Frore Systems shared results from its study on the MacBook Air M2, where engineers integrated a specialized AirJet solid-state, fanless cooling system. The outcome was a smoother temperature profile and steadier chip operation, according to the portal iXBT.
Reports note that the MacBook Air lacks an active cooling mechanism, which can lead to overheating and reduced performance during demanding tasks. The AirJet setup uses dedicated components to direct airflow and carry heat away from the heat exchanger. The modified Apple laptop employed three AirJet Mini modules, each capable of dissipating up to 4.5 W of thermal power. Remarkably, the system operates with barely any noise since it contains no fans.
Frore Systems conducted side-by-side tests comparing the modified MacBook Air with a stock unit across several scenarios. In light or brief workloads, differences were minimal or nonexistent because the M2 chip did not overheat and reduce clock speeds. Under extended, heavy workloads such as gaming or image processing, the modified device demonstrated clear advantages over the standard model.
For instance, in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the unmodified MacBook maintained a frame rate drop from 28 to 22 fps over half an hour, while the modified model fell only from 29 to 27 fps. In the Cinebench R23 benchmark, the modified laptop achieved 8775 points after multiple cycles, compared with 8380 points for the regular unit.
Additionally, the exterior temperature of the modified MacBook Air remained lower, which contributes to overall comfort during use.
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