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: 24,328 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 42,741 ULTRA
M2
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
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
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 25,689 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,536 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 56,834 MAX
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Graph calculations based on 33 Macs (124 benchmark metrics). Last updated: June 16, 2025

Related Machines: MacBook Air 13″ (M2 base) | MacBook Pro 14″ (M2 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M2 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M2 Max) | Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)

Manufacturer Part NumberMac14,15
Year2023
Model NameMacBook Air 15" (M2)
MSRP ($)$1,299 (Market: $849)
CPU/SOC FamilyM2
CPU/SOC VariantBase
Total CPU Cores8
Total GPU Cores10
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s)102.4 GB/s
Max Screen Brightness (Nits)500 Nits
Weight (Lbs)3.3 Lbs
Geekbench Single Core2,654
Geekbench Multi Core9,980
Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized)47,196 (Normalized: 6,465)
Performance*19,099
Bang for Buck22.50
Bang for Buck GradeB
Reference Review 1 URLbrowser.geekbench.com/macs/mac1...
Reference Review 2 URLwww.apple.com/shop/refurbished/...
Reference Review 3 URLsupport.apple.com/en-us/111346
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