Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Air with Mini-LED Display and Multiple Color Options to Launch Mid 2022

Apple plans to release a new MacBook Air with a mini-LED display and multiple color options around mid-2022, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today in a research note obtained by MacRumors. These details match previous rumors about the new MacBook Air from sources such as BloombergMark Gurman and YouTube tech personality Jon Prosser.

A colorful MacBook Air concept shared by Jon Prosser

Kuo said the new MacBook Air will feature an “all-new design” with a form factor similar to future MacBook Pro models, which are also expected to feature a mini LED display and flatter top and bottom edges. Previous rumors had suggested that the new MacBook Air would also feature a faster Apple silicon chip and a MagSafe-branded magnetic power cable.

Kuo said it was not yet certain whether the existing MacBook Air M1 would be discontinued after the mini-LED model went into mass production, which could have an effect on prices. If the MacBook Air M1 is discontinued, Kuo said the mini-LED model would likely start at the same price of $ 999. If the MacBook Air M1 remains available for purchase alongside the mini-LED model, Kuo believes it could benefit from a price drop.

Chinese manufacturer BOE will supply the mini-LED displays for the new MacBook Air, while LG and Sharp will supply the mini-LED displays for the next MacBook Pro models, according to Kuo.

Apple last updated the MacBook Air with the M1 chip in November 2020.