keynote unveiled two new MacBook models powered by the new M2 chip. Discover these new computers with even more advanced capabilities than their predecessors, their novelties, and their release date.
After new MacBooks unveiled a few months ago, Apple is back with a brand new processor: the M2 chip. The latter will be launched next month in two new computers from the firm: the MacBook Air M2 and the MacBook Pro M2. Discover all the news about these products, their selling price, and their release date.
It only took 3 months for Apple to introduce a new version of the MacBook Pro. The latter, officially presented at WWDC in June 2022, is accompanied in particular by a new M2 chip. Additional performance is announced, as well as better energy management of the device.
The main novelty of the MacBook Pro M2 is in its name: the M2 chip. Apple announces a performance gain of almost 18% in multitasking compared to its previous processor, the classic M1 chip. The firm also indicates that the M2 chip consumes only a quarter of the energy currently required for the most recent laptop PCs with a latest generation processor.
The new MacBook Pro M2 is only available with one screen size: 13.3 inches. The latter still has a Retina panel, unlike the MacBook Pro M1 Max unveiled last March, which has a Liquid Retina XDR screen. The new MacBook Pro M2 therefore seems to be positioned below the version boosted with the M1 Max processor.
The new MacBook Pro M2 is announced with nearly 20 hours of battery life, which is higher than its previous version, but below that of the MacBook Pro M1 Max. The new MacBook Pro M2, however, has two new features compared to its M1 Max version: the return of the TouchBar, and a new charger capable of recharging up to two devices at the same time.
The new MacBook Pro M2 is only available in two versions depending on the desired storage: 256 GB and 512 GB. This new machine remains in a fairly high price bracket, since it is aimed above all at professionals. Different options can also allow you to take advantage of more storage space for your machine.
- The new MacBook Pro M2 (256 GB) is available at 1,599 €.
- The new MacBook Pro M2 (512 GB) is available at 1,829 €.
The new MacBook Pros are already available for pre-order on the Apple Store and soon at official retailers. You can already get your hands on your copy to receive it when it’s officially released next month.
When is the MacBook Pro M2 release date?
In addition to the features and price of the new MacBook Pro M2, Apple took advantage of its Keynote conference to reveal the release date of this new device. However, Apple seems to have some supply difficulties, since the new MacBook Pro M2 will not be available until July 2022. The manufacturer has accustomed us to much closer releases, with generally a few days of waiting between the announcement and the release of a new device.
MacBook Pro M1 still available
The other latest modellaptop Apple is the MacBook Pro M1. The latter was released at the end of 2020, and more precisely in November. As its name suggests, the MacBook Pro M1 is equipped with one of the firm’s best processors called the “M1 chip”. It allows Apple to have a powerful in-house SoC, which is therefore easy to handle and improve.
The MacBook Pro M1 is available in several versions depending on your storage needs and screen size. The latter is available from 1449 €, but regularly has very interesting promotions throughout the year. You can find the different models at several specialized retailers such as Fnac or Darty.
The MacBook Air is a slightly more accessible version of Apple’s famous laptop. The latter is notably not equipped with the famous “Touch Bar” navigation. If it remains less powerful and has a lower autonomy than the MacBook Pro, the Air is still an excellent alternative for the most modest budgets.
The new MacBook Air M2 is an improved version of the firm’s most famous computer. As its name suggests, this device is equipped with the new M2 chip in order to have improved performance. Apple also emphasized the energy efficiency of its new chip, which would also be revised and improved compared to the last generation of MacBook Air.
The new MacBook Air M2 is notably equipped with a MagSafe charging port. Users will be able to recharge their device more efficiently, thanks to a magnetic cable that is easy to connect or detach, even in the event of an accident. The MacBook Air M2 also has two Thunderbolt ports as well as a 3.5 mm jack to connect your audio accessories such as headphones or earphones.
Finally, the screen of the MacBook Air M2 has also been improved. The edges are much thinner than for the old version, and the Retina panel is now Liquid Retina, while going from 13.3 inches to 13.6 inches. Enough to enjoy your audiovisual content more with improved quality.
What is the price of the new MacBook Air M2?
Apple took advantage of its Keynote conference to unveil the MacBook Air M2. The manufacturer spent long minutes to present the new features of this product, which mainly focus on the M2 chip. Pricing has also been revealed with two versions available depending on your storage space needs.
- The new MacBook Pro M2 (256 GB) is available at 1,599 €.
- The new MacBook Pro M2 (512 GB) is available at 1,829 €.
This new MacBook Air M2 is already available for pre-order, for an estimated release in July 2022. In the meantime, you can still find its previous version which is still available for sale at several partner merchants.
When is the MacBook Air M2 release date?
Contrary to his habits, you will have to wait a bit to get your hands on the MacBook Air M2. Apple has unveiled the release date of its new machine, and the latter will first be available on the manufacturer’s official store. Pre-orders are already open on the Apple Store for a release of the MacBook Air M2 scheduled for July 2022.
There are regular rumors of new iMacs and MacBooks to come. According to several analysts, Apple plans to unveil up to 5 new versions of its laptops during the year 2022. So stay tuned to not miss any of these future announcements!