People only hate it because a bunch of crappy tech TH-camrs put a workload that would bring a maxed out Mac Pro to it’s knees on it and it would throttle but keep running smooth but get really hot. I hate Toyota Corollas because they can’t tow a streetcar.
@@linuxuser2928 spot on mate!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You’ve noticed these idiots too! Like Max tech, drives me insane! Fair enough put the Pro’s through their paces, but this is an entry level MacBook, expensive yes, but still entry level.
I do love the introduction of some new colors, wish there was more variety. i don't like that the webcam is meh at best, better than 720p for sure but it still looks meh and i don't like how apple is just pushing out an update to allow your phone to be used as the webcam instead which means they will never put focus on improving it on the MacBook
You're right, it is a lower value proposition than the M1 Air, especially if you pick up a new one for as low as $850 with a full warranty. The M2 Air is a sweet design with a lot of upgrades, and we've really enjoyed using it for day to day use, but with the higher price and some drawbacks as you mentioned its no longer a 10/10 laptop as the M1 Air was and still is for the price. If you can afford it and can upgrade your SSD and RAM then its a killer machine, but you're spending a lot more.
Yeah but after you upgrade the ssd and ram, then you might as well get the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Apple planned this all out to make you spend as much money as possible
@@bradavon I just don't think I could ever buy a refurbished product. I've purchased one in the past and had a bad experience. I'm not saying that would happen to everyone but that is the risk going in.
@@bigbubba0439 Agreed. The MBP 14 is a terrific product. Pricey I guess, but worth it to me. Dual external display is a must for me so it's really not a debate anyway.
@@tears2040 but the M1 old and dated now. I’ve been in the Apple store last week comparing them and I simply couldn’t put money down on an M1 now as it looks like an outdated product. But some people may put price over that
Because youtubers keep making a big fuss on social media were about the ssd being slow, thermal throttles under intensive loads like long graphic rendering etc.. While most of the target audience of this product most likely won't even harness 80% of what even an older M1 chip can do.
I couldn’t agree more. SSD speed to me was a non issue for what I need. I basically want an iPad Pro in a MacBook layout with MagSafe. I have a dedicated pc for the power stuff I just like a laptop for on the go
After all the reviews and benchmarks, I was happy to order the M1 Air. 512GB storage and 16GB RAM for only slightly more than the base model M2 would have cost. There's no way I'd have bought the equivalent spec M2 for £1750, particularly since it's still weirdly more expensive in the UK than ordering the base spec 14 inch M1 pro from somewhere like Amazon (£1735).
the pricing is absurd in the UK. 16% more performance, but for 25% more cost in the UK. upgrading it to the 16gb 512gb model would've been ridiculous for me. i am able to get a 16gb 512gb model for 1,220 pounds brand new. i think if UNIDAYS didn't exist most students would be living off the streets right now.
@@badmoose01 Thanks, but you're replying to a comment from four months ago, so I've now been having fun with it for a while. If you're thinking about getting the M2, maybe hold off for a bit just in case they announce something new.
I've owned the M1 Air (base) and the 14" Pro (base) and now the M2 Air base model, and the M2, for me, is the best laptop of them all. Also, I am honestly sick of all the negative reviews. The M2 Air, for everyday normal-user tasks is excellent. Is the drive slower? In benchmarks, yes. In everyday use, not at all. The screen is excellent (though not quite as nice as the more expensive 14 Pro) and the form factor is great for carrying it everywhere I go. The lighter weight and smaller power adapter is a noticeable thing when I have it with me all the time. The keyboard is tight and comfortable during long use, and the speakers are also good. (Though I normally use my Beats Fit Pros so I don't use the built-in speakers all that much.) The battery time has been truly amazing. Way better than the 14 Pro--by hours--and even better than the M1. Yes it costs more, but lately everything does. Whether it's COVID/War supply issues or just plain greed, it is what it is. And to me, it is very worth it. I can't recommend it enough if you have the means. If not, a refurb M1 is a good choice. Still all the complaints are so overblown. Oh, and the midnight isn't really that much of a finger print magnet compared to the space grey Pro and Air, though I do carry a micro fiber cloth in my bag to wipe it down occasionally as I did with the Air and Pro.
thanks for this comment i ordered the midnight m2 and was thinking of canceling to wait till 2024 for the new air, but this helps me in my decision. just annoyed it still hasn't shipped yet lol
@@avery7319 I've not noticed any overheating. In fact the only time it's really even gotten warm was during Mac OS updates. (I'm running the Ventura beta so there have been a few.) Otherwise it stays very cool during my normal use.
I held on to an old Intel MBA, waiting on a refresh, hoping for a Retina display, substantially updated internals, etc, which didn’t arrive. In frustration, and switched to an XPS13 and it was an awesome laptop. Stuck with it for 5 years. Would have switched back at M1 but saw the design refresh on the horizon and held out. Going from a great i5 windows machine to the M2 MBA, it’s been great. I’m did spec it 16gb, 512gb since I intend to keep it at least 3-4 years, same as my previous laptops.
100% agree on M2 should ship with 512GB SSD. A) Would negate the serious performance issue of the 256GB version. B) Would help differentiate between still selling M1 and M2 - I think this helps both models). C) Yes.. price difference for Apple is a few dollars; reputations damage is huge. Same arguments could be made to have 16GB minimum for the M2 as well.
Hi, would upgrading the M2 MBA SSD from 512 to 1 TB has any potential drawbacks. Money is not an issue. And I don't want an MBP 14-inch as it is heavier than MBA.
Why would they do that when there are people willing to pay $200 more anyways? In fact, people will pay $400 for an upgrade to ram and ssd. If you want a cheap Mac get the M1 that is why its there.
The M1 Air is going to go down in history as one of the greatest value laptops of all time. It's an amazingly efficient chip in a very mature design. The M2 Air is poor value by comparison, particularly because (as you say) the chassis is designed for a 3nm chip. It's just a matter of whether you're happy to wait until 2024 or so for that device.
@@Davidsworldtravels the reason why they dont want big screens on the air so people will stop buying the pros. people kinda buy the big one because of that feature. makes apple less money and its an L and W/L
I absolutely love the form factor and performance of the M2 Air coming from a 2019 13” MBP. It’s so comfortable and easy to carry around. Got it refurbished and couldn’t be happier especially with the beautiful midnight color. People are just hating.
I am a M1 MacBook Air user - The reason I choose the M1 even though it was a first gen product. I was amazed with its performance and what it had to offer of 1000$ - I spend 1200$ and got the 256 with 16GB RAM... I have been using it for almost 2 years... The reason I would not recommend the M2 are as follows - it start with 1200$ for the slower SSD is not acceptable ( I am a huge apple fan) in the M2 air they drop the ball... Buy the time you update the Air to be decent ( with 16GB of ram and 512 SSD to avoid the speed issue) Its almost 1800 USD... for the I would recommend 14" MacBook Pro... Strictly recommend anyone looking for Air go with M1... or go for the 14" PRO... But if you a person who want a basic laptop for day to day tasks some word processing and media consumption and you want the look of the new - Just go with the base model...
@@best4pk What do you mean same performance - There is some difference in performance... M2 is fare better.. however its up to you what you need the laptop for...
Even for playing games my MacBook Air (M1) is really solid. The highest spike of temperature when gaming I've seen is 101c, with an average below 95c (still probably throttling territory, but better than M2)
Ssd speed is not even a problem unless you are doing file transfer all day long on the SSD ITSELF… -.-; I would say either base M1 if you can find a deal for 850 or just new Air if we are talking about MSRP, it’s just a fanless laptop, I would not do any heavy loading works on it.
@@TheAthavanleon same and much more performance for 16Gb varient As you know more ram means much faster multitasking, fast SSD means fast file loading But it just depend upon personal preference As many people rarely consume more than 8 gb ram
A lighter machine with a faster processor, bigger brighter screen, and an additional charging port made the $200 upgrade worth it for me. However, I really miss the tapered design and gold colour of the M1 Air. The M1 Air was sleek and gorgeous, whereas my new M2 Starlight looks ‘meh’.
Ignoring logistics of it, the ideal entry config should be 10-12 gb of ram and 512 storage. Had the m2 air started with that, at 1.2k its well worth the buy over the m1 mba. But of course thats not a nice profit strategy and thus here we are. But seriously 512 storage is what any user, heavy or light can use and understand. Ram is a bit more technical for the non-techie so i can understand that being a pricey upgrade.
Yeah I’m getting really fed up with how blown out of proportion the negative videos from other content creators have been about this laptop! i’m getting mine in August and I saw it in Best Buy yesterday and I thought it was a simply amazing little computer 💻 🥰🙌🏻☺️👍🏻 TH-camrs are really over exaggerating their negative feedback about this laptop. And it’s a shame they’re doing that! Because this is an exceptional laptop! Deserves to be praised! I’m so sick and tired of people throwing so much shade and hate at the M2 chip.
I have a base model M2 Air and love it. It replaced my 2012 Retina pro. It does what I want and it was cheaper than most alternatives. I can't complain.
I think the problem stems from the SSD configurations between the base model and next level model. Apple uses the 256 size SSD, which means the 512 GB model essentially has two of them side by side. In practice, it further means that the 512 will be faster and smoother because it can parse out between SSDs instead of being labor intensive solely on one. In my opinion, upgrading to the 512 model is worth the price if you can swing it. It also has 2 more GPU cores, which further help it run more smoothly.
I just bought and can’t wait to get it. I’m not going to do stuff that really pushes it so the so called overheating issue is not an issue for me. Most users who need two monitors would more likely have a MacBook Pro.
I don't get any of the hate I am currently using one and it is absolutely amazing without any drawbacks idk what everyone is talking about I got the base model and upped the ram to 16gb but that's all!
The hate's honestly justified. The NAND issue could've been easily avoided if they just included 512GB in the baseline model with double NAND chips. 256GB is already an insultingly low amount of storage, but now hits twice as hard considering the single NAND config. Thermals are slightly more forgivable, due to the target market of the Air lineup in general, but the thermal solution being better in the M1 Air is just disappointing.
IMO if Apple simply chose to make all base model MacBooks 512GB going forward this would resolve almost all complaints. This is my biggest (and pretty much only) issue with this product. Especially now that the "slow SSD" thing has blown up the internet (justifiably so). Sure, it would decrease their profit margin, but they are already an extremely profitable company despite the global chip shortage/supply chain issues.
Then the starting price would be $1400 Let Apple handle the business side of things. Clearly you don’t run a business The thermals isn’t better in the m1 mba. Same process node tech. More transistors and faster SoC. Do the math. Simple physics
I think increasing the storage would just bump up the base price. Remember under capitalism companies have to increase profits every quarter so they aren’t going to do something that jeopardizes that. Plus their could be supply constraints that forced their hand. Macs have long wait times since last year.
@@RunForPeace-hk1cu The starting price would be the exact same. Do you honestly think 256GB of extra storage costs $200? Like I said in the video, Apple literally pays a few dollars for each 256GB NAND chip. They can easily afford to absorb that slight increase to their profit margin. Usually the 256GB base model wouldn't have bothered people, but the fact Apple continues to do this practice even though it causes INFERIOR performance to an old model, that is what annoys people.
@@RunForPeace-hk1cu Why would the base price be 1400 bucks just from them increasing the base storage from 256G to 512G? They've already done it in the Pro 16 back in 2019 without increasing the price tag, and SSD NAND chips are cheaper than ever, and it wouldn't cost them a lot to bump the base model up to 512G like Dell has with their XPS 13. And also what are you talking about, the M1 Air has a thicker and more substantial aluminium heatsink than the dinky solution in the M2 Air, and it runs cooler than the M2 Air.
My laptop upgrade was long overdue and this time I really wanted to move from a Windows PC to MacBook experience , especially after seeing all the user reviews of the M1 model. After a week into the release of M2 MacBook and seeing its pricing, now I was more convinced and ordered the M1 MacBook Air at a reasonable discount that bought the price of the M1 MacBook Air base variant at par with Intel i5 laptop PCs. And man getting the M1 Air at this price was a deal I couldn't let go that easily. Now, I'm a proud owner of a M1 MacBook Air, that still is a powerhouse and can easily beat others in its price range. I think the M1 would still be a better value proposition even after, at least, the next 2-3 Apple MacBook upgrade cycles (4-5 years).
Your history is like mine. I never used any Apple device. I need to buy a laptop, wanted Windows as usual, but saw Apple Silicon happy reviews, waited a bit for M2 release, read reviews and ordered a M1 16/512 version
Considering your suggested use for the M2 Air... there's no real reason to choose M2 over the previous version, not to mention upgrading from the M1. None that I could think of at least.
The issue is that it's not very price competitive relative to the 14 inch and doesn't offer much more over the M1 Air that retailed for much less, apart from a new form factor. The M2 is not a massive leap over the M1 so you've paying a lot of money simply for a new design. I think it's the same issue that Apple has with the iPhone 14 Plus. It's priced too close to the iPhone 14 Pro and it's hard to justify. They're pricing strategy is a big problem across their hardware. The M2 Macbook Air should have offered more to differentiate it from the M1 Air, such as extra ports on the other side, but instead Apple wrongly assumed that the new form factor alone serious drive sales, but that isn't going to be the case in a world with so much economic uncertainty. People have become more prudent shoppers, and if you want to convince consumers to purchase the latest Macbook today, you need to be able to give them a good practical reason to do so as a new form factor and a marginal bump in performance with the stopgap M2 chip just isn’t one of those in the middle of this economic uncertainty. Another issue is that the M1 chip was just so good, in how revolutionary it was in comparison to what can't before it that the M2 has become one big anti-climax
They should have left M1 MBA and updated it with a new screen, webcam, and magsafe. They should have put a little more energy into making a new 13" M2 MBP with the fans required to keep it cool and base model with 512GB to solve SSD issue
Well Apple’s new 14" MacBook Air M2 has a lot to offer, but the entry level model comes with a pretty disappointing downgrade😕. The base model with 256GB of storage has significantly slower SSD performance speeds than the previous M1 generation. You’d think getting Apple’s "latest and greatest" MacBook Air with the new M2 processor would yield improvements, just as Apple touted up on stage. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case for the storage. I've said this a million times, over and over again, Apple needs to start with a 512GB storage option as the base model for "ALL" MacBooks (Air and Pro). A 256GB nowadays is just insufficient on a MacBook (Air or Pro). What do I like? It's a tie actually, between the new design and that new midnight color!
Yawn! Overlooking an amazing laptop (yes I own it) over ssd speeds that the average user wouldn’t even notice. Yes it’s not ideal it’s ‘slower’ than the M1 256gb, but it’s not the end of the world. People who know or care about ssd speeds would probably go for higher storage anyway.
@@jaypalmer3806 I don't hate the 14" MacBook Air M2 at all. In fact, I love the new design and midnight color despite it being a fingerprint magnet, I'd still get it in that color. But I'd definitely need a 16GB RAM and either a 512GB/ 1TB storage. That's it.
@@nicholasmushi6311 I got Silver, 16gb and 1TB. It’s amazing! So much better than the Air M1 (in my opinion) feels like the 14 Pro’s little brother. I took all the negative reviews and moaning with a pinch of salt and thought I’d wait until I can see for myself. It’s a fantastic machine. One person said they watched 5 mins of TH-cam and it got so hot they had to take it off their lap. I watched 4k TH-cam clip and also a 4k movie on Vlc at the same time for 10 mins, it wasn’t even warm. Seems to be a lot of people talking sh1t about them on TH-cam for some reason.
@@jaypalmer3806 some people exaggerate too much on Apple’s products, in this case the MacBook Air M2. I'm guessing, they're mostly Windows PC or Android users. The silver color is also fire too, just as the space grey is! The only color I'm not feeling is the starlight😒. Anyway, your specs. are great. That's what's up!
7:43 I think 256GB is still good enough for the people this laptop is meant for. Anyone who needs a larger capacity will definitely need a larger RAM and likely a more powerful processor, for which we have the Pro 14. Pro 13 is kinda disappointing now considering it has no design changes and lacks some basics. The only exceptional feature is the touchbar, which I like, but now overall it doesn't make sense. Still made sense during the M1 times. Just my opinion. I agree with the SSD speeds bit though
To me, they compromised on important areas, all while increasing the price. At $1200 USD, you get a computer that has HALF the Read/Write speed SSD of the laptop it’s supposed to replace. If you want faster speed, you have to shell out another $200 to double the storage. Insane. To add insult to injury, the M2 runs hotter but they have little (if any) cooling management inside. It therefore thermal throttles almost immediately when performing demanding tasks. So that extra speed boost is wasted. All this amounts to a (frankly) abysmal value proposition. Sure you can get the M1 Air for $999. But no one should seriously have to consider getting last year’s laptop because this year’s laptop compromises on so much. It’s like the 2016 MacBook Pro all over again. And a lot of people DO NOT want to go back to that situation.
I have the base and have none of these issues and have no idea what all this angst is. Maybe it is because I bought the machine for its target user case? I feel those buying sensibly will have no issues. A fanless design is for a certain demographic and if you use it for sustained workloads then that is on you.
New macbook air M1 owner here. I got the 8/256 version and it's been totally fine so far for my needs. I upgraded from a 2012 air that was my daily work computer until 2 weeks ago. It was the base model 4/128 model, and honestly it lasted longer and performed better than I ever expected. I miss the keyboard too, I'm still getting used to the new keyboard here. Anyway, the point of my comment is that I've never understood why so many people (especially youtubers and reviewers) complain about the "low" ram and ssd numbers on entry-level macbook products. I coped fine with 4GB ram and a 128GB hard drive for years. I think it's just a matter of being aware of your machine's limitations and storing less-used items on external storage, and not running a million tabs or programs at once. If you need high performance, get a macbook pro or desktop mac. If you need high performance and you don't want to pay apple's prices, there are plenty of other brands out there.
Got the m2 Air 15 inch with 16 gigs of ram and 1tb storage, I use it for music production and video editing and it’s genuinely been amazing, I honestly prefer having it over a MacBook Pro due to the portability and over all size, idk why anyone would not like it
The M1 air with 16gb ram and 512 gb ssd costs me around 1500 Euros, the M2 Air with the same config costs almost 2000 Euros just the same as the 14 M1 pro. I have started video editing as a hobby and currently use my desktop pc (R5 5600x, 3080, 32gb ram) for that but I want something as well for the go since I am often on the go. Which model would you recommend me? I want to keep the device at least for 5 yrs.
Because your desktop pc is fast enough, and m2 air is lighter than m1pro, I think m2 air is better choice for you. Compared to m1 air, M2 air has new design, and better performance, so m2 air should be the better choice for long term users.
Apple kept M1 MBA, so M2 MBA was never about having the most compelling value proposition. 😬 M1 MBA = best value for money M2 MBA = cutting-edge Apple Silicon design in a lightest, most compact form factor M1 Pro = performance and features The price pt speaks for itself
I came close to buying an M2 MacBook Air in late December but when I saw that it only supports 1 external display, I decided against it. I bought an M2 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro this past Thursday. I love it! I just wish it came in the midnight color.
I got an M2 Air today (midnight color, 512 gb, 16 gb). It rocks in every aspect! I've had my M1 Air for half a year now, so I can compare. The keyboard got so much better. Display is a step up. The sound system has improved too. MagSafe
If Apple did it for $500 everyone would love it! Of course, consumers want something for nothing, but Apple is a business and does what it has to do to survive the juggernaut that is Windows.
Basically what you're saying is that the M2 Air is fine when orderd in a 16GB/512GB configuration. The problem is, at that point you might as well just get the 14" MBP 🤷♀
I kind of wish they would try the Touch Bar on the model with ports. I think if you made a compelling laptop that people wanted and bought a lot of, you might see software makers work with it and get some interesting functionality. People will always complain about a transition like that, but people come around if you give them reason to.
Everything said, do you think apple has any plans to fix these in the immediate future? I was planning to upgrade to the M2 but with so much noise reconsidering my options. What are your thoughts on this though? Please advice.
I have the M2 with 512SSD and 24gb of unified memory and is super good! everything runs smooth! and the battery durations unrivaled in this size category
The 8GB of RAM IMHO I think really shortens the life span of this beautiful laptop. The "slow" base SSD is also a disappointment. Yes, it can be ordered with more RAM and a larger SSD. But, the cost seems a bit excessive, as much as I want one. It is really going to sting if Apple addresses this in the next generation. Even worse, if they fix the slow base SSD speed in the current generation (though I think they would not even though they could). Can you imagine early buyers thoughts on that!
It is expensive, and that is hard to argue with. I look at it as a 5-7 year investment, and if it means paying an extra £200 for the 16GB of RAM, I look at that as a glass half full; it will pay for itself with a better experience over its lifetime. I do not need the larger SSD, and with 16GB of RAM, the swap melodrama does not really exist.
The amount of M2 Air dislike videos I’m getting served. I’m getting my air this week and I’m so hype after upgrading from a 2012 mac. My colleague has the M1 for work and days it’s never gotten held up for the work we do so perfect for what i do daily and I love the design changes so it’s worth a little splurge. Each their own
I just benchmarked my old laptop - it toped out at 160 mb / sec on an SSD test. My macbook air arrives tomorrow, and the speeds shown here are not shy of ridiculous. I have no clue why people are so hang up on the SSD being slower on the M2 when most people will not even notice the change, apart from people working with enormous video files :D
I strongly agree with this analysis. If you want a light, portable, fanless system, than the M1 Air is a far better value and even a better performer in some respects, without the heating, scratching and SSD issues. If you want a better screen, better performance and MagSafe, than the 14" MacBook Pro is only slightly more expensive than an equivalent M2 Air, and has an even better screen, better sound, better cooling, more ports and many other advantages. It's slightly heavier and thicker, but, with the new design, the differences in the Air and Pro are much less apparent, and it's a perfectly portable substitute. The pricing and the design flaws of the M2 Air really make it an unattractive proposition compared to the alternatives.
Uh…tbh. I never heard anyone complain about m2 MBA prior this video. And I watch a lot of tech reviews. So I don’t know what’s going on with your circle…
My work laptop is a 2020 mbp with 512g ssd and 32gb ram. I’d love to go fanless, but a 512/24 mba will be priced very closely to a 14” mbp. But what I really want is a new version on the 12” macbook, I really enjoyed using that!
After already having 16” Pro Max. 64G 2TB, I was looking for a portable option. 14” base vs Air M2 24Gb 1TB. When my air arrived, all doubts went away. The lightness of it makes humongous difference. The beautiful 14” is going to back to Best Buy and the M2 made sure the 14 will not be missed
Trashing because of 1 reason. Controversy creates clicks and traffic. Bought the M2 Air and fucking love it. Trashing channels are just clout hungry. If you're considering one, buy it. You'll love it IMO. I certainly do. The complaints are so petty.
Why? Because of the 256GB SSD Fail and a little bit of the 5nm+ Process of the M2 for 20% more Money. But to be honest the Rest of the new things is absolutely Fine! I will wait for the 512GB Base Model with 3nm M3 Processor by the End of 2023. In the meantime i enjoy my M1 MacBook Air every Day. I love it! More than ever!
I have M2a and it's incredible so far. It's just if you can't afford it then choose something cheaper. And if you already have m1 , you don't need to buy a new one yet lol. Unless you really really need it or have alot of money to spend.
Hello! I have 2 questions hopefully someone will educate me. I’m a little bit confused. 1: can i use oleophobic coating on the M2 Air midnight? ( please note that I’m talking about on the aluminum case not on Retina display) 2: Can I use transparent plastic hardshell on my mac? ( I’m afraid plastic case will cause issue because the overheating problem of m2 chips, but I’m also so fed up by the finger prints and smudges, and really don’t want scratches and scuffs on my machine) I already bought the machine so can’t return it, can only think about solutions 😂
A lot of people's perception of the M2 Macbook Air base model is influenced by reviewers. I have had both(M1 base) and still have the M2 MBA base. For a normal laptop, it is blazing fast. Sure if you are editing 4k video the M1 might be better, but if you are a video editor why are you buying an MBA? For surfing the web, watching movies, light work(excel), light gaming, and even video editing normal TH-cam videos I can assure you the MBA M2 is a better experience.
I’ve using Apple MacBook since 2010, have been all them air, pro, Mac 12 inch. And Mac book Air M2 is my favorite, I don’t know what there are lot of videos about hate it…!
Nice vid, dude. I went with the 10 Core, 16 GB, 1 TB upgrades and 67W charger. Having the ability to charge it as an expense makes the hit significantly less of a butt stinger. With these specs, it's gonna be a beast, I reckon. Yes, I could've upgraded to a 14' MBP, but I need the portability and type a hell of a lot. It just isn't right to write.
I MISS THE WEDGE. I liked the wedge design much better because it's more comfortable to type. This new design is making my wrists hurt as I type. Performance is also not noticeably better. I'm returning my M2 for the M1.
I skipped the upgrade to M2 MBA. The introduction of heavy thermal throttling & removal of the heat sink, makes the M2 perform WORSE than M1 on many tasks!
I keep thinking I'll get an m1 mac mini, but I spec it out around 2k and that makes the m2 air look like a good idea, but then I spec that out and... am I getting a mac studio?
The notch ruins it for me, also i think they are just turfing out gear because everyone expects them too rather than waiting for a decent period to innovate. I love my apple gear but i hope they see the light a little this year was the first year i got annoyed by bringing new features to the m1 iPad Pro’s, features that should be available for all i own an ipad pro 12.9 2020 model which i picked up in 2021 on the basis the os would improve and external monitor support of a decent calibre would come. Furthermore picked up the iPad mini 6 too both of which get next to no new features. For one ill slow down on purchasing and upgrading from now on. If i was buying a laptop now id still go for the air m1 think it just looks better IMO. Let’s see what they turf out in the fall…
In case you're wondering, the reason they ship these with such low storage is because that forces people to buy iCloud+ storage, and they make a lot of money from iCloud storage as a 2TB option makes them $500 over the course of 5 years which is how long the average person would use their laptop for, so by shipping them with low storage and offering heavily overpriced storage upgrade options, Apple ensures most people are trapped into the ecosystem by using iCloud and those who aren't will offer Apple even more money.
Its funny to me how people dont understand NAND chips and call them inferior to the last gen. Guys they are not inferior - they are IDENTICAL. Apple didnt bother buying next gen chips , they just starting buying larger capacity ones as the 128 went up in price because thier production became cost infective due to the lower price higher capacity NAND. The slower speed comes from the fact that its a SINGLE chip instead of 2 on the last gen. When you have mutliple chips , the NAND controller on the SSD (for soceted) and the on the M chip (For SOC style) makes and internal RAID 0 and stripes the data between the chips .That is where the speed comes from. There is also 1 more benefti. Larger capacity chips have bigger TBW (maximum bit wirtten / a.k.a. maximum supported lifespan). The M1 base models had exessive wair issues due to large amounts of swap been used. Considering that this is a sodered chip , it makes an SSD failure turn this expencive laptop into a E-waste. On the other hand I totaly agree with you. Shipping a latop with 256 gb ssd in it a slap on the face. My company gave us Lenovo T14 Gen 2 (costs the same as Macbook Pro) also with 256. We do most of our work on browsers and we are constantly out of space... Companies dont get that 256s nowadays is nothing. The OS alone takes up to 40gb with the company bloatware slaped on it. Add the programs and files you need for day to day work and I'm constantly on 20 gb free space. This is qute bad as most people dont know but you should never keep SSDs full. HDDs get slower when they are full because you write to the outside platters but SSDs just get increase wair and die faster.
Here’s a different perspective. Most people don’t change their laptops every 2-3 years and they definitely don’t do 4K video editing or compile code daily. Considering that any new laptop would be an upgrade, m1 vs m2 processors becomes a trivial matter as both are much better than a 6 year old chip. So it comes down to design and features: Touch ID, better screen, better camera, MagSafe and new design. If you think that’s worth the extra 200$, go for it. If you’d rather save money and get an m1, that’s also good. Though I still take issue with Apple using 8gb ram as the base config for a 1400$ machine
Hi, would upgrading the M2 MBA SSD from 512 to 1 TB has any potential drawbacks. Money is not an issue. And I don't want an MBP 14-inch as it is heavier than MBA. Thanks!
@@amaan002 If you don't like M2 MBA, get the MBP14 (best performance) or M1 MBA (value for money)... M2 MBA was never about a good value proposition. Look at the pricing ... speaks for itself. Apple has been selling Macs for decades and successfully selling them out for the past 10yrs, I think they know a thing or two about pricing.
Speaking about 5nm and 3nm tech, 3nm is currently exclusive to Taiwan. It’s worrying what the future of such processors will be with all the worries surrounding Taiwan right now.
@@CreatedTech You are wrong - 256Gb is 256 gigabits not gigabytes. Flash chips capacity is given in bits not bytes or sometimes as bits x 8 like in chips on the top of the list 7:13 So the chip 256Gb is actually 32GB. 256GB would be 2048Gb (or 2Tb) and it is much more expensive. But I agree that Apple did very nasty thing because for 1200USD they could give 512GB of SSD.
@@cbm80amiga Ah you're right, I honestly didn't even notice the lower case "b" when adding that screen recording. In that case, I'd probably estimate the cost to be about $24 for that chip instead of the $3 highlighted in that image? And when considering Apple's bulk purchase, possibly much less than that.
I just don’t like the notch on a laptop. I can somewhat understand it on a phone, but it doesn’t look right on a laptop. It’s not a dealbreaker for me though.
I’m so confused! I need a new computer, and not sure what to buy? I am going to be starting a TH-cam channel and will be editing on iMovie and uploading to TH-cam. What should I buy? M1? M2? M2 Pro????
This is the first time I’ve heard about any hate towards it. Before this video I’ve heard nothing but praise from reviewers and customers alike. But nothing is ever universally liked. But it’s one of the least hated MacBooks for a long time I think. There was a lot more dislike towards the intel pro models with the keyboards that could break from simple dust. Ever since the M1 and now M2 it feels like the general feeling is much much more positive. I just got the M2 so I’m biased but it’s my favorite MacBook that I’ve ever owned Air or Pro 💙.
Bruhh. I think mac can use for Three display, but as long you didn’t use 4K display. I already testing my mac M1, i use huion pen display tablet (1080p) and ipad air gen 4. And it’s works.
I have an M1 MacBook Pro Basic model and it's been a real workhorse for me. It works flawlessly and no problems with the 256GB Hard Drive or Ram, it's on about 12 hours a day and never fails. Sorry to see and read that there are issues with the M2. This may change my next purchase. Instead of an M2 laptop, I might go for an M1 24" iMac with 16GB RAM and a 512 Hard Drive. Great channel, love your videos. Thanks.
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Leave a comment down below saying one thing you like, and one thing you DON'T like about this MacBook. I'd love to hear!
People only hate it because a bunch of crappy tech TH-camrs put a workload that would bring a maxed out Mac Pro to it’s knees on it and it would throttle but keep running smooth but get really hot.
I hate Toyota Corollas because they can’t tow a streetcar.
@@linuxuser2928 spot on mate!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You’ve noticed these idiots too! Like Max tech, drives me insane! Fair enough put the Pro’s through their paces, but this is an entry level MacBook, expensive yes, but still entry level.
I do love the introduction of some new colors, wish there was more variety. i don't like that the webcam is meh at best, better than 720p for sure but it still looks meh and i don't like how apple is just pushing out an update to allow your phone to be used as the webcam instead which means they will never put focus on improving it on the MacBook
@@alexanderradec what do you do that requires crystal clear fantastic webcam quality? Onlyfans?
@@alexanderradec they’ll improve it. It’s just a stopgap for the camera. I’m betting on FaceID coming to mac to finally kill TouchID
You're right, it is a lower value proposition than the M1 Air, especially if you pick up a new one for as low as $850 with a full warranty. The M2 Air is a sweet design with a lot of upgrades, and we've really enjoyed using it for day to day use, but with the higher price and some drawbacks as you mentioned its no longer a 10/10 laptop as the M1 Air was and still is for the price. If you can afford it and can upgrade your SSD and RAM then its a killer machine, but you're spending a lot more.
256 GB user from my perspective , is not in need of 30+ GB of file reading/writing
Yeah but after you upgrade the ssd and ram, then you might as well get the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Apple planned this all out to make you spend as much money as possible
@@bradavon I just don't think I could ever buy a refurbished product. I've purchased one in the past and had a bad experience. I'm not saying that would happen to everyone but that is the risk going in.
We should compare it with MSRP unless you are only looking for US audiences.
@@bigbubba0439 Agreed. The MBP 14 is a terrific product. Pricey I guess, but worth it to me. Dual external display is a must for me so it's really not a debate anyway.
Tech TH-cam hate it and people who were never gonna buy a MacBookair hate it.
This. This is facts.
@@tweedle634 lol ur username
Made the same observation
Tech TH-camrs don’t seem to understand we aren’t all doing 4k video editing on a daily basis.
@@HecticDezire well, I am and I hate it too. Y’all got too much money if you pick this over the m1
I would say the thing is: The M2 MBA is a Great Laptop, but it is just too expensive in comparison to the M1 MBA
Spot on!
You can literally buy the M1 with 16GB ram for less. M2 you are paying a premium for the new design.
@@tears2040 but the M1 old and dated now. I’ve been in the Apple store last week comparing them and I simply couldn’t put money down on an M1 now as it looks like an outdated product. But some people may put price over that
@@shred3005 its not that bad. Why would you change something if it’s not broken?
@@shred3005 Apple always makes her old product feel like an outdated product to make us buy their new product.
Because youtubers keep making a big fuss on social media were about the ssd being slow, thermal throttles under intensive loads like long graphic rendering etc.. While most of the target audience of this product most likely won't even harness 80% of what even an older M1 chip can do.
Short answer: Because reviewers trash on issues, the intended target market would never face.
I couldn’t agree more. SSD speed to me was a non issue for what I need. I basically want an iPad Pro in a MacBook layout with MagSafe. I have a dedicated pc for the power stuff I just like a laptop for on the go
I returned mine M2 air after 1 week, do you own one? Buy it and you will be disappointed too
You will pay more and you will like it
After all the reviews and benchmarks, I was happy to order the M1 Air. 512GB storage and 16GB RAM for only slightly more than the base model M2 would have cost. There's no way I'd have bought the equivalent spec M2 for £1750, particularly since it's still weirdly more expensive in the UK than ordering the base spec 14 inch M1 pro from somewhere like Amazon (£1735).
the pricing is absurd in the UK.
16% more performance, but for 25% more cost in the UK.
upgrading it to the 16gb 512gb model would've been ridiculous for me.
i am able to get a 16gb 512gb model for 1,220 pounds brand new.
i think if UNIDAYS didn't exist most students would be living off the streets right now.
@@h3nry_t122 I managed get the macbook pro 14 inch 16GB ram/1TB SSD for £1648 which includes unidays discount, 150£ trade in and 120£ giftcard
Get the *MacBook Pro M1 Pro.* It's an amazing machine. The best value of everything Apple is selling today.
Have fun with your last gen performance in an ancient dinosaur chassis.
@@badmoose01 Thanks, but you're replying to a comment from four months ago, so I've now been having fun with it for a while. If you're thinking about getting the M2, maybe hold off for a bit just in case they announce something new.
I've owned the M1 Air (base) and the 14" Pro (base) and now the M2 Air base model, and the M2, for me, is the best laptop of them all. Also, I am honestly sick of all the negative reviews. The M2 Air, for everyday normal-user tasks is excellent. Is the drive slower? In benchmarks, yes. In everyday use, not at all. The screen is excellent (though not quite as nice as the more expensive 14 Pro) and the form factor is great for carrying it everywhere I go. The lighter weight and smaller power adapter is a noticeable thing when I have it with me all the time. The keyboard is tight and comfortable during long use, and the speakers are also good. (Though I normally use my Beats Fit Pros so I don't use the built-in speakers all that much.) The battery time has been truly amazing. Way better than the 14 Pro--by hours--and even better than the M1. Yes it costs more, but lately everything does. Whether it's COVID/War supply issues or just plain greed, it is what it is. And to me, it is very worth it. I can't recommend it enough if you have the means. If not, a refurb M1 is a good choice. Still all the complaints are so overblown. Oh, and the midnight isn't really that much of a finger print magnet compared to the space grey Pro and Air, though I do carry a micro fiber cloth in my bag to wipe it down occasionally as I did with the Air and Pro.
thanks for this comment i ordered the midnight m2 and was thinking of canceling to wait till 2024 for the new air, but this helps me in my decision.
just annoyed it still hasn't shipped yet lol
Thanks for this detailed review! Definitely helps a lot. Does the MBA M2 overheat easily?
@@avery7319 I've not noticed any overheating. In fact the only time it's really even gotten warm was during Mac OS updates. (I'm running the Ventura beta so there have been a few.) Otherwise it stays very cool during my normal use.
I held on to an old Intel MBA, waiting on a refresh, hoping for a Retina display, substantially updated internals, etc, which didn’t arrive.
In frustration, and switched to an XPS13 and it was an awesome laptop. Stuck with it for 5 years. Would have switched back at M1 but saw the design refresh on the horizon and held out.
Going from a great i5 windows machine to the M2 MBA, it’s been great.
I’m did spec it 16gb, 512gb since I intend to keep it at least 3-4 years, same as my previous laptops.
100% agree on M2 should ship with 512GB SSD. A) Would negate the serious performance issue of the 256GB version. B) Would help differentiate between still selling M1 and M2 - I think this helps both models). C) Yes.. price difference for Apple is a few dollars; reputations damage is huge. Same arguments could be made to have 16GB minimum for the M2 as well.
Hi, would upgrading the M2 MBA SSD from 512 to 1 TB has any potential drawbacks. Money is not an issue. And I don't want an MBP 14-inch as it is heavier than MBA.
Why would they do that when there are people willing to pay $200 more anyways? In fact, people will pay $400 for an upgrade to ram and ssd. If you want a cheap Mac get the M1 that is why its there.
The M1 Air is going to go down in history as one of the greatest value laptops of all time. It's an amazingly efficient chip in a very mature design. The M2 Air is poor value by comparison, particularly because (as you say) the chassis is designed for a 3nm chip. It's just a matter of whether you're happy to wait until 2024 or so for that device.
so recommend getting the M1 right? I borrowed one and damn it is nice imo
@@lionheart93 i bought an M2, no fucks given
@@jdeleon5816 u like it?
I’m actually waiting for that as my next upgrade though. A 15” Air with maxed out ram on the M3.
@@Davidsworldtravels the reason why they dont want big screens on the air so people will stop buying the pros. people kinda buy the big one because of that feature. makes apple less money and its an L and W/L
I am a m2 MBA user and I like it very much. The new design is beautiful and it's very portable so I don't regret buying it
But it’s way too expensive
Same here. Awesome device
@@teves_9 It's not expensive for everybody. I have a m2 also and it wasn't that much in my opinion. It just depends on the persons budget.
I like it too
Same. It’s so gorgeous and fulfills my needs perfectly
I absolutely love the form factor and performance of the M2 Air coming from a 2019 13” MBP. It’s so comfortable and easy to carry around. Got it refurbished and couldn’t be happier especially with the beautiful midnight color. People are just hating.
I am a M1 MacBook Air user - The reason I choose the M1 even though it was a first gen product. I was amazed with its performance and what it had to offer of 1000$ - I spend 1200$ and got the 256 with 16GB RAM... I have been using it for almost 2 years... The reason I would not recommend the M2 are as follows - it start with 1200$ for the slower SSD is not acceptable ( I am a huge apple fan) in the M2 air they drop the ball... Buy the time you update the Air to be decent ( with 16GB of ram and 512 SSD to avoid the speed issue) Its almost 1800 USD... for the I would recommend 14" MacBook Pro... Strictly recommend anyone looking for Air go with M1... or go for the 14" PRO... But if you a person who want a basic laptop for day to day tasks some word processing and media consumption and you want the look of the new - Just go with the base model...
200$ means 20% EXPENSIVE and have almost same performance as 16gb m1.
It not make sense
@@best4pk What do you mean same performance - There is some difference in performance... M2 is fare better.. however its up to you what you need the laptop for...
Even for playing games my MacBook Air (M1) is really solid. The highest spike of temperature when gaming I've seen is 101c, with an average below 95c (still probably throttling territory, but better than M2)
Ssd speed is not even a problem unless you are doing file transfer all day long on the SSD ITSELF… -.-;
I would say either base M1 if you can find a deal for 850 or just new Air if we are talking about MSRP, it’s just a fanless laptop, I would not do any heavy loading works on it.
@@TheAthavanleon same and much more performance for 16Gb varient
As you know more ram means much faster multitasking, fast SSD means fast file loading
But it just depend upon personal preference
As many people rarely consume more than 8 gb ram
A lighter machine with a faster processor, bigger brighter screen, and an additional charging port made the $200 upgrade worth it for me. However, I really miss the tapered design and gold colour of the M1 Air. The M1 Air was sleek and gorgeous, whereas my new M2 Starlight looks ‘meh’.
I can relate, as a gold MacBook Air owner. Starlight is not it, it looks way too silver.
I love my MacBook Air m2. I have a Pro for heavy duties but use my Air most of the times for regular Office apps.
Ignoring logistics of it, the ideal entry config should be 10-12 gb of ram and 512 storage.
Had the m2 air started with that, at 1.2k its well worth the buy over the m1 mba. But of course thats not a nice profit strategy and thus here we are.
But seriously 512 storage is what any user, heavy or light can use and understand. Ram is a bit more technical for the non-techie so i can understand that being a pricey upgrade.
Yeah I’m getting really fed up with how blown out of proportion the negative videos from other content creators have been about this laptop! i’m getting mine in August and I saw it in Best Buy yesterday and I thought it was a simply amazing little computer 💻 🥰🙌🏻☺️👍🏻 TH-camrs are really over exaggerating their negative feedback about this laptop. And it’s a shame they’re doing that! Because this is an exceptional laptop! Deserves to be praised! I’m so sick and tired of people throwing so much shade and hate at the M2 chip.
Go ahead and buy it. After all, it is your money.
The haters seem to be ignorant about the purpose of a MacBook Air.
I have a base model M2 Air and love it. It replaced my 2012 Retina pro. It does what I want and it was cheaper than most alternatives. I can't complain.
I think the problem stems from the SSD configurations between the base model and next level model. Apple uses the 256 size SSD, which means the 512 GB model essentially has two of them side by side. In practice, it further means that the 512 will be faster and smoother because it can parse out between SSDs instead of being labor intensive solely on one. In my opinion, upgrading to the 512 model is worth the price if you can swing it. It also has 2 more GPU cores, which further help it run more smoothly.
I just bought and can’t wait to get it. I’m not going to do stuff that really pushes it so the so called overheating issue is not an issue for me. Most users who need two monitors would more likely have a MacBook Pro.
I don't get any of the hate I am currently using one and it is absolutely amazing without any drawbacks idk what everyone is talking about I got the base model and upped the ram to 16gb but that's all!
people did the same thing about the imac 24" and how it looked. It's a way to get views. There's nothing wrong with the laptop
The hate's honestly justified. The NAND issue could've been easily avoided if they just included 512GB in the baseline model with double NAND chips. 256GB is already an insultingly low amount of storage, but now hits twice as hard considering the single NAND config. Thermals are slightly more forgivable, due to the target market of the Air lineup in general, but the thermal solution being better in the M1 Air is just disappointing.
IMO if Apple simply chose to make all base model MacBooks 512GB going forward this would resolve almost all complaints. This is my biggest (and pretty much only) issue with this product. Especially now that the "slow SSD" thing has blown up the internet (justifiably so).
Sure, it would decrease their profit margin, but they are already an extremely profitable company despite the global chip shortage/supply chain issues.
Then the starting price would be $1400
Let Apple handle the business side of things. Clearly you don’t run a business
The thermals isn’t better in the m1 mba. Same process node tech. More transistors and faster SoC. Do the math. Simple physics
I think increasing the storage would just bump up the base price. Remember under capitalism companies have to increase profits every quarter so they aren’t going to do something that jeopardizes that. Plus their could be supply constraints that forced their hand. Macs have long wait times since last year.
@@RunForPeace-hk1cu The starting price would be the exact same. Do you honestly think 256GB of extra storage costs $200? Like I said in the video, Apple literally pays a few dollars for each 256GB NAND chip. They can easily afford to absorb that slight increase to their profit margin.
Usually the 256GB base model wouldn't have bothered people, but the fact Apple continues to do this practice even though it causes INFERIOR performance to an old model, that is what annoys people.
@@RunForPeace-hk1cu Why would the base price be 1400 bucks just from them increasing the base storage from 256G to 512G? They've already done it in the Pro 16 back in 2019 without increasing the price tag, and SSD NAND chips are cheaper than ever, and it wouldn't cost them a lot to bump the base model up to 512G like Dell has with their XPS 13.
And also what are you talking about, the M1 Air has a thicker and more substantial aluminium heatsink than the dinky solution in the M2 Air, and it runs cooler than the M2 Air.
My laptop upgrade was long overdue and this time I really wanted to move from a Windows PC to MacBook experience , especially after seeing all the user reviews of the M1 model.
After a week into the release of M2 MacBook and seeing its pricing, now I was more convinced and ordered the M1 MacBook Air at a reasonable discount that bought the price of the M1 MacBook Air base variant at par with Intel i5 laptop PCs. And man getting the M1 Air at this price was a deal I couldn't let go that easily.
Now, I'm a proud owner of a M1 MacBook Air, that still is a powerhouse and can easily beat others in its price range.
I think the M1 would still be a better value proposition even after, at least, the next 2-3 Apple MacBook upgrade cycles (4-5 years).
Your history is like mine. I never used any Apple device. I need to buy a laptop, wanted Windows as usual, but saw Apple Silicon
happy reviews, waited a bit for M2 release, read reviews and ordered a M1 16/512 version
Please use Windows, mac sucks
Considering your suggested use for the M2 Air... there's no real reason to choose M2 over the previous version, not to mention upgrading from the M1. None that I could think of at least.
The issue is that it's not very price competitive relative to the 14 inch and doesn't offer much more over the M1 Air that retailed for much less, apart from a new form factor. The M2 is not a massive leap over the M1 so you've paying a lot of money simply for a new design. I think it's the same issue that Apple has with the iPhone 14 Plus. It's priced too close to the iPhone 14 Pro and it's hard to justify. They're pricing strategy is a big problem across their hardware.
The M2 Macbook Air should have offered more to differentiate it from the M1 Air, such as extra ports on the other side, but instead Apple wrongly assumed that the new form factor alone serious drive sales, but that isn't going to be the case in a world with so much economic uncertainty. People have become more prudent shoppers, and if you want to convince consumers to purchase the latest Macbook today, you need to be able to give them a good practical reason to do so as a new form factor and a marginal bump in performance with the stopgap M2 chip just isn’t one of those in the middle of this economic uncertainty.
Another issue is that the M1 chip was just so good, in how revolutionary it was in comparison to what can't before it that the M2 has become one big anti-climax
They should have left M1 MBA and updated it with a new screen, webcam, and magsafe. They should have put a little more energy into making a new 13" M2 MBP with the fans required to keep it cool and base model with 512GB to solve SSD issue
I love how it looks. I just wished it was better than the M1 on internals..
It is
Well Apple’s new 14" MacBook Air M2 has a lot to offer, but the entry level model comes with a pretty disappointing downgrade😕. The base model with 256GB of storage has significantly slower SSD performance speeds than the previous M1 generation. You’d think getting Apple’s "latest and greatest" MacBook Air with the new M2 processor would yield improvements, just as Apple touted up on stage. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case for the storage. I've said this a million times, over and over again, Apple needs to start with a 512GB storage option as the base model for "ALL" MacBooks (Air and Pro). A 256GB nowadays is just insufficient on a MacBook (Air or Pro).
What do I like? It's a tie actually, between the new design and that new midnight color!
Yawn! Overlooking an amazing laptop (yes I own it) over ssd speeds that the average user wouldn’t even notice. Yes it’s not ideal it’s ‘slower’ than the M1 256gb, but it’s not the end of the world. People who know or care about ssd speeds would probably go for higher storage anyway.
@@jaypalmer3806 I don't hate the 14" MacBook Air M2 at all. In fact, I love the new design and midnight color despite it being a fingerprint magnet, I'd still get it in that color. But I'd definitely need a 16GB RAM and either a 512GB/ 1TB storage. That's it.
@@nicholasmushi6311 I got Silver, 16gb and 1TB. It’s amazing! So much better than the Air M1 (in my opinion) feels like the 14 Pro’s little brother. I took all the negative reviews and moaning with a pinch of salt and thought I’d wait until I can see for myself. It’s a fantastic machine. One person said they watched 5 mins of TH-cam and it got so hot they had to take it off their lap. I watched 4k TH-cam clip and also a 4k movie on Vlc at the same time for 10 mins, it wasn’t even warm. Seems to be a lot of people talking sh1t about them on TH-cam for some reason.
@@jaypalmer3806 some people exaggerate too much on Apple’s products, in this case the MacBook Air M2. I'm guessing, they're mostly Windows PC or Android users. The silver color is also fire too, just as the space grey is! The only color I'm not feeling is the starlight😒. Anyway, your specs. are great. That's what's up!
@@nicholasmushi6311 You'll need the same for M1 MBA ... so I'm not following your logic.
The M1 MacBook Air has the same overheating issue. People seem to forget this!
You played Battlefield on it.😂
7:43 I think 256GB is still good enough for the people this laptop is meant for. Anyone who needs a larger capacity will definitely need a larger RAM and likely a more powerful processor, for which we have the Pro 14. Pro 13 is kinda disappointing now considering it has no design changes and lacks some basics. The only exceptional feature is the touchbar, which I like, but now overall it doesn't make sense. Still made sense during the M1 times. Just my opinion.
I agree with the SSD speeds bit though
Just recently ordered m2 mba. I’m hoping the heating issue doesn’t fry the motherboard like my previous late 2013 MBA.
To me, they compromised on important areas, all while increasing the price. At $1200 USD, you get a computer that has HALF the Read/Write speed SSD of the laptop it’s supposed to replace. If you want faster speed, you have to shell out another $200 to double the storage. Insane. To add insult to injury, the M2 runs hotter but they have little (if any) cooling management inside. It therefore thermal throttles almost immediately when performing demanding tasks. So that extra speed boost is wasted. All this amounts to a (frankly) abysmal value proposition. Sure you can get the M1 Air for $999. But no one should seriously have to consider getting last year’s laptop because this year’s laptop compromises on so much. It’s like the 2016 MacBook Pro all over again. And a lot of people DO NOT want to go back to that situation.
I have the base and have none of these issues and have no idea what all this angst is. Maybe it is because I bought the machine for its target user case? I feel those buying sensibly will have no issues. A fanless design is for a certain demographic and if you use it for sustained workloads then that is on you.
1000 read/rite speed is still extremely fast, like insanely quick. That really hold no argument in this discussion.
i love my macbook air m2 its just the best lil portable pc i have had period
New macbook air M1 owner here. I got the 8/256 version and it's been totally fine so far for my needs. I upgraded from a 2012 air that was my daily work computer until 2 weeks ago. It was the base model 4/128 model, and honestly it lasted longer and performed better than I ever expected. I miss the keyboard too, I'm still getting used to the new keyboard here. Anyway, the point of my comment is that I've never understood why so many people (especially youtubers and reviewers) complain about the "low" ram and ssd numbers on entry-level macbook products. I coped fine with 4GB ram and a 128GB hard drive for years. I think it's just a matter of being aware of your machine's limitations and storing less-used items on external storage, and not running a million tabs or programs at once. If you need high performance, get a macbook pro or desktop mac. If you need high performance and you don't want to pay apple's prices, there are plenty of other brands out there.
Got the m2 Air 15 inch with 16 gigs of ram and 1tb storage, I use it for music production and video editing and it’s genuinely been amazing, I honestly prefer having it over a MacBook Pro due to the portability and over all size, idk why anyone would not like it
The M1 air with 16gb ram and 512 gb ssd costs me around 1500 Euros, the M2 Air with the same config costs almost 2000 Euros just the same as the 14 M1 pro. I have started video editing as a hobby and currently use my desktop pc (R5 5600x, 3080, 32gb ram) for that but I want something as well for the go since I am often on the go. Which model would you recommend me? I want to keep the device at least for 5 yrs.
The m1 air is far good enough, unless u want a fast refresh rate and pro stuffs
Because your desktop pc is fast enough, and m2 air is lighter than m1pro, I think m2 air is better choice for you. Compared to m1 air, M2 air has new design, and better performance, so m2 air should be the better choice for long term users.
Apple kept M1 MBA, so M2 MBA was never about having the most compelling value proposition. 😬
M1 MBA = best value for money
M2 MBA = cutting-edge Apple Silicon design in a lightest, most compact form factor
M1 Pro = performance and features
The price pt speaks for itself
@@y_woo04 These really good points! Thank you very much:)
@@old-4298 thanks for the input:)
I came close to buying an M2 MacBook Air in late December but when I saw that it only supports 1 external display, I decided against it. I bought an M2 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro this past Thursday. I love it! I just wish it came in the midnight color.
I got an M2 Air today (midnight color, 512 gb, 16 gb). It rocks in every aspect! I've had my M1 Air for half a year now, so I can compare. The keyboard got so much better. Display is a step up. The sound system has improved too. MagSafe
The sound is worse.
Poverty issues.
I really like design, brightness and midnight color auf the M2A. I dont like pricing, so I stay with my beloved M1A
Love my 13 inch base M2 MBA. The best complementary notebook (for travel) to my 16 inch M1 MBP.
Lol, if it started at $999 none of that hate would be there. It’s jacking up the price.. that’s it.
If Apple did it for $500 everyone would love it! Of course, consumers want something for nothing, but Apple is a business and does what it has to do to survive the juggernaut that is Windows.
Basically what you're saying is that the M2 Air is fine when orderd in a 16GB/512GB configuration. The problem is, at that point you might as well just get the 14" MBP 🤷♀
I kind of wish they would try the Touch Bar on the model with ports. I think if you made a compelling laptop that people wanted and bought a lot of, you might see software makers work with it and get some interesting functionality.
People will always complain about a transition like that, but people come around if you give them reason to.
Everything said, do you think apple has any plans to fix these in the immediate future? I was planning to upgrade to the M2 but with so much noise reconsidering my options. What are your thoughts on this though? Please advice.
I have the M2 with 512SSD and 24gb of unified memory and is super good! everything runs smooth! and the battery durations unrivaled in this size category
The 8GB of RAM IMHO I think really shortens the life span of this beautiful laptop. The "slow" base SSD is also a disappointment. Yes, it can be ordered with more RAM and a larger SSD. But, the cost seems a bit excessive, as much as I want one. It is really going to sting if Apple addresses this in the next generation. Even worse, if they fix the slow base SSD speed in the current generation (though I think they would not even though they could). Can you imagine early buyers thoughts on that!
It is expensive, and that is hard to argue with. I look at it as a 5-7 year investment, and if it means paying an extra £200 for the 16GB of RAM, I look at that as a glass half full; it will pay for itself with a better experience over its lifetime. I do not need the larger SSD, and with 16GB of RAM, the swap melodrama does not really exist.
The amount of M2 Air dislike videos I’m getting served. I’m getting my air this week and I’m so hype after upgrading from a 2012 mac. My colleague has the M1 for work and days it’s never gotten held up for the work we do so perfect for what i do daily and I love the design changes so it’s worth a little splurge. Each their own
I just benchmarked my old laptop - it toped out at 160 mb / sec on an SSD test. My macbook air arrives tomorrow, and the speeds shown here are not shy of ridiculous. I have no clue why people are so hang up on the SSD being slower on the M2 when most people will not even notice the change, apart from people working with enormous video files :D
I strongly agree with this analysis. If you want a light, portable, fanless system, than the M1 Air is a far better value and even a better performer in some respects, without the heating, scratching and SSD issues. If you want a better screen, better performance and MagSafe, than the 14" MacBook Pro is only slightly more expensive than an equivalent M2 Air, and has an even better screen, better sound, better cooling, more ports and many other advantages. It's slightly heavier and thicker, but, with the new design, the differences in the Air and Pro are much less apparent, and it's a perfectly portable substitute. The pricing and the design flaws of the M2 Air really make it an unattractive proposition compared to the alternatives.
you nailed it!
Uh…tbh. I never heard anyone complain about m2 MBA prior this video. And I watch a lot of tech reviews. So I don’t know what’s going on with your circle…
A quick question. Do you use third party app for displaying battery temperature in the menu bar?
My work laptop is a 2020 mbp with 512g ssd and 32gb ram. I’d love to go fanless, but a 512/24 mba will be priced very closely to a 14” mbp.
But what I really want is a new version on the 12” macbook, I really enjoyed using that!
i often times run virtual machines on my macbook air m2, so i need more storage and ram.
It means that I’ll wait tO buy a new laptop at least till next year. My MacBook Air 2015 is still good
After already having 16” Pro Max. 64G 2TB, I was looking for a portable option. 14” base vs Air M2 24Gb 1TB. When my air arrived, all doubts went away. The lightness of it makes humongous difference. The beautiful 14” is going to back to Best Buy and the M2 made sure the 14 will not be missed
does it heat up cuz nobody is talking ab wether it heats up or not
@@Solo_BENJI101 Check Max Tech channel videos. Lot's of info on heat. In my new, this Air M2 is perfect.
Trashing because of 1 reason. Controversy creates clicks and traffic.
Bought the M2 Air and fucking love it. Trashing channels are just clout hungry.
If you're considering one, buy it. You'll love it IMO. I certainly do. The complaints are so petty.
Why? Because of the 256GB SSD Fail and a little bit of the 5nm+ Process of the M2 for 20% more Money.
But to be honest the Rest of the new things is absolutely Fine!
I will wait for the 512GB Base Model with 3nm M3 Processor by the End of 2023.
In the meantime i enjoy my M1 MacBook Air every Day. I love it! More than ever!
I have base M1 MBA! still snappy like the 1st day I got it! no spinning beachball like I had on 2014 mini
Here in Aus for students it’s a $350 difference between m1 and m2. Is it worth the extra $ for future proofing? I need the laptop to last 5 years.
Where can I find the video about 8GB Ram Vs 16 GB Ram? I need a laptop for After Effects 😢 and Motion Graphics
I have M2a and it's incredible so far.
It's just if you can't afford it then choose something cheaper. And if you already have m1 , you don't need to buy a new one yet lol. Unless you really really need it or have alot of money to spend.
M2 MacBook Air = Design over Function 😎
Hello! I have 2 questions hopefully someone will educate me. I’m a little bit confused.
1: can i use oleophobic coating on the M2 Air midnight? ( please note that I’m talking about on the aluminum case not on Retina display)
2: Can I use transparent plastic hardshell on my mac? ( I’m afraid plastic case will cause issue because the overheating problem of m2 chips, but I’m also so fed up by the finger prints and smudges, and really don’t want scratches and scuffs on my machine)
I already bought the machine so can’t return it, can only think about solutions 😂
A lot of people's perception of the M2 Macbook Air base model is influenced by reviewers. I have had both(M1 base) and still have the M2 MBA base. For a normal laptop, it is blazing fast. Sure if you are editing 4k video the M1 might be better, but if you are a video editor why are you buying an MBA? For surfing the web, watching movies, light work(excel), light gaming, and even video editing normal TH-cam videos I can assure you the MBA M2 is a better experience.
thanks for the subtitles
Your A roll framing is a bit off, more crop and less head space would be the way to go.
It looks like you're 4.9 ft short.
I’ve using Apple MacBook since 2010, have been all them air, pro, Mac 12 inch. And Mac book Air M2 is my favorite, I don’t know what there are lot of videos about hate it…!
Love your videos man! keep going😁
Nice vid, dude. I went with the 10 Core, 16 GB, 1 TB upgrades and 67W charger. Having the ability to charge it as an expense makes the hit significantly less of a butt stinger. With these specs, it's gonna be a beast, I reckon. Yes, I could've upgraded to a 14' MBP, but I need the portability and type a hell of a lot. It just isn't right to write.
Mbp keyboard is the same?
More TH-cam nonsense, have my midnight Air M2 for two weeks and it is PHENOMENAL!!!!
I MISS THE WEDGE. I liked the wedge design much better because it's more comfortable to type. This new design is making my wrists hurt as I type. Performance is also not noticeably better. I'm returning my M2 for the M1.
I skipped the upgrade to M2 MBA. The introduction of heavy thermal throttling & removal of the heat sink, makes the M2 perform WORSE than M1 on many tasks!
I keep thinking I'll get an m1 mac mini, but I spec it out around 2k and that makes the m2 air look like a good idea, but then I spec that out and... am I getting a mac studio?
The notch ruins it for me, also i think they are just turfing out gear because everyone expects them too rather than waiting for a decent period to innovate. I love my apple gear but i hope they see the light a little this year was the first year i got annoyed by bringing new features to the m1 iPad Pro’s, features that should be available for all i own an ipad pro 12.9 2020 model which i picked up in 2021 on the basis the os would improve and external monitor support of a decent calibre would come. Furthermore picked up the iPad mini 6 too both of which get next to no new features. For one ill slow down on purchasing and upgrading from now on. If i was buying a laptop now id still go for the air m1 think it just looks better IMO. Let’s see what they turf out in the fall…
To be fair, 2017 MacBook with butterfly keyboard and touch bar, also have same hate at that time
In case you're wondering, the reason they ship these with such low storage is because that forces people to buy iCloud+ storage, and they make a lot of money from iCloud storage as a 2TB option makes them $500 over the course of 5 years which is how long the average person would use their laptop for, so by shipping them with low storage and offering heavily overpriced storage upgrade options, Apple ensures most people are trapped into the ecosystem by using iCloud and those who aren't will offer Apple even more money.
"there's ever no fan noise"
WHAT FAN WILL MAKE THE NOISE?
Philippines market price for base model M2 MBA is at $1376. Haha. Sadness overload.
Its funny to me how people dont understand NAND chips and call them inferior to the last gen. Guys they are not inferior - they are IDENTICAL. Apple didnt bother buying next gen chips , they just starting buying larger capacity ones as the 128 went up in price because thier production became cost infective due to the lower price higher capacity NAND.
The slower speed comes from the fact that its a SINGLE chip instead of 2 on the last gen.
When you have mutliple chips , the NAND controller on the SSD (for soceted) and the on the M chip (For SOC style) makes and internal RAID 0 and stripes the data between the chips .That is where the speed comes from.
There is also 1 more benefti. Larger capacity chips have bigger TBW (maximum bit wirtten / a.k.a. maximum supported lifespan). The M1 base models had exessive wair issues due to large amounts of swap been used. Considering that this is a sodered chip , it makes an SSD failure turn this expencive laptop into a E-waste.
On the other hand I totaly agree with you. Shipping a latop with 256 gb ssd in it a slap on the face. My company gave us Lenovo T14 Gen 2 (costs the same as Macbook Pro) also with 256. We do most of our work on browsers and we are constantly out of space... Companies dont get that 256s nowadays is nothing. The OS alone takes up to 40gb with the company bloatware slaped on it. Add the programs and files you need for day to day work and I'm constantly on 20 gb free space. This is qute bad as most people dont know but you should never keep SSDs full. HDDs get slower when they are full because you write to the outside platters but SSDs just get increase wair and die faster.
Keyboard is great but returned mine due to dull screen and got 14” MacBook. Screen was duller than my iPad.
you can change the display output in settings
@@kazimhale97 yes, I know a lot about tech. Nits low on that mac Air compared to the MacBook. huge diff.
It’s fine to me, just doesent fit my needs, not good enough ports, and I want a 16 inch mbp, but if I wanted not as enough, it’s a good choice.
Here’s a different perspective. Most people don’t change their laptops every 2-3 years and they definitely don’t do 4K video editing or compile code daily. Considering that any new laptop would be an upgrade, m1 vs m2 processors becomes a trivial matter as both are much better than a 6 year old chip. So it comes down to design and features: Touch ID, better screen, better camera, MagSafe and new design. If you think that’s worth the extra 200$, go for it. If you’d rather save money and get an m1, that’s also good. Though I still take issue with Apple using 8gb ram as the base config for a 1400$ machine
I love my M2 MBA. If I was concerned about cost above all else, then I would have gotten an M1.
Hi, would upgrading the M2 MBA SSD from 512 to 1 TB has any potential drawbacks. Money is not an issue. And I don't want an MBP 14-inch as it is heavier than MBA. Thanks!
No drawbacks, only positives
@@CreatedTech Cool. So 16GB RAM will be compatible with 1TB ya?
@@drbenirusani yes
Hi. Needed a small info. Is the size or dimensions of keyboard and mousepad of macbook air m2 same as macbook pro 14?
M2 are a great product!
you didn't even see the video 🤦🏼♂
@@amaan002 it is a great product for a base user, it is lacking according to our expectations
@@amaan002 If you don't like M2 MBA, get the MBP14 (best performance) or M1 MBA (value for money)...
M2 MBA was never about a good value proposition. Look at the pricing ... speaks for itself.
Apple has been selling Macs for decades and successfully selling them out for the past 10yrs, I think they know a thing or two about pricing.
Is the SSD bottleneck on the 256gb solve the heat and throttling issue? If so, then the 256gb ssd seems to be better than the 512+gb.
Speaking about 5nm and 3nm tech, 3nm is currently exclusive to Taiwan. It’s worrying what the future of such processors will be with all the worries surrounding Taiwan right now.
My workflow consist in like 15 safari tabs 2 excel and words....do you think the m2 air base model can handle smootlym
The chip you are showing in the video is 256 Gb not 256 GB. Gb!=GB 256Gb is 8x less than 256GB.
What are you talking about? It’s 256 GIGAbytes…
@@CreatedTech You are wrong - 256Gb is 256 gigabits not gigabytes. Flash chips capacity is given in bits not bytes or sometimes as bits x 8 like in chips on the top of the list 7:13 So the chip 256Gb is actually 32GB. 256GB would be 2048Gb (or 2Tb) and it is much more expensive. But I agree that Apple did very nasty thing because for 1200USD they could give 512GB of SSD.
@@cbm80amiga Ah you're right, I honestly didn't even notice the lower case "b" when adding that screen recording. In that case, I'd probably estimate the cost to be about $24 for that chip instead of the $3 highlighted in that image? And when considering Apple's bulk purchase, possibly much less than that.
@@CreatedTech Yes, if they added this $25 for 512GB nobody would complain :)
Because it’s too good and I wish it existed before
me watching this on my recent purchase of the m2 MacBook Air...
I just don’t like the notch on a laptop. I can somewhat understand it on a phone, but it doesn’t look right on a laptop. It’s not a dealbreaker for me though.
I’m so confused! I need a new computer, and not sure what to buy? I am going to be starting a TH-cam channel and will be editing on iMovie and uploading to TH-cam. What should I buy? M1? M2? M2 Pro????
This is the first time I’ve heard about any hate towards it. Before this video I’ve heard nothing but praise from reviewers and customers alike. But nothing is ever universally liked. But it’s one of the least hated MacBooks for a long time I think. There was a lot more dislike towards the intel pro models with the keyboards that could break from simple dust. Ever since the M1 and now M2 it feels like the general feeling is much much more positive. I just got the M2 so I’m biased but it’s my favorite MacBook that I’ve ever owned Air or Pro 💙.
Because tech youtubers review with heavy workflow and benchmarks which the Air can't satisfy
I love mine. It's amazing
Bruhh. I think mac can use for Three display, but as long you didn’t use 4K display. I already testing my mac M1, i use huion pen display tablet (1080p) and ipad air gen 4. And it’s works.
I have an M1 MacBook Pro Basic model and it's been a real workhorse for me. It works flawlessly and no problems with the 256GB Hard Drive or Ram, it's on about 12 hours a day and never fails. Sorry to see and read that there are issues with the M2. This may change my next purchase. Instead of an M2 laptop, I might go for an M1 24" iMac with 16GB RAM and a 512 Hard Drive. Great channel, love your videos. Thanks.
Well thought out points.