STOP WASTING MONEY?! M2 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Pro

Should you buy the M2 MacBook Air or the M2 MacBook Pro? Apple sort of made a mess with the M2 MacBook Pro and M2 the MacBook Air. You see - just like with the previous models, we have 2 very capable laptops. But when we look at pricing and features - I’m not sure the MacBook Pro makes a whole lotta sense - with maybe two exceptions. Now, I bought all of these laptops with my own money and I’m going to help you get more by paying less.
Both laptops start out with 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. The M2 MacBook Air sells for $1200, and the M2 MacBook Pro sells for $1300 - so we’re looking at a $100 difference - which is not much separation.
With the M1 model, there was a $300 difference between the two base models, and the more expensive MacBook Pro had some better features, but this year it’s not that simple.
So let’s take a look at both of these from the perspective of an everyday user and I’ll also add some context for more demanding users.
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[@TechGearTalk]

⭐ Buy the M2 MacBook Air: geni.us/794q6W (affiliate) ⭐ Buy the 13" M2 MacBook Pro: geni.us/jCFkJI (affiliate) ⭐ Buy the 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro: geni.us/mqbkQw (affiliate) ☕ WAS THIS VIDEO HELPFUL? BUY ME A COFFEE!! www.buymeacoffee.com/techgeartalk What's up everyone?! I hope this comparison between the M2 MacBook Air and the M2 MacBook Pro was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about? Would love to know what you think. Which laptop that you would use and why. I am grateful in advance 🙏

[@alavinch182]

This is one of the best videos on the topic that I have watched! Very clear, very concise, straight to the important issues that real-world users want to know. Thanks a lot!

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@Spazza42]

"It's lighter and thinner" - Oh thank god. My M1 MBA was weighing me down, those 50 grams will make a big difference.

[@CarlosStorms]

From experience: coming from a 15” late 2013 Retina, the difference is massive. Very few people will really upgrade from M1 unless they are usually upgrading every year. People coming from a MacBook air 2018 will see major difference. Depending on where you’re coming from

[@MariaS533]

😂😂you made my day @thebandicoot

[@ulissesmuniz]

@@CarlosStorms im upgrading because i need more memory and why not buy a new one?

[@CarlosStorms]

@@ulissesmuniz valid reason, enjoy!

[@badmoose01]

@@CarlosStorms I’m a 2018 air user who went to the M2 air and can confirm.

[@Shadow_Symphony]

These two were the exact models I was debating over at the store, and I thought about it for a while. The MacBook Pro had a discount that made it 100 dollars cheaper than the Air, so I was in a very confusing position. I ended up getting the Pro since you can’t really say no to discounts. 1099$ probably the cheapest m2 mac out right now

[@secoarizy8258]

Ya I got mine off Amazon brand new MacBook Pro M2 for only $1,250 after tax

[@queiroloco]

Same was for me. I got the m2 pro 512gb last week in Bestbuy for $1.299 usd, I liked the Air thou😅

[@thatoneguy9245]

Its cool but sadly because of the taxes that I have to pay when buying a product from another country I get apple products like more than the double price but I can say that it is worth it. In my opinion getting macbook pro M2 is way better than M2 Air. Especially Macbook pro having a fan makes ir way too OP. When you use Macbook Air you feel like your hands are burning. Basically Air sucks.

[@underkoverist5254]

@@thatoneguy9245 do you still stand by this? This would be my first macbook for college.

[@thatoneguy9245]

@@underkoverist5254 wdym?

[@monikawithakay]

Just ordered the MacBook Air M2 1 TB……. Have to wait about 2 weeks for delivery. Loved your comparison. It’s going to be a huge change from my 2013 MacBook Pro.

[@kieranrankie203]

I'm about to replace my '14 MacBook Pro but can't decide on the M2 Pro or Air

[@muskangupta4964]

​@@kieranrankie203did you decide?

[@ryanmartinage]

if you're putting both under load for periods of time then the pro with active cooling ability is the choice for me.

[@dproulx222]

I've got a 2011 model that gets the fans roaring simply opening up KZbin.... I never want to experience this issue or hear another fan again. M2 Air for me.

[@Ile-des-Soeurs_Verdun]

For battery life on MBA, just turn on low power mode and it will be fixed. Edit: This also applies for thermal throttle.

[@polarexpress_fr]

Your video was so helpful! Originally I thought I would go with the M2 Air, but the Pro is still tempting! Thanks for putting this together, you did a great comprehensive and straightforward comparison!!

[@juri2001]

I use M1 and it is more than enough. Fan will get clogged, that is why the lifespan of pro is shorter

[@GooseyBoosey]

@@juri2001 you can clean it..

[@rayhaanalykhan]

@@juri2001damn I thought about the same thing, reliability. Can you tell me about development and use Xcode with SwiftUI, is MacBook Air ok?

[@christientylersoliano500]

I got the M2 Pro after debating quite awhile, ultimately went with the m2 Pro because it was about 180 dollars cheaper surprisingly than the M2 air. The m2 came with 512 gb of ssd whilst the air m2 had 256. there was the m1 air available at 650 dollars but had to be pre ordered with a 2 week estimated wait time and I needed the laptop urgently. something I noted which was getting overlooked by a lot of people was that the pro comes with a fan while the air does not, this is important because where I'm from temperatures outside are hot. Though I do wish the pro came with that 1080p camera and better screen

[@markn7493]

My boy said whilst 😂😂😂😂😂

[@erickc5617]

@@markn7493🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PiOfficial]

@@markn7493?

[@markn7493]

@@PiOfficial ?

[@PiOfficial]

What is funny about saying whilst @@markn7493

[@hovercroft]

13” MBP and MBA are the exact same price currently. It’s pretty pointless even considering the air now. The air should of been kept under the 1K mark.

[@oueia]

If I had the budget, I would definitely go with M1 MBP 14" with specced out RAM and storage, however, I just got the M1 MBA with 512GB storage a few days ago and I don't regret my decision. :)

[@davilessa3928]

that's fair, was thinking of getting the new macbook air. Here in Europe it costs over 1500 euros and the M1 costs around 1200. Was banging my head against the wall for a while but from what I can see online their difference is not that huge. How is it running? Everything still smooth and flowy? :)

[@serang]

How much RAM did you buy?

[@Tonellacam]

Everyone keeps talking about that MacBook Pro M1 14” but I can’t find that on the apple page , it’s just the M2 ? Is the pro M1 better then the M2 ? If so where can you find the M1 ?

[@Dog-ct8hs]

@@Tonellacam yea its because the m2 is new and they want to sell that but base model m1 and m2 pro are really close in price

[@1BadVan]

You mentioned the 256gb model has 2 128gb chips. Isn’t it the opposite? From everything I’ve read and watched the issue is it’s a single 256gb chip instead of dual 128 and that’s why it took such a performance hit.

[@fart2003]

noticed this as well. you're right, the m2 air only has 1 256gb nand ssd chip, which is why its slower.

[@TechGearTalk]

You’re both right. I mixed up my notes. Thank you.

[@zeedict1]

thank you for at least touching this detail. Other reviewers are missing this and if you're using for transferring data than it is a must to know. 😀

[@joshuagiles7883]

I also was going to bring this up lol

[@frankeydaniels]

I don't get it, you guys promote the m2 air over the m2 pro but by the time you upgrade the air to 512 gigs and 16 ram, you just spent enough to get the base model m2 pro. And if you catch the sale you're getting it for low as 1600

[@TechGearTalk]

I’m confused. This is the 13 MBP, not the 14” M2 Pro MBP. So both the air and the 13 pro come with 8/256

[@henklass]

If you plan to use your laptop for a very long time, say 10 years, then it should have a fan. Operating systems and apps get heavier all the time and I expect the Air to become very slow in about five years.

[@darana1142]

pretty sure even a macbook isn't supposed to be usable after 10 years.

[@neildias5295]

@@darana1142 tell that to my MacBook Air 2012 which is still running strong

[@bryans8656]

@@neildias5295 Ditto for my mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13.

[@pinroshan020]

@@darana1142 obviously you never owned macbook thats why you said that.

[@josueromerotorrico4453]

@@darana1142 Another 2012 macbook pro here

[@dontbejay]

Touch bar on M2 Pro was a done deal. Especially since it is now discontinued till 'future' notice lol

[@Aayannnnn]

I hope it comes back

[@hulkincredible8169]

Apple would have 5 times sales and customers than it has right now if only they made the Ram and HDD upgradeable.

[@the12thavatar68]

hoping the next mb pro will have the air’s screen. i’m drawn to those thin bezels 😍

[@extremelucky1]

It’s ironic that the Air lineup is better than the 13” Pro lineup

[@TechGearTalk]

It’s a little strange.

[@jasonsiervo3985]

For a software developer who will need that continuous sustained speeds when coding, simulating,etc., having a fan in the system is a no brainer. Also, if budget is tight, going with the 13’ compared instead of the 14’ mcbk pro can surely save a lot of cash. That’s just my opinion.

[@bansterref]

The Pro 14"?

[@VandelayH]

Would 8GB memory be enough or would you spend $200 more for 16GB?

[@bansterref]

@@VandelayH 8GB is good but everyone recommend 16GB or more

[@brnzhut]

i dont't think coding requires a lot performance, unless you build a very large system.

[@damionblue5169]

You can buy a fan for 14 dollars and blow it on the computer no brainer 😂

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

I have a 14” pro (since November). So I like Apple. But I think their marketing is getting super shady. I’m fine if you want to sell products at a premium - make a quality product and I’ll buy it. But a PRO DEVICE, should be better in every single way to an every level laptop. Not this, some things are better (like a fan, speakers, but the rest not). This is predatory sales practices to simply get sales off people who don’t know any better, simply want a pro name and don’t know what they are buying, or just marketing trickery. I get it, maybe they had a bunch of left over chassis they are trying to get rid of. But simply keep it as it is and sell it at a discount. Don’t put a new chip in an old ass machine and then market it as a pro. Same thing with watches…stop selling a Gen 3 watch when the next OS won’t even support it. Apple needs to stop being so desperate with sales tactics.

[@eliosn1217]

So do you think the 14” is worth it?

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

@@eliosn1217 100%. Everyone talks about video production. Not every creative does video. I’m a graphic designer and print professional. I use photoshop, illustrator, printing programs all day with multiple huge files open . I’ll have 15 tabs open. It always performs well and fast. Everyone says wait for the M2 pro. News flash, this computer does EVERYTHING FAST. Even if a m2 model comes out and does some things faster, keep in mind, software always has to catch up. If you want the best laptop possibly ever, get it now. Waiting for the next version, simply for 5 second faster gains, seems silly….

[@eliosn1217]

@@NOT_A_TOP_FAN yeah but you said that it’s nearly no differance betwwen the pro and the air.. so I was thinking of saving cash: mba m1 16/ 512 VS investing in the , mbp m1 base model 14”.. I live in Sweden and here the differance in price is 600€ and your comment made me think again.. so what do you think should I bite the pullet and get the 14”

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

@@eliosn1217 it all depends on your uses. If you’re a pro, get the Pro. If your a student who multi tasks like crazy, get the pro. The reality is a lot of people think they can use an air and it be perfectly fine….and it can, but are you very disciplined in how you use it? Meaning, can you simply use one or two programs at a time and close other things out? Or do you get lazy and keep a bunch of junk open? Most people fall into the second category and while on paper the air is fine, the way they use their laptops tell another story. I’ll be perfectly honest. I try to save money when I can, but what I’ve learned with Apple is more often than not, the low spec device never really lasts… Either because of Apple “updates” that bog down the machine, or because of your own uses that end up being much more taxing on the machine than you though….

[@eliosn1217]

@@NOT_A_TOP_FAN so the pro has better specs…let’s go with the pro then, thank you

[@ozzyleolive]

Better speaker system on paper only. The pros sound is way better than the new air unfortunately in real use.

[@taliesinliston-smith2397]

I went to the Apple Store the other day and thought the exact same thing

[@pupper2054]

no, even M1 Air sounds better than M1/M2 Pro

[@js312raf]

11:08 It's actually the other way round. They are using one 256 GB module, which means it can't run in RAID. 512 GB is two 256 GB modules, so it runs in RAID and is faster.

[@jotjotzzz5357]

The 14' MBP is one of many options -- meaning you don't always need to spend more. Consider the Mac Mini if you already have a monitor and mouse and will need a desktop option!

[@TechGearTalk]

If you don't need portability - the Mac Mini is an incredible option.

[@suyashjain2008]

Thanks for putting this . I was just at the store ready to invoice my m2 pro but servers were down so I came back

[@slavakuznetsov4966]

One issue is overheating. People spec up their Macs and then wondering why they overheat.

[@jasoncheung7654]

10:54 256GB base model is using only one single NAND chip that's why speed is almost cut by half compared to 512GB or higher

[@brentinjapan]

Thank you! Very helpful! And I gotta say you have a great delivery: perfect speaking speed and really clear enunciation. I’m sure non native speakers appreciate it but it’s not so slow that I need to increase the video speed.

[@TechGearTalk]

I’m so glad the video was helpful. Thank you also for the feedback and kind words. I appreciate you for being part of the channel!

[@sujonahmed36]

Purchased MacBook air M2..16 gb ram + 1 tb rom *** Now regrets a lot for not buying the MacBook Pro. ** Did i make the greatest mistake???

[@TechGearTalk]

What about the Pro makes you think it would be a better choice for your needs?

[@sujonahmed36]

**MiniLED display is better - ( my friends MacBook pro video playback look nicer ) ** HDMI port is needed to connect a projector ( now have to carry a dongle ) **All you tuber telling pro is far better ( i had no actual experience of pro )...they creating a guilty feeling to me that i have done the fool thing..😢

[@custardgamer1]

Don't regret mate MacBook Air is a great machine you will enjoy it a lot if you still want pro doesn't apple have a like 2 weak return policy? I can't confirm it ​@@sujonahmed36

[@Jack-ex4ui]

@@sujonahmed36I think u talk about MacBook m2 pro not this one.

[@Charkatak]

Before ordering, I was thinking about M2 13 Pro and Air and saw that these were pretty similar and went with Air as it would be my second machine for Garage Band stuff and it was $110 cheaper than the Pro. Time to order a USB-C hub with the money I saved :)

[@aureliogunajaya]

does the no-fan on m2 air bother you during your work?

[@sirium6685]

@@aureliogunajaya I've noticed my m2 air will slightly heat up during more demanding tasks. but I have not seen a drop in performance

[@extremelucky1]

I think ill go with 14 Pro. If you upgrade storage and the Unified in the Air, price is not that different. But you’re getting 120hz screen, ports, much better quality screen, speakers and power.

[@starlite3597]

but this is between the m2 air and m2 pro 13 so both have the same screens?

[@genesisjlopez2854]

@@starlite3597 Actually they don't.

[@jdesc3222]

@@genesisjlopez2854 🔥 💀

[@freshinsandiego]

i finaly made up my mind to use this laptop. video editing, wrighting a book, college stuff, light gaming, internet browsing and for the price and bigger screen? what? thank you!

[@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 Gb of RAM Considering that I would like to keep this MacBook for at least 5-6 years

[@sammagpayo9457]

i have the same question, actually. i've been contemplating whether i should upgrade the ram or the ssd.

[@macin12872]

16 gb of ram. Because you can’t upgrade the ram later on, but with storage you can just plug in an external ssd or hdd

[@vvntic]

the air is better for uni work in my opinion. its lightweight and cheaper

[@ayanliaqat3218]

Note taking. Surface pro 8.

[@maitreyakanitkar8742]

going with the m2 macbook pro, need the fan for ML tasks

[@TechGearTalk]

Good choice.

[@maitreyakanitkar8742]

@@TechGearTalk thanks a lot tho, you’re video made everything Crystal clear

[@tobywatts9613]

Should I go for the air or the pro if I’m going to be using it for programming

[@ic0nrc]

I’m planning to buy but im so confuse on which one should i buy, cause in my country, the macbook pro m2 512gb and 512gb macbook air m2 ALMOST has a similar price.

[@franklampard78]

Didn’t know there is a M2 MBP already

[@heefq8121]

Which one u get

[@inayuco]

I still don't know which would be suitable for my use :( I'm currently using the macbook air 13" (2018). The only reason I want to upgrade is that my current macbook air heats up pretty quickly and is very loud. I need it for uni and having a lot of assignments, I always have a lot of tabs and PDFs open while working. But that overheats it a lot and it starts working slower (and louder...sounds like an airplane...), which is pretty annoying. So, which of the M2 would be suitable to avoid that problem?

[@janiknuss]

This was incredible informative! Thank you! I subscribed.

[@TechGearTalk]

Oh wow - thank you for the kind words - so glad it was useful. I appreciate you for being part of the channel!

[@ReneGamper]

i am getting confused, is that the old Macbook Pro? The M2 Macbook pro i can buy in the apple store looks much different

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching. Make sure the one on the Apple Store isn’t the 14 and 16 models with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. This is a 13” M2 MacBook Pro. Hope that helps b

[@lillil6490]

Super confused about the audio quality comparison. Most reviews say the hidden speakers on the air sound like sht

[@austinosborne6276]

Wow in Australia where I am from there both close to $2000 I think the Air M2 is $1899 and the Mac book Pro M2 is $1999 both at 13"

[@sreenxth]

I want my new laptop to last for a long time (6 years at least). Does the fan in the macbook pro make much difference in that aspect?

[@cmoodie]

Based on my MacBook Pro (2019), I like that the fan allows the Pro to stay much cooler than the Air. Both will get warm during heavy use but having that internal fan is clutch since I work at least 6+ hours a day on my laptop. I have seen my friend's Air (albeit the M1 version) get laggy after prolonged use. So in the end, just comes down to how much you are using your computer. My general rule of thumb is if you are using it for work, go Pro. If you are using it for casual use, travel, etc. go Air.

[@sreenxth]

@@cmoodie I am a CS student with the occassional heavy usage. I want to make sure that the Air would give me good performance for at least the next 3 years. I also wonder how good Windows on parallels/crossover is as it could come handy in the future 🤔

[@gratefulsunli4996]

I bought MacBook Pro 16 inch in 2022, and paid 2700. Now i feel regretful and want to get Mac book air midnight 😅

[@kushunadkat9087]

Issues: •Since the base model has a single NAND, the SSD is very slow. •It does not have a fan which might be the reason for a bad battery life. Maybe if the system stays cool, it will have a better battery life •Lack of ports •speakers facing away from the user, what’s that about? It does not require impeccable engineering to understand that speakers need to be facing the user So, if you go for a 512 GB Storage, 16 GB Memory and 10 Core GPU, the price becomes $1699 compared to $1999 for the and its a little confusing cuz I’m not sure if I should spend $2000 on this machine. For the $300 •You get M2 Pro •Better speakers •Better camera and microphone •better performance and battery life •a cooling system which will increase performance and life of that device •more ports A very cunning business stretgy played by Apple. I have been trying to figure out which MacBook I should buy and I don’t even have the money, my mom’s gonna buy it for me and I wanna keep the price as low as possible but at the same time, make sure I get the best bang for the buck. Can someone please help me?

[@firstspar]

which one did you end up with?

[@4tvl390]

Love the review. Thank you!

[@foskr4]

In an ideal world Id go for MBP 14 inch but its too bulky for me as a university student. Seeming that I already have a beastly PC. M2 is perfect on the go for me

[@ChatGPT_v4]

It was absolutely clear and helpfull! Tnx a lot!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it helped! Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@YoddhaBharti]

That touch bar😂. Im buying a pro now😅

[@jakub_repela23]

Thank you for a great comparison review. Much appreciated!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@Fraden7]

Not sure if your mic was acting up or you were a bit under the weather but you sound a lil different in this review but very good video either way ! Thank you ….looking forward to full the M2 MacBook Air review.

[@TechGearTalk]

Good hearing! I was out sick for 10 days!!! Appreciate you watching.

[@hongkongeatsandadventures5497]

I priced out the Air and Pro thru the Apple store with 16gb RAM and 1 TB drive - they cost the same.

[@nesstechmeister7570]

MacBook Pro has built in XDR display and Pro motion which the Air does not have.

[@TechGearTalk]

Only the 14 and 16” models. The 13” Pro still has the same one as the M1 13 MBP

[@kikinhabinde2573]

As a software developer, which one would you recommend?

[@telleroflies4373]

Pro

[@alandiaz8755]

this was super thorough. thank you!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@Scientist_Salarian]

For me, it comes down to the screen. I don’t strictly need the power of the Pro to edit photos professionally, but the screen is sooo much nicer. The Air only has 500 nits of brightness (100 nits less than even my iPad Pro) and no HDR. The 14 and 16” Pro have up to 1600(!!!) nits of brightness, and full HDR capabilities. I don’t need the 120Hz refresh rate of the Pro, but it’s nice. If the Air’s screen was even 70% the quality of the 14/16” Pro’s, I’d get that one and be very happy to save a bunch of money.

[@eneveasi]

Any student doing a lot of internet research needs to avoid the 8gb models. Speaking from experience. My new pro can’t handle 40+ internet tabs!!

[@ailamarievalera7602]

Which do you recommend for online teachers like me? I am teaching 7 hours a day using video class. Which model is the right for me?

[@b2d.]

Have been watching so many vid's on new Mi equipment. Getting way to saturated in my head. So I did a dump, figured out how I wanted to live with a new machine, then which one ( believe me it gets confusing). In the end I bought more than I need, but want the screen size, So the MacBook Pro 16" was my choice. Because the 14" was to small, and, Mac mini doesn't yet support the M1pro chip. So today I say thanks for all your help and I very satisfied with the uptick in cost. Best of all worlds, as you always say..."buy it nice or buy it twice" ,lol

[@Fietsvlogger]

Thanks, really helpful!!

[@gamersinghking4167]

While you had some good points, I feel like people are bashing on the 13" MBP. It's not a bad machine.

[@TechGearTalk]

I appreciate the feedback 🙏🏻. It’s definitely not a bad machine - it’s a good machine - my intent was to discuss value.

[@javichavez5098]

What do you recommend for someone entering in nursing school?

[@jaae.lo_]

Hey everyone!! I need help deciding on whether to go for the MBP m2 or the MBA m2. I looking for something as I am a student. I wanted a laptop that was durable and capable of performing tasks. I am new to the MB scene and wasn’t too sure on what decision to make, as I don’t want to regret the purchase. I love the look of the MBA although also like the features the MBP provides. Other than that I’m just super conflicted and don’t want to make the wrong choice!! Thank you 🙏

[@Worldnme]

Depends on what tasks you want to do . I think you should see more videos and see at what limit does MBA starts overheating and usually our usage might not even hit the MBA threshold

[@maximus7288]

Thanks for the review, but what about heat?. I've heard the M2 MacBook Air gets hot pretty fast (due to lacking of active cooling). Have you experienced any overheats or CPU throttles while for example watching 4K videos with the air?

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you. I have never had any issues with the M2 (or M1) Macbook Air (neither of which have active cooling). I pretty much watch everything in 4K (as long as it's available). I'm not sitting outside in 110 degree F.

[@dino91001]

Why the hell did they get rid of the speaker grille in the m2 mba? it was part of the aesthetic and it could have helped with the cooling. They should have placed the speaker grille horizontally above the keyboard and also gotten rid of the sides to make the keyboard the edges like they did on the 12” macbook and the dell xps 13. That would have been a much cleaner look

[@mahai3176]

ive buyed m2 air and its better than m1. I feel it in things like working with music. Battery is longer than new m1. I love m2 air

[@tomsun3159]

@11:07 Is that right apple is using 2*128 GB chips? Not as far as i know (that was it with the M1 models. The change to one chip is the reason for the bad performance of SSD in small size. While using only one chip the bandwith is halfed,. in Bigger SSD sizes there are more chips used (and soldered on the PCB) an are connected in Dual-channel mode. AND THATS NOT RAID (Raid is if you have MULTIPLE SSD-Controllers, at least 2). The Topic is more like using on one channel of the Dual-Channel-Ramcontroller what also significantly reduce your performance on computer. If they would use 2 RAM Chips we wouldn't have this significantly reduction in speed compaired to mthe bigger sizes.

[@chrispotterfan]

The M2 Macbook Air absolute base model costs where I live 1499 EUR which is already quite a lot and you def. have to upgrade the SSD to at least 512 GB because 256 GB is a ****** joke. Then it is recommended to get 16 GB and where are we now? At almost 2,000 EUR. So you can as well just get a Pro Model.

[@CinematicCurry]

Noooo, I want the M2 Pro, but I wanted to wait until the end of this year for them to add an M3 touchbar pro…..a question here to anyone, will they still sell the M2 Pro 13” after WWDC?

[@HecticuzzFD]

The M2 Pro is a really good laptop.

[@Tech-geeky]

Why do people think Megasafe is a "new thing" or a buying point just to get the M2 ? Its not... Megasafe existed in 2015. Apple just decided to bring it back (probably due to demand), but its not new... Its just thinner, so not to confuse people they renamed it to Megasafe "3" If you wanna discuss differences, Rosetta 2 has more going for it than Megasafe 3 To me, the charging only port is just not worth all the hype as its makes it out to be. Particularly when docks nowadays have USB-C pass-through anyway. People just don't want to buy one, that's the real issue. Besides, half of those same users will probably get a dock anyway, so the charging issue becomes even less moot.

[@jutjub22]

Great review, trackpad size is rarely mentioned, good that is not the same size. One thing that I am curious about, how does the new Air case behaves temperature wise. Does the bottom get hot in lap? I know it can throttle and CPU gets hot, but does it translate to the bottom of the case?

[@Ile-des-Soeurs_Verdun]

The slow SSD speed on M2 won’t matter. I mean, who will stare at their laptop for the whole export? Personally, I won’t. I’ll just do something else. So, it’s not really noticeable unless if you are running benchmarks like I do.

[@terrym3837]

I was going to get an M2 MBA but i am now unsure ,my use will be some photo , video editing and largely browsing, emails some word processing i think the basic M2 MBA is bit weak and over priced for what it is to spec it up as id like maybe a 14 i mac book pro would be better as i plan to keep it for years, the lap top i have is a 2012 MBA and is a little tired now, but it owes me nothing.

[@jotato703]

Im also running a 2012 MBA base model and it does what it needs to do. Emails, web browsing (anything more than 5 tabs open starts slowing down LOL) and video streaming does the job and it cost me nothing other than replacing the battery once in 10 years that cost me $100. I only need the base model regardless how some channels are basically trashing it but im sure if im content with my current MacBook now, I know for sure ill be happy with the newest air. I know everyone is saying to get the m1 air and save some money but its an old body style and even though im saving money on getting that, I dont feel like im getting what I paid for. I think the base model will holds it value over customizing it anyway and I can always sell it next year and get the newest MacBook Air then.

[@marcomoretti_music]

If you compare the M2 Air price against comparable Windows laptops, you'll realise the M1/2 chips give you more power than any similarly prices laptop on the market. I don't think the price is bad, relatively speaking.

[@blocknovice]

M1 chip is just as good for causal stuff even the odd stuff like editing

[@BrightRightInfo]

What did you decide?

[@terrym3837]

@@BrightRightInfo I bought a 14 inch MacBook Pro

[@fckemweball]

idk why ppl are such m2 mbp haters like almost evry single review ive seen, i recently just purchased mine and its working just fine. as long as the customer is satisfied thats all that matters

[@TechGearTalk]

I can’t speak for other reviews - as far as mine - it’s a fantastic laptop - and I felt the price and features don’t make it the best value (considering what else is available from Apple). Super happy that you got a MacBook that works great for you - congrats!

[@Tangerine457]

What would you recommend for a college student in accountant/finance that does everything online and uses excel spreadsheets. And heavily uses a computer day to day. Price point didn’t matter. I just need a laptop that can last me 3-6 years

[@davionarowe6782]

I'm an accountant major and a apple specialist recommend the MacBook Air M2

[@felipeneves8494]

Great video, thanks!!

[@headbiscuits]

great video. gave me some insight and Ive decided to go with the air

[@Mercure101]

Heyyy, I am using a 2014 macbook air with 4 gb ram and 128 gb… And I want to upgrade. I’m a nursing student so I use my computer for typing, research, entertainment and browsing… I don’t think buying the MBP M1 pro is worth it because of the price. But I am considering the MBP M2 because of the cooling system and I don’t really mind the older design or the 720p camera as it is going to be better than what I am used to anyway. I want performance over looks. On the other hand, the MBA M2 seems like a good option. But i tend to open multiple tabs at the same time and I have read that it gets hot and slower with tabs open. It scares me. What do you think ?

[@shruthikgoud132]

Macbook Air M2 13in(16/256) or the Macbook air 15(8/256). My daily tasks are 4k video editing(as a hobby) and running some of my college works etc

[@andranaras]

Macbook Pro has a better performance, but macbook Air has a super cool design with midnight color😩 can’t decide

[@DANIELSAM329]

Same thing with me, I like the touch bar , speaks next to the keyboard and the name macbook pro on the screen and on the Air model I like better and bigger display and better face time camera 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@glenrankin7512]

Same. Anyone make a decision yet?

[@epicentertainment13]

Apparently in India, Mac Air is ₹1,29,999 and Mac Pro is ₹1,19,999 so guess the laptop was meant to target the mass market where for most consumers the idealogy that’s stuck is Pro > Air. That settles this.

[@BOBEMUSIC]

what should I buy for music production? 8 gb ram and 512, ssd same.price

[@nicoloderossi3888]

Can I use the Air with an external monitor?

[@TechGearTalk]

Yes.

[@VaDR3d]

I have the base m2 air, and it works great

[@arbitrarycnx2095]

6:06 how are you sure that Apple will bring it back? Honestly, I want it to stay 7:13 Apple seriously didn't give any attention to the Pro 13, it's just sad 7:27 for some reason, I don't see such a huge difference in the image quality, but audio sounds better on Air 7:40 but since they aren't on the sides, doesn't that get rid of the surround sound?

[@DaLetterL]

When working with huge data in excel do you think the m2 13 inch pro would be better than the air m2?

[@Worldnme]

For excel they should both perform the same

[@Jimus]

It’s time to change my 13 inch MacBook Pro late 2011 and I’ve been thinking in the next one. I live in Mexico and the difference between the Air and Pro entry models aren’t as tight as they are in the US ($5,000 MXN which are around $250 USD). I decided to get the 512GB Air (M3 I suppose) and work with it for between 6 and 8 months and then sell it to get a 14’’ Pro. After all this time, any Apple Sillicon model is way better than the one I have, but I think for the meantime the Air will be the better option.

[@mannyj9644]

Pro vs air for stock trading. ? Need some help. Thanks

[@andrewshadowy2025]

I would like to switch from windows to Mac but the price puts me off and also that some my programs I have on windows will not work on Apple. Also another thing lack of ports and a sd card reader annoys me that you got to buy further adapters to use these. It’s a further more expense when the Mac book air is already expensive to buy.

[@andrewshadowy2025]

@LatinFoam Yes maybe but I would like a Mac just that it’s a big step coming from Windows.

[@gaydagarcia7961]

most times, you can find the app on apple version. Apps are better built in macos too, they typically run faster. One day you'll say "I would switch to windows, but windows doesnt run the apps I use on my mac".

[@rtcurtis5858]

Hmm..Cameras look very similar to my aging eyes? Is the room low light sensitivity better with the Air? That would be a real plus!

[@kruger1411]

Good informative review - Cheers

[@raulg6933]

Great insight. This Video should Have more Likes.

[@AndrewC89]

Compare the base 14” Pro to a similarly spec’d M2 Air

[@TechGearTalk]

Coming!

[@AliIKarimi]

@@TechGearTalk yes please! Fully upgraded m2 air vs base pro

[@johnnychimpo7539]

If anyone is looking to buy a MacBook for the low. I get all models from time to time, brand new

[@chadtammaro7391]

I thought the display for the m2 pro was brighter & better display (mini LED) then the Air M2?

[@TechGearTalk]

That is true for the 14” and 16” Pro models - but not the 13” m2 Pro. Hope that helps.

[@tarahmagee9697]

If I was going to use it to edit my KZbin videos which one should I get ?

[@macin12872]

M1 , the performance compared to the m2 chip is barely noticeable anyway. And with the m1 , you get way better value

[@charlzy0112]

the MacBook Air and pro m1 and MacBook Pro m2 actually have slightly bigger trackpads due to the MacBook Air m2 having a bigger row of function keys

[@atiqahrosman4972]

Please help me to decide either to get MBA M2 or MBA M1 or MBP M2. I cannot go for 14 and 16 because of budget. I am using for web developing and some video editing and browsing. Pleasee help mee

[@michaellawton3271]

That’s To bad the 14 pro would be the one.

[@DianaLozada]

i don't understand I can upgrade to 24GB RAM and 2TB of memory or I can't? Cause first he says is ok but in seg 2:06 he says is not possible. Which is it can someone help me I'm trying to decide which one to buy.

[@TechGearTalk]

Yes, you can upgrade to 24GB/2TB

[@bylobtw]

You can configure the device when buying it to buy it with 24gb and 2tb but you can’t upgrade it as the memory and ram is soldiered.

[@AbdullahFarooq-rl9mk]

are both with *8gb ram*better for video editing?

[@therealdjspecialk]

I am a video dj, using Serato dj Pro. I have been using 15" MacBook Pros. But sometimes I have issues when I use video. I have a 2015 i7 & 2019 i9. I've been told by other video dj's using Serato dj Pro that the M1 chip eliminates a lot of the stress of using video on a Intel chipped MBP. I like the 15" MacBook Pro, and would purchase the 16" MBP. Any suggestions?

[@Dj-sf7or]

I’m I’m learning how to code I’m learning python, c++ and learning SQL what is the best out of the two?

[@morningmoon6100]

Start with python then C++ SQL is the easiest one