Base model M2 MacBook Air 9 months later - How did it hold up??

[@PatrickRambles]

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[@IntelligentEating]

Can this thing really not display to 2 monitors?

[@JAToch-pq7kh]

quick question, I bought the MacBook Air M2 8 GB RAM but notice when multiple tabs are open the rainbow wheel comes back into the screen. Can I fix this by closing multiple tabs before I edit for example short-form video via capcut or should I upgrade to a 16 GB RAM. I would love to hear your expertise

[@PatrickRambles]

Sure, you can stop RAM hungry processes before starting another one, that will help.

[@PatrickRambles]

Nope. Not on its own.

[@josephoduor2358]

People forget the base version of the MacBook Air used to be a core i3 intel model right before the first Apple Silicon macs. The target audience of the Air are lucky these machines can now edit 4K videos.

[@PatrickRambles]

Exactly

[@Valentino_Crespo]

Agreed, that's crazy how much technology can evolve in such a short span of time.

[@chromaticvisuelle]

But yet, still 256ssd/8gb base model which is silly in 2023. Upgrades are overpriced. Technology evolves.

[@mr.erikchun5863]

@@PatrickRambles how much trash will you try to sell viewers during your old washed out review

[@MaiElizabeth]

Usually people who look down on base M1 MacBook Air, don’t even edit video in 1080p. They are just being judgmental.

[@giovannigiorgiobuteverybod2660]

"When you love something a lot can happen in 9 months"

[@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7]

This comment was made 10 months ago, so the baby is one month old! 😅

[@MrHoWTuber]

@@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 lmao 10 months 2 weeks now

[@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7]

@@MrHoWTuber 😁

[@orcckaa]

After 9 months - 💻 🤰🏻🤱🏻👩🏻‍🍼

[@DeJuanchi27]

I bought this laptop for my niece last year on her birthday, due to being an excellent student den and taking college classes in high school. Let say she love taking it everywhere, and doing both her class work and homework on it. For young students is a perfect fit for their work, specially if they use an IPHONE.

[@chris9384]

An honest review from a real user. So many KZbinrs could learn from this. Thanks for putting out quality REAL content. No gotcha stuff or clickbait BS! Bravo, Sir!

[@PatrickRambles]

Ah thanks Chris, I appreciate that!

[@cholschuh]

Agreed Thanks, I just purchased this from best buy for my mom and have been freaking out with all of these KZbinrs bashing the base model. I have a 2022 M1 Pro macbook pro myself and thought a m2 15in base would be prefect for my mom. Still debating on returning it as soon as I receive it to get the 16Gb 512gb model

[@james2008957]

You’re always so realistic and right. A lot of KZbinrs can be detached from the audience that they’re making the video for. You’ve always stuck by us with your honesty. Please review the hub! That joint looks sick.

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!

[@tristan1805]

Sad that he has almost 2 minutes of advertising in this video 10seconds for the case and 1.50 for the hub. Owh and then UPDF didnt even watch the whole video yet this video is just a commercial

[@jarifhossain7624]

@@tristan1805 na

[@bryans8656]

You had me at "no shit". 😄 I purchased a base model M2 MBA last October when Amazon had it on sale with a $150 US discount. I haven't been disappointed because I knew what to expect going in, and like you I use it primarily for travel (I have a Mac desktop computer in my home office that does all the heavy lifting). Thanks for another great video.

[@PatrickRambles]

Haha thanks Bryan!

[@diwaalejandrogalvez796]

This is how you make videos that connect with the audience and consumers. Many big-time KZbinrs think that anything short of an M2 Max MacBook Pro is weak, and wouldn't touch the base model. For most people, the base of the MBA is pretty sick awesome quality. No other laptops in that price range comes close. I could also say the same for the Mini, actually. Just for context, I got the base model, but upgraded to 16GB ram instead.

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words!

[@Pingwinho]

Most KZbin rewievers only compare their own personal work flow - editing and exporting videos. That's not what most people do in real life!

[@bimmermac]

16 gb ram is a smart move. I’ve always been of the mind where more RAM makes things run smoother. Smooth is good.

[@AUGUSTINEMINH]

16gb ram is not the definition of base model ...

[@tareq-g6w]

Bought my MacBook air m2 base version last January for school purposes. Till now the best purchase i ever made

[@PatrickRambles]

It's awesome when a piece of tech just works, isn't it? Glad it's working out for you.

[@StampleD2147AI]

Could I ask what you use the MacBook for in school? Because I'm getting mine to learn programming in school and I haven't seen real tests of using this as a programming tool

[@m9xi_]

A question, what work did you exactly use it for? and did it overheat or throttle at any point?

[@tareq-g6w]

@@StampleD2147AI I'm doing my major in statistics. So it's mostly statistical computation, graphing and some projects based on large data sets. Never did any sort of programming or coding.

[@tareq-g6w]

@@m9xi_ I'm doing my major in statistics. So it's mostly statistical computation, graphing and some projects based on large data sets. Based on my usage, it never got to the point where it over heats or throttle.

[@hawkattack]

Thank you for the realistic macbook air review..... I decided to to get the macbook air m1 and I have not had any issues even with the M1. However, I purchased it for 749 and I basicly just do basic functions. Works like a dream for web surfing, web apps, emails etc.

[@Terreos]

I honestly lost what respect I had any of those reviews that were saying the MacBook Air m2 was bad because it couldn’t do something it wasn’t designed for. Considering on compact it is on top of having no fan, I’ve been impressed with mine. Great battery life, good keyboard, and very portable for moving around. What’s not to love?

[@Treborray]

Same I love mine ! I bought it for pleasure. I ended up neglecting my PC in the process. So I sold my PC. Now my MBA is my main computer. I’ve also been able to stream for it on twitch! I didn’t even buy it for that. Nor did I think it was capable ! The thing has paid for itself !

[@Alsam]

I was originally going to get this an upgrade the ram and the SSD and decided to just get the base. It’s really a great machine. I will take it on the road with me when I travel along with my work laptop. My surface pro seven will die in about three hours. I’ve used this on and off for three days without charging it, and never run into any issues

[@RavenRose91]

Honestly, the first & only video review of the MacBook Air that *didn’t* make me want to pull my hair out out of frustration. I literally saw a video comparing an air computer to a MacBook Pro of similar size (13” Air to 14” Pro & 15” Air to 16” Pro). Like, if you’re needing to compare the air to the pro… just get the pro. I also appreciated the fact that you gave real world examples of how you used this computer. I’m planning on getting the 13” MacBook Air (most likely base model because I’m broke as hell 😅) so I can go back to college & finish my degree in a business field dealing with a lot of excel stuff and office work, so it’s nice to know that I won’t be struggling with that. Seriously, those basic office/classroom tasks are almost never talked about. Even on videos specifically for “MacBook Air for students” they still only talk about rendering videos and stuff. Like tell me how having a few safari tabs open for a research project, a word document, & a video/ music player (Hulu, Netflix, etc or Apple Music or Spotify) in the background will affect my experience. Sorry for the rant, it just sucks never getting to hear your specific needs… the entire reason why you’re getting your first computer in half a decade 😤

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks dude and for the rant 😅. I feel ya.

[@jeffone]

Love my M2 Air. I upgraded to 16GB and 512 drive and it is an amazing and portable machine. Love it. Thanks!

[@PatrickRambles]

That's awesome!

[@TheAyurvedic]

I just ordered one with 16GB and 1 TB. Can’t wait. I’m “downgrading” from my 27 inch iMac. Will probably use an external monitor to get bigger edits done.

[@2JZ-it8ug]

It's upgradable? if u buy 256 it is possible to upgrade into 512gb?

[@PatrickRambles]

@2JZ-it8ug sadly, no. Apple locks that down completely.

[@2JZ-it8ug]

@@PatrickRambles what you recommend a 24gb Ram and 256gb SSD or a 16gb/500gb SSD? For software developer

[@smj7246]

Bought the base model (8GB RAM) and it has been fantastic. Used it for my studies and leisure. Sometimes hooked up to a monitor and sometimes not. Even when it uses swap memory, the machine still remains speedy. No issues at all.

[@MrMcReeties]

Crazy your channel isn’t at 1 mil subs, your takes on just about everything are so based and logical. Straight to the point, informative, and entertaining. Keep at it man, so glad I found your channel! Edit: Also, all the little things you type in or “hide” in the video are pretty good laughs

[@PatrickRambles]

Haha thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@T3XACAN0]

I agree! His video showed up after iJustine, so it makes sense to check his video out I was blown away and I liked how he connected with the audience on which MacBook would be suitable for them, instead of choosing the ones that don’t benefit them. 👍🏽😇

[@PatrickRambles]

@T3XACAN0 thank you 🙏🏻

[@DigitalN]

Thanks for doing a followup on this! I was in the market for a midnight colour air so seeing how the finish holds up over this long of time was important to me.

[@anthony-moya]

I just got a base M2 Macbook Air and I've been using it for editing photos in lightroom. There can be a slight lag at times but it still handles editing just fine for my needs. It did slow down a bit after about 2 straight hours of editing but that was a non issue for me. Plus the battery life has been great! I'm sure you saw that Apple just announced Final Cut Pro for iPads using M1 and up. I don't understand how the people that were complaining about the M2 Macbook Air overheating and throttling have been demanding to edit their 4k footage in final cut on iPads. Makes no sense to me.

[@Jra362]

I’m looking at the base m2 air for photo editing. Are you still using the base model? Will I be fine with the base or should I look at getting 16gb ram?

[@anthony-moya]

@@Jra362 I would recommend getting the 16gb of ram if you can afford it. Helps future proof it longer. The base model works great for me though and I have no complaints.

[@rafikz77]

Hi Are you editing high resolution photos? (and what camera are you using) And how many photos at a time (in my case it would be between 20 and 100 photos - I use Lightroom)

[@user-rg1lx8yt6g]

I have a 2013 MacBook Air. I’m getting this and I’m excited for it I’ll mainly use it for music and save my pictures on as well as light use

[@ethansteiner]

got mine in from amazon yesterday and I have absolutely zero regrets, went for the base model as well but in silver

[@PatrickRambles]

Sweet!

[@brianno27]

How much mate?

[@ethansteiner]

@ it’s originally $999 but is on sale for $749

[@brianno27]

@@ethansteiner it’s £695 for 8gb ram/512gb storage UK online “rarely/good” used. Am not 100% sure if i will buy and go for it. I might do an offer to the seller for like £650 lol

[@brianno27]

@@ethansteiner ok cool how was the performance mate? How’s the display?

[@Brad-cb2dt]

While perhaps unrealistic, the expectations placed on the M2 Air were due, in part, to how well the M1 performed on those same tasks. The biggest gripe about the M2 is not just the single NAND chip storage. Primarily, it was the resulting performance downgrade on several tasks due to the single NAND Chip with a marginal SOC upgrade not making up the difference, and add to that a $200 price hike. While there were other upgrades included like an improved display, it’s a hard pill to swallow to hit performance issues on tasks the M1 Air could handle on a more expensive machine. It’s by no means a bad computer, but the initial pricing was… questionable. Honestly, I think there would have been a lot less fuss if it were originally priced at $1100 or $1150. Still less overall performance in *some* cases for a higher price, but $100-150 more is a much easier pill to swallow with the added value of the better display and processor. $200 more would have been fine with dual NAND chips. $250 more though, even with dual NAND, probably would have landed Apple with bad press. Apple always prices new designs higher, but that took a gamble releasing a single NAND chip model. The base model M1 Air is hard to compete with, even for Apple themselves.

[@SideTripLife]

Agree 1000% still rocking my base M1, still editing my YT vids even 4k, no sweat, no stutter, smooth as butter. Base M2 15, not so much. It's all down to Apple choosing cheaper single 256 nand vs slightly more expensive (but 40%+ faster) 2x128 nand chips.

[@marcosrotllan]

​@@SideTripLifei wanted m1 but ended with m2 just because of the slightly bigger and better screen. An expensive screen....

[@edpoole3]

Would the base model be sufficient for basic use Plus a small amount of photo editing and file transfers to external drives ?

[@rayaneboulfaf6539]

I upgraded to the 8/512 just cause of storage and im pretty sure its gonna run the same as 256 model and i sometimes edit photos and vids and it easily runs smoothly even tho sometimes it over heats but i think its because ive been using it for a long while, but if you want heavy editing get the 16gb model my sister has it and its way faster than mine

[@rayaneboulfaf6539]

And files transfers do take a bit of time its the sametime as the m1 air

[@jpna8223]

Hi, I'm planning on getting this, I've never used macbook my whole life. I do digital marketing, running Facebook ads on browser and edit with canva most of the time. Is the 8gb ram enough?

[@PatrickRambles]

It should do the trick yes. If it’s in your budget, upgrading to 16 is always a good idea.

[@chrispressley4644]

bought a base model mba in thursday. It does everything i need. I havent had to use swap once yet. I was worried but thankfully i had found your other video and yeah you absolutely are right. this machine is perfect for what it is intended to be and is capable of much more.

[@PatrickRambles]

So glad it's working out for you 💪

[@SanderE39]

The main problem is the 14" M1 pro can now be found for around 1600. Because of the price the air is now more or less obsolete and you should just get the MBP14 with better screen more ports etc.

[@PatrickRambles]

I agree wholeheartedly. However, there is a large subgroup of users that love the air for its portability and looks.

[@SanderE39]

@@PatrickRambles Agreed but that is it, it is much more of a “goog looking” device then it is a sensible purchase. I own a MBA M1 with 16GB ram and as a software developer haven’t felt the need to upgrade. I think for a lot of people the MBA M1 is still more then they need and again at current prices these M1 MBA’s can be a real steal. I think you have a nice take on it, but if you are running the numbers and compare this laptop to its closest Apple rivals it’s a hard sell. But oof it is looking sooo good. 😄

[@PatrickRambles]

Hard sell indeed.

[@dodo19923]

@@SanderE39 People don't just buy things because of the "numbers" though. Aesthetics plays a major part in purchasing things. I do wish the MBpro's came in starlight or god forbid Black though 😅

[@subie0455]

​@@SanderE39What other laptops would you consider?

[@apegues]

I just bought the M2 MacBook Air 15” 1TB + 24gb unified memory and I absolutely love it !!! Do I need the extra memory? Nope… but I wanted it… Just Because…

[@jaworq]

I work in a big dev company where they give MacBook Air's to developers. They run tons of heavy apps on them even while on the call with others with screen share. Very heavy multitasking etc. I never heard from any of my colleague a single bad word about Air. They run very well. I personally still use an old Dell though. so... Windows guy ^^

[@bendirkss]

How much ram in the Airs?

[@jedics1]

I think reviewers should be more critical eg. 256G is completely inadequate, upgrading it doesnt make sense for the price range it takes it to and all ssd's have a finite life so when it does fail you have to throw the whole thing in the bin, criminal for a device capable of a decade plus life span otherwise.... It completely lacks enough ports and adding a dongle takes away from its portability. For all of these reasons I went for the M1air which has all of the same problems for much less money.

[@colbucky]

I bought the basic silver version and it runs great. I bought the 14pro a year ago, but use this M2 on most cases

[@PatrickRambles]

It's fun to use.

[@Louis8rings]

The people that need a Pro will understand what he’s talking about. If any of the lingo doesn’t make sense, enjoy your Air - it’s perfect for you.

[@PatrickRambles]

😂

[@Siolskys]

Very clear and honest review no to bashing the air like others! HANDS UP TO YOU! 🙌

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks!

[@shannonrae9955]

Personally, I use the M2 Air, and it suits me just fine. I can multi-task on an ultra wide monitor just fine with many tabs and apps open, and still have enough left over to watch videos, or use spotify. I have no idea what people are doing where the base model is not enough. I get it if one is editing/processing 4k videos all day long, but as for me, I can still edit photos in Rawtherapee and use GIMP and it's just fine. The thing I look at a lot is the memory pressure. At 6.50 GB, I am still in the green and I have rarely ever got into the yellow, and that only happens during the spike when I am processing a photo, and it's a quick spike. Anyways, that is my 2 cents :)

[@likhtiikalam4264]

Can i use base model for coding (im a student)

[@shannonrae9955]

@@likhtiikalam4264 Hi, as for coding and programming, I am not sure, however, these machines are phenomenal; even at the base model specs. I only use it for my photography work, and a batch edit is the extent of how much I will push the CPU and RAM. My suggestion is to do as much research as possible before making a purchase. There are plenty of videos from programmers about this model. I hope that helps direct you in your research on this laptop.

[@billb8262]

@@shannonrae9955I’m hoping I can just use the base version for my photo editing needs on occasion and the majority of the time just doing daily tasks like spreadsheets, email, watching videos, internet usage. Wondering what size files you edit? I have a Fujifilm X-T1 and planning to get an older Nikon D700 with 12 Megapixel photos. The Fuji files are 16MP. Shouldn’t be much strain on a processor with lower resolution photos I hope. Wondering if you have a perspective based on your own photography workflow? I use Lightroom, Affinity Photo, and occasionally Luminar.

[@user_anthony]

I get that memory doesnt really work of inbetween numbers but if the base model came with around 10/12 gb of ram. I feel that would be the perfect amount for entry level needs. Video editing and coding or photo edits will always need more. But running youtube and watching movies and several safari tabs open shouldnt need to stress out avg consumers and make them panic upgrade into 16/24 gb of ram. Now 256gb of storage is a slap in the face and really needs to change, but external drives are a thing and very accessible to avg consumers for much cheaper than upgrading it internally via apple. And while the speed trade offs are big, an avg consumer wouldnt notice and arent editing off external drives in the first place. The m2 air is really perfect for what it’s supposed to be. Just the ram is a bit too low and storage in 2023 really ought to be more. While this could easily be fixed if apple just made 16gb ram and 512 storage default, i feel that itd be too good and no one would really upgrade higher. So i get it 😅😂

[@atjm4ever]

I love your balanced, fair, practical videos. You have an easy to listen to delivery and warm style. I have a base model M2 Mac Air in Starlight and love it for all the reasons you cover. I am looking forward to your next video!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@DevonBennett-h9e]

As a teacher, the battery life is why I will always go Macbook Air over other laptops, that and the weight. The fact I can get through a whole day teaching without charging is sensational.

[@zackzander425]

I am still using my 2015 MacBook Pro everyday and the battery runs all day. It is the original battery. I've never repaired the computer. I have not shut it down in years.

[@DinoOnido]

subscribed! love your video man! no clickbaits, all the talks are top notch! keep it up!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks!

[@danielotero1624]

I use my macbook air M2 base model to create some 3D desings in fusion 360 en yes! It does perfectly fast!

[@colin6711]

I’m planning to get the m2 MacBook Air 15 and dk if I should upgrade the ram from 8 to 16gb or upgrade the storage from 256 to 512 gb because my budget is limited:( If I could pick only one, which one should I upgrade from the two for most use cases. I'm a computer science student by the way

[@thomasbain3013]

Are you talking about the 15 or the 13?

[@soulblade08]

Thank you for defending my choice of model. I’m a teacher and this is more than enough for my work.

[@PatrickRambles]

100% - this machine is made for users like you.

[@bigsean6045]

Hey Patrick, thank you for the review, nice work! I do have a question for you - even though I realize the M2 air is for light use, could it still occasionally be used for some more demanding stuff? Nothing crazy, but still - editing a 5-10 min 4k video, music production, photo editing? Thank you!

[@McMoister]

Yes

[@sarahprosecco]

As per usual, you've boiled it down perfectly 'there's a reason that one is called the Pro and this one is called the Air.'

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks Sarah!

[@trailratso]

I do Ableton Live audio recording, nothing major, 6-7 tracks per song, sends channels with FX, plug ins, synth work, drum machines, etc and my base M2 handles all of that like a walk in the park. My advice to ppl looking into buying an MBA M2: know your needs, make sure you pick the right configuration and you will never regret your purchase. DO NOT purchase the base model for 8K video editing or serious audio recording (ie 50 tracks, multiple layers of sound, tons of FX...) and likewise don't waste your money buying a spec-ed up machine if you only need one for day to day tasks - web browsing, writing, emails, Netflix, spreadsheets, Photoshop/Lightroom photo touchups etc.

[@nehaparashar4205]

Will 8gb/256gb enough for only office work related to documents ?

[@PatrickRambles]

@nehaparashar4205 yes.

[@rizaldiadiputra5348]

Need ur advice. Im graphic designer and im windows and mac user when i was in company, but my personal rig is pc. And i want to sell my pc. Just confusing about to pick base model or windows laptop with the same price with oled i7 12/13 gen with 16gb with rtx 3050 ti. I used to have many tab on chrome and open potoshop and illustrator same time. Not much editing video in premiere and after effect and i dont mind with battery life performance. What would you choose ? Thankyouu

[@bradleyconnolly703]

Thank you for the no b.s. long term review!! Helped make my purchasing decision a lot easier. Also a master class in seamlessly integrating affiliate products. Keep killing it!!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you 🙏

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[@andersontapetti8420]

I get one of those with 16GB of memory, NEVER get to use 80% of memory even with 2 browsers with 10 tabs each, MS 365 tabs (witch is pretty intense memory consuming), office, many apps open and so on. And I never get to use more than 50% of the cpu, in my daily work, usually uses about 25%. When I was searching for a new laptop I was looking for some Asus ROG with Intel 12th, but it comes with heavy weight to carry on (both laptop and power source). For now, so far, so good for me.

[@markplanca]

If you're saying this, i might consider the base model and no need to add more money for 16gb hahaha

[@alexisaddicted]

Really great and down to earth review. Much appreciated Patrick ;)

[@AHMED-st7pp]

Is the macbook air m2 with 16 GB AND 512 SSD good for graphic designer like photoshop, illustrator too many layers

[@PatrickRambles]

The 16GB upgrade will definitely help. But for professional graphic work I would always recommend a Pro if it's possible for you.

[@Daily-Motivation-Inspiration]

Just picked up the m2 15in air with 16gb and 512gb. Glad I got the more RAM and storage. Ran a basic test of having a safari tab open playing a KZbin video and nothing else running and it was using 11gb of RAM! Would definitely recommend having at least 16gb or RAM for sure. Also battery life is amazing after watching a 2 and a half hour long movie at full brightness went from 100% to 75%! Amazing

[@PatrickRambles]

That's awesome!

[@386vwade]

Does the updated MacBook Air M2 16gb 2024 base model still suffer with the slower read and write speeds????? Thanks

[@LAMethWitch]

Got a max spec M1 air happy days never gets hot

[@juergen_de]

Thanks Patrick for your honest reviews, I always enjoy them! I am personally still very happy with the base model (bought it in June 2023). I use it for making music with Ableton Live, some Graphics stuff, Media consumption. And for these use cases it's the perfect device.

[@13thcherry]

Have you experienced any heating issues?

[@juergen_de]

@@13thcherry No absolutely. Everything fine

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, much appreciated 🙌

[@haus05]

what are the specs for your air ? memory and storage ? im looking to buy one for my wife and thinking 16gb unified memory and 1 terabyte HDD

[@PatrickRambles]

That's a solid config! I'm assuming the Mrs wants something light? Because you're getting close to MacBook Pro territory with those upgrades which would be objectively a more powerful machine.

[@036_keshav5]

Hey I want to purchase a mac now and this will be my first ever apple product. I am really confused between base m1 air, m2 air 16/256 and m2 air 8/512. Which one should I choose? I am a college student and my basic work includes coding, excel, word, PowerPoint, surfing the web, zoom meetings etc. So what will be a good choice for me? Pls reply as I am really confused between the three of them!

[@sunilkushwaha538]

Bro did you get your MacBook Air m2?? I am also having the same confusion. What should I do ??? 8/512 or 16/256

[@036_keshav5]

@@sunilkushwaha538 Yes bro I ordered 16/256 variant and its buttery smooth! Def go for the ram upgrade!

[@m9xi_]

@@sunilkushwaha538im not a genius but 16GB 256GB is better, the RAM won’t be used up easily and you’ll be free with your 256GB.

[@PigPigster]

Hey man.. I bought an ASUS ROG FLOW Z13 (i9-13900H, 16GB, 1TB,. RTX4050 6GB VRAM) and Macbook Air M2 (M2, 8GB, 256GB) I love Windows and MacOS, I couldnt choose. Would you keep this set up or swap them both for Macbook Pro M3Pro 18GB, 512GB?

[@PatrickRambles]

Pro - without a doubt. The air is fun and great for casual stuff, but for heavy duty stuff, it's Pro all the way.

[@Errcyco]

I have the m1 Air and only thing I wish was different was we got MagSafe too. But that’s small.. other then that, it’s been fantastic. If I had needed a laptop this year though.. of course I’d have got the m2 over the M1 but that’s only because I keep laptops ~10 years.

[@nanidesuka1591]

Should I buy the m1 or m2 air then? I’m heading into college

[@ralex3697]

@@nanidesuka1591m2

[@christeder]

@@nanidesuka1591 Or wait for M3 if possible

[@MarilynHarding]

Thanks! This is excellent - it really helped me get closer to my decision.

[@failedsleep]

What bag are you putting the laptop in @2min 27sec?

[@bluesash10]

Great review! Just what I needed before purchasing.

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@Mahii2405]

I really do think that other creators are thinking that the m2 air can be capable of pro tasks but in the real world, many people buy this for daily web browsing and occasional editing and with the recent release of the 15', this laptop would be the laptop to get for 90% of people

[@MoMo-vj1fk]

Always pleased with your videos, thank you

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@archi4457]

I’m going to start college majoring in design and marketing, do you think the MacBook Air m2 512 gb will be good for me or should I consider the pro , I really like the weight of the air and how easy it is to carry , pls do suggest me Thanks

[@spookeed]

hi, i’m currently considering buying another macbook and on a budget. i have a mb pro 2013 for almost 10 years now, and for its price back then, it’s something super worth it that it can last as long and as strong as it is. do you think this m2 mba would last as long as a pro? i just want to make sure i invest in the right laptop :) thank u!!

[@lifeisgoodafter60]

I’ve had one for 6 months and love it!!

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey :) What is it that makes is great for you?

[@lifeisgoodafter60]

@@PatrickRambles screen size, light, does everything I need it to do. The brightness is amazing.

[@raidaway6635]

Hi quick question . Should I go got 16gb 1tb m2 air or 16gb 512gb MacBook pro 14 inch. Hope u will give a reply

[@AKEPL_MUMBAI]

I really liked ur video & style, couldn't skip to other video. Just wanted to listen to u. Subscribed with all notifications. From India.

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@ConnorMannina]

I’m deciding on the 15 inch MacBook Air M2 or the 14 inch MacBook Pro, does the air have enough power for Photoshop and developing

[@mahinurnaba7321]

Hey Patrick!!! I'm a new subscriber n new MackBook Air M2 user.... can you please tell me in which % i should charge my MackBook n in which % I should unplug it???

[@BlakeT87]

The way my jaw dropped when you popped the hub off of the base station 😮

[@geoffreytbh]

At the Apple Store, the employee said the 512gb ssd has faster performance than the lower or even higher counterparts. So he suggested getting that and using external storage. And if it performs faster would be better for swap too

[@MikeFuryTech]

It is faster as it uses two SSDs essentially set to Raid0. The external storage is a very workable idea. One thing I've noticed with the Apple Silicon machines when compared to Intel is that they seem to swap far less. (My 32GB Intel creates much larger swap files than my 16GB MBA when performing similar tasks)

[@0scarGuevara]

i edit 4K YT videos, around 1-2 a week, would it mske sense to get this one?

[@PatrickRambles]

I guess it depends on how complex your timelines get and what plugins you use. It might be able to handle it but it’s not built for that purpose. I’d recommend a MBP if editing is your main use case.

[@KeremKrm-p3u]

How is it heating issues? Did you experinece any warm issues while using 30-35 C degrees surrounding? And how did it happen?

[@PatrickRambles]

Not personally but in now some users have reported overheating.

[@KeremKrm-p3u]

@@PatrickRambles There is heating issue of course, hovewer m3 has more than thet :)

[@jacobhence8452]

One of the better audio comparisons I've seen (regardless of models.) Kudos

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks!

[@ChadM_CT-7567]

Great video and thank you for sharing your honest opinion. I'm making the switch from PC to Mac and worried on the base MBA M2 with only 8GB/256GB. I'm not a gamer or a video editor and this machine will be solely for everyday use browsing, paying bills, and watching KZbin videos like yours. Only difference is I'm going with the 15" instead of the 13".

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks! Sounds like you know what you need.

[@stevevlahos1]

Ram, ram, ram. I made the mistake buying a Mac mini with 8gb of ram. It’s constantly using swap. Can you say hard drive failure in my future.

[@allisonwonder]

same here, what can we do about it?

[@kaasbaas9532]

next time think

[@stevevlahos1]

@@allisonwonder buy a new one. Ram isn’t upgradable on these.

[@AliHatem-k9n]

Is it good for graphic design, like photoshop and affinity apps?

[@topcatvideos]

How the hell are your keys so pristine? Did you use a cover for 9 months or an external keyboard?

[@PatrickRambles]

I use soap.

[@topcatvideos]

​@@PatrickRambles damn, bruh that's srsly surprising. I have super dry skin and don't even use cream - still, my keyboard is all worn out in 3 months.

[@Jean_van_Wyk]

Purely in terms of future-proofing, would the M2 Air with 8GB RAM & 512GB SSD be enough for 4K video editing? I only do one or two, 2min videos, per month? I do not mind slower export times and all that, I simply just don’t like the idea of ever “pushing” a laptop.😅 Besides that it’s just for basic student work. Thanks!

[@CJ1217_]

What version of the Mac book air would be the best for a college students in the long run?

[@OscarHernandez-wn6df]

MacBook Air m1 512 or MacBook Air m2 256? I am a regular use but I don’t want to change it for a long time

[@RayanSpin]

Which is better for work: new acer Swift X oled RTX 4050 OR MacBook Air m2 16gb ram? No preferred software

[@PatrickRambles]

I can't give you an educated answer there, I've never used it.

[@ObscureMics]

Just picked one of these up for about half of what they are new and wanted some opinions on it....low and behold you popped up thankfully. Thanks Patrick!

[@PatrickRambles]

Haha nice to see you here 🤝

[@ObscureMics]

@@PatrickRambles I've watched quite a few of your vids. Always good stuff

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, much appreciated.

[@tedmarakas2626]

I just bought a 2023 model with 516GB and 8GB and 15" screen. I like it a lot. I don't do heavy editing for videos and RAW pictures, therefore, it works really fast and perfectly fine. I could have bought the 16GB to be future proof but they do sell external USB C Ram and it should be perfectly fine. Besides, it is an Apple, expect it to work very well unlike the Microsoft based garbage. My 12 year old MacBook Air still works fine for my wife, However, I don't do any iOS upgrades because it doesn't support them anymore.

[@canadianmaestro7228]

Thanks for this, very well presented video. I'm thinking of buying an M2 15" with 8 RAM and 256 flash. I would use it for watching videos downloaded from iTunes, using QuickTime Player. Web surfing is always thru Firefox. My question is: If I don't transfer any files over thru Migration Asst/Time Machine backup, on first startup (i.e. set up as a "New" machine), how much actual flash mem would I have before I transfer over any old files from my iMac? I know it's less than 256, but what's the actual number (within a 10-15 GB margin)? Thanks again! I've subscribed.

[@3lialraheem]

Just subscribed because of this realistic video!

[@PatrickRambles]

🤝

[@PrezCow]

I’m new to MacBooks and have been considering going from quite an old PC to a MacBook, would this one handle basic video editing well at this spec?

[@PatrickRambles]

Basic editing, yes. For more complex stuff, I'd upgrade or move to a MacBook pro.

[@Miamis4me305]

I love mine. I love the smudges. Gives it a camo look.

[@PatrickRambles]

Haha never looked at it that way.

[@user-vz4fm9uo9q]

Which would be better to day trade stocks on? Pro or Air??

[@shari9195]

Awesome informative video!

[@PatrickRambles]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jhard94]

Would a MacBook Air be fine for basic day to day stuff? I don’t do Any of that crazy stuff. I use like 10 chrome tabs for work while also running slack, email, excel, word and then basic document downloads. And then the occasional zoom. Right now I have a 2012 MacBook Pro. Battery doesn’t hold charge well, it could be a little faster so I figured an update would be worth it.

[@aatreysrivastava3174]

Hey, did you buy M2 base model then? I am going to buy it in the following week. Should I go for it?

[@safacals838]

hello, i am a follower from turkey, i want to buy macbook air and what would you recommend for my lessons and daily use for my long use, is the simple model enough or should i upgrade?

[@serchingthetruth]

This video solidified my decision, that the base model is enough for me, and no need to purchase any expensive update. Thanks!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks :)

[@swarankumarm2590]

Am planing to get my first MacBook I ll use the MacBook Air for 1. Multiple tabs in browser - article reading and KZbin videos. 2. Content viewing. 3. Ppt 3. Since am planing to get iPhone 15 pro, may be learn to do minor photo & video editing ( tour videos). 4. Teleradiology ( viewing and very minor graphic processing 2D to volume rendering) _ bigger screen is better here. 5. Use my iPad as sidecar in reporting. 6. May connect a monitor in future. With these uses, Since MacBook Air is well built am planing to use for atleast few years 5plus Should I get 8 or 16 gb ram keeping in mind on the works and future proofing for macOS updates.

[@likhtiikalam4264]

What did you get...

[@swarankumarm2590]

@@likhtiikalam4264 16 gb 256 gb varient with 2 TB samsung T7 shield SSD which was on very good deal

[@CGeorge-d4v]

Can you post the link to your Harber bag? Sorry if I missed it. Thanks!

[@PatrickRambles]

The perfect soft sleeve for the M2 Macbook Air (by Harber London) - geni.us/ckZGpzR

[@butchgo6130]

Mine's over a year running FCP, Logic Pro, Apple's Motion, Adobe PS, Camtasia, and other heavy apps. I know the device limitations and I've kept my computing needs within a reasonable pace. I've used MacBook Pros and when you get overconfident to go beyond the device extremes you're bound to have issues like thermal for starters.

[@selormvowotor9956]

Hello , could you also do a review of the M3 MacBook Pro? The base model

[@liaberba6946]

Hi Patrick! What about MB Air 13, 24GB, 1TB? Is that good for school and work?

[@08172001]

the base unit looks nice. could I have the link for that?

[@SHUBH4M_Singh]

Any protector like screen guard or keyboard guard you use ?

[@kwleo]

Hi there. I plug in my laptop to an external monitor, uses MS Word (2 or 3 tabs opened at the same time), Apple note opened, Safari with at least 5 to 6 tab, and running Apple music for background music. I occasionally use Photoshop and Illustrator together. You reckons it will make the M2 hot? I am considering to by this M2 for Christmas