If the M2 had an SD card slot I would have been all over it! But with the prices of refurbished MacBook Pros 14 I had to jump on that! 10-core 16-gpu 1tb 16gig for $2050 including AppleCare, couldn’t pass it up!! 😃
14-inch Pro. Heavier and slightly worse battery, but way better screen, speakers, power, ports etc. Unless you get base M2 Air, get the 14-inch Pro. If you wana save, get M1 Air. Still a great laptop.
@@extremelucky1 the average consumer wouldn’t notice it that much I’d say. And even then, there is no point in getting 120 hz if all you’re gonna do is web browsing, light workloads, etc which is what the m2 is intended for
@@sheylin956 120hz is easier on the eyes and reduces eye fatigue. I also have a gaming PC with a 144hz 32-inch monitor and I notice a big difference, way less eye fatigue.
Highly contemplated between the M2 MBA and 14" MBP. Settled on the Macbook Air M2, with 10 core gpu / 16GB Ram / 512GB SSD. Difference is around €200-250. For me it was simple, I wanted a laptop, in my opinion the MBA is more of a laptop than the pro. Laptop provides mobile computing, portability. The air is just better at that. Do i want the better performance of the MBP? Yes. Do i need it? No. But do i need a laptop? Yes. Simple as that.
I'm in the same position. I'm looking for a new laptop for school in September and after upgrading the SSD and ram the price is very similar to the MBP 14. On one side I just need a simple laptop for school but I also would like a better screen and 120hz.
Hi Connic, looking at your considerations you might the right choice in light of your users profile. The M2 Air is a great laptop, that combines high performance with very good portability.
In the US the base 14” MBP can cost as little as $1600 which is $100 less than the M2 MBA with your spec. You laptop is a bit more portable but the 14” is cheaper and more powerful.
@@DionMedia which one should I get ? I’d be getting them from Grover a rent to own company the air would be $89 a month and the pro would be $123 a month. I mainly watch content and want a great quality screen. Which one should I get?
I had the midnight m2 air 512/16gb 8cpu 10gpu on order. Then I saw videos of the m2 air vs M1 pro 14 and saw the better HDR and 120hz screen, better performance, better cooling and better speakers, more ports, so I cancelled my m2 air. I should mention I got $300 off the retail price or the M1 pro 14. I'm in Australia. I don't regret my change in choice. I went into the Apple store and tried both, saw the screen difference and tested both the speakers with the same song. Best decision I made was to swap to the M1 pro 14
Was about to purchase MBA M2 16/512. But when got at the same store a new MBP 14 16/512 for the same price as the MBA M2, I decided on the MBP: better laptop overall for my current and future needs but in "portability"... (damn! MBA M2 is still quite tempting! ) However, I can comfortably live with the MBP extra 0.8 lbs (227 g) and 43 mm height.
Great video....About 3 weeks ago I bought the 14" M1Pro base in Space Gray. Wasn't 100% happy with my purchase mainly because of the 512 memory and color (my first Space Gray). After watching some of your videos I decided to order the base model with 1TB in SILVER. Now I'm 100% satisfied with my purchase...thank you. Love the Silver and extra memory. My last Apple laptop computer purchase was in 2012 the 15" Mid-2012 MBP unibody spec'ed out with the Matte screen, I hate to retire her 😞she is in mint condition. Please do more videos on your 14" MBP👍.
This is a great review! Your talking speed is not too fast and you don’t have too much technical terms which really helped me understand the spec differences of the 2 laptops!
2:57 Hi thanks a lot for this comparison. I m gonna be crazy I m not decided. I love midnight colour but I love also the MacBook Pro keyboard and contrast. Only for the design which one do you prefer ? Thanks
M2 Air should have been priced at least 25 percent lower than the M1 Pro, the low price gap difference for similar spec config works in favour of the M1 Pro which is clearly the more superior laptop
Agree. I’m assuming Apple trying to capitalize on early hype profits. Have had the 14” since November and there is absolutely no way the Air should be priced as is. If the only thing someone desires is less weight, then wait to buy this when the hype price comes down.
I bought air and exchanged it for the pro, but I think that’s the plan. People will see how much sense it makes to not get a higher spec air because it gets close to M1 pro territory
Thank you for this! I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought the m1 14 pro. I was going to get the Air 512gb but with the Pro Display and the SD card slot it just makes it more convenient if I ever want to edit photos on the go. Plus - the 14” display just seems like a pleasure to work on photoshop rather than the 13.6” air Best Buy has the m1 14 for 1599. Just made sense as I want to keep this machine for years to come. 1499 for 512gb m1 (or 1399 at Apple with education discount) It was a tough choice 😅
I’m thinking of getting the M2 air I work as a project manager and my work isn’t that heavy I just use it for a long time so I believe it will be suitable as it’s super expensive where I’m from so I will have to choose something that will actually last 😢
I've been thinking on which to choose between the 2 but with 16gb 512gb m2 air. The premium stuff that comes along with m1 pro is really nice but I think I will settle with the air to save some money since I don't compile large codebase that's why fans is not really necessary on my usecase.
The angle of this video is fantastic to really see the form factor between the two computers. I have been researching these two machines recently and watched numerous videos, and no lie, this is the only one where I have felt I can actually appreciate the dimensions between the m1 pro and the m2 air. *(m2 air) how slim I think I look* *(m1 pro) how "slim" I look to everyone else.*
If it requires an SD card i don't buy it anymore, almost all content is from a mobile device, now days so just air dropping or Bluetooth to the mac is fine. Id be fine with 1 thunderbolt port for my backup drive, but that will probably be wireless one day anyway.
Hey Dion! I just bought a MBP 14” base model from Best Buy since they have it currently sitting at $400 off! (Huge deal from what I gather) It’s just a personal laptop investment that I’ll use to make music, edit videos, learning to code, etc. Even with all of this - I’ve still been thinkin of maybe “downgrading” to the M2 air! With the reduction in price it seemed like a great deal, but curious to see what you think for someone like me!
Hi Austin, that is a huge deal. So if I understand well you just bought the MBP14” at a great price, but you are still considering switching it for the M2air? Well, if portability is your main concern the Air is the better option, but looking at your (other) requirements I would lean towards the MBP, especially if you want to learn to code (what in the longer run might require more power). Just my thoughts, let me know what you decide
@@DionMedia thank you for the reply!! Your video was super great. Yeah so I got the base model MBP for $1599, but I am still sort of on the fence whether I should swap it for the MBA M2. I do think I am leaning 70/30 towards the MBP however due to the future-proof nature of the build!
Awesome video, Dion! Interestingly, many reviewers say the M2 chip is faster at opening apps and web browsing because it has a higher single core performance; however, it seems with all the other pro features the 14" has (like the much faster SSD) it performances just as well if not better! Let me know what you think!
Hi Rocco, you bring up an interesting point. In general I can say, based on my testing, that both perform more or less the same, with the exception of the heavier Pro apps, where the M1 Pro is significantly faster
Great video! Would you recommend an M2 Air with 16GB Ram and 256 SSD or a MBP M1 with 16GB Ram and 512GB SSD? This would be for starting a TH-cam channel.
I use to have MacBook 12” MacBook Air M2 is gonna be a perfect replacement for me for mobile use .I hate the looks on the 14” And new 16” models .old school look ,Air looks better
The m2 pro 14 may get a price bump, while the M1 pro 14 can be had at a discount if you search around. I just got the M1 pro 14 two days ago. I cancelled my midnight color m2 air 512/16gb 8cpu 10gpu order. The better screen, speakers, more ports, better cooling etc won me over. I tested both in store which sealed the deal
Have had the 14” pro since November upgraded the CPU and GPU to the next tier and put in 32 ram. I’m a print and graphics professional and have Photoshop and Illustrator open 24/7 with big files…constantly have at least 10 tabs running in the background and have never had any slowdown. Considering the performance of these things, I would t expect a HUGE bump in performance in next chip. I mean, there really is no reason. Even guys using these things and pushing them hard, still have the best laptops they e ever had. I mean, a laptop can only be maximized so far, if the software isn’t also in synch….
I got a renewed 14” M1 Pro, 10 core CPU 16 core GPU and 1 TB storage for $1,850. The best decision I’ve ever made, this laptop is just incredible. I can’t imagine myself paying more than $1,000 for a normal LCD screen, slower storage, lower quality microphones and less ports. The MacBook Pro is just stunning !
Hi! THANKYOU so much for this video I’ve watched multiple videos but i was v confused if I should buy M1 or M2 air I am a 2D animator and use aftereffects, premier pro, photoshop and clip studio paint on a daily basis! I feel confident about buying M1 pro now!! THANKYOU so so much!!
Thanks Dion, your recent videos have helped me in deciding which one to go for! I'm a graphic designer that uses photoshop daily and travels semi-regularly. No more than 15 gb Photoshop files, but I use for 10 hours straight sometimes. I went for the Macbook Air M2 with 512 and 8gb ram. I'm worried that I should have got 16gb ram. Do you think that this laptop will perform long-term for my needs?
Hi, thanks for your feedback. Great question. Initially when I ordered I thought that the 8RAM would not be enough. However, the way Apple is organizing its systems, is beyond comparison. Their 8 RAM take you much farther than 8 RAM on not IOS devices. So for photoshop it should be, in my experience, more than adequate. Just upgrade your storage. If you still wish to upgrade RAM as well, then go the M1 Pro. Coming back to your question, I think you should be fine with your specs, with many years to come!
@@14andrewsantana I’m going to wait until then to see if I can find a bargain on a 14” MacBook Pro. Maybe when Apple announces the new 14” MacBooks, the prices will ho down further. Cheers!
Hi! I’m not decided, i already have Macbook Pro M1 and i have possibility to change with Macbook Air M2, i use every day for a music and video production..
Hi! Which configuration do you consider to have the best benefit/price ratio among the following: - MacBook Air M1, 8Gb/256/ 1000$ - MacBook Air M1 16Gb/2TB/ $1570 - MacBook Air M2 8Gb/256/ $1320 - MacBook Air M2 8Gb/512/ $1730 - MacBook Pro 14inch M1Pro 16Gb/512/ $1980 Prices are from Europe. Thanks!
I’m currently rocking out with a 2017 12” MacBook, so to me both of these are way heavier and bigger. I love the portability of the MacBook, but I think I could benefit from the power boost of the M series chips. I’m in Grad school so I code intensively and run simulations. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi, the 2017 model is a very portable model, but the M2Air or M1 Pro will be huge upgrades from a performance perspective. As you value portability, I would lean towards the M2Air
Great work here! thanks for sharing this amazing info. Would you mind sharing what software you use for editing your videos, please? Keep up your great work.
Hello Dion, i'm going to uni in software engineering. I'm planning on running vscode on mac. When I went to the apple store, they told me the M2 Macbook Air would overheat while using vscode because of something called bootcamp (a new feature) making windows run at the same time as mac. Is this information true? I'm not sure on what to chose because the difference in price is significative. I'd really appreciate an answer! Thanks.
Hello sir I want to know which macbook is good for me…. My usage I will use final cut pro I will use logic pro I will edit videos and make music Then which mac i choose 1) MBA m2 chip 2) MBP M2 chip 3) MBP M1 chip 14 inch Please reply. Thank you
Curious, you mention the silent performance of the M2 Air, so do you imply that the 14 in can get loud? Even when opening a ton of tabs or watching videos?
Hi Sebastian, that is a great question! Thanks for bringing that up. The fan noise on the M1 Pro 14" is only minimal. Virtually not audible during day to day use (even with many tabs open), only when doing heavier tasks like editing in Final Cut Pro can you hear them kick on. But even then the noise is not an issue, compared to previous MacBook pros that can almost levitate off the table ;) However, while the fans on the M1 Pro 14" are quiet, only the M2 Air is silent. Hope that can help :)
@@DionMedia I appreciate the response. I'm moving from the intel mac 2020. Hated it! Too loud, too hot always, and oddly uncomfortable in the hands. Deciding between the M2, and M1 Pro.
Hi Joe, that is a difficult question indeed. I would choose where you are most comfortable with and also look at your environment at the university. I came from a very much Mac oriented University, so basically had no choice (if I had wanted). When you choose Apple either of the two models would be fine; assuming price plays a role (normally it does :) ) I would go for the M2 Air, also because of its superior battery life
I have a late 2016 MacBook Pro with touchbar and I’m looking to upgrade. I really want the M2 Air due to its size and portability but I’m afraid it won’t be future proof. I mainly edit in Lightroom and make short videos in Final Cut. Would the base M2 be adequate enough for years to come?
Dion, have you tried Blender rendering/editing benchmark on these two machines? I am in a kind of dilemma because, speccing both machines the MacBook Air M2 (10-core CPU) and the 14" MacBook Pro M1 Pro (base model 8-core CPU) with the same memory and SSD options (512GB SSD and 16GB Memory) the price difference is extremely close (like, between USD 300-420 in our country.) The MBA M2 is tempting due to its faster single core CPU performance vs. base model M1 Pro chip MBP, more portability, and in some tests, the 10-core M2 even beats the binned 8-core M1 Pro, but the MBP has better features than the Air M2 (skipping the 13" MacBook "Pro" because it shouldn't exist tbh.)
Good informative video. I also like how it was edited. A small piece of feed back though: maybe you can establish a short name for each item you’ll be comparing at the beginning of the video. When you hear the phrase “m2 MacBook air … M1 Pro MacBook Pro” almost every other sentence, it gets very repetitive. Or maybe show graphs to make more comparisons at once without verbalizing the models for each. I don’t know, just a thought. Good video nonetheless.
Hi Ezequiel, thanks for your compliment and for the rest of the feedback. I heard this point before and in hindsight I agree, I overdid it a bit :). Starting your own tech channel is a learning process as well and I am grateful for any feedback
As a medical student I'll rather buy macbook air and ipad air or ipad(9gen) in the price of macbook pro and I'll get best of both world and if purchase from apple I'll get student discount and free AirPods its such a great deal to have cheers
Thanks. The one you have is a very capable machine and only if you need to substantially improve your workflow I would upgrade, but then preferably to the latest Pro Model, not the M3 air
I think you are overstating the quality of sound from the M2 MacBook Air and understating the quality of sound from the M1 MacBook Pro 14-inch. There is really not "a bit more" about any of this. It's night and day.
Hi, thanks for sharing. I think the difference is most apparent in the lower frequencies and soundstage, as mentioned in the video. However, compared to say the larger 16" MacBook Pro, the difference is night and day 🙂
Hi, many do not know either:). It is essentially an Apple thing, also called mini LED technology. The displays that have LIQUID RETINA XDR have better contrast and brightness compared to older backlit and edge-lit LCDs. My suggestion would be just to forget the term and enjoy the display!
I recently had the opportunity to update my computer. The hard decision to make was whether to stick with Microsoft or go to Apple. I love my iPad but I know that isn’t the same as a computer. I decided to stick with dell and went for the Dell xps13. (Not brave enough to take a leap into something I might regret) Watching this I’m not sure I made the right decision 😢 ah well, what are your thoughts Dion between a dell and an Apple Mac?
Hi Rachel, I am not an expert enough to give good advice. I am very happy with my MacBooks over the years, but I know there are good laptops out there (recently I tested the Asus). However, I have not done a comparison between Dell and an Apple Mac, sorry
Hi, thanks for your question. My suggestion would be to spend a bit more and go for the MBA 2, that is far superior on the 13 inch M1 MBP both in performance as in display and in design
Why would you compared the m2 without the 16gb ram and the minimal 512GB ssd in order to make it Even slightly fare? I mean it made you video a non sense to say the least. Sorry but..........
Hi Dion! I'm thinking of buying the base model of the 14" M1 Pro, which right now costs €1,992 on Amazon, because if I maximize this model with 1Tb (which I really don't need, because I use an external SSD) and 32Gb of RAM, it would go up from Price up to €3,200. Do you think the base model would serve me for 3/4 years or is it worth the investment to maximize it? Mostly I would use Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Safari with multiple tabs on a daily basis, and occasionally edit photos in Capture One and videos in Final Cut or Premiere. Thanks!
@@DionMedia Hi Dion. Yes, surely I will buy the 14" M1 Pro these days, since it continues at €1,992. I think that for my use, professional but not very intense, I will have plenty of performance, since by expanding it the price skyrockets. Air M2 catches my attention for the design, but at the moment when I configure it to my liking, the price is similar or higher than the base M1 Pro. Thanks for the information!
for computer majors, windows has the most compatibility. so you might want to get a windows PC to pair with the macbook. if you do that, the cheaper macbook air should be just fine
Hi Charbel, I am sorry, but have no real response to this one. Indeed depends on the requirements of your study. And if you love Mac you can always put windows on them :)
what does upgrading the ssd means? does that means adding extra or replacing the ssd to the model that you got or is it getting the another new MacBook with higher ssd ?
Hi, sorry for being late in reacting. Often you can have the MB built to your specifications including the SSD. After purchasing this is not possible and then you need to rely on an external drive.
How does a spec’d out MacBook Pro compare to a spec’d windows? Is the apple m1 peri/max chip just better or is simply a compromise of battery life (for windows). I’m thinking of the new 32gb ram i9 Zenbook because of the touchscreen and better ability to use windows apps but I really like the simplicity and ease of use of apple products.
Hey friends, do you think the base model of m2 macbook air would be enough for coding or should I upgrade the ram to 16gb. I’m an IT student and I do some tensorflow or pytorch python codes. And the second question is, is it better to upgrade the ram or ssd, due to its slower ssd on the base model? But something that bothers me is the price of MacBook air m2 with 16gb of ram and 512gb of ssd, I could buy a m1 air base model + an iPad air m1 for that pricing. Which one should I go with? The upgraded m2 air Or base model of macbook air + an iPad air.
Hi, this is multi facetted question. I will break it down in parts. I would suggest upgrade storage over RAM, as with Apple’s efficiency 8GB of RAM will get you a very long way. As far as your second question is concerned I would, although the iPad is a very nice and worthy device, in light of your requirements, I would go for the MacBook Air
@@DionMedia about 2 weeks ago i purchased air m2 8/512 and after checking out videos where was told that 8gb ram is not enough i got really disappointed and regretting, i am also student (so far not using heavy programs like docker) but you gave priority to storage over ram and i wonder maybe i made not that bad choice?
Hi, both are capable of doing the tasks you mention, with the M2 being more affordable and having an even longer battery life. If you consider other creative work the M1 pro might be more suited (and also has a better display)
Hi Steve, the Air will run those first two fine; Adobe Audition I am not familiar with. In general, other Apps, that are more heavy will run better on the M1Pro MB Pro
Did you REALLY need to refer to it as the "M1 Pro MacBook Pro" EVERY time? Was driving me ceeeerrr-azy! The "Pro" or the "Air" would have been perfectly sufficient. Really great review BTW :)
Hi Sheel, many years ago I did this and it worked well, but not utterly perfect. I have not tried since, but in itself it is possible. About the level of flawlessness I am not sure, but must be better than years ago.
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M2 MacBook Air or M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14 inch? 🤔
M1 Pro 14! Cancelled the M2 Air for that. As I already said, they are priced the same with 16 RAM and 512 GB
M2 MacBook Air, the price difference here in Canada is around $500.
@@guillandanthony711 M2 air 512/16/8gpu is 400 dollars cheaper than 14 inch pro here in the states.. where do you live where it’s the same price lol?
If the M2 had an SD card slot I would have been all over it! But with the prices of refurbished MacBook Pros 14 I had to jump on that! 10-core 16-gpu 1tb 16gig for $2050 including AppleCare, couldn’t pass it up!! 😃
@@young1614 Germany
14-inch Pro. Heavier and slightly worse battery, but way better screen, speakers, power, ports etc. Unless you get base M2 Air, get the 14-inch Pro. If you wana save, get M1 Air. Still a great laptop.
Depends on the person
I have a full spec'd out M2 MBA midnight and love it. Cost more than the 14" MBP in this video. :)
@@johnnyn6462 you never owned a 14. Just the 120hz display alone makes it worth it. I’ve owned the M2 Air and the 16-inch m1 Pro
@@extremelucky1 the average consumer wouldn’t notice it that much I’d say. And even then, there is no point in getting 120 hz if all you’re gonna do is web browsing, light workloads, etc which is what the m2 is intended for
@@sheylin956 120hz is easier on the eyes and reduces eye fatigue. I also have a gaming PC with a 144hz 32-inch monitor and I notice a big difference, way less eye fatigue.
Highly contemplated between the M2 MBA and 14" MBP. Settled on the Macbook Air M2, with 10 core gpu / 16GB Ram / 512GB SSD. Difference is around €200-250. For me it was simple, I wanted a laptop, in my opinion the MBA is more of a laptop than the pro. Laptop provides mobile computing, portability. The air is just better at that. Do i want the better performance of the MBP? Yes. Do i need it? No. But do i need a laptop? Yes. Simple as that.
I'm in the same position. I'm looking for a new laptop for school in September and after upgrading the SSD and ram the price is very similar to the MBP 14. On one side I just need a simple laptop for school but I also would like a better screen and 120hz.
Hi Connic, looking at your considerations you might the right choice in light of your users profile. The M2 Air is a great laptop, that combines high performance with very good portability.
In the US the base 14” MBP can cost as little as $1600 which is $100 less than the M2 MBA with your spec. You laptop is a bit more portable but the 14” is cheaper and more powerful.
@@DionMedia which one should I get ? I’d be getting them from Grover a rent to own company the air would be $89 a month and the pro would be $123 a month. I mainly watch content and want a great quality screen. Which one should I get?
I had the midnight m2 air 512/16gb 8cpu 10gpu on order. Then I saw videos of the m2 air vs M1 pro 14 and saw the better HDR and 120hz screen, better performance, better cooling and better speakers, more ports, so I cancelled my m2 air. I should mention I got $300 off the retail price or the M1 pro 14. I'm in Australia. I don't regret my change in choice. I went into the Apple store and tried both, saw the screen difference and tested both the speakers with the same song. Best decision I made was to swap to the M1 pro 14
Thanks for this comment! It is helpful.
Hi Moto, thanks for sharing your experience. Makes very much sense!
Was about to purchase MBA M2 16/512. But when got at the same store a new MBP 14 16/512 for the same price as the MBA M2, I decided on the MBP: better laptop overall for my current and future needs but in "portability"... (damn! MBA M2 is still quite tempting! ) However, I can comfortably live with the MBP extra 0.8 lbs (227 g) and 43 mm height.
Hi Gustavo, thanks for sharing your views and congrats on your choice. And yes, both devices are very tempting:)
This past weekend I found the M1Pro for $1699. I instantly bought it.
Great deal! Enjoy 😃
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I prefer less ports because mobility requires minimal design as much as possible. But, one extra port for SD Card slot is forgiven.
Hi Mai, thanks for your comment. I fully see where you're coming from, for a laptop portability is key!
Great video....About 3 weeks ago I bought the 14" M1Pro base in Space Gray. Wasn't 100% happy with my purchase mainly because of the 512 memory and color (my first Space Gray). After watching some of your videos I decided to order the base model with 1TB in SILVER. Now I'm 100% satisfied with my purchase...thank you. Love the Silver and extra memory. My last Apple laptop computer purchase was in 2012 the 15" Mid-2012 MBP unibody spec'ed out with the Matte screen, I hate to retire her 😞she is in mint condition. Please do more videos on your 14" MBP👍.
Hi Frank, thanks for your support and I am glad that my videos contributed to your decision. More videos to come, that is for sure!
This is a great review! Your talking speed is not too fast and you don’t have too much technical terms which really helped me understand the spec differences of the 2 laptops!
Hi, thanks for your kind feedback!
2:57 Hi thanks a lot for this comparison. I m gonna be crazy I m not decided. I love midnight colour but I love also the MacBook Pro keyboard and contrast. Only for the design which one do you prefer ? Thanks
M2 Air should have been priced at least 25 percent lower than the M1 Pro, the low price gap difference for similar spec config works in favour of the M1 Pro which is clearly the more superior laptop
Agree. I’m assuming Apple trying to capitalize on early hype profits. Have had the 14” since November and there is absolutely no way the Air should be priced as is. If the only thing someone desires is less weight, then wait to buy this when the hype price comes down.
I bought air and exchanged it for the pro, but I think that’s the plan. People will see how much sense it makes to not get a higher spec air because it gets close to M1 pro territory
I grabbed a M2 air with 512GB and 10-core GPU with 4 charge cycles off Craigslist for $600. It’s a beast
Why are the prices sooo much cheaper in the us, in europe its way more expensive
tried both, kept the 14".....no contest and worth the extra $200
Thank you for this!
I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought the m1 14 pro. I was going to get the Air 512gb but with the Pro Display and the SD card slot it just makes it more convenient if I ever want to edit photos on the go.
Plus - the 14” display just seems like a pleasure to work on photoshop rather than the 13.6” air
Best Buy has the m1 14 for 1599. Just made sense as I want to keep this machine for years to come. 1499 for 512gb m1 (or 1399 at Apple with education discount)
It was a tough choice 😅
I did exactly the same
M2 Air is a great Laptop, just not at that price and for those specs
I’m thinking of getting the M2 air I work as a project manager and my work isn’t that heavy I just use it for a long time so I believe it will be suitable as it’s super expensive where I’m from so I will have to choose something that will actually last 😢
I've been thinking on which to choose between the 2 but with 16gb 512gb m2 air. The premium stuff that comes along with m1 pro is really nice but I think I will settle with the air to save some money since I don't compile large codebase that's why fans is not really necessary on my usecase.
Hi, seems like a very reasonable consideration!
The angle of this video is fantastic to really see the form factor between the two computers. I have been researching these two machines recently and watched numerous videos, and no lie, this is the only one where I have felt I can actually appreciate the dimensions between the m1 pro and the m2 air.
*(m2 air) how slim I think I look*
*(m1 pro) how "slim" I look to everyone else.*
If it requires an SD card i don't buy it anymore, almost all content is from a mobile device, now days so just air dropping or Bluetooth to the mac is fine. Id be fine with 1 thunderbolt port for my backup drive, but that will probably be wireless one day anyway.
Great review, Dion! Thanks for sharing with us!
Cheers from Brazil!
Thank you very much for your continued support Eduardo!
You always have the videos I am looking for when I don’t know what I am looking for hahaha thank you sir!
:) and then you buy the device? If so be careful, many more videos to come this year
Hey Dion!
I just bought a MBP 14” base model from Best Buy since they have it currently sitting at $400 off! (Huge deal from what I gather)
It’s just a personal laptop investment that I’ll use to make music, edit videos, learning to code, etc.
Even with all of this - I’ve still been thinkin of maybe “downgrading” to the M2 air!
With the reduction in price it seemed like a great deal, but curious to see what you think for someone like me!
Hi Austin, that is a huge deal. So if I understand well you just bought the MBP14” at a great price, but you are still considering switching it for the M2air? Well, if portability is your main concern the Air is the better option, but looking at your (other) requirements I would lean towards the MBP, especially if you want to learn to code (what in the longer run might require more power). Just my thoughts, let me know what you decide
@@DionMedia thank you for the reply!! Your video was super great.
Yeah so I got the base model MBP for $1599, but I am still sort of on the fence whether I should swap it for the MBA M2.
I do think I am leaning 70/30 towards the MBP however due to the future-proof nature of the build!
Hi Austin, you will manage:). Strength and wisdom in choosing !
It’s always nice to have a new upgrade
Yes!
Awesome video, Dion! Interestingly, many reviewers say the M2 chip is faster at opening apps and web browsing because it has a higher single core performance; however, it seems with all the other pro features the 14" has (like the much faster SSD) it performances just as well if not better! Let me know what you think!
Hi Rocco, you bring up an interesting point. In general I can say, based on my testing, that both perform more or less the same, with the exception of the heavier Pro apps, where the M1 Pro is significantly faster
Great video! Would you recommend an M2 Air with 16GB Ram and 256 SSD or a MBP M1 with 16GB Ram and 512GB SSD? This would be for starting a TH-cam channel.
can you fit two apps side by side comfortably on the 14" M1 Pro? I need to watch lectures while taking notes.
I use to have MacBook 12” MacBook Air M2 is gonna be a perfect replacement for me for mobile use .I hate the looks on the 14”
And new 16” models .old school look ,Air looks better
Thinking of getting the MacBook Pro 14 but I'm scared of the M2 Pro coming out within the year. Great comparison though!
Thank you for your comment and support! It's impossible to predict, but I would not expect an M2 Pro until mid 2023 👍
The m2 pro 14 may get a price bump, while the M1 pro 14 can be had at a discount if you search around. I just got the M1 pro 14 two days ago. I cancelled my midnight color m2 air 512/16gb 8cpu 10gpu order. The better screen, speakers, more ports, better cooling etc won me over. I tested both in store which sealed the deal
Have had the 14” pro since November upgraded the CPU and GPU to the next tier and put in 32 ram. I’m a print and graphics professional and have Photoshop and Illustrator open 24/7 with big files…constantly have at least 10 tabs running in the background and have never had any slowdown. Considering the performance of these things, I would t expect a HUGE bump in performance in next chip. I mean, there really is no reason. Even guys using these things and pushing them hard, still have the best laptops they e ever had. I mean, a laptop can only be maximized so far, if the software isn’t also in synch….
the M2 PRO is coming out pretty much before the end of this year in 2022.
@@officialNICKFILMS no it’s not.
I got a renewed 14” M1 Pro, 10 core CPU 16 core GPU and 1 TB storage for $1,850.
The best decision I’ve ever made, this laptop is just incredible. I can’t imagine myself paying more than $1,000 for a normal LCD screen, slower storage, lower quality microphones and less ports. The MacBook Pro is just stunning !
Hi Nour, good to hear and thanks for sharing
Hi! THANKYOU so much for this video I’ve watched multiple videos but i was v confused if I should buy M1 or M2 air I am a 2D animator and use aftereffects, premier pro, photoshop and clip studio paint on a daily basis! I feel confident about buying M1 pro now!! THANKYOU so so much!!
Ah, that sounds like a positive comment:). Thanks, was my pleasure and enjoy that great device!
Thanks Dion, your recent videos have helped me in deciding which one to go for!
I'm a graphic designer that uses photoshop daily and travels semi-regularly. No more than 15 gb Photoshop files, but I use for 10 hours straight sometimes.
I went for the Macbook Air M2 with 512 and 8gb ram. I'm worried that I should have got 16gb ram.
Do you think that this laptop will perform long-term for my needs?
Return that shiz. Get a M1 pro 14 inch base with 512gb and 16gb and a beautiful screen to see those photos.
Hi, thanks for your feedback. Great question. Initially when I ordered I thought that the 8RAM would not be enough. However, the way Apple is organizing its systems, is beyond comparison. Their 8 RAM take you much farther than 8 RAM on not IOS devices. So for photoshop it should be, in my experience, more than adequate. Just upgrade your storage. If you still wish to upgrade RAM as well, then go the M1 Pro. Coming back to your question, I think you should be fine with your specs, with many years to come!
Clear and concise comparison between the two MacBooks. As soon as I find a good deal on the MBP 14, that’s what I’m going to buy. Cheers!
Thank you Arch! Glad my video could help 😃 The MBP 14 is a great choice!
best buy has it on sale for $200 cheaper
I was just able to get it for 400 off at Best Buy for the base model M1 14 pro! They’ll probably have more deals on it on Black Friday / cyber Monday!
@@14andrewsantana that’s when i’m waiting to get it.
@@14andrewsantana I’m going to wait until then to see if I can find a bargain on a 14” MacBook Pro. Maybe when Apple announces the new 14” MacBooks, the prices will ho down further. Cheers!
MacBook Pro 14 " vs Macbook Air M2 15" with 16GB/512Gb SSD
Hi! I’m not decided, i already have Macbook Pro M1 and i have possibility to change with Macbook Air M2, i use every day for a music and video production..
Which one did you go with?
Nice video. I have the M1 Pro MBP 14 with 16gb and 1TB, love the hell out of it.
Hi, fully agree
Hi! Which configuration do you consider to have the best benefit/price ratio among the following:
- MacBook Air M1, 8Gb/256/ 1000$
- MacBook Air M1 16Gb/2TB/ $1570
- MacBook Air M2 8Gb/256/ $1320
- MacBook Air M2 8Gb/512/ $1730
- MacBook Pro 14inch M1Pro 16Gb/512/ $1980 Prices are from Europe.
Thanks!
I’m currently rocking out with a 2017 12” MacBook, so to me both of these are way heavier and bigger. I love the portability of the MacBook, but I think I could benefit from the power boost of the M series chips. I’m in Grad school so I code intensively and run simulations. Any advice would be appreciated.
id say the m1 air would be a pretty good upgrade for you
Hi, the 2017 model is a very portable model, but the M2Air or M1 Pro will be huge upgrades from a performance perspective. As you value portability, I would lean towards the M2Air
I have the MacBook 12” with 1.4 Ghz i7,16 gb but after I get the Air sold my MacBook right away :) don’t judge before trying
Great video. Very well explained. Must watch before buying any of these or other M2 machine.
Hi Rahul, thanks. Spread the word:)
Great work here! thanks for sharing this amazing info. Would you mind sharing what software you use for editing your videos, please? Keep up your great work.
Hi, thanks for your compliment. I use Final Cut Pro
Which is best for now?? M2 air or m1 pro?
buy the MacBook Pro 14", it is on sale for $1,599 at Best Buy.
that is excellent news!
Hi @Dion , which laptop should be considered for day trading M2 Air or 14" MBP????
Hi which should I buy for coding and programming languages as University student ? M2 air with 16gb 1tb ssd or m1 pro 512 ssd ?
Hi Arjun, if you can find them for more or less the same price I would go for the M1Pro 512 SSD
The 14 pro is still a better buy even without discount. However, do not rush into buying one unless you really need one.
Hi, that last advice is always sensible!
great comparison, thanks, Dion.
Thank you very much Manfred!
Hello Dion, i'm going to uni in software engineering. I'm planning on running vscode on mac. When I went to the apple store, they told me the M2 Macbook Air would overheat while using vscode because of something called bootcamp (a new feature) making windows run at the same time as mac. Is this information true? I'm not sure on what to chose because the difference in price is significative. I'd really appreciate an answer! Thanks.
Hi, thanks for the interesting question. Personally I am not familiar with VSCODE, but if it indeed is an intensive program I would lean to the M1Pro.
Hello sir
I want to know which macbook is good for me….
My usage
I will use final cut pro
I will use logic pro
I will edit videos and make music
Then which mac i choose
1) MBA m2 chip
2) MBP M2 chip
3) MBP M1 chip 14 inch
Please reply. Thank you
As most of your usage requires heavy processing I would recommend the MBP M1 chip 14 inch
@@DionMedia Thank you so much Dion btw I am from INDIA. Have a great day
Curious, you mention the silent performance of the M2 Air, so do you imply that the 14 in can get loud? Even when opening a ton of tabs or watching videos?
Hi Sebastian, that is a great question! Thanks for bringing that up. The fan noise on the M1 Pro 14" is only minimal. Virtually not audible during day to day use (even with many tabs open), only when doing heavier tasks like editing in Final Cut Pro can you hear them kick on. But even then the noise is not an issue, compared to previous MacBook pros that can almost levitate off the table ;) However, while the fans on the M1 Pro 14" are quiet, only the M2 Air is silent. Hope that can help :)
@@DionMedia I appreciate the response. I'm moving from the intel mac 2020. Hated it! Too loud, too hot always, and oddly uncomfortable in the hands.
Deciding between the M2, and M1 Pro.
Let me know what you chose. Good luck!!
I’m really confused about which one should i get for my graphic design major, or should i get a window laptop
Hi Joe, that is a difficult question indeed. I would choose where you are most comfortable with and also look at your environment at the university. I came from a very much Mac oriented University, so basically had no choice (if I had wanted). When you choose Apple either of the two models would be fine; assuming price plays a role (normally it does :) ) I would go for the M2 Air, also because of its superior battery life
I have a late 2016 MacBook Pro with touchbar and I’m looking to upgrade. I really want the M2 Air due to its size and portability but I’m afraid it won’t be future proof. I mainly edit in Lightroom and make short videos in Final Cut. Would the base M2 be adequate enough for years to come?
should be, just to additional storage
Dion, have you tried Blender rendering/editing benchmark on these two machines?
I am in a kind of dilemma because, speccing both machines the MacBook Air M2 (10-core CPU) and the 14" MacBook Pro M1 Pro (base model 8-core CPU) with the same memory and SSD options (512GB SSD and 16GB Memory) the price difference is extremely close (like, between USD 300-420 in our country.)
The MBA M2 is tempting due to its faster single core CPU performance vs. base model M1 Pro chip MBP, more portability, and in some tests, the 10-core M2 even beats the binned 8-core M1 Pro, but the MBP has better features than the Air M2 (skipping the 13" MacBook "Pro" because it shouldn't exist tbh.)
Good informative video. I also like how it was edited. A small piece of feed back though: maybe you can establish a short name for each item you’ll be comparing at the beginning of the video. When you hear the phrase “m2 MacBook air … M1 Pro MacBook Pro” almost every other sentence, it gets very repetitive. Or maybe show graphs to make more comparisons at once without verbalizing the models for each. I don’t know, just a thought. Good video nonetheless.
Hi Ezequiel, thanks for your compliment and for the rest of the feedback. I heard this point before and in hindsight I agree, I overdid it a bit :). Starting your own tech channel is a learning process as well and I am grateful for any feedback
Hey, thanks for the information.. it helps me to decide finally what to buy… keep up the good work.
As a medical student I'll rather buy macbook air and ipad air or ipad(9gen) in the price of macbook pro and I'll get best of both world and if purchase from apple I'll get student discount and free AirPods its such a great deal to have cheers
Great review! I am using MBP M1 (late 2020). But I am thinking of upgrading either M2 or M3 air. Which ia better for a graduate student?
Thanks. The one you have is a very capable machine and only if you need to substantially improve your workflow I would upgrade, but then preferably to the latest Pro Model, not the M3 air
Thank you!
I think you are overstating the quality of sound from the M2 MacBook Air and understating the quality of sound from the M1 MacBook Pro 14-inch. There is really not "a bit more" about any of this. It's night and day.
Hi, thanks for sharing. I think the difference is most apparent in the lower frequencies and soundstage, as mentioned in the video. However, compared to say the larger 16" MacBook Pro, the difference is night and day 🙂
@@DionMedia Disagree
The 14 pro sounds way better
What about screen resolution? I have no idea what liquid retina xdr means
Hi, many do not know either:). It is essentially an Apple thing, also called mini LED technology. The displays that have LIQUID RETINA XDR have better contrast and brightness compared to older backlit and edge-lit LCDs. My suggestion would be just to forget the term and enjoy the display!
Thank you , now i just choose witch to buy thanx to u
Glad I could help :)
I got the 512gb/ 8gb ram M2. Is that enough for programming for a couple of years?
Hi Huy, generally speaking I would see “ yes "
I recently had the opportunity to update my computer. The hard decision to make was whether to stick with Microsoft or go to Apple. I love my iPad but I know that isn’t the same as a computer. I decided to stick with dell and went for the Dell xps13. (Not brave enough to take a leap into something I might regret) Watching this I’m not sure I made the right decision 😢 ah well, what are your thoughts Dion between a dell and an Apple Mac?
Hi Rachel, I am not an expert enough to give good advice. I am very happy with my MacBooks over the years, but I know there are good laptops out there (recently I tested the Asus). However, I have not done a comparison between Dell and an Apple Mac, sorry
What about 13 inch M1 MBP? see one for sale $1200 CDN - worth it over MBA 2?
Hi, thanks for your question. My suggestion would be to spend a bit more and go for the MBA 2, that is far superior on the 13 inch M1 MBP both in performance as in display and in design
Why would you compared the m2 without the 16gb ram and the minimal 512GB ssd in order to make it Even slightly fare?
I mean it made you video a non sense to say the least.
Sorry but..........
Hi Mike, most people decide for the base model, so that was for me the motivation
Hi Dion! I'm thinking of buying the base model of the 14" M1 Pro, which right now costs €1,992 on Amazon, because if I maximize this model with 1Tb (which I really don't need, because I use an external SSD) and 32Gb of RAM, it would go up from Price up to €3,200. Do you think the base model would serve me for 3/4 years or is it worth the investment to maximize it? Mostly I would use Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Safari with multiple tabs on a daily basis, and occasionally edit photos in Capture One and videos in Final Cut or Premiere. Thanks!
Hi Guillermo, the way you describe your needs and in light of the huge price difference I would go for the base model with the external SSD
@@DionMedia Hi Dion. Yes, surely I will buy the 14" M1 Pro these days, since it continues at €1,992. I think that for my use, professional but not very intense, I will have plenty of performance, since by expanding it the price skyrockets. Air M2 catches my attention for the design, but at the moment when I configure it to my liking, the price is similar or higher than the base M1 Pro. Thanks for the information!
I am going through my first year of computer science in university which one do you recommend
for computer majors, windows has the most compatibility. so you might want to get a windows PC to pair with the macbook. if you do that, the cheaper macbook air should be just fine
Hi Charbel, I am sorry, but have no real response to this one. Indeed depends on the requirements of your study. And if you love Mac you can always put windows on them :)
what does upgrading the ssd means?
does that means adding extra or replacing the ssd to the model that you got or is it getting the another new MacBook with higher ssd ?
Hi, sorry for being late in reacting. Often you can have the MB built to your specifications including the SSD. After purchasing this is not possible and then you need to rely on an external drive.
How does a spec’d out MacBook Pro compare to a spec’d windows? Is the apple m1 peri/max chip just better or is simply a compromise of battery life (for windows). I’m thinking of the new 32gb ram i9 Zenbook because of the touchscreen and better ability to use windows apps but I really like the simplicity and ease of use of apple products.
*m1 pro/m1 max
Hi Quinn, sorry, I lack enough experience with windows to give an answer that is useful:(
@@DionMedia np, thx anyways!
U need to compare with the m2 512 or 1tb cos the issue with the 256gb is just too obvious.
And 16 gb of ram instead of just 8 gb to do a more interesting comparison ^^
Hi Leonard, I see where you coming from, but I decided to choose the one that most people will consider.
Hey friends, do you think the base model of m2 macbook air would be enough for coding or should I upgrade the ram to 16gb.
I’m an IT student and I do some tensorflow or pytorch python codes.
And the second question is, is it better to upgrade the ram or ssd, due to its slower ssd on the base model?
But something that bothers me is the price of MacBook air m2 with 16gb of ram and 512gb of ssd, I could buy a m1 air base model + an iPad air m1 for that pricing.
Which one should I go with?
The upgraded m2 air
Or base model of macbook air + an iPad air.
Hi, this is multi facetted question. I will break it down in parts. I would suggest upgrade storage over RAM, as with Apple’s efficiency 8GB of RAM will get you a very long way. As far as your second question is concerned I would, although the iPad is a very nice and worthy device, in light of your requirements, I would go for the MacBook Air
@@DionMedia about 2 weeks ago i purchased air m2 8/512 and after checking out videos where was told that 8gb ram is not enough i got really disappointed and regretting, i am also student (so far not using heavy programs like docker) but you gave priority to storage over ram and i wonder maybe i made not that bad choice?
can you please provide walpaper link you used in both laptops please ..
Hi Arush, both wallpapers are from Apple stock wallpapers, which you will find in system preferences under the wall paper settings
I want to do coding and software testing should I take M1 pro 14 inch or M2 pro 13 inch
Hi, both are capable of doing the tasks you mention, with the M2 being more affordable and having an even longer battery life. If you consider other creative work the M1 pro might be more suited (and also has a better display)
@@DionMedia thank you sir
I would use the macbook pro 14 as the main computer and use the air as a travel computer.
Thanks for this review!
My pleasure! Thanks for your support 😃
Never in my life has a coincidence been so apparent 😅
:)
how good will the macbook air 8gb run photoshop and adobe premiere and adobe auditition
Hi Steve, the Air will run those first two fine; Adobe Audition I am not familiar with. In general, other Apps, that are more heavy will run better on the M1Pro MB Pro
@@DionMedia thanks for the reply i decided to go with m1 16gb version to be safe.
that indeed is on the safe side! Enjoy
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Did you REALLY need to refer to it as the "M1 Pro MacBook Pro" EVERY time? Was driving me ceeeerrr-azy! The "Pro" or the "Air" would have been perfectly sufficient. Really great review BTW :)
Hi Jimi, first of all thank you for your feedback. Yes, in hindsight I could have been a bit less:). Next time!
I was thinking the same thing!
Ok guys, you made your point:)
M1 pro Macbook Pro, sounds funny out loud :D
:), that is true, hearing back the video I could have scaled down a bit. Apple is the only company using the word Pro twice for the same product...
bro i want a m2 air alternative laptop pls make a video
Hi Pravin, thanks for your comment. Are you looking for a windows alternative?
@@DionMedia yes asus zenbook oled 13 inch with r7 6800u
And make a comparison between them
Can we run Windows 11 flawlessly on MacBook Pro ?
Hi Sheel, many years ago I did this and it worked well, but not utterly perfect. I have not tried since, but in itself it is possible. About the level of flawlessness I am not sure, but must be better than years ago.
pro m1 doesn't have a notch
most underrated tech youtuber tbh
Thanks!!