M2 MacBook Air vs. MacBook 12” 2017 - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the M2 MacBook Air and MacBook 12” 2017, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The 2022 M2 MacBook Air features the Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M2 (8C, 8G) up to 8-core Apple M2 (8C, 10G) with the boost speed up to 3.48 GHz. While the MacBook 12” 2017 features the 4.5W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core m3-7Y32 up to dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with the boost speed up to 3.60 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.6″ M2 MacBook Air (2022) and the 12″ MacBook 12” 2017 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
M2 MacBook Air vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Specs Comparison
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Released | 2022 | 2017 |
Release Info | Announced on June 6, 2022 (WWDC 2022) |
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Display | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 13.6 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info | Liquid Retina display
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in (304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Midnight Starlight Space Gray Silver | SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 24GB unified memory. | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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| 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 52.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply |
| 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey | Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesBooksApp StoreTime Machine |
Camera & Audio | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Air | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Warranty | One-year limited warranty. | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. |
More | Video Support
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