Still love the MacBook Air M2, but I’m looking 1 or 2 years ahead
Posted By RichC on December 2, 2025
From regular reading of rumors, the Apple M5 MacBook Air is likely a spring of 2026 event … but besides a faster chip, CPU speeds and GPU, the display will likely stay the same until 2027. Who knows though, if the price and specs are right, it could be an upgrade option for me?
BUT … I’m looking ahead, and thinking it might be nice to switch from a 13” to a 15” … or more than likely just waiting for the updated LCD display. That might be the trigger to replace my older MacBook Air 13” M2 with the expected Oxide TFT M5 or M6 in 2027 (see MacRumors)?
According to reports out of Korea, Apple plans to release a MacBook Air with an improved LCD display in 2027, featuring Oxide TFT technology instead of the current amorphous silicon (a-Si) panels.
The new display technology is said to be a significant upgrade over current MacBook Air screens. Oxide TFT LCD panels offer better power efficiency and improved performance compared to traditional a-Si displays, resulting in sharper images, smoother scrolling, and enhanced battery life.
The transition to Oxide TFT technology should also mean faster pixel response times and more consistent brightness across the screen. In practical terms, this should translate to reduced motion blur when watching videos or gaming, and more uniform lighting without the “clouding” effect sometimes visible on current LCD displays.
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