M2 MacBook Air (2022): Brutally Honest Review
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- The new MacBook Air has been divisive. After plenty of testing, I'm finally able to deliver a verdict on whether or not the new MacBook Air is a mess or a must-buy.
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I’m “brutally honest” that I’m buying the M2 Macbook Air!
Ik that color is too sick
All I want to know is if the M2 MacBook will have problems and overheating issues running games like The Sims 4? If you answer this, you will have good karma for the rest of the year :D
I've worked corporate IT in a mac-heavy environment for over a decade. This overview is exactly correct - for the large majority of users, they would be issued this laptop and be thrilled with it. And then for a select power users - video editors and photo retouchers, they would get the MacBook Pro 14/16 or Studio, because they are heavy, heavy users requiring maximum CPU output. This is a fantastic laptop can't wait for mine to arrive.
What about some light video editing? Would the base model work fine?
@@Ryan152103 If you're doing the kind of workload iMovie can handle? You'll be fine. If you're doing Final Cut stuff... well... only having 256 GB of storage is going to be the bigger wall you hit first -- cuz that will fill up fast.
I’m an upcoming freshman and majoring in IT and got the base model. You think it’s enough to handle anything that I do IT related on my Mac ?
@@kab9729 you'll be more than fine
My question is that I play the sims 4 and I also go to school as well. I was wondering if the MacBook air would be good for me to go with? I did my research but want to double check with someone who knows what they are talking about lol
I agree with your comments about the thermal throttling and I’ll add that if you do happen to edit a video or whatever once in a while and the machine does get hot, it’s not going to stop you from finishing your edit, it’ll just take a tiny bit longer to export or whatever. It’s not a big deal. Even after sustained load it can still perform 85% as good as it does when it’s cold.
Thanks, this is the review I’d like to hear, this is for the majority of us that are users of this kind of machines and not the ones that needs more power. Thank you again.
So it’s like a machine with more power that isn’t for people who needs power. Great
@@fluffers3793 It's even better: it's a machine advertised as having more power for the people who don't need it and ultimately won't get it, but they will pay more for it.
Should be called MacbookHotair M2
Solid review Andrew I agree with you 110% keep up the great work 🎉
Great review. Cuts through a lot hype out there. Thanks.
Thanks for this review. I'm just an ordinary user of tech - my only Apple is the iPad that I love, love, love. You help me make my choice of the M2Air - I was starting to get confused about the M2Air when viewing other videos. The M2Air will be my first Apple computer and I've been wanting an Apple computer for some years now. My other concern was the compatibility of Microsoft Office with the M2 - Apple tech said it was compatible. M2Air for me! and you get a thumbs up of course.
Buy the M1, its a far better deal for you. If you have to go for the M2 (I don't know why...) then don't buy the base model. It's not worth it
I just ordered one. I do spreadsheets and record keeping. I also store photos. I have always had MacBook Air, and I’m excited it has returned.
Would MacBook Air m2 be good for someone who uses adobe after effects , illustrator and photoshop mostly and maybe some time blender? Or Should I go for MacBook Pro 13 inch?
Thanks for this honest, balanced review.
Which color is best? Starlight or midnight blue?
Moving into an on the go new business project, opted for the 10 core upgrade because I may have some light marketing graphic needs, 256 drive because using cloud storage for most things, this thing looks awesome and I am excited for it to arrive. I'll update once I have it in hand but it seems like an absolute home run for my needs.
Great review
I’m an interior designer, I render and work a lot on it. What would you recommend me?
There you go…… you have speak up on behalf of majority of us whom will choose M2 MacBook Air as our daily driver…. Great review….
hey can someone tell me what clear case someone could get for this ? 😊 could we use previous models case covers ??😱
I have a late 2015 MBA with SD card reader & Magsafe with 2 USB ports...$1200 for a slightly sharper screen...no upgrade for me. It's ok for a first laptop though.
i’m trying to decide between getting a mba m2 or a mbp 13 inch m2 :/
Is it better to get the 8 core GPU macbook air with 512ssd or 16gb of ram?
Totally agree with you. I think some TH-camrs are making those issues sound worse than they are. Those things are not what this machine is meant to heandle
It's half the ssd speed compared to m1. With swap memory it means slowing the whole machine down.
I’m watching this on my M2 MacBook Air. I absolutely love it and it will do anything I need it to do
What specs did you buy?
speaker volume too low ain't it? like half the volume compare to 12" macbook
Nice, sensible review.
Coming from a Macbook Pro 2017, 2,3 GHz Intel Core i5 will it make more sense to go for a base MBA M1 or a MBA M2?
Main use: Discord, email, web browsing (lots of tabs though), some sql, notion and some light video editing.
Thanks in advance!
Based on how you'll be using it, I don't think it matters much. Maybe get 16GB of memory because of all those browser tabs.
My midnight should arrive tomorrow 🥳
Another video Nailed! M2 Macbook air is really Good!
That magsafe charging cable with M2 MacBook just looks wrong with that white plug housing on it. What the heck is the diff with a dark cable on a white charger vs. dark cable with white connector on it. Seems to be a 'save a penny' decision.
I mean, that end is plastic -- and it'd probably be a pain to color match that material to the metal end
I actually like that they matched the usb-c to the power adapter. It can be helpful when finding the end quickly and in case someone accidently plugs that end into the macbook. They must've done it due to the matching cable, so no one gets confused.
For base configuration, m1 at 850 is a way better deal than m2 at 1199, if all you do is light work.
I found it interesting you didn't mention the M1 MacBook Air as it's a better value, that being said the M2 MacBook Air is a great device
Please tell which MacBook Air M2 Colour is best considering mindnight scuff removal
If you're worried about scuffing, stick with Silver since it's the actual metal color and won't show it.
So between this and the 12.9” M1 iPad Pro with keyboard, which is the more capable unit?
The MacBook Air 💻
Of coz MacBook
Thank you! My Honda Odyssey cannot sustain 130mph, so is it junk? No. It's not built for that.
If you add to the RAM and SSD you can already get a 14inch pro for that price with all the discounts that exist
Not this crap advice again.
Will a MBA M2 16GB 512GBSSD fine for Graphic Design? (Photoshop, Illustrator, multiple tabs open) won’t it thermal throttle if I use it for 8 hours straight?
Wanna know this too..
Go to pro model for heavy work because if fan to avoid heating the air
Good info 👍🏻 I’m in UK and even though I’m no heavy user, I do consume social media, movies, youtube like a nutter so I’d still upgrade the Air, however with UK prices, I can get the 14” MacBook Pro with it’s incredible screen, speakers, etc for £1,735. So I’d have to be mad to spec up the Air to £1,679 (the extra is for 16Gb, 512 SSD and the charger plug 😠) when I can get the Pro with it’s amazing spec’s for ‘only’ £56 more. I want the light weight of the Air, however I reckon I am getting the Pro now. I want the best media and movie experience I can get 🙂
Since you’re not gonna use that extra power you’re practically paying £56 and carrying around a heavy laptop just to have an even nicer screen and even nicer laptop speakers. The Pro is only better value if you actually use all it offers
@@iwouldpayattention yeh I do get what you’re saying. It is indeed heavier, etc. I very rarely carry one around either. Strange but true for me. Anyway, in all reality I’d be ok with the base Air, however I am greedy and ‘look’ for reasons to buy more 🤷🏻♂️ 😂
Tbh I was just relaying the logic I followed to convinced myself to order an M2 air (spec’d to near pro 14 price). Also won’t take it about much but even on your lap lightweight is appreciated
@@Richard_Barnes I would prefer the M2 MBA, having multiple thought cycle to improve the specs but it leads up to getting the 14 MBP, to only reset back the reason by I wanted a MBA in the first place. Lower cost portable. Always look back at the purpose.
crocked mustache driving me nutsss
A great take on this new Mac.
I think it’s all predicated on the Flux Capacitor.
there seems to be two sides to the story on M2 MBA. some TH-camrs have pointed out performance issues, while others have said it wont affect the majority of users. The real question everyone should ask is this. Does the whole package do justice to the price tag this laptop has? While design has changed, the issues around slower SSD, and thermal issues are worth taking note of. I personally waited for almost a year for a new MBA with a new design but I dont feel the price tag is justified,. This would have been a perfect laptop if it was offered at the price of the M1 MBA.
Outside of these "benchmarks" though there is no thermal throttling or noticeably slower SSD, which is the whole point he's making. He had to perform the tests back to back 8 times before it throttled. Bottom line is most users that this machine is targeted at will never push their machines to that limit. If you are a user that needs more than 16gb ram in daily usage or a large hard drive then buy a MacBook Pro. It's honestly that simple.
@@patricebutler321 If I upgrade to 16gb model, the price gets closer to the 14" MBP which makes deciding even more complicated.
@@hikmatamin I have heard that outside the US the pricing is closer to the Pros after upgrading. Here in the US with educational discounted price, I paid 1149 plus tax for 16/256 M2. Another TH-camr ArtisRight, is one of the only reviewers I have seen so far to show differences between 16/256 and 8/512 M2 air. You should have a look and see if it helps make your decision. He does have the M1 in there too for comparison
@@patricebutler321 thanks I will watch ArtisRight's review
thanks for the response btw
@@hikmatamin What helped me decide was to simply ask myself: Do I want the ultra portability or the performance. I chose ultra portability and paid a premium price for upgrades (24GB / 10c GPU / 512GB) and ditched the Pro. The M2 Air is a beast for what it is. Compare it to just 1 year ago with the Intels. The M2 Air today was like the Mac Pro (not Macbook Pro but Mac Pro) just 2 years ago, munus active cooling 😉
Is it getting hotter when compared to the m1 air base? Pls, tell me if the base model suits app developers?
I have the 16gb/512gb m2. No the m2 doesn’t get hot in everyday regular use.
if i gamed (light games) on that device for about an hour or more will it be fine or not?
Mac doesnt really have a lot of use for gaming, as a lot are built with windows / directx and intel in mind. So unless you do cloud gaming, I'd choose a windows laptop
I picked up a refurbished M1 Air with 16Gb ram and 1TB SSD for $1400 from Apple, seemed like a good deal.
Damn, that does sound like a good deal.
Yes it is. But its not really. M1 is an older machine that has been released for awhile. So discount is necessary. So its not really a good deal as per product life cycle.
@@Salty_Biscuitz88 I mean, Apple is still producing new M1 devices. It's not as new, but not being the fastest chip in their product category doesn't make it outdated.
@@Salty_Biscuitz88 It's brand new off the apple refurb site. My wife was in need of a mac to replace her 5 year old 12" M5 MacBook (really slow lately) for iPhone and video work. She loves the rose gold color and loves it. It was a good deal to her.
I ordered a 8gig 512 gb ssd....I plan to use it at school....I dont do any video or photo editing but I will be doing some programming and the basic browing, creating docs etc. All these reviews on the m2 is unsettling....making me want to get m1 16gig 512gb which is almost the same price..like even less around 100 dollars.
Please tell me the m2 gonna be perfectly fine for me
Yeah it’s kinda crazy how much tech TH-cam is blowing these supposed “issues” out or proportion.
It’s a pretty expensive iPad with fewer cameras
Finally an honest review. The average person isn't gonna notice any of the bullshit Max Tech is taking about.
It’s not bullshit it’s reality. They didn’t put a proper heat sink in the M2 air compared to the M1 air and the SSD is half the speed for the base storage. Those are facts
he's just exposing the truth about this device. Is it good? yes, is it fair to customer and worth its price? no, imho
@@sammyjammy6647 indeed. They have literally killed its performances removing the heat sink and killed its performances by using a slower ssd that doesn't work well with memory swap. Not good for that price point
@@sammyjammy6647 It's bullshit because it's not a pro level device. If you need to render 8k video projects and move massive amounts of files, get a god damn MacBook Pro.
@@shattia It's more than enough for an average person. If you need to run heavy ass shit, get a device that's meant for it.
I love that color and because of it im upgrading from my m1 macbook air🥴
I did exactly the same. I will receive my MacBook Air m2 starlight today by the end of the day! I just added the 16gb RAM upgrade on the top of the base model. Can't wait to try this beauty :)
way nicer than that wedge shaped design
Perfect. Well done review. Anyone using a MacBook Air for pro work is being extra silly…
Exactly, then they are gonna talk about the cheap ssd lol
All I want to know is if the M2 MacBook will have problems and overheating issues running games like The Sims 4? If you answer this, you will have good karma for the rest of the year :D
@@mel6444 if that’s a is a big concern then it’s time for TH-camr to do all kind of benchmark and testing with Sim 4 ;x
m2 air is good but the m1 air is only selling for usd850 refurbish so does the m2 air worth that much?
I mean, the question is whether the nicer web cam, slightly nicer screen, and magsafe are worth the price difference to you. If they're not, then the M1 Air is a great choice too. It's going to depend on the person.
When there is refurbished M2 MBA, then the M2 then will be worth it if its the same case
@@Salty_Biscuitz88 yeah but the difference between m1 n m2 are very minimal not like before
There is no getting around the heat dissipation. Every 10C increase in temp reduces lifetime by half. They probably allowed 108C before throttle because per calculating Lifetime of the computer, an average user will upgrade first before the lifetime goes really down the drain. Still heat is bad but it’s already a finished product so some youtubers are just explaining the viability of the laptop on behalf of
Apple official online store has 14 days return policy, i suggest anyone looking to buy M2 to buy from there and try it yourself if it is suitable for your personal workflow. Stop listening to hype channel. You got 14 days to initiate a return if you are not satisfy with it.
I actually find the webcam experience overall WEAKER on the M2 Air. The video quality is negligibly improved and the microphones sound WORSE. I’m obsessed with the design of the machine but it sadly wasn’t enough to make me fully commit to ditching my M1 Air. 14” Pro it is!
Didn't see the part where you compare the value between MBA M1 and M2. Not sure if this would qualify as a brutally honest review without it.
But agreed with most of the things! Keep up the good work bro!
I do that in a separate video, specifically comparing the M1 to M2. I know that there is some differing opinions among the AI staff but I think the $200 difference is worth it to get the M2 MacBook Air.
- Better speakers
- Better camera
- MagSafe
- Dedicated video engines
- Higher memory capacity and bandwidth
- Faster CPU and additional GPU cores
- Thinner and lighter
- Better keyboard
- Bigger display
The M1 is just fine but I think that is a lot of new for $200.
@@AppleInsider fair points, although not sure if mentioning a separate video is fair when u are reviewing the product standalone here.
I only brought this MBA M1 vs M2 up because u do mention about upper tiers like MBP or Studio (i.e., if a user needs those demands, then go for those) -- this made me think: why not mention the lower tier M1 (when apple is still selling officially even) for those basic everyday things u so adamantly argued for with this MBA M2 use case. Seems only fair. (i.e., M1 more than capable to handle everyday tasks)
And yes officially $200 diff. But with the available discounts MBA realistically comes down to $850 for the base model in which case the $$ diff is at about $350.
Just want to make sure these points are made and have a broader understanding for the general consumers, like your viewers.
If you're going tu use your 1200$ M2 MacBook Air just for text editing, why not consider buying a M1 MacBook Air at a discounted price around 800$ and save 400$.
exactly this
For sure. Unless the heart wants an M2
This machine is not for me but the next Mac mini M2 is.
You got to the point!
M1 is amazing so people thought M2 could launch few rockets at least… Pro user should pick the Pro series, getting 16gb/512gb on Air doesn’t make it a Pro machine… I seen comment about it somewhere… without 16gb/512gb on this Air you are not a Pro user lol
Stop with the gloating, it’s not that serious, they can call themselves anything they want.
Would macbook air m2 get hot while compiling and executing code. I am a college student. I am confused between m1 and m2. Please suggest me that would m1 be safe to buy. I would be using it for atleast 4 years.
I've seen reviews where people say they use it for coding and it has worked rather well.
It ticks me off that Apple will charge MORE for a slower SSD. I think the base M1 is better deal. If that isn't enough, get the 14"
They can charge whatever they want for THEIR machine that they are selling. You don’t have to buy it. They added 100 new things and you feel that because one thing doesn’t meet your expectations that they don’t have a right to do it. They’re not forcing people to upgrade from an M1 to an M2.
@@slimhim They get enough sales, you don't have to advocate for them. It is unacceptable to put a slower SSD in the next gen of a thousand dollar computer
@@senzation01 whatever
This will be my laptop for when I don’t need my pro max. It’s amazing. Updated to the 512Gb disk and 16Gb RAM though.
Damn that’s thinner than school toilet paper
Anyone…my M2 Air did not come with the new
Wallpapers. First, why were the new wallpapers not preloaded and second, how can I get them?
Go into your mac settings and then wallpaper. You may have to update first
@@Chitown84 thanks but of course that was the first thing I tried.
@@ChrisMitchells_FlyingCameras a new update was released today and zollotech showed how to get the new wallpapers. Just go check out his page
@@Chitown84 Im on Ventura public beta and I don't see a new update, just checked. I look for Zolotech's video. It's strange that the M2 MBA didn't already have it loaded and installed. Thanks for the info!
While a lot of the design aspects are very appealing, the amount of heat this makes (and poorly dissipates) is concerning from a reliability perspective.
Hmm, smuggy
the 256gb runs just fine not matter what I throw at it. The throttlegate is basicall BS and for clicks
Can someone explain this to me pls, I don't understand the difference between 'storage' and 'memory'. For instance you could have 128gb of storage but only 8gb of memory.
Storage is for things saved on your laptop/pc. So for example downloaded movies, programs, apps, games, files etc.
Memory is how much the laptop/pc can run at once. A lot of programs dont use a lot of memory, but games do. An example, if your laptop only has 8gb of memory, a game might need to use all of that to work smoothly. If you have other apps open while you play, it wont perform effectively. If you have less than the recommended memory, it will likely not work or cause problems
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I’m surprised this video didn’t cover any of the honest major issues in this new M2 MBA: The 256GH single SSD NAND which affects most users, the midnight color problems and the overheating since this new one doesn’t come with a heat sink like the previous M1. In some ways, the new M2 sounds like a downgrade from the previous one and this statement comes from somebody like me who WAS so excited about this new M2 and was anxiously waiting to buy one. Not anymore.
Maybe because they’re not “major issues” and also, there are literally hundreds of videos saying that. Do you really need another one saying what you obviously already know about? 🤔
SSD NAND affects most users? Your comment comes across you don’t know much about technical side of things. If nobody told you you I guarantee you probably wouldn’t notice. Dude if you need a machine for heavy workload video editing rendering and need fast read/write speeds for exporting etc you shouldn’t be buying the air that’s why the pro exists. Single ssd nand is a non issue for 99% of users that are in the market for the air.
No thanks…… I Pass. It’s much much better a Pro 14 or 16 or even an Air 1……… No Thanks. I truly pass whit this amazing flagship……🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐…..
Glad I picked 14” MBP over this
“Flagship Mac”. Huh? 🤔
The MacBook Air is Apple’s most popular Mac and at the moment, the Pros haven’t been updated in a bit. This is Apple’s poster child for the time being.
As a student I hate jamf.
I 'll let you know what I think: Apple charges more for less. Once again. The base model has a slower SSD and its thermals are worse than the previous model. If you want a machine that is not crippled by design you should pay $400 more and if your in Europe about 2000 euros.
But somehow you are enthusiastic about it, although measurements have shown that for certain tasks M1 is faster than the base model M2. Enough is enough with the apple shills all over youtube... Now I know you gonna delete my comment so go ahead.
Another big myth that you and others are using all the time is the construct "the average user". Well, if the average user doesn't need the performance, why would he/she buy this to begin with? Why not M1 or even a pad or a significantly cheaper Windows machine? Why is the average user always an excuse? Let's look at it the other way: Why should the average user spend 1200+ for a laptop only to write texts and browse on the internet? Are there not any cheaper and equally effective solutions for the average user? Stop apologising for apple's bullshit. It's a trillion dollar company. Unless you make money off of them, just think why should anyone cheering for their scammy prices.
Apple living in ur head rent free
@@dillybilly2611 did you spend a lot of time to think that response in the comment section of an apple review? What are you, a 10 year old or something? Better prepare for the next school year instead of writing cliches that don't fit the occasion on youtube.
And be honest... you hit like on your own comment didn't you?
Because that cheaper laptop is infected by the worst technological catastrophe of the human history: Windows.
@@lorenzodigaetano3591 Being the user of both: no, not anymore. And by the way: "the average user" won't notice anyway, Other options: chromebook, linux, and like I said: macbook air M1.
What is most annoying is that any machine that is newer and comes with a Μ2 instead of M1 in its name is thought to be an upgrade. And Apple advertises it as an upgrade. Don't forget the base model starts at a significantly higher price than the previous generation. Now we learn SSD is slower and that the thermals (which is a huge thing for laptops and a big selling point of the apple silicon) are significantly worse. I'm sorry but once again, Apple tries to legally scam its customers. That's all. Isn't the first time, won't be the last.
One of the best review ever produced. MBA2 is not meant for power user. Its being made for most general users. Only stupid youtuber or reviewer buy a cheap Car and expect them to perform like Ferrari.
My M2 Air Heats up in a 3 Minutes
with Spotify, Couple of Tabs Open
with Documentation and an IDE.
The Keyboard Part gets Hot 😅
would you recommend it for programmer?
My M2 16gb.512gb doesn’t heat up under the same condition
I completely disagree with this assessment. The fact of the matter is that Apple has throttled the system, thermal throttled the system to force you to upgrade. It is very dishonest in my view and a way to gouge customers for more money. It’s an utterly greedy company.
Nope. Wrong on multiple levels and not a correct understanding on how CPUs work. You’ve been mislead
@@AppleInsider watch today's interview with Mark gurman. Even he says apple should be held accountable. Or maybe you are an apple shill. He was on max tech.
The numbers do not lie. EVERY CPU throttles. If it was not for physics, CPUs could run without limits. Every chip is designed to heat to a maintainable, safe level. If you keep the CPU at that temperature, without any active cooling, the CPU will eventually have to lower clock speeds to keep the temperature in check.
You can see the results in the video. The CPU scores and frequency did not drop until quite the sustained performance. The MacBook Air is Apple’s most cost-effective machine and its users are not going to be performing 10 minute, 20 minute, 60 minute, 90 minute operations or renders that will cause the CPU to throttle.
The M2 MacBook Pro is only slightly more capable thanks to the active cooling and certainly not enough performance boost to warrant people upgrading to it. If you are referring to push people to the M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, that’s also ludicrous. The M1 MBA was more than powerful for most users and the M2 is demonstrably faster and more graphically capable. If anything, it will leave more people on the M1 Air rather than giving them reason to upgrade.
@@AppleInsider How do you explain the purposeful lack of a heat sink, the m1 had it. Not this one. The performance improved trmendously when they added the thermal pads. Why do I have to do that when I'm paying 1500+ ?
Will the 8gb 256gb model overheat for heavy Pornhub consumers?
cant you just give me one sir, you have so many/ At least let my comment win one
Okay, you got a like on this video from me.
Why?
Common sense reporting on the throttling debacle.
Thank you for sharing common sense and facts. That is what brutal honesty is about. Separating yourself from the bandwagon of others.
Again, thank you.
Thank you John!
LOL
If I am brutally honest I am keeping my 2019 Intel I3 MacBook Air.
All I want to know is if the M2 MacBook will have problems and overheating issues running games like The Sims 4? If you answer this, you will have good karma for the rest of the year :D
why don't you ALWAYS review honest?
The longest freakin sponsor. I just muted it. You're welcome
Pretty typical length, but I do add chapter markers to make it easy to navigate if the sponsor isn’t something you’re interested in.
The dude split it to make the users easy to skip. Chill !
I feel like you’re the offspring of a wealthy couple and conned them into purchasing this domain. I have little confidence in your assessments. Something isn’t right here.
Wildly, wildly inaccurate. I’ve been producing tech videos more than 15 years. I spent my college years working through an ECE degree before settling on a specialization in new media and technology. I’ve worked for multiple news organizations writing and producing video content, hosting podcasts, and have even spoken at CES. Sorry you don’t have confidence in my assessments but I’m fully capable of doing my job. AppleInsider is one of the earliest Apple-focused publications and has been breaking news since 1997.
I am going to buy my very first Mac after 4 years of only using an iPhone iPad combo.
My entire workflow works on an iPhone iPad, and no, I do not even use the Apple Pencil at all. My tasks include, word, excel, surfing the web, TH-cam, Facebook, apple mail, FaceTime, iMessage, Viber, a bit of pornography as well (very little, mind you).
All said, I do use Geforcenow service and would also like to play World of Warcraft and if possible Final Fantasy 14, and that is about it.
Should I get a MacBook Air m2 24gb ram 512 storage with 10 core gpu (I just prefer maxing out my computers to avoid buyers’ remorse). A fully maxed out MacBook Pro 14 or 16 is also an option as I have saved a lot for this purchase, however, I am very hesitant on buying the 14 or 16 as a refresh might come out in a few months which will be hard to swallow. On the other hand, the m2 air has just been refreshed, which is a safer choice.
P.s.
This is my main computer, and I don’t mind portability, and the most taxing thing I can possibly do to the computer is world of Warcraft, final fantasy 14, and geforcenow. I do not do any form of photo or video editing, not even as a hobby. Also, I do not like using windows devices as I find them overly complicated. I am perfectly okay with an iPad, but some of my friends tell me that geforcenow works better on a Mac.
Many thanks
Is M2 air 2022 good for photoshop and illustrator?