For many years, if you wanted an entry-level MacBook, you had no choice but to get the 13-inch MacBook Air. Although Apple silicon gave the MacBook Air immense power in such a thin and light frame, the small 13-inch screen wasn't everyone's cup of tea.

Although the two-inch difference might seem small, it actually translates to a 46% greater display area if you have a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. So, to give many Windows laptop users a bigger reason to switch to a MacBook, Apple is introducing the 15-inch MacBook Air.

15-inch MacBook Air Specifications

The 15-inch MacBook Air is basically just a 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, meaning it has almost the same specifications. You can check out our 15-inch vs. 13-inch M2 MacBook Air comparison to help you choose if you're unsure.

But if you really want a 15-inch display, here's what's underneath the hood of the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air:

• 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LED display, with 2880 x 1864 pixels and 500 nits brightness
• 66.5-Wh Li-Po battery that delivers up to 18 hours of battery life
• MagSafe 3 port with support for fast charging up to 50% in 35 minutes
• Six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers
• Apple M2 Chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
• 8GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB or 24GB
• 256GB storage, configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3
• 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
• Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB 4) ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack

Overall, except for the bigger screen and battery and the addition of two more speakers, the 13-inch and 15-inch M2 MacBook Air are practically the same.

Nevertheless, the 15-inch MacBook Air is designed for Windows users balking at switching to a laptop with a smaller screen. So, despite having almost the same specifications as 2022's M2 Macbook Air, we expect the 15-inch Air model to be a hit.

15-Inch MacBook Air Dimensions

Of course, one of the primary reasons someone would want a 15-inch MacBook Air is its form factor. Although the new laptop has a larger footprint than the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, it's only 0.01-inch thicker and 0.6 pounds heavier.

These are the actual dimensions of the 15-inch MacBook Air: 13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45in (34.04 x 23.76 x 1.15cm). It weighs just 3.3 pounds (1.51kg), making it one of the lightest powerful laptops you can get today. Moreover, Apple claims it's the "world's thinnest 15-inch laptop."

15-Inch MacBook Air: Price and Release Date

The 15-inch MacBook Air costs $1,299 for the base model with 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. However, if you want to upgrade to a 512GB SSD, the price bumps to $1,499. But if you're an educator or a student, you can get Apple's student discount, which slashes $100 off these prices.

You can order the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air right now on the Apple Store Online, and it'll hit store shelves on June 13, 2023. You can also get it from Apple-authorized third-party retailers starting from the same date.

Is It Time to Switch to a MacBook?

Although the 15-inch MacBook Air is just a 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with a larger display, Apple seems to be targeting Windows laptop users who want a thinner, lighter device that doesn't compromise on-screen real estate.

And with the power and efficiency that the M2 chip brings, many users might even be swayed to jump into the Apple ecosystem—especially if they already have an iPhone.

Nevertheless, Intel isn't going down without a fight. That's why it introduced the Intel Evo platform with the 11th-generation Intel Core processors—so Windows users can get the smooth experience and extended battery life of the MacBook Air without getting locked into Apple's walled garden.