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I just bought the new 16 inch MacBook Pro M1 Max thinking it would be the best laptop ever, but I was slightly let down. It's just too heavy in my opinion. I keep finding myself missing my old 15" Retina MacBook Pro, for the keyboard, display, trackpad, and overall build. The new 16" screen notch drives me insane as well, with half of my menu bar icons covered and the only way to access them is by using my second monitor. But even still, it is fast as hell which I love.
I've just bought my first Apple, a 14' M1 Pro. I got it a few cents cheaper as it was marked as an opened box and without any visual usage marks. It had 3 cycles though. Is there anything you can recommend me to check or to take a detailed look at except the visual expection, keyboard and trackpad testing? Any interesting software than I can run, like diagnostics? Thank you in advance!
I needed to replace my 2013 Macbook Air (4GB/128) because the USB-A ports had gotten intermittant. Over the last 9 years the Air did everything I needed it to with all the ports it came with (particularly with the SD card slot for expanded storage of video files). The M1 Macbook Pro (16GB/1TB) was what I chose and couldn't be happier, even though I paid list price. I'm 77 so this is likely my last computer I'll ever buy. It has all the ports, mag safe, great screen, AND FANS that I can ramp up with Macs Fan Control so I don't have to live with100°C CPU temps!
I have a 2011 Air (4GB/128GB) which is too old although I can still use Safari (with 3 tabs) to watch RUclips. I'm in doubt to buy a basic Air M2 for my very basic needs o a Pro 14 due to a wonderful screen and 16GB/512GB minimum ram-space storage. I think I will wait until the presentation of M2 Pro 14 (maybe in November or in March?)
100%. For lot's of people it's a good idea to save money and go for the M1 over the M2. For the M2, you're mainly just paying for the new design and slightly better hardware components.
Totally agree. Personally went with m2 air, despite lower performance of the air the pro is overkill for a student like me and the portability can't be beaten.
I definitely love the m2 air but i still say that the base 14” pro is a much better value. Especially since it can be had for like 16/1700 on sale right now which is about the same as a similarly spec’d air. But has a much more powerful chip, active cooling, more ports, and much better screen
The screen, 16GB of RAM, and 512 GB SSD were what pushed me towards the 14” - I specced out the M2 Macbook Air and with the same specs the price wasn’t too far off just getting the 14”, and you can’t make the screen on the M2 better, so it was a no brainer for me.
@@digital4282 absolutely, the slimness and the colors of the air are very tempting but the 14” isn’t unwieldy by any means and just does everything better and the screen itself is almost worth the extra price by itself.
Yes, the M2 MBA really makes sense if you’re getting the base model (8gb / 256gb) or (8gb / 512gb). Once you want to go up to 16gb memory, getting that included in the base price of the 14” MBP makes the cost difference even less…
I have an M1 MBA and I've been trying to find an excuse to upgrade, but I can't. First, I still can't decide between these two devices, but if I had to I keep leaning toward the M2 Air, and then the only REAL improvement I'd see in upgrading is magsafe, which would be a big deal to open up another port, but not enough to justify the money to upgrade. So every time I end up just sticking with the M1 Air. I bought it to be a secondary computer, and it's become my primary one.
For me, knowing I needed at least 512GB storage and 16GB RAM - specking the MBA up to that point was basically the exact same cost as the MBP on sale. No brainer. I LOVE the 14” base model MBP.
I have a question I hope you can answer. I decided on the 14” mbp after I saw your video and I’ve noticed that in sleep the battery drains very quickly where as my 2013 mbp can lasts like months in sleep. Is this normal?
I ultimately chose the base midnight m2 air over the m1pro as a university student. I do keep my laptops for a while, and I'm able to make program some IOS mock applications, mid-level video editing, business related inquires etc. Yes, I am aware of the SSD issue but it's blown out of proportion, although I wish Apple didn't make this cost cutting move. Sometimes though, I do wish I upgraded to 16GB ram but alas, I am a proud first time MacBook owner :)
Luke, please tell me, do you have any dents/pits/micro-holes on you display? I had some on my MacBook Pro 14 (2021) after about 6 months of use. I did recently got my display replaced under warranty. I read that many people experience this despite being so protective with the device and some even had the same thing happened on the replaced display too. Even if not advised, I'm considering putting a film screen protector. What do you think? Thank you!
@Luke - for video live streaming and recording for an hour long webinar, would the 14inch be better; i.e. would the MBA be throttling? Is live streaming a core use case you’d use choose the 14 Pro for?
I think I'm gonna go with the m1 pro due to the just the fact that the base comes with 16gb ram and 512gb storage (which should be the standard for todays computers). All the other features become like this sweet bonus. The weight is literally the main appeal to the air, I just wish apple made the ram/storage better price to value.
That's why I didn't pay full price for those specs by a long shot. I let someone else do that for me and I bought secondhand no problem. I'll be damned if I let Apple get over on me on what should be standard specs with no way to even upgrade. I'll let others get ripped off though.
If the Air came with 16GB RAM at regular price, it would have been an instant buy for me. I went from M1 Air to M1 Pro and it made my backpack noticeably heavier than I'd like. Very happy with everything else about the M1 Pro though
It was very hard for me to choose between these two, but I ended up picking a refurbished 14´ base model, which cost me just a little bit more than a M2 Air with 16GB o RAM and 512 of storage. I think that with the actual prices it's very hard to justify the M2 Air over the M1 Pro.
Personally I think the 16in MBP is my favorite option. I love larger screens and the better hardware plus the extra ports are very nice. Second choice would be the 14in MBP thanks to it's similar benefits besides the larger screen. I also would not call the MBP screen the best screen in any laptop but it's in the top 5 for sure.
Thanks for the video! I'm not sure what to do because I will use it for everyday tasks but also for some video editing about family trips. I guess I need a good performer in terms of RAM. I am not sure that I need more than 256 Gb of space as I do have some external disks. I am wondering if I should buy the Air M2 with 16Gb/256Gb, or the M1 Pro with 16Gb/512Gb. Because I understand that the 256Gb SSD on the MacBook Air M2 is slower (?) And here in Switzerland I have a price difference of 300 Swiss Francs between both models, and it's pretty important. What's your advices ?
Great vid as always Luke! I purchased my MBP M1Pro (base) when the other option was the M1 Air. For me whilst the M1 Air was tempting given its crazy figures at launch, I waited to see the new MBP offerings which were rumoured. I'm glad I did, M1 Pro MBP has blown me away with its super solid performance, amazing screen, ports (all of which I use) and its ability to link to my 4K tv is just awesome. I do think you are right though, people really do need to sit and think of their real world use when making a decision between the M2 Air and the MBP M1Pro. I know of a few people who have bought the most expensive MBP M1's and they barely tax its intended capability when an M1 Air would've more than sufficed. Anyways again great vid! Keep 'em coming Luke!
I went for the 14” MBP @$1600. The screen was the tipping point. Add the Vivid extension and it’s usable outdoors in broad daylight. A little heavier than I would prefer but it does have everything.
I bought and tried both of these great laptops. Each has everything that one could want in a laptop, except the one thing that would make it the perfect laptop. Ironically, or perhaps not, each has that one thing the other lacks. The M1 MBP 14 has that XDR miniLED display. The M2 Air is light and easy to carry. It's the Goldilocks paradox.
all you ppl who think the M2 Air is "lighter & easier to carry" the M2 air is 3.3 lbs vs just 3.5 for the 14" pro. That's point .2 lbs. difference. Basically SAME! SMH
Really confusing that the laptops switch sides in the screen showcase B-roll and then in the a-roll shots. I was thinking „damn the blacks on the right screen are nice“ and then when you are talking you show the macbook air on the right and at first i was confused.
I grabbed the M1 MacBook Air over a year ago, and got it for less than 999. It has been fantastic, and I have no plans to upgrade any time soon. I feel the M1 Air is by far the best amount of computer for the money. Especially if you can get one on offer.
Budget has to be my primary concern. Portability is second so I'm getting the air... it checks off my 2 most important/desirable things... Thanks for your assessment.
I recently made this choice and I started out with the M2 Air, but then switched to the 14" Pro. As a non-pro, the M2 Air actually fit my strict needs better, but a few factors made me make the switch: - 1) I needed the larger screen -- I was coming from an older 15" MBP, and while the difference wasn't that drastic on paper, I could definitely feel the loss of space. - 2) I needed more on-board storage and wanted more RAM, and while I could have just upgraded the Air, that got the price uncomfortably close to the discounted 14", especially considering... - 3) I wanted the extra ports, particularly the hdmi and sd card readers. Yes, I could have just purchased a dongle, but that would have gotten me even closer to the 14" price while also cutting into the portability benefit of the Air. But that said... - 4) I didn't actually need or want the increased portability -- The 14" was already much more portable than my old 15", and the Air actually felt too insubstantial; it made me feel like it was more susceptible to damage. So with all of that taken together, plus the nice-to-have bonuses like the 14" having better audio output, an all-around better screen, and a more powerful chip (with active cooling) for if and when I do need to do more intensive work, the 14" ended up being a bit of a no-brainer.
When my 12" MBA issues rendered it unuseable I switched to a Huawei 14". It was pretty good till the software stopped updating. So now I have an M2 MBA. Since I have not had a decent keyboard on a laptop for at least 8 years - I would have to say my favorite feature of the M2 MBA is how beautiful it is to type on. Makes me want to comment more often - like now... Of course - the trackpad/screen/speed/form factor/etc - does not hurt either (I thought hard on getting the Pro as well - just didn't need the extra performance & cost & weight)
IMO, the base M2 Air is one thing. But I feel like if you need to upgrade anything about it, storage, ram or even both... at that point you might as well get the Pro since it's on sale all the time.
Could someone help me here? So I have to choose between M2 Air or M1 Pro 16 inch (only 2 options i was given). Price is not an issue as it’s an official purchase. My use is mostly Google Slides, Sheets and emails. Yes, i do have 30 tabs open at the same time. Portability is an important factor for me. With my use would performance be an issue if I go with Air for the portability factor?
I got a 14inch MBP about a month ago, I don't think the fans have ever spun. I exported high resolution pictures with colour grading, about 50 photos at the same time, edited and exported 4k videos but never heard the fans spin and also never felt the Mac to get hot, warm sometimes but not hot.
Argh. This did not help me decide! I currently have an M1 Air base model. I find the 8 GB of memory is too little for my workflow. But the portability is fantastic. Will I hate the 1 pound more and extra bulk of the 14" Pro the 6 or 7 times a year I travel with it? And is the keyboard better on the 14"?
The keyboards are basically on par. As for the portability, maybe ask some people you know if any of them own either machine. If you hold the machines yourself, you'll be able to make a decision that would satisfy you. For me, the extra weight of the 14 wasn't really noticeable over the M2 Air. I'm not particularly strong either. You only really notice a change when comparing them to the 16 inch model.
I purchased an M2 Air for my mother and a 14” Pro for myself on Amazon at 15% off on each product. 😎 Our first Macs ever and I thought I’d treat ourselves to them and they will be very useful for our media and file storage needs and general computing tasks that the iPad Pros just can’t do.
I have the MBP14 and my son has the M2 MBA. I love the size of the M2 MBA, but I do not have a problem at all with the size and portability of the 14". I think the display, sound and added performance is well worth the added size and weight.
I actually went with maxed out air m2. 24gb 1tb storage and 10GPU. It comes to the same price as the base model pro but the base model pro only have 16gb of ram. Bear in mind, if you are gaming they are sharing the VRAM with the unified memory. Having 24gb of ram is very useful. My day to day ram usage is already hovering around 16gb to 18gb. You definitely could use more ram,
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!
next year is almost there I will wait foer the 2023 macbook to see what up because im really confuse i dont know wich one to pick lol nice video tho keep it up
The extra weight of the Pro vs the Air doesn't matter in your bag. Where it matters is if you're trying to use it on the sofa or on a plane/transit. Carrying an extra pound or using it on your lap while stationary is basically unnoticeable. The real deciding factor here is do you use your PC exclusively for office and browsing and is 250GB of storage enough. If the answer to both is yes, get the Air; if the answer to either is no, get the Pro.
Luke I have the 2019 MBA and I have unfortunately cooked the heat sink. Nowadays the moment I need access to all it's faculties (it's currently summer where I live), I crank the fans up to 8000 RPM and I use turbo boost switcher and have 0 problem with the fan noise.
Yeah but you didn't mention that you got 16GB ram in the base 14inch which is really important for any workflow bigger than browsing. I had 8GB M1 Macbook pro and had a lot memory pressure issues.
I am using MacBook Air M1 late 2020 Basemodel and I never ran out of ram or even storage . As a student It is capable of the light video editing !!! I would say for performance m1 and m2 are very similar !!! but if you want the screen upgrade , ports and you can send extra bucks on it . I would suggest to go with the M1 pro !!
I don't mind carrying half a kilo more in my backpack, so the M1 Pro is my pick as all the positives outweigh the $300 price differential for a base chip model with 16gb Ram and 1TB sdd. And whichever one you buy, I would definitely not go below 16gb Ram and 1TB sdd.
I got both the M2 Air and the 16 inch M1 Pro. The 16 is my main workstation while the air is the travel/mobility laptop. Very expensive operation overall (about €4000) but I feel it's worth is as an investment for my productivity
@@danieldev514 im not trying to flex I'm not rich at all lol, I just like to work on a big screen.. if they made a cheap ass 16 inch MacBook Air without all that power, that would be perfect for me
@@chromaticvisuelle yeah and? Everything is relative, I have pretty much already repaid the money I spent by working twice as fast and nicely 😂 you guys in these comments seem like you don’t have idea of what an investment is and why these machines have this price.. they aren’t toys they are fixed assets to make other money
Guys help me out,im thinking of buying a Mac and i have two options atm,should i get the M1 2020 512gb and 16gb ram or the M2 2022 256 gb and 8gb ram,both are at the same price of around €1150(cheapest in my country i could find for both)
I think I have decided on going for the M2 MBA but I just can't decide if I want to upgrade the Ram or the Memory or both. I think I would rather have a 1tb drive more than more ram. Do you have any suggestions on which to go with ram or HD?
I’m actually facing this struggle 😕, part of me knows I will be fine with the Air but it being so close to the pro with the ports and better screen is super tempting, then again those $500 dollars do make a difference for me as I could use them for accessories, new AirPods, a monitor, etc…
For the Air, you could always carry a dongle with all the ports you need, but you will still be stuck with the screen. I'd say what it really comes down to is your workflow, how long you're planning on keeping your laptop for, and how often you'll be travelling with it. I've got the M2 base model and I've been loving it!
Go for the pro if you have the money and plan on using it for a long time. Accessories can wait imo. However, if you do think the air will be fine for you, and you upgrade often, then it is the better choice imo.
You can always take an extra cable to use the magsafe vs USB-C and if you plan on keeping the MacBook for years, every bit of performance today is longevity in the future...
(High specced) M2 Air - I already have a powerful desktop machine. The laptop is a secondary device and my focus is on portability but I want it to be able to do a big tasks in a pinch. M1 Pro/Max MBP - The laptop is my everything. Here is where I will do the lot of my work. I feel the somewhat small compromise of portability is worth it for me having uncompromising performance. Base/“MKBHD-config’d” MBA - I don’t quite have or need to spend the budget to consider other options. This will really be great for the price anyway.
Migrated from the 14" Pro to the M2 Air. Number of days i miss the performance, ports or screen of the 14" Pro: Zero. Number of days i appriciate the smaller form factor M2 Air: Every Single Day.
just went from a M1air to a M1pro14. The M1air was good!, but the M1pro14 is awesome!! The display, just incredible. The speakers, big upgrade. I went for the M1pro with 16/512 since I needed more memory & space. A M2air with 16/512 (in my contry...) is veeery close to the baseline M1pro14.. And with a 20% mastercard discount, it became within reatch :) My conclution, the baseline M1Pro14, is STILL(!) the all in one best laptop on the market. A refresh is surely coming.. but I dont care.
The main deciding factor for me and numerous coworkers has been the screen. If you want the awesome screen, you get the pro. Very few people in daily office use can tell the performance difference but IMMEDIATELY notice the screen. For those using a dock with the screen closed, M2 Air all day.
To someone who is planning to buy one of these, I request you to go for 16 inch model if you have weak eyesight or if you have any issues with your eyesight or if your work involves a lot of reading and typing. I have been using the 14 inch MacBook Pro for almost 6 months now and it is a delight to use. Definitely a better value for money than the MacBook Air. However, I wish I went ahead with the 16 inch MacBook Pro for the screen size and the comfort it provides for reading and writing.
My favorite You-tuber. I wish I could be as good a speaker. I guess it takes practice like any other skill. I cant wait til some new more powerful desktop macs such as iMac and ;perhaps next gen mac studio (which will lower the price of current gen.)
Been jumping from one channel to another for M2 reviews. Must admit this review attracted me the most; not because of the content, but the clarity of the English language, in that there wasn’t any accent. Brilliant cover 👏👏
I like how you mentioned the importance of the display, something you always look at. That's why I got the 14-inch Pro. 120hz and the quality of the 14-screen help reduce eye strain for sure. The nicer speakers are also an added bonus.
I use my base model M2 Air docked vertically in clamshell mode at my desk about 95% of the time. I actually rarely see the screen on the laptop itself.
I need to replace my old MacBook Pro 15 inch Retina late 2013 - I love the M2 MBA form factor but the no fan / heating concerns me + as I am planning to keep this new laptop for many years .. I guess the Pro M1 14 inch could be the best choice.
The new M2 Air is awesome and a temping buy, but the 14” MBP M1 Pro is still a dream machine for me. Better design, more screen real estate, better performance, pro-motion display etc.
I travel a lot, portability is crucial for me so I decided for the M2 and is excellent in every aspect of my workflow, even editing audio and video clips.
Did exactly what you suggested with the pros/cons list and the score came up too close to call. Ended up going for the Air because having tried both, the Air screen hurts my eyes much less than the better specced Pro screen, especially noticeable in longer sessions. The difference was big enough to make me settle for a less impressive & smaller screen, worse speakers, and no HDMI + right side USB-C ports, all of which I found valuable. The Air portability is amazing though, so all good.
@@LucienDupont Sore dry eyes, like when looking into an aggressive source of light for a long time. I work with (other) computers all day, and I don't get this kind of soreness with all monitors, just the fancy, high-contrast, over-saturated MBP, and some old, crappy blue-light screens.
This was the decision I had to make when ordering my MacBook, whether to get the Base Model 14inch MacBook Pro, which starts at the same price as a maxed-out MacBook Air (M2), which I ended up getting. After all, I liked how thin and light it is, which is ideal for me because I use it for school and like carrying it with me everywhere. I know I'm not getting the Retina XDR Mini LED Display, the faster M1 Pro, or the M1 Max chip, but I don't mind. The one thing I don't like about the MacBook Air (M2) is how hot it gets when you're pushing it too hard, which rarely happens to me; it only happens when I play games like Roblox or more processor-intensive tasks. If you were going to acquire the maxed-out MacBook Air, I still think the 14-inch MacBook Pro would have been a superior decision (M2).
Sorry but the m1 air is the best for most people. It is pretty simple, the price is just too good. If you are a content creator, yeah the 14 or the 16 inch pro are truly the best.
If you need more than 16 GB of RAM the M2 Air (8 CPUs, 8GPUs, 27 GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has the same price of the Mac Book Pro 14" base model, which cost roughly 360/400£ extra in UK with 32 GB of RAM depending if you have student discount or not. Currently I have a base M1 Mac mini that can handle Windows 11 on Parallel with good performance, but it is a bit slow with transition ( ex. Task View) which I think depends on the limited amount of RAM. I have noticed the Fan is always spinning at 1,700 rpm ( checked with Parallel ToolBox) but is very silent with temp around 35 Degrees Celsius. Do you think the Mac Book Air M2 with the above configuration can handle this Task without overheating or is better go with the Mac Book Pro 14" base model?
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I just bought the new 16 inch MacBook Pro M1 Max thinking it would be the best laptop ever, but I was slightly let down. It's just too heavy in my opinion. I keep finding myself missing my old 15" Retina MacBook Pro, for the keyboard, display, trackpad, and overall build. The new 16" screen notch drives me insane as well, with half of my menu bar icons covered and the only way to access them is by using my second monitor. But even still, it is fast as hell which I love.
Can i have 1 of your mcbook?😅✌🏼
I've just bought my first Apple, a 14' M1 Pro. I got it a few cents cheaper as it was marked as an opened box and without any visual usage marks. It had 3 cycles though. Is there anything you can recommend me to check or to take a detailed look at except the visual expection, keyboard and trackpad testing? Any interesting software than I can run, like diagnostics? Thank you in advance!
I needed to replace my 2013 Macbook Air (4GB/128) because the USB-A ports had gotten intermittant. Over the last 9 years the Air did everything I needed it to with all the ports it came with (particularly with the SD card slot for expanded storage of video files). The M1 Macbook Pro (16GB/1TB) was what I chose and couldn't be happier, even though I paid list price. I'm 77 so this is likely my last computer I'll ever buy. It has all the ports, mag safe, great screen, AND FANS that I can ramp up with Macs Fan Control so I don't have to live with100°C CPU temps!
This is such a heart warming comment
I wish you buy many more macbooks in the future
That’s exactly what I got - you made a great choice!
You got at least another 2-3 macs in you! Cheers
I have a 2011 Air (4GB/128GB) which is too old although I can still use Safari (with 3 tabs) to watch RUclips.
I'm in doubt to buy a basic Air M2 for my very basic needs o a Pro 14 due to a wonderful screen and 16GB/512GB minimum ram-space storage.
I think I will wait until the presentation of M2 Pro 14 (maybe in November or in March?)
The M1 MacBook Air is still the best value in the history of laptops. The combination of power, build quality, and price is absolutely unmatched.
100%. For lot's of people it's a good idea to save money and go for the M1 over the M2. For the M2, you're mainly just paying for the new design and slightly better hardware components.
Agree, I think the M1 Air is a better value buy over the M2. If you need more power than go for the M1 Pro.
I agree entirely!! My M1 MacBook Air was the best purchase I ever made. I was able to get the base model for $799.
Got mine new for $829. Insane times.
Yeah. It's true even for an older design. I have the new m2 mba, but I'm pretty sure when it goes on sale it will be a lot more worth it.
Your conclusion is spot on. the machines are meticulously designed for optimal non-overlap.
Totally agree. Personally went with m2 air, despite lower performance of the air the pro is overkill for a student like me and the portability can't be beaten.
I definitely love the m2 air but i still say that the base 14” pro is a much better value. Especially since it can be had for like 16/1700 on sale right now which is about the same as a similarly spec’d air. But has a much more powerful chip, active cooling, more ports, and much better screen
The screen, 16GB of RAM, and 512 GB SSD were what pushed me towards the 14” - I specced out the M2 Macbook Air and with the same specs the price wasn’t too far off just getting the 14”, and you can’t make the screen on the M2 better, so it was a no brainer for me.
@@digital4282 absolutely, the slimness and the colors of the air are very tempting but the 14” isn’t unwieldy by any means and just does everything better and the screen itself is almost worth the extra price by itself.
Yes, the M2 MBA really makes sense if you’re getting the base model (8gb / 256gb) or (8gb / 512gb). Once you want to go up to 16gb memory, getting that included in the base price of the 14” MBP makes the cost difference even less…
@@christophermkim active cooling makes a heck of difference especially if you want to max out your performance
For audio production, there is a great appeal to a 100% fanless operation.
Luke, your reviews are in its league of its own “hands down”. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Great vid, and I just have to say, that shirt was an excellent choice. Seriously lovin it.
I have an M1 MBA and I've been trying to find an excuse to upgrade, but I can't. First, I still can't decide between these two devices, but if I had to I keep leaning toward the M2 Air, and then the only REAL improvement I'd see in upgrading is magsafe, which would be a big deal to open up another port, but not enough to justify the money to upgrade. So every time I end up just sticking with the M1 Air. I bought it to be a secondary computer, and it's become my primary one.
Like me with my M1 IMac, neither one of us needs to upgrade
For me, knowing I needed at least 512GB storage and 16GB RAM - specking the MBA up to that point was basically the exact same cost as the MBP on sale. No brainer. I LOVE the 14” base model MBP.
Another awesome video - Thanks
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I have a question I hope you can answer. I decided on the 14” mbp after I saw your video and I’ve noticed that in sleep the battery drains very quickly where as my 2013 mbp can lasts like months in sleep. Is this normal?
I ultimately chose the base midnight m2 air over the m1pro as a university student. I do keep my laptops for a while, and I'm able to make program some IOS mock applications, mid-level video editing, business related inquires etc. Yes, I am aware of the SSD issue but it's blown out of proportion, although I wish Apple didn't make this cost cutting move. Sometimes though, I do wish I upgraded to 16GB ram but alas, I am a proud first time MacBook owner :)
does anyone know what program he is running to see his temperatures at 9:10
Luke, please tell me, do you have any dents/pits/micro-holes on you display? I had some on my MacBook Pro 14 (2021) after about 6 months of use. I did recently got my display replaced under warranty. I read that many people experience this despite being so protective with the device and some even had the same thing happened on the replaced display too. Even if not advised, I'm considering putting a film screen protector. What do you think? Thank you!
@Luke - for video live streaming and recording for an hour long webinar, would the 14inch be better; i.e. would the MBA be throttling? Is live streaming a core use case you’d use choose the 14 Pro for?
Thanks, Luke! 🙏🏼
I think I'm gonna go with the m1 pro due to the just the fact that the base comes with 16gb ram and 512gb storage (which should be the standard for todays computers). All the other features become like this sweet bonus. The weight is literally the main appeal to the air, I just wish apple made the ram/storage better price to value.
That's why I didn't pay full price for those specs by a long shot. I let someone else do that for me and I bought secondhand no problem. I'll be damned if I let Apple get over on me on what should be standard specs with no way to even upgrade. I'll let others get ripped off though.
If the Air came with 16GB RAM at regular price, it would have been an instant buy for me. I went from M1 Air to M1 Pro and it made my backpack noticeably heavier than I'd like. Very happy with everything else about the M1 Pro though
It was very hard for me to choose between these two, but I ended up picking a refurbished 14´ base model, which cost me just a little bit more than a M2 Air with 16GB o RAM and 512 of storage. I think that with the actual prices it's very hard to justify the M2 Air over the M1 Pro.
Personally I think the 16in MBP is my favorite option. I love larger screens and the better hardware plus the extra ports are very nice. Second choice would be the 14in MBP thanks to it's similar benefits besides the larger screen. I also would not call the MBP screen the best screen in any laptop but it's in the top 5 for sure.
Thanks for the video! I'm not sure what to do because I will use it for everyday tasks but also for some video editing about family trips. I guess I need a good performer in terms of RAM. I am not sure that I need more than 256 Gb of space as I do have some external disks. I am wondering if I should buy the Air M2 with 16Gb/256Gb, or the M1 Pro with 16Gb/512Gb. Because I understand that the 256Gb SSD on the MacBook Air M2 is slower (?) And here in Switzerland I have a price difference of 300 Swiss Francs between both models, and it's pretty important. What's your advices ?
Great vid as always Luke! I purchased my MBP M1Pro (base) when the other option was the M1 Air. For me whilst the M1 Air was tempting given its crazy figures at launch, I waited to see the new MBP offerings which were rumoured. I'm glad I did, M1 Pro MBP has blown me away with its super solid performance, amazing screen, ports (all of which I use) and its ability to link to my 4K tv is just awesome. I do think you are right though, people really do need to sit and think of their real world use when making a decision between the M2 Air and the MBP M1Pro. I know of a few people who have bought the most expensive MBP M1's and they barely tax its intended capability when an M1 Air would've more than sufficed.
Anyways again great vid! Keep 'em coming Luke!
Hey! I have one question. Has your Macbook Pro dimming on edges of screen ? It clearly visible on a white background
Love your videos
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I went for the 14” MBP @$1600. The screen was the tipping point. Add the Vivid extension and it’s usable outdoors in broad daylight. A little heavier than I would prefer but it does have everything.
I am jealous at those prices. Here in europe its at least 500$ more
Travel to Asia to buy. I think buying in Japan is cheap and tax free.
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I bought and tried both of these great laptops. Each has everything that one could want in a laptop, except the one thing that would make it the perfect laptop. Ironically, or perhaps not, each has that one thing the other lacks. The M1 MBP 14 has that XDR miniLED display. The M2 Air is light and easy to carry. It's the Goldilocks paradox.
What’s your problem with carrying the 14”?
all you ppl who think the M2 Air is "lighter & easier to carry" the M2 air is 3.3 lbs vs just 3.5 for the 14" pro. That's point .2 lbs. difference. Basically SAME! SMH
@@rono33 13’ M2 Air is 2.7 pounds genius
Really confusing that the laptops switch sides in the screen showcase B-roll and then in the a-roll shots. I was thinking „damn the blacks on the right screen are nice“ and then when you are talking you show the macbook air on the right and at first i was confused.
I grabbed the M1 MacBook Air over a year ago, and got it for less than 999. It has been fantastic, and I have no plans to upgrade any time soon.
I feel the M1 Air is by far the best amount of computer for the money. Especially if you can get one on offer.
Budget has to be my primary concern. Portability is second so I'm getting the air... it checks off my 2 most important/desirable things... Thanks for your assessment.
Hey Luke can you do like a buying guide for like macs in desktop version like Mac studio and m1 Mac colored one
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I recently made this choice and I started out with the M2 Air, but then switched to the 14" Pro. As a non-pro, the M2 Air actually fit my strict needs better, but a few factors made me make the switch:
- 1) I needed the larger screen -- I was coming from an older 15" MBP, and while the difference wasn't that drastic on paper, I could definitely feel the loss of space.
- 2) I needed more on-board storage and wanted more RAM, and while I could have just upgraded the Air, that got the price uncomfortably close to the discounted 14", especially considering...
- 3) I wanted the extra ports, particularly the hdmi and sd card readers. Yes, I could have just purchased a dongle, but that would have gotten me even closer to the 14" price while also cutting into the portability benefit of the Air. But that said...
- 4) I didn't actually need or want the increased portability -- The 14" was already much more portable than my old 15", and the Air actually felt too insubstantial; it made me feel like it was more susceptible to damage.
So with all of that taken together, plus the nice-to-have bonuses like the 14" having better audio output, an all-around better screen, and a more powerful chip (with active cooling) for if and when I do need to do more intensive work, the 14" ended up being a bit of a no-brainer.
Same thoughts here.
Just brought 14” pro also just now
When my 12" MBA issues rendered it unuseable I switched to a Huawei 14". It was pretty good till the software stopped updating. So now I have an M2 MBA.
Since I have not had a decent keyboard on a laptop for at least 8 years - I would have to say my favorite feature of the M2 MBA is how beautiful it is to type on. Makes me want to comment more often - like now...
Of course - the trackpad/screen/speed/form factor/etc - does not hurt either (I thought hard on getting the Pro as well - just didn't need the extra performance & cost & weight)
Which app is being used to monitor the processor core performance and temps?
I’m trying to make my decision for my first mac. I think I’ll wait for the Macbook Pro 14 M2. Thank you for the video. 🙏🏽
IMO, the base M2 Air is one thing. But I feel like if you need to upgrade anything about it, storage, ram or even both... at that point you might as well get the Pro since it's on sale all the time.
Could someone help me here? So I have to choose between M2 Air or M1 Pro 16 inch (only 2 options i was given). Price is not an issue as it’s an official purchase.
My use is mostly Google Slides, Sheets and emails. Yes, i do have 30 tabs open at the same time. Portability is an important factor for me.
With my use would performance be an issue if I go with Air for the portability factor?
Im a computer spec noob….can the air run Affinity Designer and Photoshop with no slowdowns? Never used those programs but need to.
What is the Fan controller app at 9:00?
I got a 14inch MBP about a month ago, I don't think the fans have ever spun. I exported high resolution pictures with colour grading, about 50 photos at the same time, edited and exported 4k videos but never heard the fans spin and also never felt the Mac to get hot, warm sometimes but not hot.
What specs do you have? 8+14 or 10+16? (CPU/GPU)
Argh. This did not help me decide! I currently have an M1 Air base model. I find the 8 GB of memory is too little for my workflow. But the portability is fantastic. Will I hate the 1 pound more and extra bulk of the 14" Pro the 6 or 7 times a year I travel with it? And is the keyboard better on the 14"?
The keyboards are basically on par. As for the portability, maybe ask some people you know if any of them own either machine. If you hold the machines yourself, you'll be able to make a decision that would satisfy you.
For me, the extra weight of the 14 wasn't really noticeable over the M2 Air. I'm not particularly strong either. You only really notice a change when comparing them to the 16 inch model.
what is that app you are using for temp and fan. Time: 9:11
I purchased an M2 Air for my mother and a 14” Pro for myself on Amazon at 15% off on each product. 😎 Our first Macs ever and I thought I’d treat ourselves to them and they will be very useful for our media and file storage needs and general computing tasks that the iPad Pros just can’t do.
Man I just love these comment sections were there aren’t just a bunch of nerdy gamers bashing apple for no reason
what is that cpu temperature app that luke uses?
Is there any software to control the fans.
I have the MBP14 and my son has the M2 MBA. I love the size of the M2 MBA, but I do not have a problem at all with the size and portability of the 14". I think the display, sound and added performance is well worth the added size and weight.
Your son might envy you
I actually went with maxed out air m2. 24gb 1tb storage and 10GPU. It comes to the same price as the base model pro but the base model pro only have 16gb of ram. Bear in mind, if you are gaming they are sharing the VRAM with the unified memory. Having 24gb of ram is very useful. My day to day ram usage is already hovering around 16gb to 18gb.
You definitely could use more ram,
hey bro. how does maxed our airm2 suits u
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!
next year is almost there I will wait foer the 2023 macbook to see what up because im really confuse i dont know wich one to pick lol nice video tho keep it up
The extra weight of the Pro vs the Air doesn't matter in your bag. Where it matters is if you're trying to use it on the sofa or on a plane/transit. Carrying an extra pound or using it on your lap while stationary is basically unnoticeable. The real deciding factor here is do you use your PC exclusively for office and browsing and is 250GB of storage enough. If the answer to both is yes, get the Air; if the answer to either is no, get the Pro.
Simple, do you need or what the performance of the 14 in pro? If not get the air.
Luke I have the 2019 MBA and I have unfortunately cooked the heat sink. Nowadays the moment I need access to all it's faculties (it's currently summer where I live), I crank the fans up to 8000 RPM and I use turbo boost switcher and have 0 problem with the fan noise.
Yeah but you didn't mention that you got 16GB ram in the base 14inch which is really important for any workflow bigger than browsing. I had 8GB M1 Macbook pro and had a lot memory pressure issues.
I need one of these for 4K 60fps log video editing can anyone please suggest one.
can you recommend an app for fan control?
I am using MacBook Air M1 late 2020 Basemodel and I never ran out of ram or even storage . As a student It is capable of the light video editing !!! I would say for performance m1 and m2 are very similar !!! but if you want the screen upgrade , ports and you can send extra bucks on it . I would suggest to go with the M1 pro !!
I don't mind carrying half a kilo more in my backpack, so the M1 Pro is my pick as all the positives outweigh the $300 price differential for a base chip model with 16gb Ram and 1TB sdd. And whichever one you buy, I would definitely not go below 16gb Ram and 1TB sdd.
Very straightforward and to the point 🏅 what color is the 14 m1 if you don’t mind asking ?
What do you think about the Apple refurb 16/512 M1 Air and Pro13 models?
I got both the M2 Air and the 16 inch M1 Pro. The 16 is my main workstation while the air is the travel/mobility laptop. Very expensive operation overall (about €4000) but I feel it's worth is as an investment for my productivity
That's just stupid, you could've gotten the 14 inch. I know you're just trying to flex but lol
@@danieldev514 im not trying to flex I'm not rich at all lol, I just like to work on a big screen.. if they made a cheap ass 16 inch MacBook Air without all that power, that would be perfect for me
@@JustRolly But spend tons of money on laptops lol
@@chromaticvisuelle yeah and? Everything is relative, I have pretty much already repaid the money I spent by working twice as fast and nicely 😂 you guys in these comments seem like you don’t have idea of what an investment is and why these machines have this price.. they aren’t toys they are fixed assets to make other money
@@JustRolly ngl with respect it was entirely stupid and pointless to buy both MacBooks, just being honest
Nice! Luke adjusted the aspect ratio so the dynamic island doesnt appear on the video
Grabbed a used 13inch m1 pro and been riding out with that ever sense. Any point in upgrading to the 14inch m1 pro?
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silicone wise, if m2 were on N4 rather than N5P, that would make more of a generational difference, but its still 5nm same as the m1 family.
Guys help me out,im thinking of buying a Mac and i have two options atm,should i get the M1 2020 512gb and 16gb ram or the M2 2022 256 gb and 8gb ram,both are at the same price of around €1150(cheapest in my country i could find for both)
I think I have decided on going for the M2 MBA but I just can't decide if I want to upgrade the Ram or the Memory or both. I think I would rather have a 1tb drive more than more ram. Do you have any suggestions on which to go with ram or HD?
If it’s simply one or the other, I would prioritise storage personally
I’m actually facing this struggle 😕, part of me knows I will be fine with the Air but it being so close to the pro with the ports and better screen is super tempting, then again those $500 dollars do make a difference for me as I could use them for accessories, new AirPods, a monitor, etc…
For the Air, you could always carry a dongle with all the ports you need, but you will still be stuck with the screen. I'd say what it really comes down to is your workflow, how long you're planning on keeping your laptop for, and how often you'll be travelling with it. I've got the M2 base model and I've been loving it!
Go for the pro if you have the money and plan on using it for a long time. Accessories can wait imo. However, if you do think the air will be fine for you, and you upgrade often, then it is the better choice imo.
The MacBook Pro 14 is $400 off rn 😅
You can always take an extra cable to use the magsafe vs USB-C and if you plan on keeping the MacBook for years, every bit of performance today is longevity in the future...
(High specced) M2 Air - I already have a powerful desktop machine. The laptop is a secondary device and my focus is on portability but I want it to be able to do a big tasks in a pinch.
M1 Pro/Max MBP - The laptop is my everything. Here is where I will do the lot of my work. I feel the somewhat small compromise of portability is worth it for me having uncompromising performance.
Base/“MKBHD-config’d” MBA - I don’t quite have or need to spend the budget to consider other options. This will really be great for the price anyway.
Migrated from the 14" Pro to the M2 Air.
Number of days i miss the performance, ports or screen of the 14" Pro: Zero.
Number of days i appriciate the smaller form factor M2 Air: Every Single Day.
just went from a M1air to a M1pro14. The M1air was good!, but the M1pro14 is awesome!! The display, just incredible. The speakers, big upgrade. I went for the M1pro with 16/512 since I needed more memory & space. A M2air with 16/512 (in my contry...) is veeery close to the baseline M1pro14.. And with a 20% mastercard discount, it became within reatch :) My conclution, the baseline M1Pro14, is STILL(!) the all in one best laptop on the market. A refresh is surely coming.. but I dont care.
Same! With the Best Buy discount, M1 Pro 14" was worth it!
Some of the B roll and A roll shots have the laptops on different sides, making the display comparison a bit confusing without labels.
I ended up going for the M1 Pro 16 inch (one with more GPU cores). It’s been amazing.
Same here.
Maxed out.
It’ll last until I need another one 5-10 years from now.
M10 by then.
Best decision you made
The main deciding factor for me and numerous coworkers has been the screen. If you want the awesome screen, you get the pro. Very few people in daily office use can tell the performance difference but IMMEDIATELY notice the screen.
For those using a dock with the screen closed, M2 Air all day.
Regarding power cords I use my 16 inch as a power bank for peripherals. It makes the most sense to me
Bro some of these new camera manuevers are insane
To someone who is planning to buy one of these, I request you to go for 16 inch model if you have weak eyesight or if you have any issues with your eyesight or if your work involves a lot of reading and typing. I have been using the 14 inch MacBook Pro for almost 6 months now and it is a delight to use. Definitely a better value for money than the MacBook Air. However, I wish I went ahead with the 16 inch MacBook Pro for the screen size and the comfort it provides for reading and writing.
My favorite You-tuber. I wish I could be as good a speaker. I guess it takes practice like any other skill. I cant wait til some new more powerful desktop macs such as iMac and ;perhaps next gen mac studio (which will lower the price of current gen.)
With new Macbooks presumably coming out this month or the next these models will probably get even cheaper very soon.
Been jumping from one channel to another for M2 reviews. Must admit this review attracted me the most; not because of the content, but the clarity of the English language, in that there wasn’t any accent. Brilliant cover 👏👏
Hey Luke .what is your opinion, why apple don't produce any projectors?
I was going to wait for the M2 Pro lineup before pulling the trigger.
Since I tend to keep my laptops for a few years I went with the M1 MacBook Pro, 16GB ram and 1TB SDD.
I like how you mentioned the importance of the display, something you always look at. That's why I got the 14-inch Pro. 120hz and the quality of the 14-screen help reduce eye strain for sure. The nicer speakers are also an added bonus.
I’m a student so went to with the m2 MBA because realistically all I do is type on word and occasionally do other things on it, I don’t need power.
I travel a lot and on the run I do PS, LR and other photo editing apps to include Premiere Pro and Davinci. That’s why I go for MBP 14”.
Luke you should try iPad M1 vs Surface Pro 9 for your next video
As a M1 Max MacBook Pro user, I really admire the portability of the Air.
I use my base model M2 Air docked vertically in clamshell mode at my desk about 95% of the time. I actually rarely see the screen on the laptop itself.
You’ve made my decision, cheers 👍
I need to replace my old MacBook Pro 15 inch Retina late 2013 - I love the M2 MBA form factor but the no fan / heating concerns me + as I am planning to keep this new laptop for many years .. I guess the Pro M1 14 inch could be the best choice.
i'm thing about getting a macbook air 2015 is it worth it getting it in 2022 I don't want to spend a lot on one
Get the M1 MacBook Air refurbished
I"m on a budget. M1 macbook pro or M2 Macbook air ? I use LIghtroom classic for processing thousands of photos. thanks mate.
The new M2 Air is awesome and a temping buy, but the 14” MBP M1 Pro is still a dream machine for me. Better design, more screen real estate, better performance, pro-motion display etc.
I haven't had any issue with my MacBook Pro 14" M1 Max kicking on its fans. If anything, fans spin too much. Highest I've clocked the chip is 65C
I travel a lot, portability is crucial for me so I decided for the M2 and is excellent in every aspect of my workflow, even editing audio and video clips.
The 14” Pro is just as portable and way more capable
Did exactly what you suggested with the pros/cons list and the score came up too close to call. Ended up going for the Air because having tried both, the Air screen hurts my eyes much less than the better specced Pro screen, especially noticeable in longer sessions. The difference was big enough to make me settle for a less impressive & smaller screen, worse speakers, and no HDMI + right side USB-C ports, all of which I found valuable. The Air portability is amazing though, so all good.
Hurts your eyes in what sense?
@@LucienDupont Sore dry eyes, like when looking into an aggressive source of light for a long time. I work with (other) computers all day, and I don't get this kind of soreness with all monitors, just the fancy, high-contrast, over-saturated MBP, and some old, crappy blue-light screens.
This was the decision I had to make when ordering my MacBook, whether to get the Base Model 14inch MacBook Pro, which starts at the same price as a maxed-out MacBook Air (M2), which I ended up getting. After all, I liked how thin and light it is, which is ideal for me because I use it for school and like carrying it with me everywhere. I know I'm not getting the Retina XDR Mini LED Display, the faster M1 Pro, or the M1 Max chip, but I don't mind. The one thing I don't like about the MacBook Air (M2) is how hot it gets when you're pushing it too hard, which rarely happens to me; it only happens when I play games like Roblox or more processor-intensive tasks. If you were going to acquire the maxed-out MacBook Air, I still think the 14-inch MacBook Pro would have been a superior decision (M2).
Sorry but the m1 air is the best for most people. It is pretty simple, the price is just too good. If you are a content creator, yeah the 14 or the 16 inch pro are truly the best.
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If you need more than 16 GB of RAM the M2 Air (8 CPUs, 8GPUs, 27 GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has the same price of the Mac Book Pro 14" base model, which cost roughly 360/400£ extra in UK with 32 GB of RAM depending if you have student discount or not. Currently I have a base M1 Mac mini that can handle Windows 11 on Parallel with good performance, but it is a bit slow with transition ( ex. Task View) which I think depends on the limited amount of RAM. I have noticed the Fan is always spinning at 1,700 rpm ( checked with Parallel ToolBox) but is very silent with temp around 35 Degrees Celsius. Do you think the Mac Book Air M2 with the above configuration can handle this Task without overheating or is better go with the Mac Book Pro 14" base model?