Although Apple released the M3-chipped MacBook Air last year, for my money, the M2 MacBook Air represents far better value for money – especially when there’s $200 knocked off the price! Right now you can get the 2022, 13-inch MacBook Air down from $999 to $799 over at Best Buy.

This is the 16GB RAM, 256GB storage model, and it’s worth repeating, it’s the 13-inch, not the 15-inch model. I’ve used this MacBook before, and it’s perfect for someone who wants to take their work with them, whether that’s to a lecture, a cafe or an office.

MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022)Was: $999Now: Save:

MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M2, 2022)
Was:
$999
Now:
$799 at Best Buy
Save: $200

Overview: This is one of the best prices on what remains a near-perfect, lightweight but powerful laptop. The M2 MacBook Air is meaningfully updated from the M1 in design and power, yet somehow it’s lighter. It’s also got a slightly bigger, brighter screen, and the battery life is excellent, too.

Key features: Display: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) | Processor: Apple M2 Chip (8-core)| RAM: 8GB|SSD: 256GB |Weight: 1.24kg | Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 charging port.

Release date: July 2022.

Price history: The best price I’ve seen on this was $699 over Black Friday, so this is not that record low. But $200 is still a decent deal, especially on such a great laptop.

Current price: B&H Photo: $899

Review consensus: We love the MacBook Air (M2), just like we loved the previous MacBook Air (M1). In fact, we gave this model a near-perfect 4.5-star out of 5 review. With its excellent performance and battery life, it’s simply the best option for the most amount of users. And remember that there’s a newer M3 model that offers only a marginal boost in performance, so we think this is the best buy for a MacBook Air today.

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