Why would he need two pros? He’s got one as a work computer, he’s looking for an ultra portable device outside of his work set up. The air fits that bill far better and makes much more sense
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For the spoiled: how bad is the m2 MBA display?
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I also have the 16 inch m1 pro and want to add a m2 air but am concerned that the screen is going to be too bad, so I will not use the air but opt for the pro. for example I would never ever buy a iPad Air or iPhone that's not a pro. with the air thinness and the new design/color has me interested in it
I have a 13 pro max and an 11” m1 pro iPad. I also have an Xbox series x hooked up to a 120hz QHD monitor. I get it, high refresh is nice. BUT… I played with the m2 air for awhile in store and wasn’t bothered at all by the screen, it’s still a very nice screen, still better then 90% of the laptops out there. It’s not a gaming machine, I don’t need the high refresh for my usage
I also been using an Hp Aero 13 that has a 60hz display and again been just fine for basic usage.
But apple has a 14 day no hassle return policy for a reason, give it a go. Up until last year, there were no macs out there that had high refresh screens and people always praised them. Almost every laptop out there that’s not a gaming laptop still uses a 60hz panel. So people are just getting a little too spoiled and asking too much out of a ultra portable laptop.
Yeah the lineup really makes it tough choices. It is also nearly a full pound lighter than the 14”. If it were just 1/3lb lighter or so it would be a no brainer to get the 14”. But the 14” is quite a bit heavier. And then, alas, the m2 air is not THAT light that it feels like an ultra ultraportable like the old 12” mb…grr dilemmas
Btw, until Apple or LG puts out an external monitor that has equal performance of the M1 MBPs (MiniLED or OLED levels of contrast, 200+ levels of PPI, and 120Hz ProMotion), I've decided to stick with what still works for me in laptops by upgrading to the brighter M2 MBA.
Seriously been reading way too many comments by MBP and iPad Pro owners getting so spoiled with their incredible displays, to the point where they get turned off using anything else. And it could be a while before Apple or LG is able to equal that in a 27" or larger external form factor. Sure, the next generation of the Apple Pro XDR display will likely have such capabilities, but it will probably be the only game in town for a while. And as before, it will be serious $$$. I don't need to make that kind of investment, for the work I do with my Macs.
And yes, I do stand close enough to my external displays while using to notice the difference in PPI. In fact, when I first tried out a 24" 4K LG UltraFine monitor for Macs, I immediately noticed the inferior difference versus what I experience on my MBA display, to the point where it became a distraction. Only after I researched a little did I learn that 24" monitor unfortunately has a much lower PPI (186) than other displays designed for Macs. Hence why I only use a 21.5" 4K UltraFine (219 PPI) and a 27" 5K UltraFine (218 PPI) currently.
So just like when folks get used to a higher screen refresh, once you get used to a higher PPI, it's tough to go back.
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I have a new M2 MacBook Air. The screen is crisp, bright and colorful. Couldn't have asked for a better screen.