M2 MacBook Air 'Starlight' - Unboxing & First Impressions!

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  • It's my first impression and unboxing of Apple's All-New M2 MacBook Air in Starlight! Plus, how does Starlight compare to the Gold iPhone?
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ความคิดเห็น • 178

  • @Eyemsolo
    @Eyemsolo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    FINALLY! Someone who got one other than the midnight color! I ordered mine and I'm expecting it August 9th-16th. Good review!

  • @user-rz7hg9my6h
    @user-rz7hg9my6h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I know there is drama about the ssd speeds for these models but I'm just here to see how the starlight Air compares to the gold Air. It is quite nice. A bit more subtle than the Gold one while still a bit flashier than the Silver or Space Grey.
    At least they didn't use it to replace silver like they did with the iPad Mini 6.

    • @user-rz7hg9my6h
      @user-rz7hg9my6h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thejose24 True.

    • @oscaralvarez9373
      @oscaralvarez9373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thejose24 what is the drama?

    • @benji_tunez
      @benji_tunez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@oscaralvarez9373 for the base model (256 gb specifically) the ssd was changed from a dual 128 gb ssds to just one 256gb ssd. Using duals is always a much faster experience for data transfer but usually doesn’t cause much difference. but for the instance of the Macbook Air (which are making gamer pcs look weak) its super noticeable. The Base model is unbelievably slower than the 512gb model and up

    • @biggestchinenfan
      @biggestchinenfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is the Starlight or Space Grey better in your opinion?

    • @user-rz7hg9my6h
      @user-rz7hg9my6h ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@biggestchinenfan Starlight for me

  • @AlohaPanda
    @AlohaPanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is my favorite color ever! My phone, watch, iPad are all in this color! I need this now even though I recently got the M1 in spacegray

  • @andretheruler714
    @andretheruler714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    can wait for you to reach 1 million subscribers , been watching you since you weren't solo.I can feel your passion through the m1 air screen 😎

  • @patrickklein2765
    @patrickklein2765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done Brian! As usual fun to see your energy around an unboxing and hearing your comments.

  • @krucki885
    @krucki885 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like starlight so much. A nice silver colour with a yellow touch. Not too golden/elegant for a man who doesn`t really like gold but thinks the space grey an silver is too boring. :D

  • @jayaseto
    @jayaseto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    5:25 for peeps like me who love consistency and order, color matching is very important is is why I might just consider buying

  • @sirishot
    @sirishot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i love the color!! If I could choose a laptop, this is it.

  • @valg.3152
    @valg.3152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Aloha Brian thanks for another great video I love the way you just make everything so lively and pop. For a lot of peeps yeah matching your computer to your iPhone a lot of people love that. And that’s me. 👍🏼

  • @CoffeeTaj
    @CoffeeTaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just got mine. It’s gorgeous

  • @lav1daloca
    @lav1daloca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    256GB storage in a 2022 computer should be illegal!

    • @just-a-bajan6643
      @just-a-bajan6643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It’s an entry level MacBook…

    • @anonyt5631
      @anonyt5631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I’m a student who does mathematics, never needed more than 256gb for everyday laptop, stop botching if you want more then pay for it

    • @cupwave2
      @cupwave2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I think it’s fine for a lot of people, who basically just use their laptop for web browsing and word documents. But yeah, 512gb would be a better starting option.

    • @hugowells3052
      @hugowells3052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Bzake That’s pretty patronising. There are kinds of reasons why people might want to use a laptop over a phone but still not need much storage

    • @nickjr2189
      @nickjr2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      256GB is worth it for students that’s de king basic task - I use iCloud+ with 200GB so I barely take up space.

  • @MISSLONERANGER
    @MISSLONERANGER ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing and funny review loved it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ennenny8506
    @ennenny8506 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This laptop is incredible. Radical difference comparing to the mac book pro that i am using. Can not wait, to buy new mac book air with m2 chip.

  • @jeffhale1189
    @jeffhale1189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed your unboxing. Blessings on your day.

  • @uthmanbaksh3530
    @uthmanbaksh3530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really nice! I had my sights on the Macbook Pro but I would happily settle for the Macbook Air!

  • @gstevens6948
    @gstevens6948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Are you talking right now”? I’m trying to do an unboxing…🤣

    • @briantong
      @briantong  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @Tiffs-bookshelf
    @Tiffs-bookshelf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the starlight color….. if I get the M2 for school, I’ll have this; the mini and my Apple Watch. I am waiting on the new pro model to upgrade my 2017 pro model 🙄😂

  • @theavengers5559
    @theavengers5559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this color.

  • @Siuyendiana
    @Siuyendiana ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brian: Thank you for your review of the Starlight MacBook Air M2. Love the color. I am waiting for the release of the MBAir M3- Starlight. Any news when? Thank you 😊💻

  • @emcrolls
    @emcrolls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Will be interesting to see if you notice any workflow differences between M1 &M2 air

  • @avah5969
    @avah5969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just bought this today! ❤️

    • @briantong
      @briantong  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you love it! It's sooooo good

  • @jourdainsolis808
    @jourdainsolis808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I ordered the midnight but man it really was a struggling choosing between starlight and midnight. starlight looks beautiful in your video. I hope I made the right decision. Ill have to go into an apple store to see them both in person

    • @bonitahaitian_2939
      @bonitahaitian_2939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you can always return it

    • @jourdainsolis808
      @jourdainsolis808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bonitahaitian_2939 yes true! I went to the store today to look at them and I’m glad I chose the midnight. The starlight is still too silver for me and not close enough to gold.

    • @bonitahaitian_2939
      @bonitahaitian_2939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jourdainsolis808 nice congrats hun enjoy the purchase 👍🏽 the midnight is beautiful i tell ya .

    • @antoninribeiro2757
      @antoninribeiro2757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Man I'm still struggling to choose between both colors lmao. I'm a bit concerned about midnight because of the fingerprints et smudges, and scratches around the ports... But midnight is so dope

    • @jourdainsolis808
      @jourdainsolis808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@antoninribeiro2757 I went to the apple store and the starlight looks too silver for my taste. It still looks cool though. But I’m glad I went with midnight

  • @robjulianmaghinang6406
    @robjulianmaghinang6406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got me at "Take it off" HAHAHAHA

  • @chiaweikay7430
    @chiaweikay7430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video, Brian. May I check if Starlight has fingerprint smudge issue?

    • @briantong
      @briantong  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would say it's minimal as the silver. It really doesn't show that much at all.

  • @AyemJen
    @AyemJen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does the starlight one chips around the ports too like the mignight one?

    • @CrustyHead2465
      @CrustyHead2465 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All of the colors do. Its just more noticeable with the midnight due to the darker color. So therefore, it probably does, but just isnt as noticeable

  • @danmac0
    @danmac0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starlight looks grey with the lights you used in this video. Bot a good video for a color unboxing.

    • @briantong
      @briantong  ปีที่แล้ว

      In some lighting it looks more silverish and others more goldish. It's a nice mix and depends on the lighting. But it really is more of a silver gold color.

  • @wwepensync
    @wwepensync 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Brian Tong - any chance of you switching to 16:9 or 18:9 aspect ratio anytime soon? Your videos are clean as-is, but would look crispier imo in the 18:9 aspect 🙏🏼

  • @kevinlloyd3817
    @kevinlloyd3817 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me currently watching this on my M2 Starlight Macbook

    • @gyan1860
      @gyan1860 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro is ur getting keyboard impression on display ? Ur using any screen guard or anything?

  • @paul8926
    @paul8926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The boxing is totally tubular ! 💯

  • @BlowUpTheOutsideWorld
    @BlowUpTheOutsideWorld 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Getting this next weeeeeeek

  • @cjvgkv
    @cjvgkv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want this design and colour with a touch bar :/

  • @PitorroCCS
    @PitorroCCS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:35 I often think people who buys MacBooks only to match their iPhones color is quite stupid having two non-connected brain cells only.

  • @isaiad
    @isaiad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can I still charge with the usb c charger? instead of the MagSafe? @Brian tong

  • @Potpot1924
    @Potpot1924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Wish I can own one... Perhaps in a distant future when it's no longer expensive.

  • @battledome64
    @battledome64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Apple should remove the charger and be more environmentally conscious.

  • @Fistful0fSteel
    @Fistful0fSteel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New Mac smell?? Gotta check that

  • @Bearwheels
    @Bearwheels 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy makes 5 year old children sounds

  • @yayarea2415
    @yayarea2415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet! I’m one of those ocd people that ordered this color to match my phone. If they had a red one that would be nice.

  • @KaiayaRules
    @KaiayaRules 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kind of disappointed the keyboard doesn't match the case colour like the midnight model.

    • @antoninribeiro2757
      @antoninribeiro2757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The colors aren't matching on the midnight, it's because they looks really close, but the keyboard is definitely black

  • @Number_006
    @Number_006 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Brian, woo hoo!

  • @Cruella-Deville
    @Cruella-Deville 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 49 dollars for a cable and you’re excited😮

  • @Collective_Oilers
    @Collective_Oilers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are the fingerprint smudges compared to the midnight?

    • @briantong
      @briantong  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you see the video I didn't wipe down the machine once. You'll see prints on Midnight instantly.

  • @Cruella-Deville
    @Cruella-Deville ปีที่แล้ว

    This is given free to advertise . They sent me says it all

    • @briantong
      @briantong  ปีที่แล้ว

      And how many people are even that transparent.

  • @danteviperbrandolini
    @danteviperbrandolini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This is such an Outstanding & Amazing Review of the Apple M2 MacBook Air "Starlight".....🤒👻🤒😶👽

  • @i2really1der
    @i2really1der 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most videos are Indoors, How about outside (park, porch, terrace)? How is the resolution against natural light?

  • @yodaisgod2
    @yodaisgod2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My body is ready....

  • @evdakker
    @evdakker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering if the Starlight is exactly the same colour as the Starlight Iphone's?

  • @statuscornerofficial7424
    @statuscornerofficial7424 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Seeing on mac air m2

  • @quantumgaming7
    @quantumgaming7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It doesn’t open single handedly if steve was there he would have never allowed this.

  • @WhatisReal11
    @WhatisReal11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    starlight > fingerprint midnight

  • @donnaperez1481
    @donnaperez1481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for stating that matchy matchy color. ITS IMPORTANT. Lol. For me, I do care about jt. 😅☺️

  • @dnntrzt
    @dnntrzt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the new MBA with M2 have center stage?

    • @briantong
      @briantong  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn't. The camera modules is too thick to fit I a skinny laptop display

  • @Cruella-Deville
    @Cruella-Deville ปีที่แล้ว

    For the price the storage should be higher. It’s not future proof

  • @Maybaby1959
    @Maybaby1959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You get more screen space

  • @shubirshaikh4062
    @shubirshaikh4062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you are watching a movie on full screen, is the notch noticeable given that the background of the screen is blacked out?

    • @briantong
      @briantong  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You can’t see it. It’s notch noticeable…

    • @iang5395
      @iang5395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@briantong 😑

  • @khoowehen2399
    @khoowehen2399 ปีที่แล้ว

    its exactly look like silver

  • @BreinGames
    @BreinGames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brace yourselves. Hundreds of the same exact m2 mb air TH-cam unboxing videos are coming.

    • @l337z0r
      @l337z0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And I'll watch them all.

  • @jvlixn
    @jvlixn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I need to see the midnight for the finger print issue to determine my purchase

    • @jaypalmer3806
      @jaypalmer3806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not an issue, fingers are oily.......

    • @sammyjammy6647
      @sammyjammy6647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This would have been rectified if Apple just simply used a matte texture

    • @jvlixn
      @jvlixn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jaypalmer3806 it’s an issue to me. I don’t like that look. And if the starlight has less visible fingerprints than I will choose that one

    • @jaypalmer3806
      @jaypalmer3806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jvlixn Good for you. Pretty sad though. They're fingerprints........

  • @Evermore2017
    @Evermore2017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not feeling it. The notch will always suck and wins the “most famous sucks from Apple” award.

  • @91Jawad
    @91Jawad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Supports up to a billion colors. Me: But there are only 12.

    • @CrustyHead2465
      @CrustyHead2465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There isnt just 12

    • @91Jawad
      @91Jawad 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CrustyHead2465 Enjoy the joke.

  • @lav1daloca
    @lav1daloca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its too expensive!! The only option that I could use would be the 1TB/16GB version and that is more expensive than the MBP 14!!!!

    • @sammyjammy6647
      @sammyjammy6647 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True which makes the pricing structure bizarre

    • @hugowells3052
      @hugowells3052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then this isn’t the computer for you. It’s that simple

    • @hugowells3052
      @hugowells3052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sammyjammy6647 Not really. Different people want different things. Some people want a thin, lightweight laptop but need a lot of storage, where as others want a lot of raw power but maybe don’t need as much storage. It’s like comparing a Range Rover to a GTR and then claiming that the GTR is a bad car because it doesn’t have off-road capability, or vice versa

    • @iang5395
      @iang5395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how is it more expensive than the 14 lmao. its literally not.

  • @brentsmithline3423
    @brentsmithline3423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the midnight blue color over the Starlight. If I was going to purchase the new M2 Laptop with no name on it that Apple called MacBook Air it would be this color. Midnight Blue is almost "Back in Black".
    My hope is that Apple keeps the Jony, and Steve design around as a SE entry level $ 999.00 version of the MacBook Air. Just keep it with the previous version M series SOC for normals who just do things like eMail, surf the web, and watch your TH-cam type clips.
    Feel that normals will still be the ones to purchase the M1 MacBook Air as long as it is around at $ 999.00. Marketing 101 with price point just under $ 1,000.00.

  • @bent-erikmunch9839
    @bent-erikmunch9839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that´s a good apple :)

  • @bent-erikmunch9839
    @bent-erikmunch9839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry Brian to write here, did your send this yesterday:
    you have been selected among my shortlisted winner's

  • @Channel323
    @Channel323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:56 That's a BAD APPLE!!!!!!!!

  • @HUrbieta
    @HUrbieta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @krazyyyduniya
    @krazyyyduniya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Tong why do u always have the "Always On" display off on ur Apple Watch ??!

  • @kailbland7878
    @kailbland7878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No wifi6, wow, bluetooth 5.1...

  • @antonyroccoparis
    @antonyroccoparis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This background music is weird and giving me anxiety.

  • @elizacataria539
    @elizacataria539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isä 8 Gb ram enough for coding?

    • @gwentan8476
      @gwentan8476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For professionals, 16 gb is the standard and 32 gb is the sweet spot. But for students and general users who will use it for light task, 8 gb is enough. Hence they will always say, 8 gb ram is enough for 90% of the people, yet they will also always say that " If I were you, I would go with 16 gb RAM ". More RAM means more efficient and speed, also it will benefit the longevity of it for it gives your laptop some space. Lastly, it has been proven that the base model of the M2 Macbook air which is the 8 gb ram with 256 gb rom has slower ssd.

    • @elizacataria539
      @elizacataria539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gwentan8476 thanks for the answer) but how slow is it? I have never had a MacBook, I think for me it will seem fast enough)?)

    • @david9840
      @david9840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elizacataria539 It’s not slow. It’s a laptop with a lot of power.

  • @VdiMusicGaming
    @VdiMusicGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥

  • @chowlang6277
    @chowlang6277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it OK to return a product just because you want to make a video about it?

  • @justinscinema5960
    @justinscinema5960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️

  • @ed3432
    @ed3432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unboxing was cool. Your machine performance review has to be unbiased if you want media cred. A lot of people think your a fanboy because Timmy Boy sends you products to review and invites to WWDC. Prove them wrong, dawg, and expose faults. Don’t be intimidated. I’am in your corner. 🤙

  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    @ThreeTwentyTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Colour looks amazing but leaves *way* too many fingerprints.

    • @relarras
      @relarras 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn’t actually.

  • @luckyxin3330
    @luckyxin3330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Failed screen design with iPhone on mac

    • @davidjacobs6244
      @davidjacobs6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      99.9% of users aren’t bothered by the notch.You are one of a very small minority.

    • @luckyxin3330
      @luckyxin3330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidjacobs6244 sorry the samsung phone i use doesn't have that damn black, even if the samsung screen has bean-sized black dots i hate it

    • @luckyxin3330
      @luckyxin3330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidjacobs6244 Because you guys have no choice, the damn ios system is only available for iphone

    • @luckyxin3330
      @luckyxin3330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidjacobs6244 You are right, 99.9% of people's users are paying enough to buy it because they like macbooks, 100% of Apple's fans should think this design is great

  • @justinscinema5960
    @justinscinema5960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍

  • @Cruella-Deville
    @Cruella-Deville 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This colour is not true colour of the laptop. Be careful Apple promote what’s not popular

  • @lambertj.2892
    @lambertj.2892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks silver.

  • @AzrinSunbae
    @AzrinSunbae 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😎

  • @clgr6593
    @clgr6593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    gawk?? 1:57

  • @PetrolPatrol
    @PetrolPatrol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I was Apple and I lent you a laptop for a review, I'd be so annoyed watching this seeing the rings scratching the fucking out of the case XD

    • @briantong
      @briantong  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well you aren't. We good.

  • @justinscinema5960
    @justinscinema5960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😳

  • @jmp622
    @jmp622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starlight! Boooooooo

  • @Nicolasdayo
    @Nicolasdayo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish it was more cream/white ish than gold..

  • @mushroomtits8387
    @mushroomtits8387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only $2300 for a decent work machine. Yeah I'll keep my occasional mac in the cloud subscription - thanks

    • @david9840
      @david9840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s $1200

  • @michaeloliver6745
    @michaeloliver6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Apple products that are “revolutionary” yet behind so they can keep “innovating” and add common features to charge for later. Lol

  • @smoothwitit4054
    @smoothwitit4054 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to dislike @1:16

  • @mariumkhan245
    @mariumkhan245 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Because of your spit I’m unable to watch the whole video. You didn’t have to mention that. 😓

  • @anabananashi
    @anabananashi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ordered, can’t wait to receive mine 🥹