MacBook Air · 2022

A2681: MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Model number A2681 is the MacBook Air (M2, 2022), released July 2022. Here is everything about it: every processor, memory and storage option, the display, ports and battery.

Screen
13.6-inch, 2560 × 1664
Released
July 2022
Chip
Apple M2
Identifier
Mac14,2
MacBook Air with the flat-edged design and camera notch (2022 onward)
Representative photo of this design — Taan Huyn, Unsplash License, via Unsplash.

MacBook Air (M2, 2022) — technical specifications

Model number
A2681
Model identifier
Mac14,2
Released
July 2022
Processor / chip
  • Apple M2: 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU
  • Apple M2: 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU
Memory
8GB, 16GB, 24GB (unified memory) — not upgradeable
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB SSD
Display
13.6-inch Liquid Retina (LED-backlit IPS)
Resolution
2560 × 1664 at 224 ppi
Brightness
500 nits
Display features
1 billion colours, Wide colour (P3), True Tone
Ports
  • 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C, up to 40 Gb/s)
  • MagSafe 3
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Camera
1080p FaceTime HD
Keyboard
Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Battery
52.6 Wh — Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; up to 15 hours wireless web
Charger
30W USB-C (8-core GPU); 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact (10-core GPU with 512GB, optional on 8-core GPU); 70W USB-C optional for fast charging
Weight
1.24 kg
Size (H × W × D)
1.13 × 30.41 × 21.5 cm
Colours
Silver, Starlight, Space Grey, Midnight
Shipped with
macOS Monterey

Repairs on the A2681

Cracked or faulty screen

The thin lid on the flat-design Air cracks easily — most often from something left on the keyboard when it is closed. The display is replaced as a complete lid assembly.

MacBook Air M2, M3 & M4 13-inch screen replacement →

Battery

Even the newest A2681 is now 4 years old, so a worn battery — short runtime, "Service Recommended", or a swollen battery lifting the trackpad — is often the first thing to need replacing.

MacBook battery replacement →

Liquid damage, no power or no charging

Apple silicon MacBooks keep the processor, memory and storage on one board, so liquid or power faults are repaired at board level — and the data comes off first if it can.

MacBook Air repairs →

Got a A2681 that needs fixing? Tell us the fault — diagnosis over the phone is free, any hour.

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A2681 questions

What MacBook is model A2681?

A2681 is the MacBook Air (M2, 2022), released July 2022 (model identifier Mac14,2).

How old is a MacBook with model number A2681?

The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) was released in July 2022, so it is now about 4 years old.

What screen does the A2681 have?

The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina (LED-backlit IPS) display at 2560 × 1664 (224 pixels per inch). A replacement must be the exact panel for A2681 — screens are not interchangeable between model numbers.

Where do I find the model number on my MacBook?

Turn the MacBook over: the model number is printed in small text on the underside, as "Model A" followed by four digits, such as A2681. You can also check the Apple menu → About This Mac, which shows the model name and year.

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