M2 MacBook Air - Apple's Marketing vs Reality..

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  • There's no doubt that Apple went ALL OUT on their M2 MacBook Air marketing, but what did we actually experience when we started testing it out? Let's talk about the Top 10 Problems..
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  • @MaxTechOfficial
    @MaxTechOfficial  ปีที่แล้ว +101

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    • @DwipjoyDeb
      @DwipjoyDeb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Need a macbook Air m2 with 16 gm ram 10 core gpu

    • @supitsme7087
      @supitsme7087 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @sethsamuel7536
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    • @sethsamuel7536
      @sethsamuel7536 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @TrickyPJM752
      @TrickyPJM752 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be really cool if I won, my mom uses a 2011 MacBook Pro and this would be an amazing upgrade for her since she’s struggling financially and needs a new computer

  • @danielgiraldoguzman
    @danielgiraldoguzman ปีที่แล้ว +648

    As a sound engineer, I can tell you the speakers sound much better. It's not about how loud a speaker sounds but the balance among low, mid, and high frequencies. Sadly not many people appreciate (or notice) this, but the engineering behind these speakers is insane!

    • @ajayg2752
      @ajayg2752 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      No

    • @drsmith1988
      @drsmith1988 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Yes, it has always bothered me that Max Tech always seems to evaluate sound on volume. There are worse speakers in a laptop than my M1 Air. But it is very tinny. Clear, but tinny

    • @stevenhuang9324
      @stevenhuang9324 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@ajayg2752 L + Ratio

    • @ajayg2752
      @ajayg2752 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevenhuang9324 F + ratio

    • @slimhim
      @slimhim ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The whole “don’t upgrade your laptop based on the speakers” statement got me! Do people really do such nonsense?! Hahahaha 😂 Maybe they do, just seems silly to ME!
      But yea, this is SO TRUE! Sound shouldn’t be based on volume alone!

  • @jocharte4917
    @jocharte4917 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    I remember feeling bad when I bought my M1 in early 2022, thinking that Apple would soon release an M2 machine. Glad to see that my current machine is still a great value for the price.

    • @bakalito4601
      @bakalito4601 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      hmmm… look like m1 is the better buy now

    • @mrgrumpy888
      @mrgrumpy888 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      No kidding. I bought a brand new 16/512/7c M1 Air in April for €1300 and I felt kinda bad knowing a new version would be out soon. But in retrospect it was the best possible option. This new device is gimped in every single aspect compared to the previous version. I can't believe that they have the audacity to ask for so much money for a series of gimped laptops that will most likely start dying in the next couple of years due to extreme thermal stress on the CPU.

    • @teachingwithipad
      @teachingwithipad ปีที่แล้ว +20

      i got my refurbished m1 base last month

    • @ishaukthedoc5686
      @ishaukthedoc5686 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Exactly how I felt. I didn’t get any bugs remorse at all with my m1 air with the education discount at $900. And I bought it at release.

    • @MaiteSeijo
      @MaiteSeijo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad... Still isnt the M2 still a great laptop?

  • @will_0_w
    @will_0_w ปีที่แล้ว +119

    It feels like they're almost sandbagging with this generation, so they have stuff to slowly improve with each new model going forward, it's almost like they've created issues to "solve" in higher tier/later gen models

    • @_gabrielepuccio_
      @_gabrielepuccio_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Of course they have

    • @HM-nh7nc
      @HM-nh7nc ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Seems like it, they are running out of ideas perhaps? Lol, so like you said, maybe to gain some time they purposely go for these disappointing faults.

    • @sun.sh.in.e
      @sun.sh.in.e ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HM-nh7nc if they’re running out of ideas they should poll their customers to see which areas to improve upon and features to add. It’s sad that some of the best brains are on their team but their technology isn’t improving much.

    • @janramores
      @janramores ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Typical apple products

    • @jayaseto
      @jayaseto ปีที่แล้ว

      FACTS!!

  • @DeathBook85
    @DeathBook85 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just as a warning, applying thermal pads will decrease cpu temps but will increase battery temps due to the case transferring some of that extra heat to the battery. This could and most likely will lead to faster battery degradation so apply at your own risk. If you absolutely need that bit of extra performance you probably should look into a pro. But for most everyday tasks the fanless m2 air will be completely fine

    • @marcochavanne
      @marcochavanne ปีที่แล้ว

      For light gaming like Civilization V and Portal would you recommend the M2 Air with 10c 16GB 512GB or a 13" M2 10c 16GB 512GB for the same price? I just want something portable I can carry around the house and use in bed comfortably. I have a 14" M1 Pro for work and feel its just too big for my use case.

    • @br4infrezz339
      @br4infrezz339 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcochavanne if you have iPad u can use the sidecar feature, its like mirroring your Mac into your ipad, but idk how good it is, but you can find info more in yt

    • @marcochavanne
      @marcochavanne ปีที่แล้ว

      @@br4infrezz339 It works seamlessly. I have tried it with my wife's iPad Air and it was cool. Anker and Pluggable make docks that support 3 external monitors too which is pretty helpful for productivity.

  • @pkj979
    @pkj979 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This is actually kinda interesting to see the psychology of humans. Marketing is so far away from reality, but it will actually trigger us to impulsively buy the more expensive product

    • @vlabla9063
      @vlabla9063 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Actually, in marketing study, human psychology plays a big role. Any time you see a brand, those colour, shapes, fonts, etc. are there for a reason. It's not random.

    • @rafadydkiemmacha7543
      @rafadydkiemmacha7543 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's refreshing to see comments exposing how marketing messes up with us. I almost forgot anyone realizes that.

  • @randomshearz
    @randomshearz ปีที่แล้ว +75

    These issues could've been much easier to swallow if only they had maintained the starting price at $999 🙄

    • @harshkalbhor4653
      @harshkalbhor4653 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It apple what do you think they are EA

    • @dayodoye
      @dayodoye ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly

  • @janoskovacs7784
    @janoskovacs7784 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Apple's marketing and reality have always been two very different things.

  • @loboplateadostacker
    @loboplateadostacker ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I had to turn in the maxed out 16" macbook pro I used for iOS/Android development when I got laid out, so I needed a decent temporary replacement below 2K to go freelance and training before getting into another corp again.
    The two options were M2 Air and the M2 Pro , both with the same price, same specs: 512 SSD, 8Gb ram, 10 GPU cores.
    I happily gave up the Pro´s "good speakers" and and went for the Air, and got a 1080p, 0.60 extra inches of screen, 200 grams less of weight in exchange. I don't care about the fan because I have a fan pad at home, and I don't care about fancy speakers because I pair the same Sennnheiser earbuds I use with my phone, and a Creative sound bar covers up at home.
    M2 Air battery life is insane, tempereature is always cool, and it has the cool Midnight looks, no regrets.

    • @sunitjoshi3573
      @sunitjoshi3573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s it working for you so far?

  • @3afifi
    @3afifi ปีที่แล้ว +28

    From my previous experience with Apple, it's always recommended to avoid 1st gen from a redesigned device, which applies to the new MacBook air M2 shape. I should get an old one for now.

    • @TheNewGreenIsBlue
      @TheNewGreenIsBlue ปีที่แล้ว +2

      true

    • @pereximepere8439
      @pereximepere8439 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes and with cars and everything. Seem all brands are in a hurry to sell not fully tested products

    • @barbersadagio
      @barbersadagio ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, there is an inevitable answer here.

    • @chamiltmadushan6902
      @chamiltmadushan6902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree. We remember what happened to the iPhone X as well

  • @hackyou360
    @hackyou360 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quite glad to see the M1 isn’t just instantly left behind by the M2 and still is a very great bang for buck 💪🏼

  • @amananjanbhat4755
    @amananjanbhat4755 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your videos. And I’m super confused with the back to school laptop options. This video truly helped gain better perspective!

  • @n0upz
    @n0upz ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks for the clarification. This is one of the most hard decision making to purchase either M1 or M2 MacBook Air, especially the moment you love the new design, but there are points with you can't accept (especially the heat sink & SSD).

  • @TheIndulgers
    @TheIndulgers ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Crazy how well priced and ahead of its time the M1 Air was in 2020. Two years later it is still probably the best laptop on the market at that price range.

    • @Enconscienator
      @Enconscienator ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I suspect if the M1 Air had not performed so closely to the M1 13" MacBook Pro, far more M1 13" MacBook Pros would have sold and we'd be seeing a redesigned chassis on the M2 13" MacBook Pro -- perhaps with better cooling.

    • @JOGAIRA
      @JOGAIRA ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good

    • @Jackiewicz64
      @Jackiewicz64 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have the M1 MBA and absolutely love it! By far, it is the best Mac I have ever owned.

    • @THELIFEOFCELEBRITIES
      @THELIFEOFCELEBRITIES ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good

    • @LivingLife95
      @LivingLife95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jackiewicz64 ditto. It’s the first Mac, first Apple product, that I ever bought. It’s truly the most amazing device I’ve ever used and easily handles all of my photo and video editing without issue. I will say though, the M1 Pro MBP 14” looks like a fantastic upgrade!

  • @Ma1ngo
    @Ma1ngo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see that my M1 mac from last year is still holding strong against the newest gen

  • @c.b.duncan7485
    @c.b.duncan7485 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. That was extremely helpful. Although a number of the disappointments you listed on the new Macbook Air M2 are hard to look past, the thermal issue was the deal breaker for me. I appreciate you guys being there.

  • @ArtbyEru
    @ArtbyEru ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I decided to buy the M1 MBA when they announced that M2 Air starts at $1200. Well, now it looks like the perfect decision.

  • @SpiderLP
    @SpiderLP ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Apple should’ve added a similar heatsink and the same nand storage to the M2 Air and it would’ve been praised just as much as the M1 Air.

    • @Johan-eh1hl
      @Johan-eh1hl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      apple is trash, their hobby is to foolish people with their marketing to get a huge profit

    • @Randomstuff-lo3kx
      @Randomstuff-lo3kx ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also making ram upgrade cheaper would be nice. 8gb for $200 is basically robbery

    • @Linked02
      @Linked02 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think this is an issue of an Uber liberal company pandering to their sheep audience which will be forced to buy their pro pro machines and get in line. Internal retail associates are severely unhappy with company culture and also splintered between how they sell these devices. FYI

    • @Bambotb
      @Bambotb ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly...they're doing this shit on purpose it's insane..

  • @SevenCreations
    @SevenCreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great video for people who are planning to buy Air M2. It’s definitely going to help a lot in the decision making process. Love from India.

  • @jaimeavila2328
    @jaimeavila2328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for keeping us up to date and being real with your content! Looking forward to finally winning my own laptop! Keep up the juicy content! 🤘

  • @augustoluzzi1944
    @augustoluzzi1944 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I miss the times when we could do a lot of upgrades, such as SSD, RAM.

  • @AriMateus
    @AriMateus ปีที่แล้ว +131

    The 16GB and 512GB is definitely the way to go on the M2 Air, but at the price point it’s hard to justify going with Air over the 14”

    • @michaelsherman5678
      @michaelsherman5678 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Just picked up a 14” pro from Best Buy on sale for $1700. Only $100 more than the spec you reference. Check for deals on the pro. They’re out there!

    • @Jayesh8881
      @Jayesh8881 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s apple’s marketing

    • @theriseoftony
      @theriseoftony ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelsherman5678 trying is I wanted one with 16gb

    • @Inspectergadget69
      @Inspectergadget69 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@michaelsherman5678 They are bringing out a new one of those soon too. These computers are all way powerful enough already but avoiding upgradeitis is an always problem.

    • @chingompiew1
      @chingompiew1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just got a 10gpu, 24Gb, 1TB air. Costs $100 more than the base 14" M1. lol but I chose it for ultra portability while still having power.

  • @worguen
    @worguen ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that instructive video. Alwayse a good job !

  • @FollowThatCaab
    @FollowThatCaab ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love that this video took a close look to little-looked aspects of the MBA such as the feel of the trackpad and keyboard in comparison to the M1 version. Nice attention to detail!

  • @marcreginvea328
    @marcreginvea328 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Glad I got the M1 MacBook Air last year. As much as the M2 MacBook Air design looks appealing, M1 MacBook Air provides so much power for the affordable price.

    • @AbeM.
      @AbeM. ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I'm in the same boat. The speakers on the M1 also surprised me the first time I heard them, because they're great. Too bad the M2 sounds a bit tinier.

    • @richertz
      @richertz ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree I think the M1 air was a real leap. The M2 is just a stopgap - I like the M2 design, but I also still love the M1 air. As the M1 is still for sale, I’d still consider it for the price as you can upgrade the M1 - plus the M1 throttles less. I think the next gen macs might get apple rethinking how it’s approaching things.

  • @akashchaudharry
    @akashchaudharry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad to have reviews like this to prevent me from making a bad choice. Thanks again for your hard work Max.

  • @mrnmrqs
    @mrnmrqs ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this one with us, you guys are the best!

  • @SergioTheOne
    @SergioTheOne ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I think, unless you know that you can get the M2 with the higher performance, and you know you're going to use it, it's better to get the M1 Air, and even use the extra money to upgrade that if you need.
    M2 Air looks great but it's no match for the value of the M1 Air.

    • @janruml6518
      @janruml6518 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, just ordered mine M1 now.

    • @alexsoe9955
      @alexsoe9955 ปีที่แล้ว

      I paid $960 for my m2 air.

    • @martinal6026
      @martinal6026 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexsoe9955 how??

  • @saidelgourchini
    @saidelgourchini ปีที่แล้ว +32

    After all this reviews, i came out with one conclusion, the M1 macbook air still the best value for the price.
    Apple failed to go with the MacBook air to the next level.
    Thanks max tech.

    • @char8798
      @char8798 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      true. m1 itself was a major leap. and now with that price diff….

    • @joshuam6242
      @joshuam6242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely! Hard to justify the price difference in the face of some of these issues but all told it is still a great laptop.

  • @adrielirwin4603
    @adrielirwin4603 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how detailed your videos are. Keep up the good work.

  • @gpg5033
    @gpg5033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching the videos for awhile and didn’t even notice the giveaway until you posted on the channel. Thanks for making great content!

  • @NUDELMOB
    @NUDELMOB ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Never trust marketing, always watch a few reviews to get the full picture. That problem with the 10 core GPU is especially egregious.

    • @Jezee213
      @Jezee213 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Agreed.

    • @derJackistweg
      @derJackistweg ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's no difference between marketing and "reviews".

    • @fighterrr1211
      @fighterrr1211 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@derJackistweg exactly, i always watch 15-20 reviews minimum.

    • @gokulakrishnan.s5681
      @gokulakrishnan.s5681 ปีที่แล้ว

      True💯💯💯

    • @Randomstuff-lo3kx
      @Randomstuff-lo3kx ปีที่แล้ว

      I never would have guessed the midnight color would have so many issues before watching. I really liked the look

  • @MH-xd2nd
    @MH-xd2nd ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Having watched all your M2 MBA videos, the M1 seems like a smart buy. The 10-core issue is laughable. And the M1 is substantially cheaper with not much discernible real world performance loss. I don’t think the M2 sound was worse on the playback test - it sounded much smoother and richer to me.

  • @PlaybyRaine
    @PlaybyRaine ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos. Keep me coming. This machine ain't cheap so these videos are much appreciated. Marketing can be a bit tricky because they have a different goal than actual users.
    Still planning to get mine in October 😅🖤😸

  • @OnnyIzwanNordin666
    @OnnyIzwanNordin666 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your in depth comparos! It really helps!

  • @martinkucharovic4391
    @martinkucharovic4391 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was deciding between M1 and M2, but after watching this video, I am sure that I did well with M1. Moreover, when the M2 cost €500 more in Europe.

    • @mowtow90
      @mowtow90 ปีที่แล้ว

      It actually doesnt. In Europe we show the end price (with tax). In America is the oposite. In EU we used to call companies scamaers when they did this ,but I think it was banned with EU directive. Also it could be something my country banned because everything marketed has to be with the end price in view (unless you qualify for some discount).

    • @martinkucharovic4391
      @martinkucharovic4391 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mowtow90 What you write is true. But I recently bought the M1 and it cost €1040 (tax included), but the M2 started selling for €1499. So the difference between these notebooks is approximately €500, which is quite a large amount. So, firstly, it is cheaper in the US (even if you add taxes) and secondly, the pricing policy is adapted to salaries in the US.

  • @KevinBradbury
    @KevinBradbury ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the great video! I was debating waiting for the M2 Air to replace my older Air, but decided to go with the Macbook Pro 14 and couldn't be happier. Keep up the great work!

    • @Rob165x
      @Rob165x ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m actually hoping the M1 Pro 14 goes on sale to like $1500 at some point (Bestbuy has it at $1800) because I’m used to the iPad pro 12” mini-led display. It’s an amazing screen…which hogs a lot of battery (if you keep brightness up like I do). As much as I love my Vizio OLED the iPad is just so damn good. Add on top better speakers and GPU. I think that by the time you future proof the air at 16gb and 512gb (I mean 256gb is only decent on my iPhone) it’ll be over $1600. At that point the 14 is a Way better machine. And since I have the iPad Magic Keyboard I don’t really need a MacBook, I just want a MacOS computer to try stuff like the extended desktop. Yeah i really don’t need both though 😅

  • @Jh3a7
    @Jh3a7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Could we please have MBA M2 16/512 vs Mac Pro 14' performance comparison ? I feel like many people are wondering if the extra $150-200 are worth it for going with the Pro against speced up MBA M2.

  • @jirikrajnak9047
    @jirikrajnak9047 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's good that there are still reviewers out there who actually scrutinize the product in question.

  • @pauld9470
    @pauld9470 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The lack of proper cooling system/thermal throttling is the biggest disappointment for me, but I’m glad that the thermal pad mod will help extend peak performance. Still a great laptop for most people.

  • @DarkEnv2
    @DarkEnv2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for keeping the consumers aware and informed. I find most the issues to not be a big deal besides the SSD but as stated each person has different needs and what may not be an issue for me could be a big deal for someone else.

  • @kiril.l
    @kiril.l ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guys for the fast reviews on new MacBook Air because I was really waiting for such videos before buying it

  • @MaiteSeijo
    @MaiteSeijo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really confused whether to upgrade or not..guess have to go with the cheaper M1 if performance is not as big...

    • @jasonrodrigues3763
      @jasonrodrigues3763 ปีที่แล้ว

      U can buy higher ram or ssd varient instead of. Buying m2

  • @KoZeroSM
    @KoZeroSM ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I think M1 lineup was so good because Apple gave their all in order to prove their new silicon's capitilities and convince the consumers. Now that their goals have been achieved, they're starting to backtrack by giving us the bare minimum specs all over again.

  • @iam3nz0
    @iam3nz0 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been thinking of getting the M2 Macbook Air because of the design and new colour. But this review makes me want to try it even more. 😭

    • @billrenfro7113
      @billrenfro7113 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I second that. This guy obviously bought an M1 and now he is justifying it in his mind. I disagree with probably half of his conclusions.

  • @moanissalem
    @moanissalem ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I guess the main issues are the heat, SSD speed and of course the price on the M2 vs M1 macbook air!

  • @mcforman
    @mcforman ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine arrives today. Love knowing what to look out for!

  • @hamusutasonic2014
    @hamusutasonic2014 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this great review. The thermal throttling is definitely a concern, especially given the hype and price bump from the M1 version.

  • @theskazeez
    @theskazeez ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Whenever there’s a design upgrade, they almost ALWAYS have some or the other issue, which get resolved with internal upgrades over the years. I’m just very let down by all these problems cause, was really excited to get one of these.

    • @xoxjelloxox
      @xoxjelloxox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Internal.. software or hardware?

    • @Salty_Biscuitz88
      @Salty_Biscuitz88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just get one of these. I have the M1 MBA and now I have the M2 MBA, the MBA M2 performs faster than the M1 for sure. If you don't have the M1 and want to get a new MBA, just get the M2. you won't be disappointed.

    • @xoxjelloxox
      @xoxjelloxox ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Salty_Biscuitz88 did you upgrade any of the specs?

    • @Salty_Biscuitz88
      @Salty_Biscuitz88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xoxjelloxox 16gb ram 512 storage.

    • @theskazeez
      @theskazeez ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Salty_Biscuitz88 That’s the plan. Now I’m thinking which spec to get, what do you think about the 8C one with 16RAM & 512 SSD?

  • @tarikoujlakh302
    @tarikoujlakh302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys for your videos, I really enjoy them

  • @mrgstudio_legacy
    @mrgstudio_legacy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for your videos! They definitely help to make the right choice when deciding what to buy.

  • @marijuana557
    @marijuana557 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The MacBook Air M2 is just amazing. Great design and great performance especially the 512gb ssd version. 👍🏻 Just the price should have been under $999 for base model.

  • @hyperx4079
    @hyperx4079 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the information! I think at this point everyone has managed to see the full and clear picture about the new MBA. For me personaly M1 Air is still the best machine money can buy at this price range and in most cases even beats the M2. Thanks for the honest review guys. Excellent job as always. Keep it up

  • @MrJhonnyflow
    @MrJhonnyflow ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpfull i was about to get one of theses, and now im def reconsidering .. thanks for the very technical review , best youtube channel for sure

  • @timmothygardner2141
    @timmothygardner2141 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video. thank you for your consistent thorough reviews. I generally custom order my apple gear to bump specs & your videos have certainly influenced my decisions as well as saved me money for features / results that would have driven me nuts.

  • @maxbrinck8562
    @maxbrinck8562 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent coverage on the transformation from M1 Air to M2. Still can't figure out why the engineering is missing performance.

  • @raymonddsouza8948
    @raymonddsouza8948 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm now wondering - could Apple have done the same thing with the M1 Macbook Airs that are being manufactured now? If there is a shortage and they are using single high-density chips, it may be necessary to purchase and test a current Macbook Air M1 base spec to ensure that its higher performance is still the case. Most people are comparing their older M1s to the new M2, has anyone tested a more recently built M1?

    • @chrishalle1982
      @chrishalle1982 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope bought a m1 air in juli. MacBook was build in mai, and i have read and write speeds of over 2000 mb/s. Its definitely not because of a chip shortage.

    • @yukinoryu
      @yukinoryu ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it’s possible and sadly no one checks them. Video like that would be great. Many manufacturers of SSDs or cars used old technology instead of what was declared at first.

  • @5239varun
    @5239varun ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video with so much explanation. Love them

  • @arvem8568
    @arvem8568 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's sad that the M2 Air has turned out to be not as valuable as the M1. On the brighter side, I feel like my brother's M1 is less obsolete now.

  • @mlheng5290
    @mlheng5290 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video. Based on these problems, M1 seems like a better buy vs M2?

  • @carolinaayala566
    @carolinaayala566 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really shock with the amount of problems that the new MacBook Air has 😓. I still love the midnight color and the new design, but it seems that the better choice is a M1 MacBook Air or the 14 inch MacBook Pro.

  • @martinpavy4025
    @martinpavy4025 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love ur tests because ur always saying when it's good but also the weaknesses of a product and I love that

  • @jull9038
    @jull9038 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for making videos like this so we know what we will expect

  • @strtbaxt
    @strtbaxt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this first class evidence-based analysis. Your series of test, review and comparison videos this week clearly show this new model is a fantastic everyday use laptop, that although it can perform well in limited instances, this is not designed as a full-on multitasking performance monster.

  • @apulusun
    @apulusun ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for making this video that is really detailed oriented and informative. In my opinion, I thought M2 would be much better, but i guess it seems like they are cutting cost to make it more profitable.

  • @rohitarora234
    @rohitarora234 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think we need more TH-camrs like you, who give a complete frank overview of the product. I have been using a 2014 Macbook Pro since nearly 7 years & have been seriously considering upgrading to the M2 Macbook Air. This video has made me aware of what to consider & expect when I think of going for this machine. Thanks a ton for this.

    • @dijahmedi4882
      @dijahmedi4882 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! Did you get the MacBook Air? If yes, how are you liking it?
      I’m finally upgrading from a surface pro 3 and shopping around

    • @vhateverlie
      @vhateverlie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dijahmedi4882I would also like to know. My GF's 2013 MacBook Pro has effectively died and she needs something new for school. I think she's going to need to get the 16gb 512ssd

  • @jasminegoh3108
    @jasminegoh3108 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Really love the M2 aesthetics but unfortunately the performance is a downer :(

  • @mitch993
    @mitch993 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This new MacBook air chassis was likely designed for the future 3nm chip and beyond. The thermals are too constrained for the overclocked and overpowered m2 chip

    • @MrCjrodriguez
      @MrCjrodriguez ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's very interesting.. I didn't consider that.

    • @PETMUGAN
      @PETMUGAN ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That actually makes a lot of sense. It could explain why apple seems to be 'intentionally' restricting if perfomance

    • @NorCal-refrigeration
      @NorCal-refrigeration ปีที่แล้ว +3

      M2 is a placeholder unit. M3 is the jump from M1.

    • @PETMUGAN
      @PETMUGAN ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@NorCal-refrigeration yes those were the rumors even before the release of the m2

    • @gerald1964
      @gerald1964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps Apple should have stayed with the M1 MacBook Air design for M2 for one more cycle to achieve proper cooling. Maybe M2 was supposed to be manufactured using a 3 nm process but that got delayed.

  • @martinhoffmann9269
    @martinhoffmann9269 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think this was a fair assessment of some of the limitations of the M2 MacBook Air. It could be that Apple is trying to cut corners to keep the price down (high as it is). The base model is probably still a fine machine for most people.

  • @raymondeliorda
    @raymondeliorda ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great video. Your comparisons are helping me with purchasing a new laptop for school 👍

  • @TatianaZappa
    @TatianaZappa ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video!

  • @alexwilliams4540
    @alexwilliams4540 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have to say, regardless of its performance this colour line is one of my favourites. Midnight blue looks insane

  • @jareddegood8313
    @jareddegood8313 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think I could live with all of these issues if it replaced my 2010 MPB; it really is starting to show its age.

  • @Abenjmn
    @Abenjmn ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for your video, you made a great conclussion about those many videos

  • @MohammadKittaneh
    @MohammadKittaneh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All of these things are good to know. Definitly changed my minds from getting the base model to the 16 GB of Ram and 612 SSD

  • @ChengTeoh
    @ChengTeoh ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "We're not trying to hate on this Macbook at all" ... goes on the point out all the flaws in multiple videos for the past week. 😂
    There's no need to pull punches, if it isn't up to par then call Apple out on it.

  • @juanvdm211
    @juanvdm211 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Getting started with basic app development this would still suite you. Might be a bit of a disappointment with SSD etc, but still a very good machine for the starters and everyday basic tasks. Thanks for the reviews!!

  • @deejay78
    @deejay78 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your reviews, love your channel

  • @wheresara
    @wheresara ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys, I love it

  • @sadiqsaifi9292
    @sadiqsaifi9292 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well, even the base model works for my use case. However, 16/512 GB is the best combination.

  • @danielaalcala600
    @danielaalcala600 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s amazing how some features are still better on the M1 about two years later

  • @kitataq
    @kitataq ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you guys make this video, it helps a lot with make a buying decision with this new M2 MBA, Thank you

  • @shubhamgulati1258
    @shubhamgulati1258 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very much underwhelmed by the MBA M2. Have waited alot for the M2, I really like the new design and the fact they brought back magsafe, but the additional price hike make me regret my decision of not buying a M1 earlier and waiting for the upgrade. Am probably going to buy the M1 now😵

  • @GuitarBene123456
    @GuitarBene123456 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kind of underwhelmed by the m2 air so far. But I really like the new design and the fact they brought back magsafe🤔

    • @nrg1018
      @nrg1018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly, if I had the money I would buy it. As a college student I should be fine with the M2 Air coming from a base model 2018 MacBook Air 128GB

  • @minkulai
    @minkulai ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing to see the ads timing so perfectly planned by Google/luck.
    "And the problem number 7 is" *starts ad* "hide and seek wallet"
    🤣🤣

  • @jjpuentes
    @jjpuentes ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys for the info!

  • @jenhauyong
    @jenhauyong ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the summary!

  • @thomas_hay
    @thomas_hay ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I may be getting a new laptop for years 11 and 12, so hopefully the m3 air is out by then, and there aren’t many/any of these issues still floating around.

  • @npydcwodiutoan
    @npydcwodiutoan ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just saw that in America you have the RAM upgrade being $20 less than the SSD upgrade. In Australia they are both the same.
    Hmmm, Apple being cheeky

    • @the_manchovie1795
      @the_manchovie1795 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In Australia we got GST which makes the laptop more expensive :(

    • @npydcwodiutoan
      @npydcwodiutoan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@the_manchovie1795 Yeah, the GST, currency conversion and import tariffs make it quite a bit more expensive than prices people talk about in YT videos.

    • @ronalddang7507
      @ronalddang7507 ปีที่แล้ว

      The price was also the same ($200 for RAM) until a couple days before July 15. Dont know why apple suddenly decided to give US customers a discount of $20.

    • @npydcwodiutoan
      @npydcwodiutoan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ronalddang7507 interesting. Apple hardly ever changes their prices like that

  • @hanjoonee
    @hanjoonee ปีที่แล้ว

    As an Apple fan, thank you for the detailed reviews I simply cannot have from others, especially the SSD issue about the new M2 MacBook Air. It really helped me choosing the right ones for me.

  • @yuhsiangchen4302
    @yuhsiangchen4302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for clarifying these issues

  • @dominikkwiecien4703
    @dominikkwiecien4703 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wonder if the advantages of a beautiful design are enough to convince customers to buy a more expensive basic version than the m1 🧐

    • @tahmidkamruz8383
      @tahmidkamruz8383 ปีที่แล้ว

      Convinced me unfortunately. Now I regret it lmao

  • @rj7257
    @rj7257 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great rundown-though I’d place the single-NAND SSD in the base model close to if not at the top of the list. I actually didn’t mind the speakers on the M2 in this comparison; they actually sounded a bit less tin-can like. That said, I rarely ever use internal speakers (or webcam/mic for that matter).
    Out of curiosity, which spec will you be giving away?

  • @brianleecalo3511
    @brianleecalo3511 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a nice input. thank you for this video, very informative. 👍🏼

  • @nurallee5015
    @nurallee5015 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loveeee thissss so muchhhh!!! Exactly what I needed to know.

  • @mjavidyy
    @mjavidyy ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I knew the M2 wouldn't be able to live up to the hype based on how good the M1 was. Apple deliberately made the software worse but put some make-up on it to make it more appealing than the M1. If they didn't care about profits and listened to what people wanted, they would definitely beat out Microsoft in market share in the long run with apple silicon.

    • @trandinhvietdung9357
      @trandinhvietdung9357 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and we might have seen M2 Macs with removable RAM, storage and wireless card. And it allows to run Windows 10/11 ARM right when M1 released

    • @sammyjammy6647
      @sammyjammy6647 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s hard for me to agree with everything you said, particularly about them caring about profits. I don’t know where you live but in our mostly capitalistic economy here in the United States that’s basically the sole existence of a company, to make profits. BUT I do believe they shouldn’t be misleading in their marketing as far as performance and such. People should know what they’re buying with their hard earned money.

    • @AlejandroLZuvic
      @AlejandroLZuvic ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't really know what people were expecting with the M2, it's got a solid 15% more power than the M1, that's good enough in my book.
      The problem is, this Macbook Air and the Pro 13 are poorly priced and designed. I mean, they're not terrible but it's obvious Apple designed them with 16/512 in mind, and the price isn't really fair.

    • @AlejandroLZuvic
      @AlejandroLZuvic ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sammyjammy6647 every company exists to make profit, that's obvious. But Apple always sell themselves as "good quality, top notch performance, etc etc" only to end up gimping these machines with slow SSD and in the case of the 13 Pro an outdated design. They live in this particular place where they create almost perfect products... but only once every three attempts.

    • @AlejandroLZuvic
      @AlejandroLZuvic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VidNibs nobody is forcing you to reply so stop replying.

  • @pedrosousa3775
    @pedrosousa3775 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm glad the M1 MBA is still a great machine. The M2 MBA design looks stunning!

    • @mu-ma-in
      @mu-ma-in ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the wedge shape much better. But OTOH, I want MagSafe.

  • @Delusionary
    @Delusionary ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. Thanks!

  • @rafaelperello6603
    @rafaelperello6603 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Thanks so much for the analysis! Regards from Spain!

  • @carlosasan2604
    @carlosasan2604 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some of these issues are a let down, I guess I’m sticking with my MacBook until the M3 lineup comes. Right now I have a 2020 base Intel 13 inch MBP, and even though I like it and it has been such a great device, now I have to carry it everywhere and I think it’s a bit to heavy to carry around, plus I’d love the improved battery life as well and don’t think I need the 2 thousand dollars MBPs so I was thinking a MBA since it’s lighter and pretty much what I need. But with this, I’m thinking of keeping it at least until the M3 comes out and hopefully Apple fixes all these issues.