Framework 13 (Mid 2022) vs MacBook Air 15 (M2, Mid 2023) Full Specs
CPU | CPU M2 (8C10G-FL)8 Cores (4P+4E) |
GPU | GPU 10-Core M2-FL1,280 Shaders |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Display 13.5" LCD IPS2256x1504 450Nits 60Hz Glossy | Display 15.3" LCD IPS2880x1864 500Nits 60Hz Glossy AR |
Other Upgrades - | Other Upgrades |
Price $1,049 | Price $1,299 |
M2 (8C10G-FL) | |
12 Cores(4P+8E) 16 Threads 1.7GHz | 8 Cores(4P+4E) 8 Threads 3.49GHz |
10-Core M2-FL | |
640 Shaders 1.3GHz | 1,280 Shaders 1.4GHz |
2x SO-DIMM |
3.1GB/s Read 2.1GB/s Write | 1.4GB/s Read 1.3GB/s Write |
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
13.5" LCD IPS2256x1504 450Nits 60Hz Glossy | 15.3" LCD IPS2880x1864 500Nits 60Hz Glossy AR |
Panel & HDR LCD IPS | Panel & HDR LCD IPS |
Area & Aspect Ratio 84.12 in²
3:2 | Area & Aspect Ratio 106.6 in²
15.5:10 |
Brightness 450 nits
450 nits Peak | Brightness 500 nits
500 nits Peak |
Refresh & VRR 60Hz | Refresh & VRR 60Hz |
Response Time 55 ms | Response Time 33 ms |
Resolution 2256x1504
3.4M Pixels
201 ppi | Resolution 2880x1864
5.4M Pixels
224 ppi |
Backlight & Contrast LED
1.1K:1 contrast | Backlight & Contrast LED
1.7K:1 contrast |
Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V | Viewing Angles 178° H
178° V |
Color Depth 8-bit | Color Depth 10-bit |
Color Coverage 100% sRGB
69% DCI-P3 | Color Coverage 100% sRGB
99% DCI-P3 |
Coating & Lamination - | Coating & Lamination Glossy AR |
Touchscreen No | Touchscreen No |
Border Size 4.9 mm (0.19") | Border Size 3.5 mm (0.14") |
Up to 7.5 hours | Up to 16 hours |
Charge Time - | Charge Time 0-50%: 30 min 0-80%: 50 min 0-100%: 90 min |
55Wh 3571mAh 15.4V Lithium-Ion Polymer | 66.5Wh 5833mAh 11.4V Lithium-Ion Polymer |
Data 4x USB 4.0 1x USB 3.1 | Data 2x USB 4.0 - |
Video 1x DisplayPort 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 | Video - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots 1x microSDXC Card UHS-I | Card Slots - |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.3 |
Charger 60W USB-C | Charger |
Max Power Draw 61.2W | Max Power Draw - |
Output 60W
20.00V
3.00A | Output 35W
20.00V
1.75A |
Input - | Input 1.00A |
Protocol & Port USB-C | Protocol & Port 2x USB-C |
USB-PD 3.00A 5V (15W)
3.00A 9V (27W)
3.00A 15V (45W)
3.00A 20V (60W) | USB-PD 3.00A 5V (15W)
3.00A 9V (27W)
2.33A 15V (34.95W)
1.75A 20V (35W) |
Speakers 2 | Speakers 6 |
Microphones 2 | Microphones 3 |
Keyboard - Scissor Backlit | Keyboard 78% Scissor Backlit |
Trackpad Multi-Touch Clickpad Glass | Trackpad Force Touch Glass |
Biometrics Fingerprint | Biometrics Fingerprint |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS macOS 13 Ventura |
Build Material Aluminum | Build Material Aluminum |
Height 15.8 mm (0.62")Width 296.6 mm (11.68")Depth 229 mm (9.02") | Height 11.5 mm (0.45")Width 340.4 mm (13.4")Depth 237.6 mm (9.35") |
Weight 1.30 kg | Weight 1.51 kg |
Weight + Charger 1.63 kg | Weight + Charger 1.61 kg |
Volume 1.0766 L | Volume 0.9301 L |
Fans 1 | Fans - |
Release Date 2022-07-22 | Release Date 2023-06-05 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Mid 2022 | Description M2, Mid 2023 |
Model ID - | Model ID Mac14,15 |
Model Number 1 - | Model Number 1 A2941 |
Model Number 2 - | Model Number 2 EMC 8301 |