Visually, the MacBook Air 2022 is a real novelty, but Apple is still holding back when it comes to the display. According to a recent report, an important technology comes later in this device class. But how long do you have to wait for it?
Compared to its predecessor, the new MacBook Air 2022 offers only a slightly improved display: 7.2 millimeters more space diagonally, 64 pixels more vertically (the area around the notch) and 100 nits more brightness. You’re still looking for a faster ProMotion display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, for example. It’s still only available on the MacBook Pro (14 and 16 inches). If you hope for more, you have to be patient.
MacBook Air with OLED from 2024
Apple will only be installing a new screen technology in two years. According to display expert Ross Young, Apple would then like to introduce a new MacBook Air with a 13-inch display and OLED screen. However, it is not yet 100% certain whether this new MacBook will actually be part of the Air family. A different name would theoretically be possible (source: Ross Young via MacRumors).
The new MacBook Air still has to do without OLED and ProMotion:
In 2024, Apple will then immediately use the new “two-stack tandem structure” currently under development. This OLED technology includes two instead of just one red, green and blue emission layer. Apple expects the new technology to result in lower power consumption and yet higher brightness.
The well-known would also be integrated Improved ProMotion feature. Refresh rates between 1 Hz and 120 Hz should be supported, Apple’s screens can currently only be clocked down to a maximum of 24 Hz. Lower frame rates are ideal for saving power, which in turn leads to longer battery life. Worth mentioning: Along with the new MacBook Air, new models of the iPad Pro (11 and 12.9 inches) with the corresponding OLED screens should also appear in 2024.
The current MacBook Pro of a newer design is currently based on mini-LEDs and of course supports ProMotion:
How credible is the report?
Incidentally, the rumors about OLED screens for MacBooks and iPads are not new, but Ross Young’s current report provides another clue to Apple’s release plans. In the past, the expert was correct several times with his predictions, so the current report should be classified as credible and realistic. Ergo: If you want a better display in the MacBook Air, you’ll have to wait another two years according to the current state of knowledge.