M2 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Air - Which One to Get?

[@Radykall1]

Sticking with my M1 MBA. Its still more than enough, and the best laptop I've owned.

[@dmt99vn]

same here, i will upgrade my M1 next 5 years

[@stuartdoyle99]

Completely agree! I'll wait at least until the Macbook Air M3

[@dibujemaestro]

Great

[@guptamohit3375]

Actually I'm planning to buy m2 air 16gb ram 256gb. Is it ok? I'm buy as I need not much storage, only run Android projects that's why. Is it's okay? or Can I go with M1 air 16/512gb that I decided before M2?

[@jerichodelasarmas7700]

@jason franklin how do you do this

[@ronellington6246]

Thanks for the comparison. I agree if I already had a M1 Air it probably wouldn't make sense to upgrade but since I am upgrading from my now 7 year old MBP I went ahead and spent the extra $$ and ordered the M2 Air

[@cvkm]

I still prefer the wedge shaped MBA, it was the main differentiating factor in terms of design between Pro & Air. I will stick with my M1 MBA.

[@ninoluciosantiago]

I know Jony’s old designs for the Pro and Air caused the keyboard and ports issues but those really are very good designs. People looking at it side by side wouldn’t think the new M2 is thinner without measure them. At first look the wedged shape one looks “thinner”

[@louiepayas2571]

I still Love the wedge shaped macbook 😭👐

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

Dude what normal person would upgrade his Macbook so frequently or even consider doing so? Are all the people here earning money with Macbooks? Then they should have just bought a pro model I guess

[@Xiosoranox]

​@@KZbinr_YusukeFromGermanyApple fans are wasteful AF. Wouldn't make a difference if they got a Pro, they'd still be comparing it to next year's pro.

[@tomaszcodasz]

Wedge shape of M1 makes it much better for wrists comfort. M2 is really disappointing in terms of ergonomics (notch, no wedge)

[@jorgenvonstrangle4725]

I hate the wedge shape it looks really outdated looking

[@qui11]

@@jorgenvonstrangle4725 The comfort outweighs the look. M2 vs M1 air is like 5 steps forward, 3 steps backward

[@jorgenvonstrangle4725]

@@qui11 but that's just your opinion mate?

[@pfh777]

Thanks so much for an awesome video, your production is amazing. Quickly: m2 camera: clearer, improved colors. Audio: noticeably clearer while using camera. Video: clearer and brighter display. M2 generally better performance for applications where buying an Air makes sense. Higher intensity uses - buy a MBP.

[@leotide1990]

Yours was the video that helped me to decide to go for the M1 vs the M2. I really wanted the gold color, but was afraid I'd be sacrificing too much in terms of long-term daily-use performance (no rendering) and features. Seems to not be the case! Thank you, now I can get the color I actually wanted without worry ^^

[@melikewalk9964]

Hi, I only use iMovie for my vlogs and do subtitles sometimes... I don't even game.... Will the m2 256 gb variant work fine with me?

[@jimgessner6071]

To avoid the slow ssd, you’ll need to upgrade to 512gb. That’s $1,399 US. A new M1 MBA can be had for $850 US new. This machine isn’t $599 better.

[@jfjjfjx4613]

So that means the base mba m1 is better than base mba m2?

[@jimgessner6071]

@@jfjjfjx4613 If the argument is that no one is doing anything really taxing on a Macbook Air, I would say it is.

[@miriveq]

@@jimgessner6071 So for my girlfriend who will be doing mainly college stuff (lots of tabs in chrome, word processors, maybe power point and some video recording/minor editing) M1 base model would be more than enough? She has an external SSD as well so I'm looking purely at 256gb models, however I'm still torn on whether to splurge on extra ram. Bear in mind 90% of the time the mac will be on a stand connected to a monitor with a separate mkb setup.

[@Yogi5D]

The 512GB M1 MBA is not 850 what are you smoking?

[@jimgessner6071]

@@Yogi5D I didn’t say the 512gb M1 MBA is $850. The base model with 256gb can be found for $850.

[@SongfulpuppyXBL]

Im planning to upgrade my early 2015 Macbook air, and I'm not sure if I should get the M1 or the M2. M1 is appealing to me because it's definitely cheaper. While M2 is appealing to me because of the magsafe and of course future proofing.

[@realdjaykay]

My sister is in these exact circumstances

[@ReddiSathvik]

Well, what did you do?

[@kynanverwimp847]

I don't know how the M2 is in terms of build quality... but I bought he M1 in 2021 and have had to service it twice without drop damage

[@TorpedoStudios]

The m2 have it for one week now it is my first macbook

[@jackg3535]

@@kynanverwimp847 that seems unlucky had the m1 since it came out and it’s like it’s brand new still

[@ernestocasco1425]

These comparisons are great and give a very good sense on how they overall perform. However, a lot of Mac users are developers. It'd be great if we could have some programming applications and tests to see if we should try this new laptop or not.

[@yogendrasinh]

Unfortunately, most KZbinrs just look at their use cases. Final cut Pro and video encoding. Their world end there.

[@sendivranasinghe2301]

Two years now using and M1. Prefer it more then new one. Always prefer the older models.

[@Alactic]

why

[@EndlessTravels]

@@Alactic M1 is seriously a HUGE upgrade from Intel, and M1 to M2 there isn't any real value to upgrade even for the more heavy users I personally think if you have no MacBook, then go M2, but if you have M1. There is no value.

[@sendivranasinghe2301]

@@Alactic cos that’s what I have. I do have experienced a m2

[@AlessandroScaltritti]

magsafe is the only factor I consider as an upgrade above M1 I still use an old 2015 MacBook Air and I'm really confused about my next step

[@Sickoyt]

MagSafe that's nothing to upgrade for usb c is perfect too, but but I suggest 100-200 USD is worth it to pay for m2 I am watching this on my m2 , never get the midnight colour the finger prints it gets I saw in Apple Store was so much completely avoid I got starlight and its so so beautiful colour but wanted midnight but after looking how much it get fingerprint starlight is the best option

[@sniper3840]

i use the 2020 retina version and im happy :) if u wanna get a cheap one think about it.

[@DavOP]

What did you end up doing?

[@user-pc5dk7gp4b]

I purchased the M2 MacBook Air and I felt like it was a rushed project. It seems delicate and screen feels a little flimsy. I ended up exchanging to for an m1 MacBook Pro 13 inch which feels much better despite the Touch Bar.

[@SwFrank__]

Just ordered my M1 for college cause it was more within my price range and definitely excited it still holds its own against the newer one

[@verbon47]

People forget it’s literally a top of the line laptop which is only 3 years old lmfao. Ofcourse it’s going to be good

[@andreimicle]

Unless the M1 air was equally as new out of the box, the battery cell degradation must be accounted for. The m2 isn’t worth the upgrade.

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

I disagree. As a content creator the added horsepower will be really useful.

[@perseus31]

@@waynesworldofsci-tech That horsepower is few seconds. Not really useful if you're not doing pro res rendering

[@arm8636]

@@perseus31 a few seconds horse is still a horse .who are you to say differently ?

[@arm8636]

​@@perseus31 "better a temporary horse than none "

[@arm8636]

​@@perseus31 "if one person tells you you're a donkey,ignore him. if two people say so ,buy yourself a saddle"

[@erg1450]

I like the M2 , I had originally ordered the Midnight version , however, after visiting the Apple store today, and looking the actual device, I did not like at all the fingerprints were all over that device and did not look good at all, so, I cancelled that order and ordered the starlight instead, aside the fingerprint issue, that color is really nice (at least for my taste)

[@piggybankletsgo]

Does starlight have scufifng issues?

[@pauljazzman408]

All the M2 MBP and MBA base models are held back by the slow ssd and thermal throttling issues. Doesn't matter how good the chip is. Like putting Rolls Royce engine in a Hyundai Pony

[@jaypalmer3806]

@@pauljazzman408 MBA aren't meant to be used for intensive tasks, that's what the pros are for...Why people buy an entry level laptop and try and rag the sh1t out of it and wonder why a thin laptop without a fan throttles...

[@jaypalmer3806]

@@pauljazzman408 only 256gb version

[@pauljazzman408]

@@jaypalmer3806 Yes I said that. But you shouldn't have to upgrade $200 to get a better machine than the two year old M1 MBA. And that's only if you know about this issue. Some sort of Advertising Standards Agency should make Apple put a sticker on it saying 'Actual less good than advertised'

[@hristostefanov4009]

It is good but maybe no worth upgrading if you have the M1. It is a matter of taste but I like the ergonomics of M1 more and also the sound seems better on M1 too. Nice comparison, thanks.

[@whiterhino1428]

I predict a lot of open box, midnight versions on sale come August. That colour is amazing but if it damages so easily, people will be very unhappy.

[@FirstLast-dq4sq]

agree.....like the color but perhaps a lot of open box base models for a discount will be at Best Buy or Mac store

[@chokizangmo2850]

I still bought macbook air m1 (256 GB SSD) because it's simple, effective and a performer. It's fine as I am a normal user. Completely satisfied with it...

[@Toma-621]

After watching a bunch of these comparison videos I’ve come to this conclusion; if you’re new to Mac or upgrading from a 5+ year old Mac, get the M2. If you have an M1 Air, don’t upgrade

[@Photo0021]

Happy with my M1 Air. Definitely no need to upgrade for me.

[@SKANDaR0875]

I actually love the traditional look of the MBA compare to the new one, and how low it feels on the palms when typing.

[@LuCoutoLeite]

I really would like to have a comparison between the M2 Air and the 14” M1 Pro

[@schuba2029]

14” M1 Pro is probably leagues better in terms of consistent high performance and heavy workloads. MBAs are just meant for light work and have a better screen and cam

[@expogames7880]

why? There are various videos comparing m1 air to m1 pros. You then can know the Performance difference between m1 air and m1 xpro. Then you have the videos comparing m1 air to m2 air. You know the increase in Performance from m1 to m2 airs so just apply that difference when viewing m1 air vs m1 pros videos.

[@zaid4785]

14" is better, simple as that. Why a comparison?

[@expogames7880]

@@zaid4785 Yeah agreed

[@evanneff7776]

@@expogames7880 I mean, isn't it in a youtuber's best interest to make as many videos that cover as many topics as possible to capture the most views? Even if it isn't needed, there's people looking for it, so why not capitalize on that?

[@eladsopher3123]

You did recommend to whoever owns a MacBook Air M1 that it’s not that great of a gap to switch to M2, but what about people that want to get into the world of MacOS? Do you recommend MacBook Air M1 or M2?

[@mahanc1124]

If you have the money get the 14” MacBook Pro on discount, otherwise get M1, don’t buy the M2, it’s a terrible value

[@Justmee10]

@@mahanc1124I don’t like the pro, too heavy. I only use laptop to watch movies lol. I still have my MacBook Air from 2017 haha

[@TorpedoStudios]

I bought the M2 Air it shouldn't even be a question wich one to get ofc it will be the m2 air unless you're poor

[@tanyapunyo2074]

M2 of course

[@JN-ml1qw]

Many thanks for the great comparison. I'm grateful that I bought M1 Pro base model instead of buying a ram and storage upgraded model of M2 MacBook Air.

[@realdjaykay]

What size?

[@Cavbobo]

Thank you! I've made up my mind to go for M1 Air and will be saving $$$. M1 Air is more than enough for my PC needs.

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

M1 still the beast

[@kelvinmorris1991]

@@Salty_Biscuitz88 no fan though. Does it have a cooling vent?

[@leroyglass2621]

@@kelvinmorris1991 Doesn't need a fan, it's silent.

[@joy.diaries]

I agree M1 is just perfect and smooth.

[@kylewatsonn171]

Thanks for showing the comparison. I think the M1 model is good enough. It is not worth the extra cost to buy the M2. If you have the intel model for the Macbook air and want to upgrade, you should buy the M1 model instead of M2. M1 16GB of RAM

[@AMN_98]

If you dont own a MacBook at all, which should you get, M1 Air or M2 Air?

[@ASiiaaaa]

My question also, hope someone will answer

[@suravit3813]

I think in terms of shape you need to get one that fits the way your palm rest on your laptop, for technology , if you want faster ssd of course m1 is better , speakers are better, but I love the m2 design and I think the battery and the screen bezels make me feel like MacBook Air m2 is better

[@mihnealazar7039]

If you don’t wanna spend more than $1000-1200 get the M1, if you wanna spend $1500 get the M2. It’s all about the looks and money.

[@AMN_98]

@@suravit3813 yeah thats basically where im at. Thank you

[@The_Penguin_City]

Only to satisfy a sick ego and delude yourself about not been raped by scammers. For crapple user's those laptops are only a Facebook or Google docs bootloaders.

[@TiwazSchneider]

Thanks!

[@vivekbindra4590]

I currently have a 2017 MacBook Air and am now ready to upgrade to Apple Silicon. I think I would be fine with either the M1 or the M2 since they would both give me far better performance than I currently have, but would it be better to just go for the M2 since it’s the most recent and will last longer?

[@CalvinP420]

If money isn't a factor, get the M2 Air. Otherwise the M1 is phenomenal enough. Both the M1 and M2 are currently still being sold brand new from Apple so the M2 won't really last any longer.

[@CalvinP420]

Didn't realize your comment was from a year ago lol. Which one did you end up getting?

[@Nhguava]

i am choosing between m2 air and m1 pro 14. price isn't an issue for me so if the macbook pro 14 inch wasn't so heavy i would've already bought it. And if the m2 air had pro motion and just as good speakers, would've already bought it.

[@adamlay8532]

I went w the m1 pro 14

[@jblev736]

m1 pro is worth is. 200GB/s memory bandwidth vs 100GB/s on m2. It's one of the reasons that the m1pro gpu is ~40% faster

[@Doc_Sans]

If you have the time you could wait for the M2 Pro/Max to release. We know they are coming eventually at least

[@Nhguava]

@@Doc_Sans don't have time to wait for another year sadly

[@Nhguava]

update: I went for the M2 air instead (it's lighter, I like the midnight color, I don't need the extra ports or power, I got 50% off AirPods Pro because of Student discount. I will be using those mostly instead of the speakers as I live in a dorm with other college roommates. The only sad thing is I really wanted pro motion

[@chitaristu88]

I just got this Mac with M2 base config in Austria at 1099 €. It's my first Macbook and i hope it will perform good in the future. Cheers mate and good review.

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

Another excellent video, Daniel! I've been using an M1 12.9" iPad Pro + magic keyboard as a sorta laptop replacement setup for about a year. It's worked pretty well, but I'm ready for a real laptop as my mobile computer. The M2 Air (Midnight 16GB/512GB) is the one for me. Just gotta deal with the wait until August 3.

[@nasdoc1]

You've made the right decision. 16/512 is the sweet spot. You're going to love it. I just wish you could push yourself a little bit more and bought the MacBook pro 14inch with the M1 pro chip. Now that's an amazing machine.

[@Krateian]

Late answer but I hope you chosed 8 gpu version, 10 gpu version has quick termal throttling

[@fncy_me9689]

How was it?? 🤩

[@salparadise1220]

Based on the scratching around that USB port after one use of it I suspect there's going to be a Paint/Scratch issue with this machine. Shame, it's a gorgeous blue but you can't dye metal and sufficient varnish to protect it would change all the tolerances around the vents/hinges/ports, beyond reliability.

[@jaydentillett7466]

sooooo, I bought one, and im typing this comment on a M2 MacBook Air 🤷🏽‍♂

[@yenk82]

Finally some real benchmark that take the battery in consideration. I'm positive impressed and I would like to buy the Air M2, it's a huge upgrade from my current Air 2011

[@coffyn7]

this is fraud...don't trust..he wants money for delivery..beware of all these fraud things

[@donnynguyen]

I’m a student that doesn’t use any photo editing apps or stuff like that. I just web browse and watch movies on KZbin and Netflix. Which do you guys think is better for me? Is the display and screen upgrade significant to be worth the extra $200? Is m2 faster for web browsing?

[@aanankhanna5658]

No. Go for M1 Air.

[@brickspixel]

You should go for the M1 MacBook air. And invest that saved ($200) in other necessary stuff. M1 MacBook is powerful enough. I'm a 2017 intel MacBook user, and I use it 8-10 hours daily. I use around 25+ open tabs daily in chrome + photoshop, and web designing, so during summer time It has major heating issues, but I'm still satisfied with its performance (And it has only 2 core CPU, but M1 has 8 core, think how fast it will be) because it's been 5 five old with an intel processor MacBook air. So, I'm also going to upgrade, but I will go for the M2(because I do some heavy work), But for you definitely, the M1 MacBook air is more than enough. Also, It's future-proof for you. I mean If you want to do some heavy work in the future, you can definitely do that. Rest all is your choice, it's your money. Do what you want :)

[@siddhantawasthi1596]

M1

[@FirstLast-dq4sq]

M1 MBA base.....spend the savings on something of value.

[@Vandalle.]

I have a pro for music and graphics. I wanted an Air for writing and general use, and for me, the M1 is so much better. M1 feels like it targets a different audience, the slant is very nice for writing, and I think the design is much nicer. M2 just feels like a less significant version of the Pro, and now it's only about 100 quid cheaper than a 13" pro, so whats the point in it?

[@susangray6259]

Just ordered my M2 last night in silver, excited! I went with the classic color.

[@TriangleZone710]

I was eagerly waiting for that comparison 😃 Thanks Dan

[@koreskalp]

Coming from a base 2017 macbook pro I am really happy of the M2 purchase!

[@harshbardhanshah]

Which model

[@koreskalp]

@@harshbardhanshah base model. Only needed for productivity (Word, web browsing, KZbin and twitch)

[@kelvinmorris1991]

@@koreskalp no games?

[@koreskalp]

@@kelvinmorris1991 none, I’m a casual. I play 6 times a year on a PS5 but no PC gaming

[@Kingman65]

Watching comparison of a laptop I can't afford

[@saltedfruitguy]

Daniel, I love the attention to detail, especially with the keyboard color differences, bezels, scuffing, etc. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@utsavgupta5781]

TRID hi

[@krisslad0]

Great comparison. It would be great to see how 16gb ram with 512GB SSD compares to bace model of M1 Pro 14” as the price is very similar now. In sone shops, you can even get base 14” M1 Pro macbook for less than specked up M2 Air.

[@clintonjethro93]

Yep. Sticking with my M1 MBA. I’m not impressed at all. I still prefer the M1 MBA design to the M2 MBA

[@Jackiewicz64]

I totally agree! I have the M1 Air and the design and feel is so much better.

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Not to mention doubt if you have the money to upgrade so quickly.

[@arjutck]

What is the recommendation if you do not own a MacBook. Should I go for the M2 or M1 air

[@kylemathew205]

I was seriously thinking of going for the blue…but those scuff marks around the usb c port is a DEAL BREAKER. You literally just unboxed it and already reminds me of the “ jet black” iPhone 7s. The paint just vanishes

[@johnmalone8790]

Ain't that the truth 👍

[@FirstLast-dq4sq]

probably not paint, but rather anodized aluminum. Regardless once it's scratched it's permanent and appearance will only get worse with more scratches and perhaps impact its resale value just like a vehicle.

[@solofosho]

M1 MBP, 2 memory modules, all motor, no tuning issues.

[@TheAnotherLife]

i have m1 MBA from last two years, and excepts for the 100 nits of brightness i don't find any reason to upgrade rather m1 MBA has faster storage on base model. Even if have to buy a new mackbook i would go for 16gb m1 MBA rather than m2 MBA base model and still save some money with little bit better product overall.

[@Drew_McGrath]

I always love the information i get from your videos

[@tugame]

Thanks for the great video 🤩... I would love to see how the M2 performs in terms of productivity for heavy chrome users (chrome with lots of extensions, Gmail, Google sheet, etc) when compared to the M1.

[@pauljazzman408]

Crome destroys memory and allows Google to harvest all your data and sell it to other Companies. I can't understand why people use it.

[@martymarl4602]

heavy chrome user? lol...M1 is more than you'll ever need

[@sadiegirl9100]

Why use Chrome. Chrome is horrible.

[@saikishan2008]

If that’s all you’re looking for don’t waste your money just get a older Mac book. M series chips are the best out there

[@verbon47]

That is heavy?????

[@shaditips]

I am going with MBA M1 or M1 Pro 14"

[@5trider29]

I bought the m1 MacBook Air last September to replace my 2015 MacBook Pro, and it is awesome. The price for m2 MacBook Air is a joke, MacBook Air is suppose to be affordable, but it has an incredibly similar price with the m2 MacBook Pro. Whether you are a casual user or a working professional, the M1 MacBook is more than enough, especially for its price.

[@Yzyenthusiast]

“MacBook Air is supposed to be affordable” the first MacBook Air retailed for $1600

[@FloreFaune]

@@Yzyenthusiast it’s ok. Some people just don’t think before they speak xD

[@AS-bq7sc]

In Canada the price difference between the MacBook Air 16RAM/512 SSD vs a Base model 14 inch pro with a student discount is nearly around 460. After sales tax it’s a nearly a 520 price difference between the two models. If you’re a basic user or a university student (that is not an architect or design engineer) I don’t see how you could possibly justify a pro

[@Alsam]

I will be stepping up from about a six or seven year old MacBook Air so the difference should be rather dramatic. I think I’m going to go for the upgraded M2 with 16 gig ram and then upgrade to a 512 gig hard drive. That should avoid any swap issues even though I doubt I would notice. Great video as always.

[@johndoe-kh3ix]

if that's the case, you should consider topping a bit more of money to get 14' MBP instead

[@disownedrock]

if that’s the case, you should consider topping a bit more money to get 14’ MBP instead

[@beerus553]

If that’s the case, you should consider topping up a bit more money to get the 14’ MPB instead

[@AndrewGreenaway]

Picked a base model up this morning, feels plenty fast. However it depends what you are using it for

[@demian113]

The m2 air upgraded with 16gb ram and 512gb ssd is $1579 so you may as well just get the 14" pro with the m1 pro chip, which is exactly why the m2 air is priced this way and they nickel and dime you to upgrade ram/ssd. Have to admit it's clever marketing so more people spend $2000 instead of $999 on an m1 air.

[@cdubbrider3740]

I would like to see how good the m2 mba suits against the 14” m1 mbp

[@nojarai]

doesnt come close

[@adamlay8532]

I went with the m1 pro 14

[@HazbinHotelFan96]

I used to have the M1 macbook air and have just upgraded to the m2 air for university and I definitely don't regret it so far :) I had donated my M1 to my friend about a year ago due to her laptop dying and her needing one for work and I had a desktop I can use (desktop is currently out of commission while upgrading parts hence why I needed a new laptop)

[@thetrueemu7085]

I was able to get an open box 512 ssd 16gb m1 pro for $1000 and after seeing videos like this I’m pretty happy with the purchase

[@aanankhanna5658]

Congrats bro. You won big time.

[@dansanger5340]

Great price!

[@familymovie5799]

The Logic track test doesn't say much without showing all the plugins you are running for each track and also which plugins as this will play a huge role. Just playing tracks alone without anything surely can give you over 200 tracks, but the plugins and VST's are what makes this test interesting :)

[@l.kurdistani]

Regarding the battery, I'd say M2's battery is new so it can't be compared to M1's as it has consumed some of its capacity already.

[@keghan1]

I'm confused. Towards the end of this video, you say, "You shouldn't buy a MacbookAir in the first place.", while in the MacBook Air M2 vs. Macbook Pro, you don't say that at all. You actually advice buying an M2 MacBook Air if you like the design, etc. What gives?

[@mariamkhatun1853]

He said “maybe if you do a lot transporting (as in travelling) then you should upgrade” then he goes on to saying “even then, you shouldn’t buy a MacBook in the first place”.

[@dex5727]

Just bought the M1 and I love it

[@irfanshaikh7274]

00:13 The M1 MacBook Air is a thin and light laptop that delivers impressive performance. 02:06 MacBook Air has limited ports and requires adapters for connectivity 03:40 The MacBook Air has good display quality and decent built-in speakers. 05:12 The battery life for video editing on the M1 MacBook Air ranges from 4 to 6 hours depending on the situation. 06:46 MacBook Air performed surprisingly well while editing high-resolution footage in Adobe Premiere Pro. 08:24 The MacBook Air can edit video and handle demanding footage. 09:57 The M1 MacBook Air is ideal for content creators and beginners who need a capable machine without the Pro price tag. 11:36 The M1 MacBook Air is an excellent choice that brings a great balance of performance and price.

[@morten1]

The M1 is the best buy, if money matters. I will wait for the M2.5 or M3. Hopefully the bump will be bigger, less expensive, no notch

[@isayocoder]

This is a gem of a video 🤩., I am confused between 2 choices 1. Macbook m1 air - 16gb and 512 gb + ipad 9th gen 2. Macbook m2 air - 16gb and 256 gb ssd + ipad 9th gen 3. Macbook pro m3 pro - 18gb and 512 -- no ipad :( I am a full stack developer and work mostly on designing websites and little bit of server side coding. Suggest me one option from above pleaseee … pleasee… please …..

[@Dorito230]

Do you still recommend the M1 24” iMac, or do you suggest waiting for a possible 27” M2?

[@HUrbieta]

Love your vids!- but on your next video could you just hold it in different possess to get a sense of the look and feel? Maybe one where you hold it on your side, next to your hip, like you hold a book when you are walking to class. And maybe another one holding it up against your chest like a 50’s girl waiting near her locker talking about her crush… hopefully this made sense. Thank you in advance.

[@trebor1745]

MBA M2 to be delivered tomorrow. Bought M2 over M1 for extra port, bigger/better screen, future-proofing, etc. Will be used for travel purposes. If I already had an M1, I prolly would NOT have updated. Daily is MBP M1 16", so power if I need it at home. More in about a week? Bob

[@Mark-tb6nn]

I picked up the MacBook Air M1 2020 for £887 here in the UK well happy with it.

[@javtimestwo]

The Midnight color is 🔥 Good job ordering that color and with this comparison. I have been looking forward to see the M2 Midnight. I'm not worried about smudges. It is the cost of doing business because the Silver color is uncool and Space Grey is tired. Am I wrong? This M2 MBA is fantastic. 1080P camera, 13.6, supports Spatial Audio and includes Touch ID. Cannot wait for mine to arrive

[@casvanarkel]

Hey, can you tell me about your experience with the MacBook Air m2 midnight? I’m planning to buy the m2 version in midnight but I’m scared you will notice the fingerprints to much, can you tell me if the fingerprints are noticeable? Can you also tell me if the color around the usb c connections quickly disappears as shown in this video? thanks in advance for answering my questions.

[@mmontiii1850]

Which of these two is better for a university use (take notes, watching videos, using excel and other stuff)?: -MBA with 512 of SSD and 8gb of RAM - MBA with 256 gb of SSD (with the storage issue) and 16 go of RAM Considering that I would like to keep this MacBook for at least 5-6 years

[@megga6459]

Text documents take up very little space, so I would go with the RAM upgrade as it will affect your daily usage more. If you need to offload some video lectures or big files needed for studies, you can always buy an external drive.

[@yuriyprysiazhniuk]

I have the same question. After watching a few videos I still don't know which option is better

[@yuriyprysiazhniuk]

@@megga6459 I usually work with big excel files and have a lot of open tabs. For example, now I have opened 14 tabs (6 of 8 RAM used and 0,3 Gb swapped) and during work, it can be +10 tabs of google tables or similar staff. Now I'm using a MacBook Air 2018 with an i5 intel CPU, 8 RAM, and 128 SSD. And for the last year, it lags a lot when I scroll through google sheets or big excel files. Sometimes swap goes up to 4-5 Gb of memory. Also, I have only 12 Gb of free space left. New models go with 256 SSD now, so it can be much better. But still, do you think a better option is 16 Gb of RAM rather than 512 SSD?

[@CenobiteBeldar]

Why teeter-totter on memory? Higher ram means faster abilities. Higher memory means your computer can remember a lot more.

[@katiirabbi]

think about this: you can always get an external hard drive if you need more memory (SSD), but it's a pain if not impossible to get a bigger RAM by yourself.

[@rockablity_hound1716]

I’m weighing up the options on upgrading from my 2018 Max Book Pro to the 2022 MacBook Air.

[@dreadavis9751]

Remember guys, companies always sets the base products withe obvious cripples for setting up the price point for their other high end products. Unless there is a competition from other/rival companies.

[@zanerichter3806]

Still on the fence, whether the faster SSD in the M1, outweighs the processor/display/camera/speakers in the M2 air

[@kahelsoro]

I like how fair and neutral this video is; immediately not saying M2 base is immediately bad due to the ssd performance This video convinced me to get the base m2; for my use case its way more than sufficient

[@nicolasb.henry294]

I just took my choice today. I have an IMac 8gb Ram but 1Tb For drawing and for some very light photo editing. I think the M1 MBA fits perfectly my need and if I need more power I’d rather upgrade to M3 MBP. My opinion even if you don’t have a MBA M1 as laptop it is the best compromise. Differences between the two models are too tiny to justify the 200€ difference with this money I could by some extra stuff. M2 is too in between M1 and M3 to see a major difference.

[@AmineLaalaoui]

I bought an M1 MBA (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Space Grey) recently and I'm not regretting it

[@Pearl2677]

Great comparison! I just love this kind of postings! Very informative. Please keep them coming and thank you 😊

[@triplew_w_w]

Thanks for the review, the best and most detailed comparison I have watched so far and I need such information, well done

[@sadiegirl9100]

Seems like Apple has a quality issue with the MBA m2 because of the scuffing. I would not waste my money for a M2 MBA when my M1 MBA is running fine and the M2 isn't really that much of a improvement I don't care about what the performance shows because M2 should of been brought down to a 3nm so not much of a difference.

[@MrSkeetSkeeter]

Ive read that you get significantly better results with a drive with 512gb because it retains the second drive controller.

[@KitLaughlin]

And I assume that the fast charger will work just as well on the M1 MBA, wouldn't it? And I'll be keeping my 2019 16" MBP for the heavy lifting in FCP, so the sheer performance is not critical for me. I think the standard M1 MBA is good value, and I'll probably get the base model (256GB); very good value.

[@AdrianTofei]

Great video, thank you! The webcam quality is obviously much better in M2 though, this difference is usually seen in low light from what I've observed in another youtube clip, your side-by-side video helped me confirm this, and I'm surprised that your commentary didn't seem to agree with what's obviously seen. Yes, both are bad compared to iPhone for example, but between M1 and M2, M2 is clearly better, M1 is full of blurry digital artefacts.

[@miramaldito]

Very nice video straight to the point, real word testing and FINALLY some gaming performance benchmarks. Display, transfer speed, webcam quality, battery life and performance of 2.5 products (MBP too) in 13 minutes.

[@kirtandreamrezzer]

Faster and more energy efficient. Enough said. 👍

[@toms.1417]

In terms of battery drain, the M1 MBA has been in use, presumably, for over a year, while the M2 MBA is brand new out of the box with a fresh new battery. The battery usage drops would not be fair to compare in this situation. Wouldn't you agree?

[@ZONEofTECH]

Nope. M1 Air was brand new.

[@sharioni4292]

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[@toms.1417]

@@sharioni4292 No need for snark. My question was fair, and the reply from Zone of Tech was respectful. Grow up.

[@sharioni4292]

@@toms.1417 no

[@thomashartmann5037]

Great video but, as so many already have pointed out, the slow SSD speeds only apply to the 256 GB model. Users with more “need for speed” and heavy duty tasks, are likely to go for both a larger SSD and more RAM, or buying a MacBook Pro.

[@ciarathadoll]

I was thinking of getting the base model m2 because im only going to use it for school and netflix lol but i want to keep it for a long while so im not sure if upgrading the RAM/SSD is necessary

[@melikewalk9964]

​@@ciarathadoll is the m2 working fine???

[@ciarathadoll]

@@melikewalk9964 yess it is and i love it but i only use it for school work :)

[@jblev736]

I feel like once you upgrade the mbAir to 16 gb ram and proper storage, you might as well upgrade to the M1pro 14". m1air is a good deal

[@Stape_Playshion]

This is the best comparison i saw on youtube between the 2 MBAs

[@dr.mainakchakraborty9297]

will stick with my M1 MBA. It's wedge shape is fascinating. And the notch is just disgusting to me. Rather they can made it like the ipad Pro without notch .Also the differences are not that much worth the money I think. And colorwise, I would go for Starlight if i bought M2 MBA as the midnight is fingerprint magnet. And also after one or two years of continious usage, M2 MBA's performance can be judged . It's a out of the box model comparison with an old used model. M1 is the best and beast for me for the last two years.

[@adityar6192]

Did Tim Cook personally water color the midnight version to save cost? Ridiculous how the color comes off.

[@prathamnasir2811]

Lmaooo funniest comment i have seen in a while

[@hariharingesus7409]

I have iPad 6,and I have that when I’m 11 years old,and now I’m 15 years old,the iPad is amazing and more than enough,I use it for my school project and freelance draw,still amazing,but little laggy,but its ok

[@tejasyenkar1548]

Hello,sir i want to do medical coding,and normal ussse, so which laptop should I purchase Mackbook Air M1 or Asus Rog strix G15 ,i am sooo confused..,plz reply..

[@zemrut]

Hello. I want to have a nice experience in areas such as video/film, note-taking, listening music, and editing, and I'm looking for a "long-lasting" device. In other words, my priorities include high-quality visuals, quality audio, writing experience, etc. MacBook M1 - 16GB - 256 (Is it unreasonable to buy it because it's 2020?) MacBook M2 - 16GB - 256 (2022) The M2 version is $230 more expensive, but I can afford it. However, some say that if the M2 doesn't have a 512GB SSD, it might experience slowness. Is this noticeable problem? I think the M2 being more recent is a good thing for longevity. Does the M2 provide a noticeable different experience compared to the M1 based on the features I'm looking for? The issue of "slowness" bothers me, especially if it doesn't have the 512GB.

[@AhPan]

3:31 I canceled my online order immediately. Thank you for pointing that out! Now what colour should I order? A Very hard decision.

[@ivaanzwarrior]

As a content creator (basic stuffs like 1080 p editting and sometimes 4k, photo editting), should I choose M2 air.. can you please do some comparison and let us know on this ?

[@supercalifra16ocious]

How about comparing the 500 and the 400 nits display outside (sunlight)? That would be insightful.

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

great to hear...i currently use the M1 air for my content creation not looking for upgrade but the M2 now the price is starting to decline due to M3 releasing...probbly M3 for air coming next year or so...I am gonna wait till that comes... hoping the base model will not be 256gb but 512gb LOL *the macbook pro 14inch M3 base model is just weak....laughing at the spec why did they make that in the first place.... i think for all the best bet is if you use the M1 air use it till the M3 comes out thats when ppl will start noticing the boost in performance....

[@MacFan2410]

I have a question, does the M1 see a drop in Frames after playing world of war craft after an extended period of time? I guess my question, and I have yet to see anyone really answer this, does the M2’s thermal throttling cause it to perform worse than the M1 after both being played for extended period or do they both drop drop so that the M1 is still performing worse?

[@CarlosMartinez-xg8re]

Need help deciding what if you never owned a MacBook Air. Should I go with the m1 or m2 ? My usage will be regular internet browsing paying bills. Dj software to mix at the house. What ya think ? Help me please !

[@SM-vx6zq]

Sticking with the M1, it’s still powerful for a compact laptop and the keyboard/trackpad feel cheap on the new ones

[@sergsam6316]

Lov your review and real comparison details. You are the Best!!!

[@ZONEofTECH]

Thanks so much 😊