Where to preorder the MacBook Air M2: reservations still live
If you’re looking where to preorder an M2 MacBook Pro, you’ve come to the right place. This is one of the most anticipated launches of the year, intriguing and exciting potential buyers at WWDC a few weeks ago. This complete redesign of the MacBook Air not only features Apple’s latest, blazing fast M2 chip, but a brand new aluminum chassis that’s available in some new colors, including the almost black midnight and shimmering golden starlight. That new chassis has also changed shape from the previous version, looking like a slimmed-down version of the M1 MacBook Pros of 2021.
The MacBook Air will be released tomorrow, July 15. You can still preorder a machine, but, as many other users are finding, delivery dates have slipped back to far beyond release, especially if you’ve specced up your machine from either of the base configurations. We’ve still gathered together all the different places where you can preorder an M2 MacBook Air in both the US and the UK.
Where to preorder at a glance
Where to preorder in the US
B&H Photo – from $1199
Amazon – from $1199
Apple – from $1199
Where to preorder in the UK
John Lewis – from £1546
Currys – from £1249
Apple – from £1249
Where to preorder the MacBook Air M2 in the US
The M2 MacBook Air can be preordered from pretty much any retailer that stocks Apple computers. B&H Photo has the Air M2 ready to preorder, and will let you completely spec all the aspects of your machine with a couple of chip options, 8, 16 and 24GB RAM configurations and SSD selections up to 2TB. Amazon has less options available, with a choice between 256GB or 512GB SSD up for grabs, but you can still preorder from the online retail giant. You can of course hop over to Apple and spec out a machine there, but expect shipping dates to have slipped as other customers got their preorders in much earlier.
B&H Photo
You can preorder an M2 MacBook Air from B&H photo, and you’ll find a good deal of options available should you want more RAM or SSD storage. All the colors are available as well, so you can expect the pick of the crop.
Amazon
Amazon also has the M2 MacBook Air available for preorder, but as with most Apple computers on third party retailers, there aren’t many options. While you can choose your favorite color, you will only be able to choose between a 256GB or 512GB SSD.
Apple
Of course, if you really want to get the most options you can go to Apple itself. Here, you’ll find a couple of processor options, SSD configurations of up to 2TB, and up to 24GB of RAM. That will force up the price of the machine, so be prepared to shell out for a top-spec machine.
Where to preorder the MacBook Air M2 in the UK
In ol’ blighty, you’ll be able to find a M2 MacBook Air at a variety of different online retailers. Amazon, again, only has two storage options, but if you’re married to the big A then you can grab one from there. John Lewis has the M2 MacBook Air as well, with some options too. Computer retailer Currys carries a few different colors and configurations of the machine too, although Apple will be the place to get the most options, as with the US.
The UK has a few options if you’re looking to preorder an M2 MacBook Air. There’s department store John Lewis that has machines that you can… look at? The preorder button has disapeared ahead of tomorrows release, but you can still see what offers are available at the JL website. Currys has a couple of machines ahead of release, although you’ll only be able to choose what color you want and whether you want a 256GB or 512GB SSD. Apple is the place where you can get the specs you want with your M2 MacBook Air, but you’ll find that, like in the US, shipping dates have slipped beyond the release date.
John Lewis
Retailer John Lewis has the M2 MacBook Air as well, with some more options available. They also include some offers you won’t find elsewhere, like 6 free months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade.
Currys
Currys will let you preorder an M2 MacBook Air, but they won’t let you spec it out. You can choose your color, and whether you want a 256GB or 512GB SSD.
Apple UK
Apple will let you spec up your own machine, with more RAM options and SSD choices than anywhere else. There’ll be all the colors too, including that stunning starlight option. Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for a fully upgraded machine – around £2500. Shipping dates have tumbled too – expect delivery datyes to be late July to early August.
When can I preorder the MacBook Air M2?
Now. As in, right now – it’s available to preorder at the retailers above!
Why would I want a MacBook Air M2?
The M2 MacBook Air shakes up the Air line like the original did in 2008. While the M2 chip has already been placed into the 13-inch frame of the 2022 MacBook Pro, it’ll be in this machine that most people will experience it. This new version of Apple’s slimmest laptop will feature some big updates over the previous model as well – there’s a bigger screen, at 13.6-inches, and a keyboard made of bigger, clickier keys. The chassis is the biggest improvement, with a complete overhaul that makes it look like a slimmer MacBook Pro 14-inch. This is the best slim MacBook that Apple has made for years – or so it appears. We’ll have a full review for you very soon.
Why should I preorder a MacBook Air M2?
This looks to be a big product launch, with a massive number of people looking to get their hands on the new MacBook Air. If you’re looking for one, then preordering one may be your best bet on getting one on release.
What about the MacBook Pro M2?
We can tell you where to order a MacBook pro M2, but we can also tell you that buying a 13-inch MacBook Pro doesn’t make any sense. If anything, this MacBook Air looks to be by far the more compelling option, sharing the same chip, SSD, and RAM options, only with a bigger and nicer screen and keyboard. For more information, we have a MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro (2022) to show you all the key differences.
If you’re after a discounted MacBook, then we’ve got you covered with these MacBook Prime Day deals. We’d love to tell you to get a case for your M2 MacBook Air, but we have to tell you to be careful when looking for one instead – this laptop is completely different from the previous model, and some… unscrupulous case makers are selling their cases designed for the 2020 Air as if they will fit the new Air M2. They won’t. Here are some of the best sleeves for the M2 MacBook Air that you’ll find, though.
