M2 MacBook Air VS M2 MacBook Pro - DON'T BE FOOLED!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- With the release of the M2 MacBook Air there is a lot of talking now about the thermal design of the laptop with many users wondering if Apple should have made some different decision decisions to prevent thermal throttling. However, we already have that answer because Apple made an almost identical laptop with the M2 MacBook Pro with it having an active cooling system, so in reality how much difference does this cooling system make on the M2 performance, and should Apple have included a fan inside of the M2 MacBook Air?
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Bought the M2 Air as a portable work laptop with some gaming, returned it a week later to get the M2 Pro. I don't game very often, but when I do, it would be a 2-3 hour session of DOTA2. The Air got hot after 30 minutes and the longer I played the more it slowed down the frame rate. Considering I played casually once or twice a fortnight, I figured the longevity of my M2 Air with my usage constantly heating up would be bad. The M2 Pro still gets warmer when I have my gaming sessions, but the impact is minimal on performance. Miss the form factor of the M2 Air, but honestly for me, I love this compact old MacBook Pro design and am ok with it.
8 GB memory worth it? Shouldn't they offer at least 12 GB as standard?
same reason I got an m2 pro
I don't play games so would I still go with Pro. I'm just concerned that throttling will affect the longevity of MacBook!
Have to get 10/16 core 16gb/512gb min
Got M2 Pro since 2/2023 and i am still loving it. No overheating issues and the extra weight does not bother me. This will be a long term laptop for me. my first ever Macbook.
The Mac Book Pro is much better if your using your laptop for hours at a time for music editing. The Air therm throttles considerably after three hours using Logic Pro and gets extremely hot.
Really?😢
From this video MBA are designed for everyday use and light video rendering etc. MBP are designed for everyday use and for more robust rendering and intensive use. Great vid.
I'm looking for my first Macbook, I think macbook pro M2 is my best option right now based in my budget and needs as software developer. Thanks for that video!
As a retired electrical engineer, the Arrhenius equation comes to mind. Briefly stated, in Silicon devices every 10°C increase in temperature reduces component life by half. That is why Apple must underclock the M2 chip in the MacBook AIR when doing CPU intensive tasks.
Doing some gaming and I like the touch bar a lot. So pro seems the better option.
I do wonder if gaming and heating on the air would have a detrimental effect over the long term.
Long term wear on CPU will be much more noticable on the Air with no cooling. The Pro should last significantly longer as far as thermal damage over time goes
I hope to see the MBA M2 with 16GB ram and 512GB disk compare with MBP 14" M1 with 16GB ram and 512GB.
14inch is better in every way except of portability - mini LED, 120Hz, better cooling, more powerful CPU/GPU, better speakers...
@@ProtectusCZ Which configuration. Im thinking of getting 13 m2 in 512 16gb. I love the size. I have a 2015 15” and it’s so heavy and big for what I need it now. I’m moving into more portable things. People say 14 but it would be the same. The only thing is that I love MagSafe but I can live without it maybe haha or should I get the air? Apple made it so difficult this year. They did us dirty. I use it for drawing, internet, and video editing.
I am more curious about the fan? Would the lifespan of the machine be impacted by the lack of fan for MacBook Air?
I’m wondering the same thing. I am coming from fanless dell xps that broke after 3 years due to overheating issues.
I’m prob still going to go with air
Any thing that generates alot of heat, needs to let that heat escape, otherwise it will be an issue long term. Got the pro, no regrets.
@@prithvipanwarWhat configuration did you get?
@@sunitjoshi3573 base 14” pro m1 pro
Interesting test results. The M2 Air held up well. This may make a lot of people happy. They might celebrate with an espresso.
Who the hell celebrates with an espresso. Typically people celebrate by popping open a bottle of champagne
@@justinhalen2126 lol you didn’t watch the entire video
espresso 😂
Very helpful video, and I got new base m2 air at a discounted price. The only thing that concerns me about my choice is fixed ram at 8gb and fixed ssd at 256 gb. However, the next levels up meant that you were bordering on 14" mac Pro at base (and that is too much money and too heavy)
True story:
I bought the 16" M1 base model thinking that I DO need all the power and crisp display. Returned it a week later.
Got the 14" M1 base model instead cause the 16 is just not working portability-wise. 14 works fine but, there still some lingering buyer's remorse in the air. Returned it almost 2 weeks later.
Got the M2 Air 16/512. PURELY because of this video.
It simply make sense for my work flow and use.
My advice is to go to the store and check everything out.
I thought the M2 Air is just an after thought by Apple. But, actually they've thought about it THOROUGHLY.
The price, the specs, the user, the flow, the everything.
I edit 4-5 streams of 4k videos and render/export it 10 min length. Done in flash.
The display is great. Sure, not mini LED. But, u'll forget about it and always be in awe streamin shit with it.
Unless, you edit 4k/higher, multiple streams (6 above), intense Photoshop/Animation, portability is a MUST, etc, get the M2 Air 16/512.
And you'll be good for another 4-5 years.
Otherwise, the 14 M1 base model is for you.
I was for sure the 14 M1 base model was IT. Bitch, that shit is heavy.
Thanks Greg. (hugs)
p/s exactly why I subbed to GG
I agree. Weight is big no-no for me too. The fan is kind of tempting so with 13” and their weights are almost same!
I didn't mind the lack of bells and whistles on the Pro (that's what they are, really). In the end, I need a laptop that lasts and has durable battery life, and the Pro gives me that. I can live with an outdated design so long as it lasts a long time and works.
How’s it been working so far and what configuration did you get?
I really wish we could see a video comparing M1 to M2 MBA for the users these laptops were made for. A huge percentage of users only watch videos, do email, gdocs or MS Office, take video calls etc. I just think there are so many videos talking about thermal throttling, ssd speeds etc for users who should just buy a MBP. With the sales on the 14” MBP it is only $150-$200 more than a similarly spec’d M2 Air. My 2 cents…. I love my espresso and being a long time subscriber to Greg’s Gadgets, I find the humor has gotten better and better especially lately! Great vids!
With base model 14" M1 Pro costing 4 months of average salary in my country, these videos help entry level/amateur creatives decide whether or not they can get away with running the base model which is 40% cheaper, a substantial amount in my country.
You don’t need a video, they’ll be totally the same
You listen to this guy? Smh
There would be no point in such a video. They’re the same
??? In order to "watch videos, do email, gdocs or MS Office, take video calls etc." you can just buy the much cheaper old MB M1 Air - it is largely enough for even video editing. An additional USB-A would have been a much better upgrade than the M2 which in this machine does not mean that much...
I think that the pro model would be excellent for those who use it for work. Something powerful that can support external monitors would be beneficial, but at the same time they might just opt for the 14 inch. I think the average consumer would be better off with the Air. Especially college students or those doing simple computing. Espresso. I don’t drink them but I hear people like them.
Exactly my thoughts on it! Tks
The Air is going to thermal on my heavy GPU usage sessions & the 14” MacBook Pro is too pricey so I consider the M2 MacBook Pro (13.3”) to be the sweet spot
I had to return the Air after I remembered I had a Steam account from 10 years ago and played some Civ V. Got VERY hot so I sent it back and got a 13" Pro instead. For most people the Air is fine but sustained loads from gaming really need a fan in the Pro models.
Which configuration did you get?
I would love to see the difference with 24Gb of RAM. I’m a Logic Pro user and don’t use a laptop for most of my work. I had a M1 MacBook Air with 16Gb of RAM and it left much to be desired. If Apple made pro apps for iPad Pro, that would be a game changer.
Yes ! I am only interested in music production and nobody does any video worthy for that
Check the latest Art Is Right video. Looks like a lot of apps aren’t currently recognizing memory above 16GB.
@@stevewright1539, thank for the tip!
What DAW were you using, with the M1.!?
@@genohall2235
, Logic Pro. It usually crashes around midi 92 tracks. I get around it by bouncing a large number to audio tracks. It’s not a huge issue. I also send EFX to a separate channel. I had a Mac Mini i7 with 32Gb and it ran almost everything I could throw at it. The reason I switched to M1 was the Intel i7 ran sooooo hot. The M1 hardly even uses the fan. I don’t mind my M1. I just wish I could add more RAM.
Thank you so very much for benchmarking a 3d render. That was amazing.
Which one is better on battery that’s my question
Why don’t people like the Touch Bar? I love it
Honestly, since they both cost the same for me it all comes down to MagSafe vs. proper cooling (I don't care about Touch Bar or any other gimmicks).
just bought my MacBook Pro today overall I'm rly happy even after watching this video I think I made the right choice
which macbook pro did you bought?
@@omgsadaiqa I got the 13‘‘ m2 one with my study bonus so in total I only paid 1,4K€ and got 150€ Apple Card
@@LevelForgeWhat configuration did you get?
I just picket up my MBP M2 256GB 8GB at Bestbuy today for $1034.00 before tax today. Saved me $165.00 over a MBA M2. If want to use a Magsafe equipped Macbook, ill just power up my 08 Macbook.
How are you enjoying it?
@@sc705 Almost prefer it over a tablet.
March (2021) my company got me the M1 Air, last week it wouldn't turn on. Took it into Apple and they said I need a new logic board, the heat from sustained 10+ hour work days with heavy usage killed it. I was so tempted with the new MacBook Air, it's a better computer in almost every way, but I got the 13" Pro for the active cooling and haven't looked back. This thing keeps on keeping on, 10 hour heavy workload is no problem. The 13" Pro is just that, it's made for Professionals like me who need a small laptop that can take heavy work-loads for long periods. If you're not a Professional don't get the Pro, but if you are a Pro the Air is going to limit you, and you may just kill it like I killed my Air by pushing it too hard for too long.
What configuration did you get?
You would think that Apple would have designed some ventilation vents along the back of the chassis on the MBA since they don't have any cooling at all.
I have a question concerning the fans: I am in music production, so, do the fans spin loudly or are they spinning at all? On the M1 Macbook Pro they usually aren't needed in my everyday medium workload tasks. Is it the same with the M2?
I guess if all software later comes optimized, then there is no issue of CPU throttling. Then M2 Air would be the best choice.
I purchased Macbook Pro M2 today...it's great!! Cheers!
Really wanted the 14 in but since it was a gift to me and my first ever MacBook. The m2 pro should be just fine.
Also trackpad and trackpad area is smaller on Air, screen is opened 5-10 degrees less than on Pro, and even on mild usage Pro has cooler chassis.
You damn right keep the Touch Bar LOL!!!
Another thing to consider about a fanless design is dust will not slow the computer down over time.
The computer with a fan always be faster than than the computer without one. Stop it with the BS. If you like a fanless computer that is fine but don't lie to yourself and others that it is objectively better.
@@thomgizziz Not true. If you do no maintenance to these two computers, and you don't live in a clean room, The sealed PC will run exactly the same as it does today, and the one with a fan will be slower. I just cleaned the office thread ripper server and doubled its performance... back to what it was 3 years ago.
@@TheRealMafoo But in any case even if clogged with dust the fact fresh air could get to it would still mean it will always run cooler
Thank you, I currently have an Air M1 and working on it for 12 hours a day was killing her.... I just got the MacBook M2 Pro which I feel more confident in my new purchase.
Were you experiencing throttling and heat on the M1?
@@sunitjoshi3573 Yessss she was struggling sooo bad ..
@@VonaMcHow’s Pro doing so far and what configuration did you get?
I'm also interested to know it. Please if you can answer!
@@sunitjoshi3573 yessssss and because of it …. It was always crashing or if I hooked in anything in like external camera it would black out. The upgrade was a game changer for me.
Great video comparing the major differences with the fan which is probably the biggest differentiating factor for me. Definitely would go with the pro and get a couple extra hours of battery life 🙏🏽
Ya same. A few people harped on the air’s better ports, camera, speakers and display, but how often do you even use some of those things? (except ports, air takes the W on that) meanwhile the dropoff in performance sans fan is more important than all those things put together.
So pro is the best than air? Since ill plan to buy use this for djing
Did you get the Pro?
@@sunitjoshi3573 no went with the m1 air
@@vishalramjee1434 Oh, ok. What configuration?
Which one do recommend for a graphic design student? Pro or Air
I don't understand the whole thing behind thermal throttling, lets be real, how many of you actually push your Mac to that limit? If you are doing long renders or running large software, you are looking at the wrong Mac itself. I have been an MBP user and yes it does get hot too WITH a fan. I think MBA is a fantastic machine and everyone who is upgrading will be highly satisfied with their purchase.
Please reply what is enough for general mid level programming
Well I do, mba get hot real quick by building xcode projects. These tests are essential for developers like myself
@@notapsycho1103 I believe that the M2 MBA upper model should be fine unless you are using it for long period of time. If so, you should only look up for MBP’s.
@@Jeff-lc2xd to that I would say that you are using the wrong system, if you know you will use heavy software’s why did you consider buying MBA with no fan ? It’s not made for that, Apple have much more powerful laptops for that and if the price is an issue then I would suggest moving to other company which suit your needs.
@@arjg2238 I am still 4 and half years from college basically 8th grade so is 4 years long term?
How much of a difference would it make if you had a macbook air but with a cooling pad underneath it? Cant seem to find a review that mentions that, any help is appreciated thanks!
In Norway the price for both of them with tha same amount og memory and disk space costs almost the same as Macbook 14 Pro and has better display, more ports, better speakers etc. That makes it an easy pick.
What about retina and liquid retina display
Yes, are they okay for the eyes?!
I use a Moka Pot to make kind-of-espresso. I just bought a M2 MacBook Pro 256gb 24gb Ram. I put the money for the HD upgrade into the RAM upgrade. The M2 Pro is only around ~$100 difference than the air. I would’ve waited for the larger screen M2 pros but could not pass up the $150 edu discount and the $150 back to school promo (and 0% interest). Since when can we get 20% off brand new Apple tech on launch day? I also ordered the M2 Air for my daughter’s upcoming college freshman year. I think the 512gb version is the absolute best college laptop. Thank you for the great review and content!
Those game benchmarks show the advantages of active cooling, but the fanless MacBook Air still did amazingly well. I would probably go for the more modern looking MacBook Air - but then I really like MagSafe.
If you're going do play only 15min of games per day or even edit videos for something like 30min, you'll be absolutelly satisfied.
I think not putting a fan in any laptop is wrong, it might work fine for now, but as times goes maybe in few years the OS and apps might be more resource demanding then the air definitely will heat up and throttle. Why would we pay so much money for a laptop that can’t keep its performance up even for a 5 minutes? Heat is not good for any electronics no matter how normal they might make it look like.
I’m still using mid 2012 MacBook Air which was great when it was new. But now can run hot from streaming few videos.( it’s clean inside thermal paste has been changed too) the hardware can’t keep up with the current software demands. It’s fine for old laptop but not the new one
For me the unanswered question is, does either machine get too hot to use it on your lap?
Honestly, I’d grab the MacBook Pro, since I’m a power user. The ports are a killer though. Only 2 of them unfortunately. The 14” MacBook Pro solves this problem. The problem? $2500 to get the one with the better value, that’s a steep asking price. That one has the full 10 core CPU and 16 core GPU with 1TB of SSD storage and 16GB of Unified Memory. $2000 gets you the binned 8 core CPU and 14 core GPU. You might want the full M1 Pro.
They sell a dock that connects to the usb c ports basically giving you all the ports the MBP 14/16” have.
They had a sale on the 14 inch pro at B&H photo for 1799 I think not sure if it’s still on.
im very interested in the performance as i'm a ios developer and work on some big projects, which push my actual m1 air to the limits and heats up a lot. So the pro m2 might be my choice, but i'll miss all the good fancy new things i guess.
Which one did you get and in what configuration ?
Very nice detailed video, I could notice a significant difference with the screen quality between the two, not sure if it was lighting however it did seem like the MBA had a more vivid color to it, nice to see the change, based on your tests, it's clearly dependant on the workload and environment, fan vs fanless, in a hotter climate it would be better to use fan model, in a more controlled environment, air-conditioning /cooling / office. I didn't catch the battery spec results post test - would have been nice to see the impact of the fan with battery life. I currently use the 2018 intel MBP with TBar and it has had some heating issues on the left of the panel next to the trackpad below keyboard and I wanted to know if there was a similar heating problem with the M2 MBP? I have used hand held thermal scanner to measure this, maybe you could do a test ? demo the exact heat difference between the two, it does sometimes get so hot I have to take my hand off, already told apple, sent in my unit but all they did was change the old malfunctioning keyboard ... did they change the keyboard on these new units ? would be great to have feedback ... oh and dude, I love my espresso in the morning ... ☕😃
Which one would last longer years? I am a coder and want to use my first mac as long as possible
Good question
Answers pls
I buyed MBP 13 m1 and its great, I love everything about it, performance, speed, cooling fan, touch bar is great, idk why people dont like it. I think m2 is too expensive for that performance. In my country Macbooks are really expensive and i thought about getting MPB 14 but starting price was 2100 dollars so i choose MBP m1. I game often and its great.
Went to Apple Store during the blakcfriday deals,, I compared side to side the air m2, 13 pro and 14 pro. My thoughts were. 14 pro is the best BUT is heavier, thicker, square edges much more expensive. 13 pro simple but effective design, slightly thicker and heavier, m2 air slimmer, lighter, good perfomance. For me the Touch Bar was essential, I always wanted to have it and its quite useful. The 512ssd m2 air came short $100 from the 512ssd 13 pro so it became a design choice, I like of the 0.3 taller display and slimmer body but I wanted the Touch Bar and the function keys on the Air a big which wasn't to my taste. I opted for the 13 Pro m2 512ssd instead, it was 500 cheaper than the 14 pro base (similar specs) which if you add the tax the gap is ever more expensive. To me there is still space for the 13 Pro, there are a few things the air is lacking,.
How are you liking it so far? I'm debating between 16/512 M2 vs M2 Pro....thanks!
Would like to see this test performed again with the MacBook Air with the thermal fix. Great video though.
What’s the thermal fix?
Very helpful video , tired of watching useless videos , great!! Just got MacBook m2 - I think I’m going to keep it , tks!!!!
Espresso, love yours and Max Tech videos. I really enjoy both of your hard work you put into each video.
espresso. nice videos. very practical and realistic reviews, keep they coming
Nice
Hahaha youtube threw up an ad for poptarts… does that imply that the main advantage of the MacBook air is that it will toast poptarts?
I bought the 13in macbook pro with 16gb ram and 1tb ssd. I bought it a year ago. It was a good decision at the time. My windows laptop had become slow for certain tasks and I needed to move on. If I were buying one today I'd get some configuration of the M1 14in Macbook pro. For the small desk I have and for my needs, the M2 Macbook Pro has been good. The webcam thing is a non-issue because you can use your iphone as webcam wirelessly nowadays. Usually that feature works fine. And when it doesn't work, it's fine using a 480p webcam because most people, in general, still don't have a 1080p one
Espresso- try Coca Cola with a shot of espresso it’s so good and keeps you awake.
Interesting 🤔
Coke Extreme….
It's "espresso," not "eXpresso." Just trying to educate you so you don't sound like an imbecile;).
You spelled espresso wrong.
@@GregsGadgets smh
Nice, Can u compare them and put a cool pad fan under air?!
I just got my M2 Air yesterday and so far am loving it haven't noticed any issues with the thermal throttling I mean yes it has gotten hot but I love having two c ports free when im using it as a desktop with a monitor so I can charge and use items
What configuration did you go with?
@@sunitjoshi3573 8GB memory, 512GB SSD, 8 core cpu, 10 core gpu
@@TheFearlessStudiosAny issues with throttling and heating?
@@sunitjoshi3573 I only have if I’m trying to run heavy things like blender but for any type of normal use I mainly do programming and it is perfect for any use besides heavy rendering or exporting in that case go with a fan version
@@TheFearlessStudios Ok, good to know. I do some animation and Dev work (no gaming) too so I might go with the 16/512 model.
For my typical use the air with 512 ssd would be overkill.
im looking for really good performance, so im probably going to get the macbook pro 13 inch 2022. and i plan on keeping it a very long time. so i plan on maxing out the computer.
My choice is MacBook Air M2 for thé hardware benefits and mostly thin and lite. Performance shortage is minimal to me. Enjoy your espresso coffee. Thanks again for the very informative videos you provide.
I agree that for 90+% of users, the M2 MBA is a comparable option to the 13” M2 MBA. However, if you can get a 512GB/8GB M1 MBA, and you don’t do much video encoding, most of those users would be better served by buying the less expensive M1 MBA. For anyone not doing much video encoding, the M1 MBA will deliver similar performance for less money. Users can save $300-$500 going with the M1 MBA. You can even get a 16GB/512GB M1 MBA for $1399, $100 less than the systems you included in this video, and that extra RAM can really help for some tasks, or for heavy multi-tasking.
For those who do much video work, the M2 may be better, but the 14” M1 Pro MBP might be an even better option.
Oh, espresso would make a cool color.
You think the m2 MBA is comparable to the m2 MBA? Is everybody here this slow?
@@thomgizziz lool thats what im sayin
I like videos in the start when someone puts so much effort to make it 👌
It wouldn't fix the air, but it would enable someone to actually place it on their laps & use without burning themselves, especially a few years down the road, when cpu/gpu loads would be heavier to match the technology, as it always turns out.
Thanks the review been looking for.....since air and pro m2 looking same performance just the fan
I bought the Apple MacBook Pro M2 13 recently and believe me this is a lot better compared to similarly priced MacBook Air M2 !
Running the MacBook Pro M2 13 is absolutely tension free without having to worry about thermal throttling. I run my machine for 12 -14 hours a day without any hassles.
Would definitely recommend it to people who would like to pick up MacBook air but are worried about heating issues.
thanks. in my country, M2 MBA 13 price is higher than M2 MBP 13. 😅
I keep thinking to buy old design M2 MBP with discounted price or new designed M2 MBA with normal price 🥹
Mackbook air m2 is awesome I have had it for a week . I’m an average user RUclips email web browsing
I’ve never owned a MacBook but I’m gonna get one in a few weeks . I think the new 14’ m2 pro but be overkill for me so it’s between the 13’ m2 pro and the m2 air I’m leaning towards the pro cause again I never owned a MacBook so I’m digging the touch bar lol
Im in the same situation, what did you go with and how is is?
@@jenshendrickx2230 I ended up just getting the 13’ m2 MacBook Pro. I was gonna go with the new 14’ m2 but in reality I don’t need all that power rn maybe later once I’m officially a geek on this one but I literally don’t even use all the power in the one I have and it’s awesome
@@tng_abu3201 thanks i was thinking of doing the same, the m2 air is 50€ more expensive at the moment so it would be weird nog going for the pro. Im a student -> real estate agent i won’t be using full power either probally. Thank you!
Pro IT man here, much appreciated so I can choose appropriately for clients. Espresso not enough volume … Eu prefiro um abatanado
There are a lot of tubers out there for tech and pc opinions but i always find myself back on your page for confirmation and the final word. Thanks and keep up the great work! Macbook Air for me. Anytime we in the same town an espresso on me!
I don’t know the first thing about MacBooks or laptops. So I just brought the 13 in pro. Don’t really care. Just needed something finally. Can’t run this business on just my iPhone.
How are liking it so far and what configuration did you get?
Espresso! I prefer MBA since it's newer design and thin & light. If you really need a more sustain performance, you can actually thermal mod the MBA. the performance is very comparable to MBP.
What do you mean by "thermal mod"
I have the pro and I kind of wish I got the air for the better screen and camera
Am from Malaysia. LOVED WATCHING YOUR VIDEO..SIMPLE AND CLEAR COMPARISON.. Thanks buddy for your video.. Cheers 🍻
OI am enjoying my new MacBook Air M2. I have no complaints and for what I use it for, no issues will be popping up
What do you use it for?
How’s it been working so far? Any issues with throttling and heating?
I’m part of the 5% 🙋🏻♀️ I just bought the MacBook Pro 13” M2 because my late-2011 MacBook Pro 15” was a victim of the dual graphics card death. Anyway, I was on a tight budget & couldn’t stand the thought of a hot laptop again (the old one was blazing at times). I do a lot of graphics & photo editing work so I needed the cheapest power I could get. I covet the 14”/16” but wasn’t possible right now. Also, I’m kinda diggin’ the Touch Bar.
How do you like it so far? I'm debating between M2 and M2 Pro, 16/512 configuration.
@@sunitjoshi3573 I love it. I’ll admit, for my graphics/photo editing I’d love to be able to have a larger screen if I could afford it but it just wasn’t in the budget. However, I’m getting used to the smaller screen (coming from a temporary 17” pc) and the sound, processing speed, and screen quality are fantastic!! Also, I absolutely love the size and weight when it comes to hauling it around.
@@sunitjoshi3573 Btw, I have the MacBook Pro 13” M2 8/512 configuration.
@@evidentress1 Great! Thanks for your viewpoint on it.
I’m not really an espresso guy per say but I like the new MacBook Air m2 design! I’m still on the fence about it. I want to love it but not having a pro res 120hz screen or an sd card slot is why I’m debating waiting for the m2 pro MacBook Pro. I’m a photographer so I think the MacBook Air is plenty capable for Lightroom and photoshop but I would also like to be able to edit 4k videos for vlogs so the video core is a welcomed addition. All that said the thermal throttling is still something that worries me for heavier work loads. And I’d like to be able to game from time to time as well. Normally I think the MacBook Pros are over kill for most people but it would be nice to have those extra ports without having to have a dongle. The screen is what gets me the most. Apple can put pro res 120 hz on an iPad and iPhone but not on a MacBook Air? Would love to hear feedback
You wanna game? Get a windows laptop. Windows laptops also destroy any of the macbooks for video rendering and gamrs if they have a Nvidia 30 series GPU in them... but you being a fanboi you will pay more to get a machine that doesn't do what you want but makes you feel like you are better than others, smh
@@thomgizziz Some people value reliability and endurance. There is not a windows laptop ever made that can last and be supported for more than 2-3 years and reliability is always sketchy. Whereas a Mac can last a decade and still be useful - writing this on my 2012 MBP Pro I am finally looking to upgrade...
Which one did you pick and how good is it for adobe?
I have MacBook Pro 13 2017 Intel chip. Replaced the battery 6 month's ago and the replacement battery after 300 charges dies after 95%. I am trying to hold out for the M3 Air but if I can't will probably go for the M2 Air. A little concerned with the overheating. When I replaced the battery in my Pro apparently the fan was clogged with dust and I had to pay more to have it cleaned so having an Air with no fan also means no dust. It could of course also be salesman BS.
Thanks…I enjoyed your video: very interesting. Blessings on your day.
I got 8 core 16BG RAM 512 SSD and the 35w adapter (♡). Glad I got the 16 GB. Was running above 8 per the activity monitor with only a few things open. One low end game I played made the bottom of the laptop quite hot. Espresso may not be the answer but it is worth a shot. I am glad to be rid of the touch bar on MBP 13" M1, and get the function keys back.
You are kidding me right with the "glad they got rid of the Touch Bar" ? Touch Bar has like one million adaptive touch keys, physical keys are like 12 in total 🤷🏽♂
I just got a new M2 Air and it feels like a downgrade from the Pro M2 with Touchbar I had earlier. It takes me extra clicks to do anything with non-touch laptops.
I already got the 14" MacBook Pro m1 Pro with a 1TB SSD, and am extremely happy with it. The MacBook Air looks sweet though. 😗
If I could get the ProMotion Mini-LED screen in the MacBook Air size, I'd be all over that! Still loving my MBP 14 Pro
Intersting thoughts on the unexpected interest of the old MBP design, espresso notwithstanding.
I’ll pick
MacBook Air m2
24gb ram
1tb
10 core gpu
Excellent well rounded video, I thing a celebration with an espresso is required
I will do more research before deciding for the MBA over the MBP. Your arguments are clear and steady though. I will get a cup of expresso☕️ this morning 🌄 .
Did you make a choice?
Gonna use for video editing
No work without an espresso ☕️
M2 Air. I edit, but often work in dusty environments. I’m glad there’s a fanless option that (in theory) won’t need the insides cleaned out every now and then. Clogged fans don’t cool very well.
I plan to use my Laptop for college ( CS ) and fir atleast 6 years. MBA M2 is fine, but i really want that extra juice of performance and personally, i like the design of MBA more but for the 120hz, i can sacrifice easily
I'm going to get a macbook pro 13" for college because I've never used a mac before and was heartbroken to find out they removed the touch bar; i thought it was still a thing. So i'll get to try a mac AND the touchbar. just espress-o-ing my feelings here.
I saw where the M2 Air was 40% faster than the 14 MBP. Is it 40% faster than the M2 MBP?
honestly the Air seems to be more innovative than Pro. undeniably everyone would want to carry a lighter laptop. also, good battery is the key.
Overheating could harm the laptop battery, throttling actually helps conserve MBA battery. slower performance but more sustainable use. MBP is more practical use, but it definitely need a solid upgrade. so I would pick M3 MBP for now 😂
Got the mba with 24/1tb. Not a problem and I’ll never plan on an upgrade with the next thing
I think the optimal configuration is 16gd 512 ...
whoever got the 8 core CPU with a 10 core GPU don't let the gaming results trick you about that purchase it is not bad to begin with who the heck even games on a Macbook especially the air. So don't worry at all the 10 GPU is great purchase so you will be fine! Also these guys that are running these test their pushing it to their highest limit. We as students or normal users you won't see those score drop because your not going to be pushing those cpu and gpu so whoever got the 8 cpu with the 10 gpu cores do not worry the scores are going to be high still, and also Greg I love your videos!!!!
your name is simplegaming tho
@@nxtro6243 bruh 😂 but he does have a point
Another note- will you test an Air M2 8-CPU, 10-GPU, 24GB/1TB? Would this make a difference in speed? ALSO- what about a cooling pad or perhaps a block of ice under the AirM2... seriously... would these things cool the AirM2?
I am seeing the great effort of the community to invalidate the application of a machine that evidently has a clear function. Most of the arguments are based on design renovations, which for those who prioritize this, is certainly valid.
For those who don't understand the market positioning of the MBP M2 13.3" (2022) here's a quick explanation: It was created for people who make prolonged use of the equipment, in high-demanding tasks, and who don't want to have problems performance degradation due to overheating.
For those who say that for this audience you should go straight to the MBP M2 14":
In my country the difference between the MBP M2 13.3" and the MBP M2 14" is $1740, which is equivalent to 6.59 minimum wages, so the leap becomes quite distant, and in many cases (like mine) unfeasible .
Expresso, great video man really helped me narrow it down to the Macbook Air M2.
And nobody can spell espresso... I guess I shouldn't be surprised with the caliber of intelligence of thus creator and his followers.
the screen on that air seems a lot brighter then the pro
How much does Apple charge to replace a fan on the M2 pro? Or, will they just tell you it's unrepairable and to buy a new one?
Hmmm, I wonder how they compare with the adobe suite? Graphic design tasks.
Hey! I am looking to purchase a new one as my 2019 pro needed a screen replacement (not worth the cost). Love the touchbar but I only do around 15 minutes worth of video edited on imovie or premiere (also a bit of sims). Would the air be ok for this, or will it overheat?