Apple 2022 MacBook Air with Apple M2 Chip, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Midnight (Renewed)

Does not come with MagSafe charger despite one of the product's main photos being a "What's included in the box", where you can clearly see it says it includes the MagSafe charger. I bought this laptop in order to use for music production, and I opted for the M2 version over the M1 despite performance being almost identical simply because I wanted the extra USB-C slot so I can use it to plug in my audio interface and midi controller at the same time as charging the computer. On the M1 model MacBook air there is only 2 USB-C slots and one of those is occupied by the charger if the computer is plugged into power. The M2 remedied this by including the MagSafe cable. This way you can still charge your device while having both USB-C slots occupied. I contacted the seller seeing if they would just ship me a MagSafe cable since I just spent over $700 for a computer that was labeled (Excellent Condition). I would have expected that they would have at least replaced the missing items with 3rd party ones, but instead they cut corners and argued that the simple USB-C to USB-C cable they included was the same thing, despite it clearly starting that the computer originally comes with a MagSafe cable instead. A MagSafe cable only costs about $20, but it really should have been included. Also, the wall adapter included was not the original. the one provided says it's 65watts but this is doubtful considering its smaller than my 30Watt Apple Charger (Included a picture of the one they gave me next to my Apple 30Watt wall adapter). but I could overlook that and be happy if I just had the MagSafe cable. If they decided to honor their promise to provide replacements for the items missing then I'll change this review to 5 stars. But I just can't give anything higher than 1 when I didn't receive everything included on the product page.

Design & Build — Minimalism, RefinedApple’s 2022 redesign of the MacBook Air M2 takes the iconic thin-and-light philosophy and gives it modern sharpness.The flat unibody aluminum chassis, MagSafe charging return, and ultra-portable 1.24 kg weight make it feel like the MacBook we always wanted — no wasted lines, no noise, no fan. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is crisp and color-accurate, reaching up to 500 nits of brightness.The 1080p webcam finally delivers professional-grade video quality for calls, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID remains one of the best typing experiences on any laptop.⚙️ Performance — M2 Silicon That Punches Above Its WeightUnder the hood, the Apple M2 chip brings 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU power, outperforming the M1 by roughly 18–20% in CPU tasks and 30% in GPU performance, depending on workload.Everyday work — from design tools to multitasking with dozens of Safari tabs — feels instant and silent.Because it’s fanless, operation is whisper-quiet. However, under heavy sustained loads (video rendering, large compile jobs, or gaming), thermal throttling can appear, slightly reducing peak performance over time.Benchmarks show:Geekbench 5 Multi-Core: ≈ 8900 pointsCinebench R23 Multi-Core: ≈ 8600 pointsSSD 512 GB version: Excellent read/write speeds > 2900 MB/s (faster than the 256 GB model)🔋 Battery Life — Effortless EnduranceReal-world tests put battery life at 14–16 hours of mixed use — web, music, office, light editing. It’s the kind of laptop you unplug in the morning and forget about chargers all day.The new 35 W dual-port adapter (when included) is travel-friendly, and MagSafe frees up USB-C ports for accessories.🎧 Connectivity — Streamlined Yet LimitedConnectivity is simple: 2 × Thunderbolt / USB-C, MagSafe 3, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 ensure strong wireless performance. However, if you rely on SD cards, HDMI, or USB-A, you’ll need adapters or a hub.🧠 Everyday Use — MacOS at Its BestmacOS Monterey (and now Sonoma) runs flawlessly on M2 silicon — instant wake, zero noise, and unmatched energy efficiency.For creative professionals, it handles Lightroom, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro smoothly for light-to-moderate projects. For students or mobile workers, it’s perfect — light, durable, and elegant.♻️ Premium Refurbished — What to Check Before You BuyThis being a premium renewed model, it’s vital to confirm:Battery health (> 85% ideal) and cycle count.SSD integrity — should be the full 512 GB and fast.Warranty coverage — minimum 90 days recommended.Cosmetic grade — screen free of dead pixels, clean keyboard, tight hinges.Refurbished doesn’t mean compromised — if inspected by a certified technician, these units can deliver near-new performance at a lower cost.🟢 ProsElegant, ultra-portable designExcellent Retina display and build qualityOutstanding battery life (14+ hours)Silent, fanless operationFast 512 GB SSD (no slow single-NAND issue)Strong overall performance for creative and office workMagSafe 3 charging and great keyboard/trackpad🔴 ConsOnly two USB-C/Thunderbolt portsNot upgradable (RAM & SSD fixed)Slight thermal throttling under heavy workloadsPricier than M1 model with similar real-world useShort refurbished warranty (depending on seller)💬 Final Verdict — Intelligent Power in a Quiet FormThe MacBook Air M2 (2022) represents Apple’s best blend of design discipline and chip innovation. It’s sleek, efficient, and genuinely silent — a tool that fades away and lets you focus.If you need a laptop that’s fast, reliable, and travel-ready, this is an excellent long-term investment.Just know its limits: not for extreme power users or upgraders. For everyone else — from professionals to students — it’s pure balance and beauty.⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 — A brilliant everyday Mac with premium performance and minimalist perfection.