MacBook Air 15″ (M2 base)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | March 20, 2025

The MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023) is a larger version of Apple’s popular ultraportable laptop, offering enhanced performance, a bigger display, and excellent battery life.

It’s is ideal for users seeking a balance between portability and screen size while benefiting from Apple’s efficient M2 chip. Its long battery life, and larger display make it an excellent choice for students, professionals, and casual users alike.

Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Base)

M1
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 15,271 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 24,290 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 42,741 ULTRA
M2
~ +20 to
+25% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 19,137 BASE ← Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 29,257 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 36,593 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 55,078 ULTRA
M3
~ +7 to
+13% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 21,625 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 28,513 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 39,229 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 60,296 ULTRA
M4
~ +19 to
+45% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 25,689 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,536 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 56,939 MAX
M5
~ +19 to
+21% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 31,012 BASE Pro (Est.) - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 50,478 PRO (Est.) Max (Est.) - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 67,907 MAX (Est.)
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CPU/SOCs are clickable for search.
Ultras are omitted as part of generational % comparisons.
Graph calculations based on 39 Macs (124 benchmark metrics).
Last updated: November 3, 2025

Related M2 Machines

Manufacturer Part Number Mac14,15
Year 2023
Model Name MacBook Air 15" (M2)
MSRP ($) $1,299
Current Market Price $849
Nano-Texture screen Available N/A
CPU/SOC Family M2
CPU/SOC Variant Base
Total CPU Cores 8
Total GPU Cores 10
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) 102.4
Max Screen Brightness (Nits) 500
Weight (Lbs) 3.3
Geekbench Single Core 2,654
Geekbench Multi Core 9,980
Geekbench Metal GPU 47,196
Performance* 19,099
Bang for Buck 22.50 (B)
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