M2 MacBook Air 15" After 2 Months: What You Need To Know!

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • Diving into my experience with the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air! This is one of the most misunderstood MacBooks in the Apple lineup!
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    The 2023 MacBook Air with the 15-inch display offers a host or great features, and different from the M2 MacBook Air 13" in a number of ways. In this video I explore a variety of things I've noticed during my usage like the display, sound quality, performance of the M2 chip, and how far you can push the base configuration. Watch for more.
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    00:00 | Intro
    01:12 | Why I Bought the 15" MacBook Air
    01:44 | Design
    02:33 | Display
    03:29 | Performance
    05:27 | Storage
    05:51 | Heat Dissipation
    06:38 | Sound Quality
    07:14 | Battery Life
    08:14 | I/O
    08:48 | Wireless Connectivity
    09:09 | Wrapping Up
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  • @stratman103
    @stratman103 10 месяцев назад +126

    I ordered my 15" Air the moment it was available. I got the base memory but 512 gigs of SSD. I don't think I could be happier. It is my primary device at home. I have a 27" 4k monitor and an Apple full size Smart Keyboard for it. I've done tons of Fusion 360 modeling, 4k video creation in DaVinci. Even World of Warcraft with every setting to max. The thing doesn't miss a beat.

    • @JamesBond-mq7pd
      @JamesBond-mq7pd 10 месяцев назад +1

      Goodluck with Starfield, Stalker 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake, The Last of Us and so on

    • @Obikenobi93HD
      @Obikenobi93HD 10 месяцев назад +5

      I went from Intel 2020 MacBook Air and went straight to the M2 MacBook Air 15 inch with 24GB Ram and 256 SSD storage and its a definite powerhouse!

    • @riezan
      @riezan 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hey, have you played Dota 2 on it?

    • @TheUAProdigy
      @TheUAProdigy 9 месяцев назад +10

      @@JamesBond-mq7pdthat’s what we have pc’s and ps5’s for.

    • @JamesBond-mq7pd
      @JamesBond-mq7pd 9 месяцев назад

      @@TheUAProdigy bro, I have a ps5 too. And have a MacBook pro 16 m1 pro, top tier pc with rtx4080. And I use my laptop only if I leave my house. MacBook is useless mostly

  • @jonas8266
    @jonas8266 10 месяцев назад +13

    How can you only have 36k subs? It's crazy how good your content is. B-rolls, music, lighting, audio is all chef's kiss.

  • @bryans8656
    @bryans8656 10 месяцев назад +24

    Thanks for another great video. I don't have the 15 but I can say from experience with my M2 MBA 13 that the base model works great for day-to-day tasks, with no memory swapping and no noticeable issues with the slower storage. It really all comes down to keeping expectations reasonable.

  • @brucekennedy5274
    @brucekennedy5274 10 месяцев назад +3

    Damn, this vid is beautifully shot - props!

  • @alexbrunner_Tucker_USA
    @alexbrunner_Tucker_USA 10 месяцев назад +7

    I picked up the base model and it is perfect for my needs. I already have a Mac Mini M2 with 16GB of RAM at my office. I previously used a 2020 iPad Pro 11" and then a 2022 iPad Pro 11" as my mobile device. I wasn't satisfied with the size of the 11" iPads and was going to get a 12.9" Pro. I decided to go with the Macbook Air after seeing the larger iPad was going to be more expensive than a 15" Air when you get the iPad Magic keyboard.
    It was exhausting trying to make the iPad Pro a Macbook replacement. I find the universal control works better between the Air and the Mac Mini. I gave my wife and one of my kids the iPad Pros and haven't looked back!
    I have been pretty happy with the experience. I recently took the Air on a business trip and it was nice to share with potential customers our product information on a larger screen. The small downside is that there wasn't room on the airplane's seat tray for both the Macbook and a drink.

  • @JonAdamsTech
    @JonAdamsTech 10 месяцев назад

    Hey Kyle, great video as always man.

  • @imperial98
    @imperial98 9 месяцев назад

    Great video….to the point. Good review man.

  • @oblivicmonarch6669
    @oblivicmonarch6669 10 месяцев назад +2

    The editing and video quality is CRISP. It's just absolutely beautiful. I love it. The vintageish look is just perfect.

  • @clintmallon
    @clintmallon 7 месяцев назад +24

    This is an amazing video! Very well done. I bought the 15” with 16GB RAM and the 512GB SSD in Space Gray. I consider myself very difficult to please, and a very demanding “Pro User.” After using a 16” M1 Pro MacBook Pro (16GB, 512GB) as my daily driver… This 15” M2 Air is perfect for most people.
    It’s so satisfying to reach over with one hand… snatch it up off the couch or my bed… and throw it in my lap. I couldn’t do this as easily with the 16” Pro, and the difference always puts a smile on my face.
    The thin and light build of the Air is what I like most about it.
    Yes, the 16” M1 Pro has a more powerful chip, a much nicer screen, better speakers, more ports, and fans to help with performance. But the M2 Air with the 16/512 is powerful enough for just about anyone I know.
    Now, the M1 MAX is on a completely different level. A 15” Air doesn’t even come close to a 16” MAX.
    If anyone is torn between a new 15” M2 Air with 16/512 ($1,699), or a refurbished 14” or 16” M1 Pro… Here’s my recommendation:
    #1 - 16” M1 Pro MacBook Pro
    #2 - 15” M2 Air
    #3 - 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro
    The M2 Air Summary:
    - It’s super thin and light
    - Don’t be worried about an upgraded M2 (16/512) being slow… because it’s NOT!
    - The 15” M2 Air’s screen is excellent
    - The speakers are excellent
    - The keyboard on the Air is better than the black one on the Pro
    A $1,699 15” M2 Air with 16/512 is the perfect laptop for 95% of the people on the planet in 2023/2024. If you’re in the other 5%… then a MAX over a Pro is the way to go.

    • @d24
      @d24 6 месяцев назад +1

      Did you get the 35W Dual USB Charger or 70W Charger?

    • @clintmallon
      @clintmallon 6 месяцев назад +2

      ⁠@@d24​​⁠The dual. If I could rewind time, I would get the 70w. It charges much faster and I never use both inputs on the 35w.
      I recently purchased a Space Gray 16” M1 MAX MacBook Pro (32GB, 1TB, and 10/32 processor) for $615 more than the 15” M2 Air. I sold the Air almost immediately. The M1 MAX is 3-4x the computer across the board. They don’t even compare and for $615, it was a no brainer.

    • @ZKTheGreat
      @ZKTheGreat 6 месяцев назад +1

      Well said 👊

    • @middler5212
      @middler5212 5 месяцев назад

      Most people could buy a solid windows laptop for a 3rd of that price, but point made.

    • @geraxho
      @geraxho 4 месяца назад

      I got a 16/512 refurbished with 3 battery cycles (basically new) for 1295, from now on I would feel uncomfortable using a smaller one like the 14, so if I ever change it, it would be for a 16", but that thing is a brick to carry around and you would underutilize all that power anyway, and if you're home. A mac studio seems a better option.

  • @DefinitelyNattox
    @DefinitelyNattox 7 месяцев назад +9

    I’ve owned the M2 Macbook Air 13.6” for about a year and I have zero complaints. I got 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD, and it has been great for normal college student tasks.

  • @dedmanraizd
    @dedmanraizd 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your video! Love the screensaver you got on your macbook. Do you sell it? I recently bought your arc wallpaper and it's amazing quality!

  • @manzahalem8845
    @manzahalem8845 6 месяцев назад

    Nicely done, subscribed.

  • @miguelitosanchez1214
    @miguelitosanchez1214 10 месяцев назад +21

    I have the 15” base model, and wanted to upgrade to the 16gb unified memory and yet I have been using it for the past month and it has been completely fine. I am an accountant student so my work involves more memory than storage and yet it works flawlessly. No complaints here.

  • @rolandogonzalez1374
    @rolandogonzalez1374 9 дней назад

    Wow, this guy's got the best visuals for MacBook reviews, love it. Keep it up!!

  • @Athibz
    @Athibz 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just picked up my 15” Air (base model), love it so far 👊

  • @pranjaljagtap8398
    @pranjaljagtap8398 10 месяцев назад +1

    Current Favourite tech youtuber ❤… what gem of a channel

  • @saisathya6274
    @saisathya6274 10 месяцев назад +3

    You're videos are a bliss to watch mate, the best part about them is by giving us the real-world perspective of the base model Macbooks, this certainly helps anyone who is planning to get one just like me over here.

  • @jerrymoore2235
    @jerrymoore2235 6 месяцев назад +1

    thanks. need to the Mac. but I upgraded my 15 m2 to 16.ram and 516 storage I'm very impressed with the battery life compared to my iPad Air I will be learning more bout this machine as time goes on lol you have great content Sir

  • @artywadd
    @artywadd 9 месяцев назад

    Just happened upon this channel. Instant subscriber! Great video. Loved the cameo from from tight shirt Terry Warfield too! ;)

  • @SOCCERNUT32
    @SOCCERNUT32 6 месяцев назад

    Great video. I’m on the fence with a Probor a midnight 15” air , since I have my iMac 27 , I’ll be using the air strictly for writing and nothing else which dhoild suffice. Thank you for the information and advice :

  • @jeffreyvaldez7374
    @jeffreyvaldez7374 6 месяцев назад +3

    I"ve had the base 13"M1 and it was spectacular. I've had the 14" M2 Pro - those sharp edges kill your wrists for typing, so I sold it to get the 15". I LOVE the 15" Air. Perfect for me. The Pro had an exquisite display, but typing was painful for long stretches. This is just right - I can compromise with the non XDR screen as I grew up with windows 3.1 on CRT displays. This is perfect for my use case.

  • @Yuriy_LP9
    @Yuriy_LP9 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Pal

  • @adijelekk1711
    @adijelekk1711 4 месяца назад +1

    What m2 do you recommend for programmers ?

  • @kristoferangeloliwanag9647
    @kristoferangeloliwanag9647 10 месяцев назад

    Its a great device. Really happy with my purchase.

  • @artofnoly9754
    @artofnoly9754 7 месяцев назад

    Chaaaaars old boy!! Good info.

  • @LordRobbert
    @LordRobbert 5 месяцев назад

    maxed spec 15" air and its a dream. Love mine

  • @angelabby2379
    @angelabby2379 6 месяцев назад +2

    can you PLEASE compared the speaker on M2 air 15" to Macbook pro 16"

  • @lttlod1
    @lttlod1 8 месяцев назад +1

    I just found your channel and really like your delivery of information!
    Question: Would this laptop be good for Photoshop? I'm a watercolor artist working on editing my art for print on demand sites. I'm using large psb files. This laptop would be dedicated solely for Photoshop and uploading to POD sites. I have a separate ssd for storage and have a usb 3.0 scanner I use. I'm a PC person and not super techy in the least. I've never purchased anything Apple. I know a lot of artists use Apple because the colors in Photoshop are accurate and bright. My current computer is not so looking for a solution. Thank you for your help if you are able to respond : )

  • @chris9384
    @chris9384 2 месяца назад

    I just picked up an M2 15" Air this week. I'm blown away by the capabilities and ease of use. This is my first MAC and I'm happy so far. I did get 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. My local Best Buy had it on clearance since Apple is no longer selling the 15" M2, so I got a good deal on that RAM and Storage combination. Overall, very happy

  • @johnliang5475
    @johnliang5475 8 месяцев назад +5

    Would love to see a comparison video of the base model 15-inch M2 MacBook Air vs the base model 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro.

  • @InevitableGhost
    @InevitableGhost 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have been using M1 Air Base 8gb ram 256gb ssd since 2021. Totally satisfied.

  • @aliengrey6052
    @aliengrey6052 10 месяцев назад

    Got the base model. It’s great!!!!!

  • @oaktown_510
    @oaktown_510 5 месяцев назад

    Did they fix the screen cracking issues ??

  • @byDavidNoe
    @byDavidNoe 3 месяца назад

    Love your content! The only tech reviewer I've found not just talking about the obvious stuff that one already knows about...
    I am looking to get my next MacBook and do most of my work in Figma as a designer or in VS Code/Terminal/Docker as a developer. I can't seem to make up my mind on Air M3 vs Pro M3 Pro. I've worked on Pro M1 Pro 14", Pro M1 Pro 16" and Air M2 13,6" - all with at least 16Gb RAM and 256Gb SSD. I've found the Air to struggle a bit on my usual work days, and I remember feeling a bit limited on the smaller screens/trackpads of the 13,6" and 14"' models.
    Therefore, I am considering the Air M3 15" with a 16/512 config.
    From your experience, do you think I still will have to deal with the same struggles as the Air M2 16/256 config?

  • @assaadbatrouny7042
    @assaadbatrouny7042 9 месяцев назад

    Will the macbook air M2 15" support playing a steam game (football manager) and the basic laptop usage such as microsoft office, watching youtube, netflix, replying to emails?...

  • @12thDecember
    @12thDecember 4 месяца назад

    Great review. I had a 13" MacBook Air. Its battery died and a few keyboard keys were totally worn. Last week I got a MacBook Air 15", base model, in Starlight (beautiful color) and love it. Perfect size screen with a far better image resolution than the 13", and I don't have to use external speakers anymore. I use my Mac for writing, not video editing.
    I noticed you have Affinity programs on your Mac, so it will be interesting to see if they respond better on this 15" than the 13".

  • @ScottGibbs
    @ScottGibbs 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks for this. It was reassuring because I'm going to pick this up in a couple of months and my main concern has been getting the base model. Now I'm convinced it will be plenty powerful for me. I'm not a "power user" (been using Chromebooks for the last few years), so I have no doubt the 8/256 model will be great.

    • @akshatmittal249
      @akshatmittal249 10 месяцев назад +3

      Go for it man, I got the MBA 15" 8/256 the next day it came out in India, and it works really well, I have multiple tabs open, excel runs smoothly and I also can edit videos very smoothly, the best part? battery life is amazing, it gives me 10 hours easily and some more. Go for it!

    • @user-ParisFashionista
      @user-ParisFashionista 7 месяцев назад

      Same here

  • @channybsmith
    @channybsmith 7 месяцев назад

    I have researched, looked high and low and get mixed reviews. I would love some feed back on here. I just ordered a MBA m2 15 8/512. Will this be enough for me wanting to get into drone editing... real-estate video making... jobs along this field. Thanks in advance for any feedback!

  • @ablgmv
    @ablgmv 4 месяца назад

    How it feels on laps?

  • @wtfdude7585
    @wtfdude7585 8 месяцев назад

    What’s the link for that wallpaper pack?

  • @aditnagata9211
    @aditnagata9211 9 месяцев назад

    just bought mba 15 but i actually want to return it for mbp 14. but they dont allow exchange

  • @joseinteriano4417
    @joseinteriano4417 10 месяцев назад +30

    Just unboxed mine today. My only regret is getting the midnight color . The color is nice but the fingerprint issue is worse than I thought. My advice If you like the darker MacBooks maybe go for space gray for a happy medium.

  • @markbauer6800
    @markbauer6800 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @Angela27red
    @Angela27red 4 месяца назад

    At 4:05 what was that program that kept your certificates organized?

  • @rafikz77
    @rafikz77 8 месяцев назад +1

    The base model 13 Inch Macbook Air (M2) is great for my professional photography workflow

  • @inSpyr
    @inSpyr 7 месяцев назад

    Where can i find that wallpaper on the right at 6:08?

  • @cortexpc4288
    @cortexpc4288 10 месяцев назад +4

    It all makes sense when you start expecting from your MacBook Air according to the specs. I had the 13” M2 Air but switched to 16” M2 MBP for more screen real estate. The 15” Air released about less than a month later.
    Miss the portability and ease of use of the 13” MBA

  • @iphoneographypdx2851
    @iphoneographypdx2851 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great review video, Kyle! I bought the 15 inch MBA, and it is a power house. I got the 24GB and 1TB SSD. I am a college student, so this machine is perfect. I use my 2019 MBP for video and photo editing.

    • @danielbeltran4174
      @danielbeltran4174 8 месяцев назад +3

      With that configuration can you do some video editing? How does your battery last for normal use?

    • @iphoneographypdx2851
      @iphoneographypdx2851 8 месяцев назад

      @@danielbeltran4174 Battery life on my MBA is pretty good. I did some editing on Final Cut Pro for 30 mins and the battery went down 8%. Not too bad. I don't do a lot of video editing on the MBA like I do on my MBP. The MBA can handle well.

    • @geraxho
      @geraxho 4 месяца назад

      ​@@danielbeltran4174probably the air would be even better than the 2019 pro...😅

  • @anderbeau
    @anderbeau 10 месяцев назад

    haha ED! I'm obsessed.

  • @BPe-ie9je
    @BPe-ie9je 6 месяцев назад

    i bought 15" air.
    how do you haul it around?

  • @QuantaSolace
    @QuantaSolace 6 месяцев назад

    I bought my mom the next option up for Christmas since she doesn’t believe in moving her photos to the cloud or an external disk. She loves it so far. She’s had it for a week after her 2016 MBP finally bit the dust.

  • @peterlaan8639
    @peterlaan8639 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks i buy one

  • @jplopez76
    @jplopez76 5 месяцев назад

    I was able to get the 16gb with 1 TB for around $1500, open box of course, but so far I’m happy with it.

  • @thegeekdeveloper
    @thegeekdeveloper 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just ordered the 15" with 16GB ram and 512GB SSD. Thank you for the video.
    PS: Love those wallpapers you were using during the video. Where can we get them?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад +1

      I'll try and put together another pack again soon!

  • @brandons6994
    @brandons6994 9 месяцев назад

    Midnight blue 15inch 16GB Ram 1TB storage
    no issues so far don’t even get warm at all for Djing

  • @keesswier212
    @keesswier212 7 месяцев назад +4

    Your information about the MacBook Air 15" was exactly what I wanted to know. I'm going for the MacBook Air because 15" is the best size for a laptop. The Air is also not too heavy, so it is easy to carry. I also choose the color silver. It is traditionally the Apple color and all my Apple products are also in silver. I also opt for 24GB Ram and 1TB SSD. I like working in PhotoShop and AutoCAD. I also want to run other operating systems on the Mac via Parallels Desktop. A MacBook Pro is not available in 15" and I find it too heavy, even the 14" and too expensive. I think the MacBook Air 15" is the perfect laptop for what I want to do with it.

    • @simon.revill
      @simon.revill 5 месяцев назад

      How have you found the performance of your MBA 15” 24GB/1TB? That’s the same spec I’ll opt for and using similar programmes.

    • @keesswier212
      @keesswier212 4 месяца назад +1

      The performance of my MacBook Air with 24GB Ram and 1TB SSD is very good for the work I do with it. I made the right choice. This laptop is also very energy efficient. And that's what you want. If you choose the color silver, you will not be bothered by fingerprints and you will not even see dust on it. At most on the mirrored Apple logo hahaha!

  • @VJ-lt9uk
    @VJ-lt9uk 10 месяцев назад +3

    I got the 15 mba and returned it for 14 mbp due to memory pressure and choppiness. Having used them back to back I can say get the 14 mbp if you can. The screen is goosebumps inducing.

    • @hirobnet
      @hirobnet 6 месяцев назад

      Even you max out the memory of 15" mba spec? I see many comparison review uses mba base model vs mbp. I would like to know if maxed out mba can overcome most of the performance issue. I really like the thin and longer battery as I need to move around in office, but requires CPU intensive workload as a software developer.

    • @geraxho
      @geraxho 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@hirobnetI waited a few months and got the 16/512 for 1295...

  • @vineethhari
    @vineethhari 10 месяцев назад

    Hi kyle,
    Can you please tell me how to upgrade ram from 8gb to 16 gb in new macbook pro m2 15 inch.
    Also i would like to know how much gb graphics is provided also will it be replacabale??
    Ram is my main concern, in apple stores only 8gb base model is available hw can i change it to 16gb or 24gb please suggest
    Can i use 256gb ssd with 24 gb ram??

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад +2

      You can't upgrade it, it's system on a chip so everything is integrated which has it's advantages and disadvantages. There isn't an allocated memory chip for graphics - basically the memory is shared between the CPU and GPU (this is why it's referred to as "unified memory"). The way the new Macs operate is quite different than your standard PC

  • @slob5041
    @slob5041 3 месяца назад

    Your art is cool

  • @traceysmith311
    @traceysmith311 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. I just picked up the 15 inch MacBook Air in Starlight and I went with the 512 SSD. I'm mostly a casual user for web and my writing projects (mostly done in Google docs or sheets) but am getting into some light video editing now and then. Honestly my main reason for upgrading was the larger screen size and it's been wonderful. I use this at home plugged into an Ivanky docking station with a nice curved monitor. I am really happy with it so far...loved my 13 inch M1 MacBook and this just seemed like the most natural step up. Sometime next year I will likely add a Mac Mini when I set up a home office as then I will be starting to do some video stuff but for now we are golden!

  • @omkhade8113
    @omkhade8113 7 месяцев назад

    I got the 15" Air with 16 Gb ram and 256 Gb storage. Reason being I wanted bigger screen and didn't wana spend more on the 14" M2 pro as I can use extra SSD for storage.

  • @MathewMaher
    @MathewMaher 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve saved the 15” MBA with 1TB / 24 GB RAM from Apples refurbished site. It’ll be a nice upgrade from my 13” Intel MacBook Pro from 2016(?).

  • @jameswaters5133
    @jameswaters5133 3 месяца назад

    I just bought a second-hand 15-inch Air, coming from a 13-inch Air M1. The bigger screen size is the main reason, and it makes working with large documents much easier. I only do light video editing and don't have too many things running at once, so the base model's fine for me.
    One thing - I'm just in awe of how thin, and tough this machine is. It's a world apart from the cheap plastic laptops I have to endure at work (I'm a teacher), and second-hand, doesn't cost much more here in the UK. I feel like this machine in ten years ahead. Hell, I've 2009 MacBooks that run better than my school Windows machines!
    Apart from the 2011s (graphics card disasters) and the butterfly keyboard Macs, not sure Apple have made a bad laptop for at least 15 years.

  • @JimmeeBanks
    @JimmeeBanks 8 месяцев назад +3

    I been on a windows machine my ENTIRE life…I just bought this MacBook Air M2 15..😮..wish me luck. I’m excited

    • @geraxho
      @geraxho 4 месяца назад

      What do you think sfter 3 months of use?

    • @JimmeeBanks
      @JimmeeBanks 4 месяца назад +1

      @@geraxho it’s a top tier device. I was missing out on the Apple Mac laptop experience. It gives me everything I need.

    • @geraxho
      @geraxho 4 месяца назад

      @@JimmeeBanks I asked bc I had a similar experience to yours, before 2020 I used to think macs were overpriced, and what could actually be different if they used intel as well, so I used windows pc and laptop my whole life, but after the m1 it was a whole new level, tried a pro 13 m1 back then and having more than 15hrs of battery and no performance drop was something else. Now I got a 15 air 16/512, got it refurb and is just perfect, thought about the 14 but it was too small for me.

  • @Errcyco
    @Errcyco Месяц назад

    I went to Best Buy and bought the M1 13” MacBook Air in December 2021 and man I wish I’d have waited.. I’d much rather have gotten the 15” but oh well.
    I got a base and have had zero issues. I use my computer to stream video and audio. I don’t code or edit video or any of that stuff. I just wanted a portable home entertainment system and I got that and then some. It also cost $899 + tax. My last Dell Latitude E6420 cost $2,200 and even for 2012 it had a terrible display and speakers lol. I loved that Dell til about 2015 but the last five years i absolutely hated it but just didn’t wanna spend money to upgrade.

  • @toneloc79
    @toneloc79 Месяц назад

    do you still use it or was it just review I'm looking to get the max out one of the air

  • @jseh_
    @jseh_ 6 месяцев назад

    15C at 11min? its a not little too high?

  • @s81n
    @s81n 8 месяцев назад

    I have the 13 inch air and pushed it hard. Houdini, Blender, Final Cut, Logic, Motion, Xcode, Unity, you name it, I probably use it and it works great (and is very fast), It smoked my $4500 intel i9 MacBook Pro 16 inch from late 2019. I lost a lot of respect for a lot of tech RUclipsrs watching them slam the machine without any valid reason.

  • @axelgenus
    @axelgenus 10 месяцев назад

    I’m a software architect and I use Docker and virtualisation a lot (Windows running in Parallels). How does the MBA15 deal with them?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад +1

      if you're using virtualization, I'd definitely bump up the RAM a little bit and give yourself some breathing room there

    • @axelgenus
      @axelgenus 10 месяцев назад

      @@KyleErickson indeed but unfortunately Apple capped the maximum RAM to 24GB… it should be enough anyways since I would still run the heavy workloads on the MacStudio.

    • @Watchandlearn91
      @Watchandlearn91 10 месяцев назад

      @@axelgenus I'm a software architect too and I've found that 16GB ram is enough for most things. I currently run an M2 Air 13 (16GB / 1TB) and it gets me by for the vast majority of my workload. However, I still have a powerful desktop that I use in the office for anything too demanding (13700K/3070TI/128GB RAM/2TB SSD) such as the really heavy virtualization stuff you are talking about. I have found that if I am running Windows through parallels to create some builds, I often have to allocate 12GB to the VM and I notice a slowdown in macOS when tabbing back and forth. I think that 24GB would have been enough to fix this.
      I am hoping they allow more RAM with the M3 because I really enjoy using the form factor of the 13 inch air and I don't need just a ton of CPU power most of the time. I also do a lot of writing (novels, research papers, etc...) and this has been so enjoyable to use over the 16 inch M1 Max I used to have and sold. Honestly I haven't had any real issues with it and it's been the best machine i've ever owned (right behind the m1 air I had before it).

  • @rayfusion
    @rayfusion 10 месяцев назад +2

    Do you think Apple will release a Macbook Air 15 inch with the M3 chip in October? Should I wait for the M3?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад +12

      in my opinion, not a chance they release another version of the 15-inch air 4 months after this was announced.

    • @steveballmersbaldspot2.095
      @steveballmersbaldspot2.095 10 месяцев назад

      Probably not this year.

  • @hhoebeke1
    @hhoebeke1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Got the MBA 15 recently - previously using an M1 base model. The M1 base model is still perfectly fine for my use case (research, writing, editing, browsing and general use) - it was the main machine for my professional use (which does not include audiovisual workflows). Only thing I did was bump up the storage to 512 because of what I read on the slower storage speed and how that may affect the swap memory. Reason for upgrade: the larger screen makes.a real difference. That said I also looked closely at the new 14in MacBook Pro M3. But I do not need the extra ports, and neither will I use the active cooling. The processor may be speedier than the M2 - but I never stressed the M1 so... My main doubt was 16GB or 512 storage I would not have got for the combination as it is too much off a price bump. If I had the choice in store I probably would have gone for 16GB over the 512 storage - 256 is my sweet spot for storage (also on my iPads and iPhone. My first impressions: it is a very nice screen, perfect size for my needs and very sharp, battery life is exquisite, the now usual great keyboard / trackpad / fantastic build quality and feels a little bit snappier than the Air M1 - but I had no complaints there. Played around with the M3 models in the local Apple Store and the M3Pro chip was probably slightly faster but that would be total overkill for my use.. I cannot recommend this enough

    • @N.S.56
      @N.S.56 7 месяцев назад

      i have 16/256 and havent been able to slow it down, excellent battery & performance though i think the 16gb is necessary over 8

    • @hhoebeke1
      @hhoebeke1 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@N.S.56 well - I have not slowed my down yet but due to a combination of some lingering anxiety about memory pressure, and a good Black Friday opportunity.. I have just ordered a 16/512 model… the 8/512 will go back…

    • @N.S.56
      @N.S.56 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@hhoebeke1 im in the same boat, i bought a 16/512 yesterday because i can still return my 16/256 and the 16/512 was the same price i paid for the 16/256

  • @FactFlix3
    @FactFlix3 10 месяцев назад +2

    Should I wait for the M3 or should I just get this one now?

    • @thoot6398
      @thoot6398 10 месяцев назад

      This one now if size matters, the new ones of air will come this year with 13. the 15 was just released some months ago

    • @anublsunder
      @anublsunder 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@thoot6398I love how you just made this up lol

  • @BigRob13
    @BigRob13 6 месяцев назад

    Can I stream AND DJ with this laptop at the same time?

  • @Jmgrieff
    @Jmgrieff 27 дней назад

    I genuinely think alot of these people believe that everyone who buys a mac is there for heavy computing, they really arent. 8gb will be fine for the majority of

  • @middler5212
    @middler5212 5 месяцев назад

    I’ve decided I really want one! Only problem is I don’t need to spend $1000 on a laptop right now. My 2019 Acer swift 3 is still doing everything we need just fine. Too bad… lol… 😏

  • @guidinchyfoto4166
    @guidinchyfoto4166 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mine Within 512 ssD and 8gb Working like a champion

    • @hreetampaul9350
      @hreetampaul9350 9 месяцев назад

      What do you usually do!?
      I am planning to get one soon

    • @BUCKINUT
      @BUCKINUT 9 месяцев назад

      So the 8GB ram works well? I would rather have a bigger SSD if 8GB ram is sufficient.

  • @thetitan0046
    @thetitan0046 10 месяцев назад

    would you suggest the 16 ram model with 256 ssd for information systems/computer science student ?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад +1

      as long as you're fine with that level of storage, I'd say that would be fine. Just keep in mind if you end up working in tools like Xcode, things like the derived data folder can get huge if you end up compiling a bunch of apps or versions of a specific app, so that's something you may want to monitor, but in a general sense, it'll work pretty well overall I think

  • @jw2473
    @jw2473 10 месяцев назад +1

    We all know for the upgraded 15 inch price tag we can well get a very very decent windows laptop. But they really dont compare to apples design!

  • @blazhespireski2259
    @blazhespireski2259 2 месяца назад

    Can you play the latest FIFA on it ?

  • @nafisrahmanofficial7209
    @nafisrahmanofficial7209 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bro what's the price of macbook air m2 15 inch price now in USA?? Can anyone tell me please...I am from Bangladesh so I Want to know know...I have a cousin there..And He is a Student..His Parents also live there

    • @nerbur
      @nerbur 8 месяцев назад

      Base model (256/8) is $1299

  • @saiki4116
    @saiki4116 9 месяцев назад

    8GB on swap. did it crawl when that happened?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  9 месяцев назад +1

      It’s fine. I actually edited most of my iPhone 15 review on it without a problem

  • @mikalkielli3351
    @mikalkielli3351 10 месяцев назад

    when will Apple release the M3 MacBook Pro 14 inch?

  • @nobeerlion3991
    @nobeerlion3991 9 месяцев назад +2

    PWM and Temporal Dithering are killing my eyes. I had to return the M2 Air 15.

  • @Elevated805
    @Elevated805 8 месяцев назад +1

    I am concidering getting the 15” M2 Air (512gb) for $1249.00 & mainly going to use it for DJ’ing & editing 4K GoPro videos. Not editing that crazy, basic editing. I also don’t care about the rendering time. Do you think the it’s sufficient enough to do that?? I like the bigger screen…especially for DJing because I’m a little further away from Laptop. But I also don’t want to miss out on the M3 chip. I plan on keeping this laptop for 4-5 years and don’t want to be to far behind in technology. I don’t know which one I should get.

    • @Michelangelo94
      @Michelangelo94 8 месяцев назад +1

      Considering the M1 chip is came out 3 years ago and it is still a very, very viable option, I would say the M2 will continue to be great for the next 4-5 years.

    • @N.S.56
      @N.S.56 7 месяцев назад

      i would get the 16/512 at bestbuy for 1450 black friday weekend

  • @beingsolo80
    @beingsolo80 3 месяца назад

    IMO if you're not going for the 13" Air, you'll be better off with the base M3 14 Pro (better screen, internal fan, and ports).

  • @him37404
    @him37404 6 месяцев назад

    2:52 what did u say about the blacks? 😂 couldn’t resist I’m sorry

  • @uavkca
    @uavkca 10 месяцев назад +1

    24 512 no swap

  • @makafushigi6438
    @makafushigi6438 10 месяцев назад

    0:46 this is def not how I look when I am on my computer

  • @rodrigotorrez
    @rodrigotorrez 9 месяцев назад

    I went for a second had 16 inch M1 pro 512/16RAM for 1,400

  • @MrEricJames
    @MrEricJames 9 месяцев назад

    Safari rally!

  • @RajvirBains-M525R
    @RajvirBains-M525R 10 месяцев назад +1

    I found a laptop for $549.99, and it is the Lenovo Slim 7i 14".
    It has Intel Core i7-1260P, 2.8K 90Hz Touchscreen (3.40 GHz, up to 4.70GHz) with 16GB Ram and 1TB SSD W11H Storage. It has a backlit keyboard , Windows 11 Home, and it has Wi-Fi 6.
    Is this a good laptop? Would this be good compared to the MacBook Air M2?

    • @sartura
      @sartura 10 месяцев назад +1

      spec wise, that's fucking phenomenal especially at that price! pardon my french lol

  • @Andreas_Straub
    @Andreas_Straub 10 месяцев назад

    I noticed that in nearly all of your videos the black level is set to a kind of grey, so the contrast is limited. Is that intentional?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад +1

      yes

    • @grininventor
      @grininventor 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@KyleEricksonI noticed you changed your desk shelf (in the miniature). The one you had before was solid pine but now it looks like plywood. Am I correct ?

    • @KyleErickson
      @KyleErickson  10 месяцев назад

      Yup! I had to make a new one to accommodate the Mac Studio

  • @goncalonorberto960
    @goncalonorberto960 4 месяца назад

    It's criminal, paying such a high price and not being simply able to connect 2 displays

  • @warrenmcclure7819
    @warrenmcclure7819 7 месяцев назад +1

    Ended up buying the 15 inch MBA 512GB/16GB for $1400.00. Super happy with it, ended up giving my GF my old 13.6 inch MBA 256GB/8GB. She loves her lil computer, were like twins now 😂

    • @FM-ij7iu
      @FM-ij7iu 7 месяцев назад +2

      Where did you find it at that price?

    • @warrenmcclure7819
      @warrenmcclure7819 7 месяцев назад

      @@FM-ij7iu bestbuy, open box section

    • @N.S.56
      @N.S.56 7 месяцев назад

      @@FM-ij7iu its all over the place black friday weekend, Great price/great product

  • @whitecrowuk575
    @whitecrowuk575 4 месяца назад

    What’s ridiculous is if you match ram and ssd with MacBook Pro it comes nearly at the same price. Like seriously Apple? 256gb and 8gb ram is absolute disgrace to offer as basic spec

  • @Toutbagayannabondans
    @Toutbagayannabondans 9 месяцев назад

    Is this Alexis Mac Alister?😅😅

  • @tjpatch11
    @tjpatch11 8 месяцев назад

    I mean zero disrespect but maybe you should move the teleprompter out a little bit further. You look a little bit cross eyed when you’re looking at the camera. First time watching. If you genuinely are cross eyed I apologize for the comment.

  • @user-bx9uy4uf8i
    @user-bx9uy4uf8i 6 месяцев назад

    My 13" will play hdmi external audio and my 15" will not.

  • @Minruk1887
    @Minruk1887 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey friend i am sri lanka 🎉❤

  • @jhonrickgayo5838
    @jhonrickgayo5838 10 месяцев назад +3

    2nd