You nailed it. Most TH-camrs talk as if everyone is editing videos or compiling code for a living and miss the big point. >95% users are not in this group. Your review makes complete sense
Gave my baseline spec M1 MBA to my mom and got myself a 15” MBA with 1 TB SSD and 16 GB RAM. Love it! She’s very happy with the M1 and I found my way to slide into a 15” M2. Everyone wins!
Very much agreed, I am an IOS developer and I have a 2020 macbook pro m1, it has handled everything I wanted to do without any problems, the only thing I miss is a bigger screen, but that rarely happens because I usually have it hooked up to a 24inch display.
@@alihodroj9559 do u have the model with 16gb ram ? I bought a m1 air base model last year, because I needed a cheap and good Laptop for school. I didn't believe that I would fall in love with this device as much as I now do. I'm trying to study cs now and Im not sure if the 8gb unified memory is enough for me now.
i went back and forth between MBA and MBP, ultimately deciding that MBA met my needs, and i liked the 15” MBA form factor more than the larger/smaller MBP
Got my 15" Air replacing my 27" 2019 iMac as my main graphic design Mac. Got it hooked up to a 27" 4K monitor when at my desk, runs Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop like a beast, far out pacing my iMac, just made sure I had the memory upgraded to 16GB.
How the thermals when working? Do you have any regrets? I have a maxed out 27" 2017 iMac and just bought a M1 air 16gb 500 ssd and think about selling both and getting a maxed out M2 15 air. Any helpful thoughts or opinions?
Apple M1 and M2 have changed the game for Apple in a big way. I've never liked Apple computers because of the inefficiency and lack of performance, especially for what they cost. I've always built my own PC. But now, Apple is 180 degrees different, and for the better. I now have an M1 Mac Mini, and a M2 15 inch Macbook Air, and have not regretted either one. I don't see an upgrade for quite some time
Been using the 2020 base model M1 Air, and I am still in love with it. All the usual productivity stuff, a bit of creative work (davinci, garage band) and also coding (c# using vs code). Couldn’t be happier I did have a 14” max with 24 gpu cores which was spectacular for the video work though, especially when using fusion. So I can definitely see why a professional videographer would want the gpu power.
Chose between base models - 1700$ MBP 16 M1 Pro 16/512 and 1300$ MBA 15 M2 8/256. To be honest, it wasnt too hard to choose MBP 16 M1 Pro: better battery life, faster SSD, better screen, better mics, better speakers and 16gb RAM is so needed in 2023 no matter what you do with your machine. I had the only argument that MBA 15 is slimmer and more portable. And ofc, MBP 16 is a bit heavy, though I got used to its weight after a week. And its slim enough for me!
Best reviews ever! So straight to the point without all the nonsense🎉 As a professional artist, you nailed it as a device that can handle your homework. You also hit it out with the “prosumer” tag.
As someone with a vision impairment, I got this because it’s nice not having to shell out $2000+ for a bigger screen. Plus I love the new function row key size. I have a Magic Keyboard with my work computer with the larger function row. It took me a while to get used to it, but now the older style keyboard function row and Touch ID feel cramped.
My personal laptop is a 13inch M2 air and then my work laptop is a 15inch m2 air, I like the 15inch for work because of all the spreadsheets and long emails I have to write
Longtime windows user due to work that decided to get a Mac for personal use and my new business. I have the 15" with 16gbs of storage and love this machine. I decided to go with apple due to the use of the silicon and battery life. I love that I can use this off cord with no difference in performance, unlike pcs at time. The battery life is great and the sound quality compared to pcs has been great.
Very scary question at the end. It needed to be asked. I too got the 16 inch M1 Pro Max when it was announced, and I’m shocked by what Apple has done. They leapt so far ahead in one go, that I don’t see myself upgrading. At all. This machine is a beast and has been flawless from day one. I’m embarrassed to own one 😮. I’m a designer and I can’t make it struggle. It’s game over gents. Anyone who got any of the Apple Silicone laptops or desktops, you’re not upgrading anytime soon. It will be years from now 🫣. God I’m finally content Laptop wise.
that's really what i love about apple computers. i lived on a macbook pro 13" 2012 for years, and it was perfectly fine, and then last year finally updated to the macbook air m2 13". what an incredible difference it makes, it's like out of science-fiction. this will easily last me another decade if i want to.
Owner of a late 2020 m1 MacBook air, and honestly it's amazing. battery life still lasts me two days with no charge, I'm going to look at deals during black friday but this can definitely last me at least until the M3 MacBooks next year.
My 16 inch M1 MacBook Pro 2021, has been doing good by me. I frequently edit a lot of videos as well as make music while simultaneously having many browsers and tabs open. I feel no need to upgrade yet
My 15 inch just got delivered the other day, I had the MacBook Pro 16 and don’t regret downgrading at all. The 15 is not too bulky, sleek, and runs just fine for my needs for now.
I'm doing something similar: 16" M1 Pro MBP (with shell that weighs 1 lb.!) to maxed out 13" MacBook Air (and no shell), for all that portability goodness while traveling.
I don’t want to say that I love this laptop.. But it’s true I love this laptop. It’s everything I wanted in the MacBook Air. I remember back in my late 20’s I got the white 13 inch MacBook, it was great. I loved the 13 inch screen. With the exception of my company-issued laptops all of my personal laptops (Windows and Mac) ever since have been 13 inches. Now that I’m in my mid 40’s I hate the 13 inch screens. I share a M1 Air with my teenage and I just don’t like using it because it’s just to small. I held off on buying 13 inch M2 because of the rumors that a 15 inch was coming. I’m really glad I did, I love this laptop. The size of the screen makes all the difference. Having the extra real estate transforms the whole experience. I know this screen is not as good as the MacBook Pro but it’s awesome that I didn’t have to pay for a MacBook pro to get a bigger screen. I picked up the base model and it’s perfectly fine. It’s cool and silent and packs a punch. The battery life is crazy, I don’t know how long it last but it’s definitely several days. I would have liked to get more RAM but I’m one of those folks that is really offended by what Apple changes for RAM. If this was my only machine I would have sprung for the extra RAM. It’s not my main machine so it really doesn’t bother me. If I need to do any real heavy lifting then I use my M1 Studio. My only gripe is I wish they would have put a USB-C port on the right side of the laptop. It would have been nice to be able to charge from either side of the laptop. All in all this is a fantastic laptop and I’d recommend it to almost anyone
I tried the Air 15” for a week or so and returned it. Ive got a iPad Pro M2 11” with magic keyboard, and it works great for me. Although i do have an itch for a MBP 14” For the display and better speakers.and battery life. Although, i just dont knw if i can do without touch screen. They need to have them, just my opinion.
Was a toss up between the M2 pro 13 in with the older chassis and the M2 air 15 inch. Ended up getting the Air yesterday and I’m impressed with it so far. I think the only real complaint for me so far is the thermals. I’m hoping getting a cooling pad will help.
I gotta have my Touch Bar so the choice was easy for me. I'm an English teacher and a fiction writer so the Touch Bar has been essential for me to work quickly.
The 15 AIR is such an underdog! The base M2 is so powerful and meets a lot more needs than people think. Not to mention it blows the previous intel chips in the pros out of the water! People assume they need the pro but they really don't M2 can handle SO much. I ditched the 14 inch pro for the 15 inch air and couldn't be happier. I love this form factor so much more!! I just wish it had promotion.
I also traded in my MacBook 14” pro for the 15” Air M2 as well and I was honestly worried that I made a huge mistake after watching all the videos crapping on the Air 15 but I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s all that i could ever need with the 16gb/513 configuration. I know I could have stayed with a better machine in the MacBook Pro 14” for not much more but i really wanted this new form factor and so far it’s working out just fine 😊
@@lethyguaimareWould totally blaze through stuff like that. I have a friend who creates instagram content for an agency (graphic design and light video work) and she's working exclusively on an M1 Air, not even the M2. But bump up the ram and storage to however much you can afford to future proof the machine.
If you traded a 14inch pro for the 15 air then you didn’t need a 14 inch in the first place… The m1 MacBook Pro and air were so good that most people didn’t and don’t need more. I had the M1 Pro until I got the 14 inch m2 and it’s so much better for my workflow, having the 16gb ram and a good display, just everything about the 14inch is perfect for me, plus having the hdmi port is amazing, whenever I used a type c dock, my monitor would flicker, I’m sure if you bought a super expensive dock that be fine but I tried a few cheaper and more expensive ones and still wasn’t great, but the expensive once I got were adapters not docks anyways.
September 2023 - I'm still rocking the M1 MacBook Air. Larger screen not required because I love the portability, and at home its plugged into my monitor anyway. Base model .... I'd definitely need more storage if I didn't pay for the 2TB storage from iCloud, however the 8GB RAM and faster swap memory than the M2 does me absolutely fine! I think if I do upgrade, it will be for the new 13 inch M3 Macbook Air, which I believe is coming with 12GB RAM base model, which is fine. I think I'll probably upgrade the storage to 1TB though, for longevity. Big thing I do not like about the 15 inch is you have to rest your hands on the laptop itself to type. Feels weird typing. The keyboard is too far away from the edge.
Apple should have retained the clean design of the 2019 MacBook Pros while adding 4 or 5 Thunderbolt ports to each side for enhanced productivity and flexibility. I don't find the touchbars beneficial for productivity, so I'm fine with their removal in favor of regular keys. I like the thinner bezels and don't mind the notch. In addition, I believe Apple should have included both Face ID and a fingerprint reader in the MacBook Pros for user flexibility.
Apple really needs to give 12gb or RAM on the base model. 8 gb is a crime in 2023. Now i'm stuck with my 2020 macbook wishing I had coughed up some extra money and got the 16 GB
@@CMV314Depends on what you do with your computer. It’s not “plenty” for a lot of tasks. My 16Gb is feeling tight with games or multitasking and just the OS. macOS itself and background processes can already take up like 4Gb at times. But for office work or schoolwork and basic tasks? 8 Gb is plenty.
Might have to show this video to wifey. She is stuck on getting a macbook pro only because she did not like the old air design and I'm telling her the new air is more than enough for what she will use it for. Surfing the web and doing school reports. Smh Nice review as always dueces!
I was like that too, im coming from a MBP and thought I only wanted a pro, but for what I use it for (getting my phd) I really didn't feel the need to get a MBP again, this is more than capable. I also think the updated design makes it look like a MBP lol
@@boricua584Hmm you and her already have things in common. Working towards a PhD and Boricua lol. Thankfully she does not need one right now but I will show her this when it comes up again.
Consider this perspective everyone who takes the time to read this: a device priced at $1000 should not be labeled for the so-called "average consumer" that we in the tech community often refer to. The typical consumer likely has a budget that only extends to a few hundred dollars for technology. Therefore, the MacBook Air should not be termed as an "average consumer" device, and Apple should not market it as such. Instead, they should design functionalities that align with the expectations of a premium device. Utilizing a MacBook Air merely for checking emails and watching TH-cam videos is an underutilization of its capabilities, especially when a Chromebook can handle those tasks just as effectively. What do yall think?
Bro, what reality are you living in. Quality products ain't cheap anymore. Even on the "budget" side. If you can't afford a $1k laptop in 2023 then maybe you should reconsider your financial decisions.
I think the ppl who are looking to buy and use MacBooks specifically are prob the ppl who can afford them in some way due to their professions aka ‘white collar workers’. Ppl outside of professions like lawyers, business owners etc prob don’t even need a laptop to even worry about it. Only reason why I have a MacBook or any laptop for that matter is because I’m in school getting my PhD. I wouldn’t rly have a real use for one outside of that.
you didn't say how much ram and hard drive, it's a huge difference in price and performance....if you get the 15 air with 16gb of ram and 1 TB storage you are pushing MacBook Pro 14 inch numbers in cost.
Cant say I need an upgrade With s Dual setup of the MBP M1 and the M1 pro I actually Think Down the Line i Can see myself getting the battery replaced before the entire laptop 🤷
I’m not a fan of big screens so, while this MacBook Air 15” looks (and is) great, I’m gonna stick with my Air 13.6” base model - it works great for what I need to do, the “slower” SSD is not slow at all (you will never notice any slowness unless you do 4k or 5k video-editing or run the whole Adobe CC suite on it), despite continuous hours of working on Photoshop it doesn’t even get _warm_ let alone overheat….in short it’s awesome - and if I had to buy a new MacBook I’d go with the Air 13.6” again. 💕
I have a M1 Pro Max with 64GB RAM from my company for work and I bought a M1 Pro with 1TB/32GB RAM for myself (both 16 inch). I am using both for software development (including VMs and Containers) and both are simply amazing. I can't imagine any other laptop in terms of battery life and noise (fans almost never turn up and the laptop barely ever becomes slightly warm, usually when starting up VMs and compiling enterprise applications). The only downside is, that I dislike Apple and its consumer-unfriendly politics. I also generally dislike Apple, but I am no fanboy of companies and therefore use whatever is best and whatever I want to afford. So I can imagine this 15" MacBook Air being awesome, too, and am recommending it to the sister of my wife (she asked for a good and solid, yet light and durable (battery-wise) laptop). If only Apple wasn't as bad in terms of repairability, these MacBooks would've been generally a no-brainer.
I have a Mac Mini M2 with 16GB of RAM at my office. I tried to use an M2 iPad Pro 11" with Magic Keyboard to be my on-the-go device (this was to replace my 2015 Macbook Pro), but wasn't satisfied with the size. I went into my local Apple Store and thought that I was going to get the 12.9" iPad Pro. I decided to go with the base model Macbook Air after seeing the 12.9" with a new keyboard was going to be more expensive than the Air. I realized that the iPad Pro was never going to be the Macbook replacement that I needed it to be. I have been extremely happy with the 15" Air! A nice bonus is that Universal Control works better on the Air and Mini vs. the iPad Pro and Mini. The link with the iPad would consistently drop and it happens far less with the Air.
I got the 14in M1 Pro and don’t see a need to upgrade anytime soon. I feel like it’s more powerful than my actual needs are. I probably would have gotten the 15in air if it was out back then
7:55 That GF13-017NJII God Gundam decal looks good on the laptop. It definitely is _official_ . 🤣 I have to say that this MacBook Air is leagues better than my desktop I've been using. It's using a Core i5 6400 and a GTX 720 Ti. 😐Suffice to say, I probably should get a new desktop soon; especially since I'm currently using an iPhone 13 Pro Max and the phone is probably more capable. Anyway, if I had to change anything with MacBook devices, it'd be to make it a little more modular so you can at least upgrade the RAM, storage, and replace the battery as needed. I really hate how a lot of Apple made computers have soldered on components that turns it into e-waste and has is so you have to buy a new Apple device by then or pay high repair costs.
You can get that now, it called a Samsung galaxy book3 pro, 16in 2880 X 1800 amoled, 120Hz. When Intel releases their EUV process node, it will as efficient as the M3 in terms of power consumption.
@@cpufrost The fan is a good thing, your CPU won't throttle after it heats up. The M3 is a 20W processor; that thing needs a fan. Also, you can always change the power profile so it doesn't throttle on battery. They reason why they do that is because they want to increase battery life. And that was my point, once Intel implements EUV, Apple will no longer have an advantage in performance per Watt. One point I will add of my own ☝️the Samsung galaxy book3 pro has full size ports, not just USB C.
@@brandonchutt312 Time will tell. My experience with M1/M2 Max has been positive. I do like OLED but miniLED with true tone in real world use is just as good and gets brighter in HDR. I'm not staring at virtual stars on black all day! ;-) I do see the fan curves on Intel getting more aggressive towards allowing more heat. Which is better as I should never hear a peep from the fans when surfing the web! I only need a USBC for TB4 my my dock at my desk. Any more is extra and that's fine.
I dont think many people realize how much smoother the experience is with 120hz. There is no reason the air should be without the option of the increased frame rate. The Air definitely seems like a worthy device, but i think ill wait until apple adds pro-motion to the lineup of macbook Air’s
Ok serious question here do you all think the factory 8 gig of ram with the M2 chip will be just fine for a basic computer user for web browsing, streaming internet, occasional photo editing? Or is it worth getting the 16gig of ram? Currently I’m using a mid 12 MBP 2.5 intel with a 256 SSD and 16 gig of ram.
I'm a normal person who at most edit photos and small videos..Will this last me years or should I get the M2 pro base? I can't find the M1 pro 14inch anywhere..
You nailed it. Most TH-camrs talk as if everyone is editing videos or compiling code for a living and miss the big point. >95% users are not in this group. Your review makes complete sense
Gave my baseline spec M1 MBA to my mom and got myself a 15” MBA with 1 TB SSD and 16 GB RAM. Love it! She’s very happy with the M1 and I found my way to slide into a 15” M2. Everyone wins!
Other than wanting a larger screen; I'm happy with my 2020 M1.
My both M18 air and mini are best for the office work and light vide editing for corporate training stuff.
Amazing devices
Very much agreed, I am an IOS developer and I have a 2020 macbook pro m1, it has handled everything I wanted to do without any problems, the only thing I miss is a bigger screen, but that rarely happens because I usually have it hooked up to a 24inch display.
2020 M1 is god, large battery, excellent display and M1 is a beast!
@@alihodroj9559 do u have the model with 16gb ram ? I bought a m1 air base model last year, because I needed a cheap and good Laptop for school. I didn't believe that I would fall in love with this device as much as I now do. I'm trying to study cs now and Im not sure if the 8gb unified memory is enough for me now.
Is the 2020 M1 capable of running multiple programs at once 2-3?
15” MacBook Air is the bomb! I sold my 16” Pro it was way too heavy. This machine hits the sweet spot in size and weight.
i went back and forth between MBA and MBP, ultimately deciding that MBA met my needs, and i liked the 15” MBA form factor more than the larger/smaller MBP
The macbook pro really isnt thick tho, almost feels perfect sized
@@jxpt8935 yea i decided to return the 15” MBA. it wound up feeling too big. so i went with a 14” MBP M2 which best buy had on sale
Got my 15" Air replacing my 27" 2019 iMac as my main graphic design Mac. Got it hooked up to a 27" 4K monitor when at my desk, runs Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop like a beast, far out pacing my iMac, just made sure I had the memory upgraded to 16GB.
How the thermals when working? Do you have any regrets? I have a maxed out 27" 2017 iMac and just bought a M1 air 16gb 500 ssd and think about selling both and getting a maxed out M2 15 air. Any helpful thoughts or opinions?
Apple M1 and M2 have changed the game for Apple in a big way. I've never liked Apple computers because of the inefficiency and lack of performance, especially for what they cost. I've always built my own PC. But now, Apple is 180 degrees different, and for the better. I now have an M1 Mac Mini, and a M2 15 inch Macbook Air, and have not regretted either one. I don't see an upgrade for quite some time
I upgraded from MacBook Pro early 2013 Retina Display to MacBook Air 15inch with 16GB RAM + 1TB. Totally totally no regret!
I’m thinking about finally getting a MacBook 💻 and this video drops in perfect time.
Been using the 2020 base model M1 Air, and I am still in love with it. All the usual productivity stuff, a bit of creative work (davinci, garage band) and also coding (c# using vs code). Couldn’t be happier
I did have a 14” max with 24 gpu cores which was spectacular for the video work though, especially when using fusion. So I can definitely see why a professional videographer would want the gpu power.
I recently purchased the M2 MacBook Air 15 inch in starlight for college and I love this laptop I will not be upgrading for awhile 😊
Chose between base models - 1700$ MBP 16 M1 Pro 16/512 and 1300$ MBA 15 M2 8/256. To be honest, it wasnt too hard to choose MBP 16 M1 Pro: better battery life, faster SSD, better screen, better mics, better speakers and 16gb RAM is so needed in 2023 no matter what you do with your machine. I had the only argument that MBA 15 is slimmer and more portable. And ofc, MBP 16 is a bit heavy, though I got used to its weight after a week. And its slim enough for me!
The best and most honest review of the 15 inch macbook air ever. Most people don't need a pro model. Thanks for your great review.
Best reviews ever! So straight to the point without all the nonsense🎉 As a professional artist, you nailed it as a device that can handle your homework. You also hit it out with the “prosumer” tag.
As someone with a vision impairment, I got this because it’s nice not having to shell out $2000+ for a bigger screen. Plus I love the new function row key size. I have a Magic Keyboard with my work computer with the larger function row. It took me a while to get used to it, but now the older style keyboard function row and Touch ID feel cramped.
I have to say, the editing on this video is phenomenal! Like, incredibly smooth with the essence of the video itself
Love it
My personal laptop is a 13inch M2 air and then my work laptop is a 15inch m2 air, I like the 15inch for work because of all the spreadsheets and long emails I have to write
Longtime windows user due to work that decided to get a Mac for personal use and my new business. I have the 15" with 16gbs of storage and love this machine. I decided to go with apple due to the use of the silicon and battery life. I love that I can use this off cord with no difference in performance, unlike pcs at time. The battery life is great and the sound quality compared to pcs has been great.
I've had mine a couple months. Love how thin it is and how capable.
I have 13” M2 Air with 16GB unified memory 512GB ssd and besides the fact it doesn’t fact that it doesn’t have the best display I’m loving it
I love this MacBook Air 15! Big screens for the win! ❤️
Very scary question at the end. It needed to be asked. I too got the 16 inch M1 Pro Max when it was announced, and I’m shocked by what Apple has done. They leapt so far ahead in one go, that I don’t see myself upgrading. At all. This machine is a beast and has been flawless from day one. I’m embarrassed to own one 😮. I’m a designer and I can’t make it struggle. It’s game over gents. Anyone who got any of the Apple Silicone laptops or desktops, you’re not upgrading anytime soon. It will be years from now 🫣. God I’m finally content Laptop wise.
that's really what i love about apple computers. i lived on a macbook pro 13" 2012 for years, and it was perfectly fine, and then last year finally updated to the macbook air m2 13". what an incredible difference it makes, it's like out of science-fiction. this will easily last me another decade if i want to.
@@markslima1557wow 🎉🎉🎉
Owner of a late 2020 m1 MacBook air, and honestly it's amazing. battery life still lasts me two days with no charge, I'm going to look at deals during black friday but this can definitely last me at least until the M3 MacBooks next year.
My 16 inch M1 MacBook Pro 2021, has been doing good by me. I frequently edit a lot of videos as well as make music while simultaneously having many browsers and tabs open. I feel no need to upgrade yet
I am loving my MacBook Air 13" with the m1....going to have this till it dies. So happy with my purchase several years ago. Love the vids Judd!!
I still have my Macbook Pro M1 2020 and its been good to me these few years no complaints
My 15 inch just got delivered the other day, I had the MacBook Pro 16 and don’t regret downgrading at all. The 15 is not too bulky, sleek, and runs just fine for my needs for now.
What made you downgrade, do you miss the screen refresh rate?
I'm doing something similar: 16" M1 Pro MBP (with shell that weighs 1 lb.!) to maxed out 13" MacBook Air (and no shell), for all that portability goodness while traveling.
Perfect! I decid to use mac air m2 15`and it was the best opction for me too. Im an actor
I bought the 13’ m2 air. I couldn’t agree more. Totally worth it for ave consumer. I moved up from a 2015 mbp 😅.
I don’t want to say that I love this laptop.. But it’s true I love this laptop. It’s everything I wanted in the MacBook Air. I remember back in my late 20’s I got the white 13 inch MacBook, it was great. I loved the 13 inch screen. With the exception of my company-issued laptops all of my personal laptops (Windows and Mac) ever since have been 13 inches. Now that I’m in my mid 40’s I hate the 13 inch screens. I share a M1 Air with my teenage and I just don’t like using it because it’s just to small. I held off on buying 13 inch M2 because of the rumors that a 15 inch was coming. I’m really glad I did, I love this laptop. The size of the screen makes all the difference. Having the extra real estate transforms the whole experience. I know this screen is not as good as the MacBook Pro but it’s awesome that I didn’t have to pay for a MacBook pro to get a bigger screen. I picked up the base model and it’s perfectly fine. It’s cool and silent and packs a punch. The battery life is crazy, I don’t know how long it last but it’s definitely several days. I would have liked to get more RAM but I’m one of those folks that is really offended by what Apple changes for RAM. If this was my only machine I would have sprung for the extra RAM. It’s not my main machine so it really doesn’t bother me. If I need to do any real heavy lifting then I use my M1 Studio. My only gripe is I wish they would have put a USB-C port on the right side of the laptop. It would have been nice to be able to charge from either side of the laptop. All in all this is a fantastic laptop and I’d recommend it to almost anyone
I edit all of my long ass 4K videos on an M1 MacBook Air. It’s fine.
I tried the Air 15” for a week or so and returned it. Ive got a iPad Pro M2 11” with magic keyboard, and it works great for me. Although i do have an itch for a MBP 14” For the display and better speakers.and battery life. Although, i just dont knw if i can do without touch screen. They need to have them, just my opinion.
Was a toss up between the M2 pro 13 in with the older chassis and the M2 air 15 inch.
Ended up getting the Air yesterday and I’m impressed with it so far. I think the only real complaint for me so far is the thermals. I’m hoping getting a cooling pad will help.
I gotta have my Touch Bar so the choice was easy for me. I'm an English teacher and a fiction writer so the Touch Bar has been essential for me to work quickly.
2:07 I call it Champaign gold
The 15 AIR is such an underdog! The base M2 is so powerful and meets a lot more needs than people think. Not to mention it blows the previous intel chips in the pros out of the water! People assume they need the pro but they really don't M2 can handle SO much. I ditched the 14 inch pro for the 15 inch air and couldn't be happier. I love this form factor so much more!! I just wish it had promotion.
I also traded in my MacBook 14” pro for the 15” Air M2 as well and I was honestly worried that I made a huge mistake after watching all the videos crapping on the Air 15 but I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s all that i could ever need with the 16gb/513 configuration. I know I could have stayed with a better machine in the MacBook Pro 14” for not much more but i really wanted this new form factor and so far it’s working out just fine 😊
Does it support Dolby vision and hdr?
The base model good enough for video editing? I’ll like to learn to edit for tik tok and light TH-cam video, say 15 to 30 minutes long
@@lethyguaimareWould totally blaze through stuff like that. I have a friend who creates instagram content for an agency (graphic design and light video work) and she's working exclusively on an M1 Air, not even the M2. But bump up the ram and storage to however much you can afford to future proof the machine.
If you traded a 14inch pro for the 15 air then you didn’t need a 14 inch in the first place…
The m1 MacBook Pro and air were so good that most people didn’t and don’t need more. I had the M1 Pro until I got the 14 inch m2 and it’s so much better for my workflow, having the 16gb ram and a good display, just everything about the 14inch is perfect for me, plus having the hdmi port is amazing, whenever I used a type c dock, my monitor would flicker, I’m sure if you bought a super expensive dock that be fine but I tried a few cheaper and more expensive ones and still wasn’t great, but the expensive once I got were adapters not docks anyways.
Still rocking the original M1 MacBook Air. I edit all my photos out of my Sony a7r II in raw in Lightroom and the machine never flinches.
September 2023 - I'm still rocking the M1 MacBook Air. Larger screen not required because I love the portability, and at home its plugged into my monitor anyway. Base model .... I'd definitely need more storage if I didn't pay for the 2TB storage from iCloud, however the 8GB RAM and faster swap memory than the M2 does me absolutely fine!
I think if I do upgrade, it will be for the new 13 inch M3 Macbook Air, which I believe is coming with 12GB RAM base model, which is fine. I think I'll probably upgrade the storage to 1TB though, for longevity.
Big thing I do not like about the 15 inch is you have to rest your hands on the laptop itself to type. Feels weird typing. The keyboard is too far away from the edge.
Apple should have retained the clean design of the 2019 MacBook Pros while adding 4 or 5 Thunderbolt ports to each side for enhanced productivity and flexibility. I don't find the touchbars beneficial for productivity, so I'm fine with their removal in favor of regular keys. I like the thinner bezels and don't mind the notch. In addition, I believe Apple should have included both Face ID and a fingerprint reader in the MacBook Pros for user flexibility.
I want to upgrade but can't find a reason 2. I have the M1 MacBook Air. I still use it daily and I love it
Ever since I got the M1 iPad Pro I stopped using my 2019 Air. The iPad with the keyboard does all I need
If this is your first MacBook like me. The the MacBook Air is awesome!
Still happy with my m1 MacBook Air after multiple years. I’ve never been so happy with a Mac. I will run it until it doesn’t get software updates.
Apple really needs to give 12gb or RAM on the base model. 8 gb is a crime in 2023. Now i'm stuck with my 2020 macbook wishing I had coughed up some extra money and got the 16 GB
8GB is plenty.
@@CMV314Depends on what you do with your computer. It’s not “plenty” for a lot of tasks. My 16Gb is feeling tight with games or multitasking and just the OS. macOS itself and background processes can already take up like 4Gb at times. But for office work or schoolwork and basic tasks? 8 Gb is plenty.
Question what Apple Watch band are you rocking in this video
Might have to show this video to wifey. She is stuck on getting a macbook pro only because she did not like the old air design and I'm telling her the new air is more than enough for what she will use it for. Surfing the web and doing school reports. Smh Nice review as always dueces!
I was like that too, im coming from a MBP and thought I only wanted a pro, but for what I use it for (getting my phd) I really didn't feel the need to get a MBP again, this is more than capable. I also think the updated design makes it look like a MBP lol
@@boricua584Hmm you and her already have things in common. Working towards a PhD and Boricua lol. Thankfully she does not need one right now but I will show her this when it comes up again.
@@Waba305 Ayee good luck to her ☺️🇵🇷
No need to upgrade I have a 1m pro it does everything I need
Good to hear, I just got myself one too. Nice video man 💯
I dont care about the 120Hz Display. But i wish the Air had mini LED.
For those wondering what Apple Watch Ultra band he is repping its is the "Spigen DuraPro Armor" Thank me later!
Where did you get that Gundam decal. If I could get a Heavy Arms decal I would throw my paper at it quick.
Consider this perspective everyone who takes the time to read this: a device priced at $1000 should not be labeled for the so-called "average consumer" that we in the tech community often refer to. The typical consumer likely has a budget that only extends to a few hundred dollars for technology. Therefore, the MacBook Air should not be termed as an "average consumer" device, and Apple should not market it as such. Instead, they should design functionalities that align with the expectations of a premium device. Utilizing a MacBook Air merely for checking emails and watching TH-cam videos is an underutilization of its capabilities, especially when a Chromebook can handle those tasks just as effectively.
What do yall think?
I agree
Bro, what reality are you living in. Quality products ain't cheap anymore. Even on the "budget" side. If you can't afford a $1k laptop in 2023 then maybe you should reconsider your financial decisions.
Get a job.
I think the ppl who are looking to buy and use MacBooks specifically are prob the ppl who can afford them in some way due to their professions aka ‘white collar workers’. Ppl outside of professions like lawyers, business owners etc prob don’t even need a laptop to even worry about it. Only reason why I have a MacBook or any laptop for that matter is because I’m in school getting my PhD. I wouldn’t rly have a real use for one outside of that.
@@Silver01Son🤝🏿🤝🏿
June already?! Geez! I also “downgraded” from my M1 Max 16” Pro w/ 64 GB RAM
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
you didn't say how much ram and hard drive, it's a huge difference in price and performance....if you get the 15 air with 16gb of ram and 1 TB storage you are pushing MacBook Pro 14 inch numbers in cost.
Cant say I need an upgrade
With s Dual setup of the MBP M1 and the M1 pro
I actually Think Down the Line i Can see myself getting the battery replaced before the entire laptop 🤷
I’m not a fan of big screens so, while this MacBook Air 15” looks (and is) great, I’m gonna stick with my Air 13.6” base model - it works great for what I need to do, the “slower” SSD is not slow at all (you will never notice any slowness unless you do 4k or 5k video-editing or run the whole Adobe CC suite on it), despite continuous hours of working on Photoshop it doesn’t even get _warm_ let alone overheat….in short it’s awesome - and if I had to buy a new MacBook I’d go with the Air 13.6” again. 💕
The 14" MBP is the sweet spot in screen size imo. I wish they offered an Air in that size
@@Jdb63 Nah, 13" is better because it's even more portable - imo.
MacBook Pro can do heavy computing tasks to some far extent than merely watching videos on bigger screen.
Hi 3:25 What Apple band is that on your ultra? Thanks
I have a M1 Pro Max with 64GB RAM from my company for work and I bought a M1 Pro with 1TB/32GB RAM for myself (both 16 inch). I am using both for software development (including VMs and Containers) and both are simply amazing. I can't imagine any other laptop in terms of battery life and noise (fans almost never turn up and the laptop barely ever becomes slightly warm, usually when starting up VMs and compiling enterprise applications).
The only downside is, that I dislike Apple and its consumer-unfriendly politics. I also generally dislike Apple, but I am no fanboy of companies and therefore use whatever is best and whatever I want to afford.
So I can imagine this 15" MacBook Air being awesome, too, and am recommending it to the sister of my wife (she asked for a good and solid, yet light and durable (battery-wise) laptop). If only Apple wasn't as bad in terms of repairability, these MacBooks would've been generally a no-brainer.
nice review!
THAT STICKER THOO, is it mentioned somewhere where its from???
I have a Mac Mini M2 with 16GB of RAM at my office. I tried to use an M2 iPad Pro 11" with Magic Keyboard to be my on-the-go device (this was to replace my 2015 Macbook Pro), but wasn't satisfied with the size. I went into my local Apple Store and thought that I was going to get the 12.9" iPad Pro. I decided to go with the base model Macbook Air after seeing the 12.9" with a new keyboard was going to be more expensive than the Air. I realized that the iPad Pro was never going to be the Macbook replacement that I needed it to be. I have been extremely happy with the 15" Air!
A nice bonus is that Universal Control works better on the Air and Mini vs. the iPad Pro and Mini. The link with the iPad would consistently drop and it happens far less with the Air.
I got the 14in M1 Pro and don’t see a need to upgrade anytime soon. I feel like it’s more powerful than my actual needs are. I probably would have gotten the 15in air if it was out back then
My M1 MacBook Air is still going strong for me!!!
That wallpaper is stunning. Where can I get it?
Honestly, I was more interested in the other guy's silver apple watch strap. Where can you get that from?
i like the new mac book black
I have a 2018 pro and I want this so badddddd
7:55 That GF13-017NJII God Gundam decal looks good on the laptop. It definitely is _official_ . 🤣
I have to say that this MacBook Air is leagues better than my desktop I've been using. It's using a Core i5 6400 and a GTX 720 Ti. 😐Suffice to say, I probably should get a new desktop soon; especially since I'm currently using an iPhone 13 Pro Max and the phone is probably more capable.
Anyway, if I had to change anything with MacBook devices, it'd be to make it a little more modular so you can at least upgrade the RAM, storage, and replace the battery as needed. I really hate how a lot of Apple made computers have soldered on components that turns it into e-waste and has is so you have to buy a new Apple device by then or pay high repair costs.
love the gundam sticker!
Im waiting for m4
what a good vibe while watching this video with a Macbook air m2 15
Imagine an M3 Air with 120Hz OLED! 😀
You can get that now, it called a Samsung galaxy book3 pro, 16in 2880 X 1800 amoled, 120Hz. When Intel releases their EUV process node, it will as efficient as the M3 in terms of power consumption.
@@brandonchutt312 Two things
1) It won't be fanless.
2) It will still have a serious performance drop off when on battery.
@@cpufrost The fan is a good thing, your CPU won't throttle after it heats up. The M3 is a 20W processor; that thing needs a fan.
Also, you can always change the power profile so it doesn't throttle on battery. They reason why they do that is because they want to increase battery life. And that was my point, once Intel implements EUV, Apple will no longer have an advantage in performance per Watt.
One point I will add of my own ☝️the Samsung galaxy book3 pro has full size ports, not just USB C.
@@brandonchutt312 Time will tell. My experience with M1/M2 Max has been positive. I do like OLED but miniLED with true tone in real world use is just as good and gets brighter in HDR. I'm not staring at virtual stars on black all day! ;-)
I do see the fan curves on Intel getting more aggressive towards allowing more heat. Which is better as I should never hear a peep from the fans when surfing the web! I only need a USBC for TB4 my my dock at my desk. Any more is extra and that's fine.
Old Air design was better. Other than this is okay and screen bezels is much better.
Where is the gundam sticker from？looks so cool
Does the GOAT reply?
Where did you get the Gundam sticker? I love it.
I dont think many people realize how much smoother the experience is with 120hz. There is no reason the air should be without the option of the increased frame rate. The Air definitely seems like a worthy device, but i think ill wait until apple adds pro-motion to the lineup of macbook Air’s
I think the 13” MacBook Air or 14” MacBook Pro is the way to go.
Ok
still using the 2020 m1 mbp... i think i could get another 3 or 4 years on this laptop before upgrading/updating...
That gundam sticker me approved too😂
just got my new macbook😁
BURNING GUNDAM 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯
Lol tbh I finally upgraded after like 9 years … had an 11 inch air … it was time lol
my problem is the 8gb ram and 256gb base models, we past 2020 and still stingy😂
Can you make a PlayStation video for the announcements
On a side note. Where do you get that wallpaper?😅😅
can you please give us the wallpaper
speakers are dookie due to bad placement it cant compare to the macbook pro speakers. Also the display is not as good as the macbook pro
have the 15" air and the 16" pro, cantgeven look at the air, the screen is dim, not as clean, and slow as hell
It's not PROMOTION but "ProMotion" display.
Ok serious question here do you all think the factory 8 gig of ram with the M2 chip will be just fine for a basic computer user for web browsing, streaming internet, occasional photo editing? Or is it worth getting the 16gig of ram? Currently I’m using a mid 12 MBP 2.5 intel with a 256 SSD and 16 gig of ram.
Where did you get the sticker from for your Macbook?
I can’t give up on the 120hz screen on my pro
Idk.. the M3 is coming out next year…
what about if I am a data analyst, will that be good to handle python, dashboards, heavy excel work ?
I'm a normal person who at most edit photos and small videos..Will this last me years or should I get the M2 pro base? I can't find the M1 pro 14inch anywhere..
I need to upgrade my 2014 MacBook Air with 4gbs of ram