STOP WASTING MONEY?! M2 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Pro
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2022
- Should you buy the M2 MacBook Air or the M2 MacBook Pro? Apple sort of made a mess with the M2 MacBook Pro and M2 the MacBook Air. You see - just like with the previous models, we have 2 very capable laptops. But when we look at pricing and features - I’m not sure the MacBook Pro makes a whole lotta sense - with maybe two exceptions. Now, I bought all of these laptops with my own money and I’m going to help you get more by paying less.
Both laptops start out with 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. The M2 MacBook Air sells for $1200, and the M2 MacBook Pro sells for $1300 - so we’re looking at a $100 difference - which is not much separation.
With the M1 model, there was a $300 difference between the two base models, and the more expensive MacBook Pro had some better features, but this year it’s not that simple.
So let’s take a look at both of these from the perspective of an everyday user and I’ll also add some context for more demanding users.
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What's up everyone?! I hope this comparison between the M2 MacBook Air and the M2 MacBook Pro was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about?
Would love to know what you think. Which laptop that you would use and why. I am grateful in advance 🙏
This is one of the best videos on the topic that I have watched! Very clear, very concise, straight to the important issues that real-world users want to know. Thanks a lot!
So glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
For battery life on MBA, just turn on low power mode and it will be fixed.
Edit: This also applies for thermal throttle.
Your video was so helpful! Originally I thought I would go with the M2 Air, but the Pro is still tempting! Thanks for putting this together, you did a great comprehensive and straightforward comparison!!
I use M1 and it is more than enough.
Fan will get clogged, that is why the lifespan of pro is shorter
@@juri2001 you can clean it..
@@juri2001damn I thought about the same thing, reliability.
Can you tell me about development and use Xcode with SwiftUI, is MacBook Air ok?
Thanks for putting this . I was just at the store ready to invoice my m2 pro but servers were down so I came back
great video. gave me some insight and Ive decided to go with the air
hoping the next mb pro will have the air’s screen. i’m drawn to those thin bezels 😍
Love the review. Thank you!
"It's lighter and thinner" - Oh thank god. My M1 MBA was weighing me down, those 50 grams will make a big difference.
From experience: coming from a 15” late 2013 Retina, the difference is massive. Very few people will really upgrade from M1 unless they are usually upgrading every year. People coming from a MacBook air 2018 will see major difference. Depending on where you’re coming from
😂😂you made my day @thebandicoot
@@CarlosStorms im upgrading because i need more memory and why not buy a new one?
@@ulissesmuniz valid reason, enjoy!
@@CarlosStorms I’m a 2018 air user who went to the M2 air and can confirm.
13” MBP and MBA are the exact same price currently. It’s pretty pointless even considering the air now. The air should of been kept under the 1K mark.
Thank you! Very helpful! And I gotta say you have a great delivery: perfect speaking speed and really clear enunciation. I’m sure non native speakers appreciate it but it’s not so slow that I need to increase the video speed.
I’m so glad the video was helpful. Thank you also for the feedback and kind words. I appreciate you for being part of the channel!
Have been watching so many vid's on new Mi equipment. Getting way to saturated in my head. So I did a dump, figured out how I wanted to live with a new machine, then which one ( believe me it gets confusing). In the end I bought more than I need, but want the screen size, So the MacBook Pro 16" was my choice. Because the 14" was to small, and, Mac mini doesn't yet support the M1pro chip. So today I say thanks for all your help and I very satisfied with the uptick in cost. Best of all worlds, as you always say..."buy it nice or buy it twice" ,lol
Good informative review - Cheers
Just ordered the MacBook Air M2 1 TB……. Have to wait about 2 weeks for delivery. Loved your comparison. It’s going to be a huge change from my 2013 MacBook Pro.
I'm about to replace my '14 MacBook Pro but can't decide on the M2 Pro or Air
@@kieranrankie203did you decide?
Thanks, really helpful!!
Not sure if your mic was acting up or you were a bit under the weather but you sound a lil different in this review but very good video either way ! Thank you ….looking forward to full the M2 MacBook Air review.
Good hearing! I was out sick for 10 days!!! Appreciate you watching.
I work in show production and I use my MBP for playback video, as a very sophisticated media player. In my case, the MBP 12" is the machine to go, but for regular use, it would be the air. I mean, I need to stream 4 HD videos from the laptop and the pro can do that. The air will get hot. And that is the only reason to get a pro, other than that it makes no sense at all. As a pro machine, it should have SD ports and such.
Thanks so much! For your detailed review! ☺
This was very helpful in making a decision between these computers.
MacBook Air is good choice for what I need graphic design/ illustration work.
I look forward to more of your video reviews.
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Thank you for a great comparison review.
Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!
It was absolutely clear and helpfull! Tnx a lot!
Glad it helped! Thank you for being part of the channel!
In an ideal world Id go for MBP 14 inch but its too bulky for me as a university student. Seeming that I already have a beastly PC. M2 is perfect on the go for me
Great video, thanks!!
Thank-you -- this is great. I would go Air, but in QLD a fan might be necessary in this HEAT
Great review
Amazing video! Thanks for all the good work. Finally somebody explained everythign I need to know!
So glad I could help!
Before ordering, I was thinking about M2 13 Pro and Air and saw that these were pretty similar and went with Air as it would be my second machine for Garage Band stuff and it was $110 cheaper than the Pro. Time to order a USB-C hub with the money I saved :)
does the no-fan on m2 air bother you during your work?
@@aureliogunajaya I've noticed my m2 air will slightly heat up during more demanding tasks. but I have not seen a drop in performance
this was super thorough. thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!
This video was amazing Tech Gear Talk!!! I am looking forward on getting the M2 MacBook Air.
Glad you liked it - I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for being part of the channel!
Why the hell did they get rid of the speaker grille in the m2 mba? it was part of the aesthetic and it could have helped with the cooling. They should have placed the speaker grille horizontally above the keyboard and also gotten rid of the sides to make the keyboard the edges like they did on the 12” macbook and the dell xps 13. That would have been a much cleaner look
thanks for making this comparison, great video
You are very welcome. I’m super glad it was useful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Very helpful video👍
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Fantastic review dude😊 i was doubting between the two but now i can make my choice
So glad I could help. Thank you for being part of the channel!
@@TechGearTalk thank you god bless🙏🏻
Which one did you choose?
@@yourstruly4730 the mac air M2
How's your mac air m2 is going
Great insight. This Video should Have more Likes.
Touch bar on M2 Pro was a done deal. Especially since it is now discontinued till 'future' notice lol
You mentioned the 256gb model has 2 128gb chips. Isn’t it the opposite? From everything I’ve read and watched the issue is it’s a single 256gb chip instead of dual 128 and that’s why it took such a performance hit.
noticed this as well. you're right, the m2 air only has 1 256gb nand ssd chip, which is why its slower.
You’re both right. I mixed up my notes. Thank you.
thank you for at least touching this detail. Other reviewers are missing this and if you're using for transferring data than it is a must to know. 😀
I also was going to bring this up lol
Great video
If I had the budget, I would definitely go with M1 MBP 14" with specced out RAM and storage, however, I just got the M1 MBA with 512GB storage a few days ago and I don't regret my decision. :)
that's fair, was thinking of getting the new macbook air. Here in Europe it costs over 1500 euros and the M1 costs around 1200. Was banging my head against the wall for a while but from what I can see online their difference is not that huge. How is it running? Everything still smooth and flowy? :)
How much RAM did you buy?
Everyone keeps talking about that MacBook Pro M1 14” but I can’t find that on the apple page , it’s just the M2 ? Is the pro M1 better then the M2 ? If so where can you find the M1 ?
@@Tonellacam yea its because the m2 is new and they want to sell that but base model m1 and m2 pro are really close in price
For me, it comes down to the screen. I don’t strictly need the power of the Pro to edit photos professionally, but the screen is sooo much nicer. The Air only has 500 nits of brightness (100 nits less than even my iPad Pro) and no HDR. The 14 and 16” Pro have up to 1600(!!!) nits of brightness, and full HDR capabilities. I don’t need the 120Hz refresh rate of the Pro, but it’s nice. If the Air’s screen was even 70% the quality of the 14/16” Pro’s, I’d get that one and be very happy to save a bunch of money.
good, helpful video
Love your videos. 🎉
Great video. I went with the 24GB M2 Pro model. Quite happy with my purchase.
That’s a beast, Ray!!! Congrats!
How’s it working for you so far and how much disk space you went with?
@@sunitjoshi3573 I truly love this laptop! I got the 500GB HD for it. Most of what I do is cloud based, so I'm not too worried about running out of room. The 24GB of RAM is a blessing.
@@rayflanagan9970 Great! I like the 24GB option too.
11:08 It's actually the other way round. They are using one 256 GB module, which means it can't run in RAID. 512 GB is two 256 GB modules, so it runs in RAID and is faster.
I priced out the Air and Pro thru the Apple store with 16gb RAM and 1 TB drive - they cost the same.
if you're putting both under load for periods of time then the pro with active cooling ability is the choice for me.
I've got a 2011 model that gets the fans roaring simply opening up TH-cam.... I never want to experience this issue or hear another fan again. M2 Air for me.
great review man, thanks.
edit: i cant believe how good this review was, and i felt like you were my friend lol it was so down to earth, loved it.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Totally made my day 🙏🏻
It’s time to change my 13 inch MacBook Pro late 2011 and I’ve been thinking in the next one. I live in Mexico and the difference between the Air and Pro entry models aren’t as tight as they are in the US ($5,000 MXN which are around $250 USD). I decided to get the 512GB Air (M3 I suppose) and work with it for between 6 and 8 months and then sell it to get a 14’’ Pro.
After all this time, any Apple Sillicon model is way better than the one I have, but I think for the meantime the Air will be the better option.
Those wallpapers are so cool! You got the links for them?
These two were the exact models I was debating over at the store, and I thought about it for a while. The MacBook Pro had a discount that made it 100 dollars cheaper than the Air, so I was in a very confusing position. I ended up getting the Pro since you can’t really say no to discounts. 1099$ probably the cheapest m2 mac out right now
Ya I got mine off Amazon brand new MacBook Pro M2 for only $1,250 after tax
Same was for me. I got the m2 pro 512gb last week in Bestbuy for $1.299 usd, I liked the Air thou😅
Its cool but sadly because of the taxes that I have to pay when buying a product from another country I get apple products like more than the double price but I can say that it is worth it. In my opinion getting macbook pro M2 is way better than M2 Air. Especially Macbook pro having a fan makes ir way too OP. When you use Macbook Air you feel like your hands are burning. Basically Air sucks.
@@thatoneguy9245 do you still stand by this? This would be my first macbook for college.
@@underkoverist5254 wdym?
10:54 256GB base model is using only one single NAND chip that's why speed is almost cut by half compared to 512GB or higher
Helpful.
The 14' MBP is one of many options -- meaning you don't always need to spend more. Consider the Mac Mini if you already have a monitor and mouse and will need a desktop option!
If you don't need portability - the Mac Mini is an incredible option.
Great review, trackpad size is rarely mentioned, good that is not the same size. One thing that I am curious about, how does the new Air case behaves temperature wise. Does the bottom get hot in lap? I know it can throttle and CPU gets hot, but does it translate to the bottom of the case?
Your video is greatly appreciated regarding your point that we don't run benchmark software all day long or export 8k video. I think the pundits on TH-cam have a bad habit of posting sensationalized headlines about how terrible a new product is based off of benchmarks alone. The M2 Air is fantastic and although I wish Apple would have more storage on the entry model, I also realize that they (Apple) have historically always offered relatively small amounts on entry models for storage with the idea of pushing you to upgrade. How else do you become a two trillion dollar company I suppose.
Wow in Australia where I am from there both close to $2000 I think the Air M2 is $1899 and the Mac book Pro M2 is $1999 both at 13"
I’m currently taking Graphic Communication A level and I just need to use photoshop and maybe have 10-15 tabs open. I’m planning to get the M2 MBA but idk about which specs I should get, the 10 core GPU, 8GB RAM, SSD
I do like the new design and the bigger screen on the Air. That said, my M1 Air is fine and does what I need it to do. Think I'll hold onto it for a couple more years. Nice vid, man! Well done, as usual.
I appreciate your approach - seeing something you may like - and at the same time understanding what you need. 👏 Thanks for being part of the channel!
I'm on the same boat, my M1 Air works great for what I need, even with just 8GB RAM but I really like the new design.
@@moncho33 I do as well. My M1 Air is the base model as well. When I bought my M1 Mac Mini off Apple Refurbished, I got the 8g ram 512g HD version. I also bought an external SSD for the Air, just in case. I've had the Air since Dec 2020.
@@billiamnotbob I got my M1 Air around a year ago. B&H Photo had crazy sale on the gold 8 core CPU/GPU, 8 RAM and 512 SSD and ended paying like $1099. Like 2 weeks later they lowered the price even more and provided a credit. For the time being, I’m ok with it. If in the near future I need more performance, I might consider a refurbished M1 Air with 16 RAM.
Why would you even consider buying a new mac when you already have an M1. I'm still rocking my late 2013 retina macbook pro and never had any issues
Always love your review! Keep it up!
Thanks so much for the kind words and support!
Liked the video very much. I think I’ll get the Air M2. I use my actual laptop for college and video editing from time to time (1080p). Do you think the Air M2 is the best option for me?
Thank you for the kind words - you can probably get the M1 MacBook Air - upgrade the storage and the RAM and get a better value. Video coming soon ;)
m1 air has the very similair performance to the m2 air.
the m2 air is more powerful for the first 20 mins of sustained load.
after 30 mins, the performance equalises.
even the 10 core GPU performs worse than the 8 core GPU on the m2 air, because of the thermal throttling.
My MacBook Air M1 has 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD and works ok for light 4K video edit and some photo edits. You might save some money getting a new M1 or check the Apple refurbished section.
I got the M2 Pro after debating quite awhile, ultimately went with the m2 Pro because it was about 180 dollars cheaper surprisingly than the M2 air. The m2 came with 512 gb of ssd whilst the air m2 had 256. there was the m1 air available at 650 dollars but had to be pre ordered with a 2 week estimated wait time and I needed the laptop urgently. something I noted which was getting overlooked by a lot of people was that the pro comes with a fan while the air does not, this is important because where I'm from temperatures outside are hot.
Though I do wish the pro came with that 1080p camera and better screen
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Hey everyone!!
I need help deciding on whether to go for the MBP m2 or the MBA m2.
I looking for something as I am a student. I wanted a laptop that was durable and capable of performing tasks.
I am new to the MB scene and wasn’t too sure on what decision to make, as I don’t want to regret the purchase.
I love the look of the MBA although also like the features the MBP provides.
Other than that I’m just super conflicted and don’t want to make the wrong choice!!
Thank you 🙏
Depends on what tasks you want to do . I think you should see more videos and see at what limit does MBA starts overheating and usually our usage might not even hit the MBA threshold
I would like to switch from windows to Mac but the price puts me off and also that some my programs I have on windows will not work on Apple.
Also another thing lack of ports and a sd card reader annoys me that you got to buy further adapters to use these. It’s a further more expense when the Mac book air is already expensive to buy.
@LatinFoam Yes maybe but I would like a Mac just that it’s a big step coming from Windows.
most times, you can find the app on apple version. Apps are better built in macos too, they typically run faster. One day you'll say "I would switch to windows, but windows doesnt run the apps I use on my mac".
I can’t wait to get my hands on that air!
That touch bar😂. Im buying a pro now😅
Hmm..Cameras look very similar to my aging eyes? Is the room low light sensitivity better with the Air? That would be a real plus!
For a software developer who will need that continuous sustained speeds when coding, simulating,etc., having a fan in the system is a no brainer. Also, if budget is tight, going with the 13’ compared instead of the 14’ mcbk pro can surely save a lot of cash. That’s just my opinion.
After watching and reading lots of stuff on this, I decided to go with mba m1 though I had enough money to buy the pro. They said that it can take care of front-end development with no problem. But now after more than 1 year of usage I understood that I should have bought the pro version. Guys, don't buy a laptop with no fan.
@@namelastname4604hey bro, I want to ask that I'm mainly use webflow and figma and photoshop, should I buy the air m2?
@@namelastname4604thanks I've been debating about which to get, think I'll go with the pro. I like the form factor and its 3 lb weight.
@@namelastname4604Why? What happened to your laptop?
Please use some texts or diagrams when you compare numbers and performance.
While watching your video somethings were unclear because there was no some effects and texts to make understanding easy.
But anyway thank you!
Should I go for the air or the pro if I’m going to be using it for programming
you are so nice) Thanks for your video! I do understand thar MacBook Pro M1 14" is the best choice still. But I fall in love with touchbar of M2...
Glad the video was helpful. It's important that you get the laptop that would work best for you - if you love the touchbar (like I do) that matters.
I’m planning to buy but im so confuse on which one should i buy, cause in my country, the macbook pro m2 512gb and 512gb macbook air m2 ALMOST has a similar price.
Didn’t know there is a M2 MBP already
Which one u get
The vídeo is fantastic,thank you Very much
So glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Heyyy, I am using a 2014 macbook air with 4 gb ram and 128 gb… And I want to upgrade. I’m a nursing student so I use my computer for typing, research, entertainment and browsing… I don’t think buying the MBP M1 pro is worth it because of the price. But I am considering the MBP M2 because of the cooling system and I don’t really mind the older design or the 720p camera as it is going to be better than what I am used to anyway. I want performance over looks. On the other hand, the MBA M2 seems like a good option. But i tend to open multiple tabs at the same time and I have read that it gets hot and slower with tabs open. It scares me. What do you think ?
Which do you recommend for online teachers like me? I am teaching 7 hours a day using video class. Which model is the right for me?
Thanks, this swayed me to the M1Pro 14”
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!
i finaly made up my mind to use this laptop. video editing, wrighting a book, college stuff, light gaming, internet browsing and for the price and bigger screen? what? thank you!
I‘m in desperate need of a new work laptop after years of windows notebooks crashing on me. Now I’m wondering which of the new MacBooks I should opt for. I mainly work on multiple office applications at the same time, switching back and forth and writing large documents. I’m working from and away from home and need a fairly mobile device. Currently I’m using a borrowed MacBook Pro from 2015 which is doing a pretty decent job still.
Any suggestions on which one would be the best choice for me here? Thanks!
An Air or iPad Pro 2021 with keyboard for office/writing. MB Pro is when you do lots of heavy video/audio/photo editing or app/game development.
I still don't know which would be suitable for my use :( I'm currently using the macbook air 13" (2018). The only reason I want to upgrade is that my current macbook air heats up pretty quickly and is very loud. I need it for uni and having a lot of assignments, I always have a lot of tabs and PDFs open while working. But that overheats it a lot and it starts working slower (and louder...sounds like an airplane...), which is pretty annoying. So, which of the M2 would be suitable to avoid that problem?
going with the m2 macbook pro, need the fan for ML tasks
Good choice.
@@TechGearTalk thanks a lot tho, you’re video made everything Crystal clear
amazing video thanks, but i already watched after i chose the macbook air m2 lol
One issue is overheating. People spec up their Macs and then wondering why they overheat.
Macbook Air M2 13in(16/256) or the Macbook air 15(8/256). My daily tasks are 4k video editing(as a hobby) and running some of my college works etc
M2 Air 10Gpu 16/512 , m2 Air 10Gpu 24/256 ,M2 pro 16/512 , M2 pro 24/256 Which one do you think I should choose for software coding, why? (I don't need much storage space)
M2 air 10 gpu 16/512 would be your thing unless you do rendering
Hello! thank you for your video, its really helpful! Im still doubting in which one to buy, i basically use it to draw and paint in photoshop with a wacom cintiq tablet, Maybe i spend between 7 to 10 hours a day in photoshop... I need to replace mine that is a macbook pro 13 from the year 2015. it just doesnt work anymore.. Which one would you recommend for this type of use?
Apple would have 5 times sales and customers than it has right now if only they made the Ram and HDD upgradeable.
Which one you recommend me as someone who study software engineering Macbook air M2 ,8gb, 512 ssd storage and 13.6 inch/ macbook pro M2 8gb ,512 ssd storage and13 inch?
Does the MacBook Pro support fast charging?
What would you recommend for a college student in accountant/finance that does everything online and uses excel spreadsheets. And heavily uses a computer day to day. Price point didn’t matter. I just need a laptop that can last me 3-6 years
I'm an accountant major and a apple specialist recommend the MacBook Air M2
New to Apple. I've been using A Dell Inspiron for the past few years. I used a Sony Vaio before that, What do you guys suggest. I liked the Air better as the Pro as per me, hardly has any differences to note.
Ideas?
Both are very good those new chips are very fast! The Air is just so thin and light I've used both and I'm going for the Air M2
My question is if I’m going to be doing some video editing could I get away with buying the m2 Mac book air or would I have to by the m2 pro
Which one has a better setup for streaming with the elgato, obs, and the ps5?
Compare the base 14” Pro to a similarly spec’d M2 Air
Coming!
@@TechGearTalk yes please! Fully upgraded m2 air vs base pro
you are a great sales - review person 😂❤
Thanks for the review, but what about heat?. I've heard the M2 MacBook Air gets hot pretty fast (due to lacking of active cooling). Have you experienced any overheats or CPU throttles while for example watching 4K videos with the air?
Thank you. I have never had any issues with the M2 (or M1) Macbook Air (neither of which have active cooling). I pretty much watch everything in 4K (as long as it's available). I'm not sitting outside in 110 degree F.
The thumbnail is a piece of art ! 👍
Oh wow… thank you 🙏🏻
I wish they would bring back the 12 inch Retina MacBook with one of these CPUs. I really liked my MacBook ... incredibly light and quiet, but it couldn't play video without stuttering ... the Celeron or Atom or whatever was just too underpowered. The M2 MacBook Air weighs twice as much. The MacBook was even wedge shaped!
I would still check out the M1 Air
Omg I feel you. I'm currently thinking of upgrading my Macbook 12 inch and I just can't let go of the weight difference :(
ive buyed m2 air and its better than m1. I feel it in things like working with music. Battery is longer than new m1. I love m2 air
The slow SSD speed on M2 won’t matter. I mean, who will stare at their laptop for the whole export? Personally, I won’t. I’ll just do something else. So, it’s not really noticeable unless if you are running benchmarks like I do.
Thanks for the video.
For daily use (studying, word, excel, and maybe a bit of gaming not high needs games..)
Which one would you choose? MBP m2 256gb (standard) or MBA m2 512gb with 8core cpu and 10 core gpu?
That is my question also. Which one did you buy?
Basic rule of thumb for all computers: never buy one with 256gb of storage. Especially when that storage is not upgradable.
After you install a few apps, have a few photos and a couple videos - your computer is full. Performance starts sagging, you’re buying expensive SSDs to increase your space, you’ve got dongles, dongles and cords - you’re life is a fucking mess and you’ve spent more money accommodating a stupid size of hard drive than just buying a proper one outright.
512gb is the minimum storage you need. Absolute minimum.
1TB is optimal and 2 is absolute cake.
Never. Buy. 256GB hard drives.
@@lucaschudleigh7193 But that becomes irrelevant if you use the iCloud storage like I do. I don’t want to lose my documents saved on my SSD
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Thanks so much!
as a incoming college student who will use this for things like excel, what would you recommend?
If those are the types of things you'll be doing, I would still recommend getting the M1 MacBook Air - it's an amazing value.
If you had to choose between upgrading MBA SSD to 512 vs GPU to 10, what would you pick?
Looking for better performance and not necessarily extra storage
The 10 core gpu wouldn’t make a difference so I would just upgrade the storage