Depending on which MBP you have, the 14” is 1-2 pounds lighter. And only 0.8 pounds heavier than the M2 Air. The M2 Air is gorgeous though. If it wasn’t so expensive up-spec’d, we’d get one for the gf. Instead, we’ll prob get her a up-spec’d M1 Air on sale.
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M1 vs. M2 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
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When was the last time anybody bought anything from Apple based on practicality?
If I hadn’t made the switch to full time use of my [now M1] iPad Pro 12.9” a couple of years ago, the M2 MBA would be my everyday carry item. It’s tempting just for the ~18 hour battery life, although it’s hard to think about walking away from the great screen of the iPP and its dual purpose use (work and play) that doesn’t require my iPhone to be used as a hotspot when I travel.
Except this is like what, the 5th version of the MBA? What is your point?
Honestly, I've recommended the M1 Air to a couple of people already as what they should purchase for use this year. My reasoning is "bang for the buck", especially if you look at refurbished prices.
Clearly, the M2 Air adds a lot of random improvements - but ... you're also potentially getting a machine that will do some thermal throttling under load, so not sure if performance will really be that much better than an M1 when doing demanding tasks?
I feel like if you're enough of a "power user" to really value all the improvements they promise with M2 vs M1 and price isn't a big issue for you? Then you might be a candidate to just spend the extra money for a Macbook Pro instead and go all out? (I did that last year, getting the 16" model and that way could configure w/32GB of RAM as well. With Apple's 12 months no interest payment plan, it makes it a lot easier to swallow the price tag.)
Clearly, the M2 Air adds a lot of random improvements - but ... you're also potentially getting a machine that will do some thermal throttling under load, so not sure if performance will really be that much better than an M1 when doing demanding tasks?
I feel like if you're enough of a "power user" to really value all the improvements they promise with M2 vs M1 and price isn't a big issue for you? Then you might be a candidate to just spend the extra money for a Macbook Pro instead and go all out? (I did that last year, getting the 16" model and that way could configure w/32GB of RAM as well. With Apple's 12 months no interest payment plan, it makes it a lot easier to swallow the price tag.)
I have a M1 MBA, I have been carrying it around recently and love the weight and form factor, so no interest in a MBP of any kind.
I am thinking about a Starlight 16GB, 1 TB storage. Main reasons for upgrade would be camera, slightly larger screen, MagSafe, and other similar upgrades. I expect little improvement in performance.
I am thinking about a Starlight 16GB, 1 TB storage. Main reasons for upgrade would be camera, slightly larger screen, MagSafe, and other similar upgrades. I expect little improvement in performance.
Coming from an entry level 13" Intel based MacBook Pro I see this as a signification upgrade. Definitely considering a 16GB, 1 TB model in the new Midnight color.
As much as I liked the concept of the OG 12” MacBook, i am aftaid it’s the same story as Mini versions of the iPhone - there was a big crowd calling for a smaller form factor, but when it arrived nobody ended up buying it.
Plus i guess apple has learnt their lesson with the 12” mac. They were notoriously unreliable and fragile.
I guess it really depends in the ssd speeds. If apple uses the same slower ssd as they did in the m2 mbp, it's a hard pass.
All the talk, but they aren't taking orders for the M2 Air. Maybe they'll start shipping when the new MBP 14 and 16 come out with M2 Pro and Max chip. Of course those might not ship in your lifetime.
Well, if that statement were to apply to the M1 MBA - I am extremely pleased with my purchase
“Despite not having a tapered design, the new MacBook Air delivers a 25 percent volume reduction over the previous generation”
Color me skeptical! How can that be true?
The M2 MBA is *deeper* than the M1 and it’s height of .44” is *greater* than the average height of the M1 MBA, which is roughly .395”. (Half way between .16” and .63”.). There is no way the M2 MBA could have 25% *less* volume.
As they say in math classes:
”Show your work!” 😎
I’ve said in another thread but Apple is willing to take in my MBA M1 for £330, and a new MBA with M2 same RAM costs circa £1500.
At this point, a not super significant upgrade is not worth £1200 uplift.
At this point, a not super significant upgrade is not worth £1200 uplift.
The article seems just a touch hasty with no validation of the SSD performance issues and thermal challenges, and no benchmarking.
I get wanting to have stuff published but personally I’d appreciate a more thorough article over a hasty deadline meeting one.
EDIT: Re-reading that it’s a touch harsh. I have no problem with the writing itself, I just think it’s too premature.
I get wanting to have stuff published but personally I’d appreciate a more thorough article over a hasty deadline meeting one.
EDIT: Re-reading that it’s a touch harsh. I have no problem with the writing itself, I just think it’s too premature.
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Since Apple can't make them fast enough, I would say you are in the minority.
I was anti-notch until I saw the implementation in person. non issue for me
not to mention, that statement doesn’t make too much sense… the M1 Air was v1 of M1 Airs, M2 Air is v1 of M2 Airs (and v1 case, design, etc for Airs).
But in reality, M1, M2 etc are like rev. 20+ of their tried and tested over a decade counterpart of A-chips on iPhones and iPads (including their Secure Enclave’s, T-chips, neural engines, and more). The aluminum case is similar to the incredibly successful M1 Pro/Max 14”/16” MacBooks, so that sounds like a safe bet to me too.
Mx -> LxWxH => V (cm)
M1 -> 21.24 x 30.41 x 1.01 => 652.3675
M2 -> 21.5 x 30.41 x 1.13 => 738.811
Diff = 13% more volume in M2, if I’m doing this right. Taper assumed to be even across and uses average of two sizes (1.61 to .41).
Numbers from Tech Specs under each machine in the Apple Store.