Its almost been 2 months I've been loving it. Got our laptop a few days before release on June 8th, started unpacking it on June 9th for those who saw that video, and been rocking it ever since! Super super super... nice laptop to have. Hard to beat imo.
I love my base 15in Air. I have always upgraded my laptops in the past to at least 16gb of ram and a 512gb ssd, but for me the value proposition fell apart as soon as I added one or both of those features. Might as well as just buy the 14in pro! I must say that in my use, I have not noticed it one bit. The 256gb is plenty enough storage, and I simply utilize cloud storage or an external SSD for large files. Plus, it's not like paying the extra $200 for the 512 version is getting you out of the "storage problem" regardless. Again, if you are a power user, the fan-less design isn't for you anyway. Go for the pro. But for light to medium use, (I am a writer by trade) the base spec is the only one that makes real sense imo. Coming from a PC, Mac os does a great job at keeping the system feeling snappy and I don't notice any different coming from my PC with 16gb of RAM!
appreciate this perspective on the storage, just ordered my 15in 16gb 256gb model. im excited and happy with my decision with my build. also got the japanese keyboard which is just a cool bonus
I bought my 13 inch M2 air with base specs because my use case is exactly as you describe - writing. It will be plenty enough for everything i am going to need it for.
Hi bro, 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??
I was able to get an open box MacBook Air 15 with 16gb and 1 TB for around $1500. Kinda expensive but so far I'm loving it!!!!! This laptop will be my companion when the semester starts again in about one week. =)
Hey Andres I have been watching you since like you were under 10k subs, and you have grown so fucking much both in terms of subs, and content quality since then, from making basic monitor reviews and day in the life videos to cinematic intros that literally take my breath and ass away. You have come a long way, with this said I wanted to ask you Andres if you could make a video about the best way to set up an ipad as a secondary development machine and it's capabilities and limitations when it comes to dev work. Because my brain is in a crisis recently if whether i should get an ipad or a MacBook, the ipad checks all the boxes of my requirements except the development experience, i know it's possible to do dev work on it but how much is my question Keep growing broski, you are my comfort RUclips channel 💕💕
haha thank you So much brother! I actually like this idea. Im gonna pin this down and see if I can do some research and dev on this. I'll try to figure something out!
as a person who's writing this on my 13 inch m2 MacBook Air, I got to get my hands on the 15 inch one this week. I recommend the 15 inch one. What I love about my 13 inch one is that it is so light and portable that I bring it pretty much anywhere. So I thought the 15 inch will sacrifice the portability. But dang, I was wrong. The added weight on the 15 inch is so slight that you don't feel it at all and it doesn't affect the portability by any means.
yup its pretty wild... even more wild is that a lot of people including my friends still thought that I was rocking the 13" air when I in fact had the 15" with me lol
so I wanted to upgrade my m1 MacBook Air, and I needed to work on 3D modelling and coding quite a bit. I was torn between the 15 inch air 24gb ram and 512 gb storage vs the base 14 inch pro. Decided to go for the pro for the following reasons 1) more cores present on the pro (better for modelling) 2) no point in spending extra on 24 gb ram when probably won't even need it 3) the 14 inch is more portable (inspite of being heavier) because most bags can't fit the length of the 15 inch air 4) I also work a lot on photo editing, and the display on the 14 inch pro is just better 5) for a hundred bucks extra why not 6) resale value of a base model 14 inch pro > resale value of a similarly priced MacBook Air because apple doesn't give you extra resale for upgraded specs
My use case is 90% writing and reading, multitasking with documents, 5% light photo/video editing and editing HTML/CSS, and 5% light gaming (think retro games, 2D, indie), so the larger display, the fanless design (absolutely amazing for use in bed, writing, not worrying that much about dust), the batter life (it can last a day and a half of use on average), and the portability made it an obvious choice, I got the 16 GB RAM model with 512 GB of storage. I don't think I'd need the MacBook Pro base model for my use case and I didn't like the design as much. Also, great point about readability and DPI, which is something I never even thought of. It's much crisper than my previous HP Envy Windows laptop and I don't reach for my reading glasses as much anymore.
Great long term review. In Germany all prices for Apple products are insanely high. I myself decided to go for the MacBook Pro 14“. Really wanted the air as its a little bit lighter but I use my macbook 100% for editing Video and experienced with my former 13“ air sometimes some performance drops. So in the end I am happy with my choice and I found a good deal on Amazon which made my Pro just 350€ more expensive than a similar specked Air. Have a great Sunday and cheers from Germany.
@@persiathiest1963 But in Europe, at least in the Netherlands. Everything is as it should. Good insurance, Tbh a rich country that can help people when they need it. It isn't like US where the difference in rich and poor is huge. Last, the roads in the Netherlands are great, I think we have good infrastructure
I switched from a 13in to a 15in macbook air when it came out and I definitely love the size, but I did notice that it got a tiny scratch where I rest my hands maybe a week into use. Although it smudged, the 13in never scratched even though I had it for almost a year. Makes you wonder.
@@andresvidoza It also depends on what someone can get in a deal at the time of their purchase. A lot of people said I should get the Air but i ended up with the M2 13 inch pro because I was able to get it at best buy for $1050 during one of their usual computer sales.
Thanks so much for such a great video. It has helped me make up my mind on which MacBook to purchase. This same color and configuration will be perfect for my use. I am still using my 2013 13" MBA that is still chugging along for basic usage. I'm looking forward to the upgrade. Thank you again.
Also should be worth mentioning the base M2 chips in the airs have better single core performance than the binned M2 pro in a lot of programming benchmarks
As soon as I heard that you recommend going for the 16gb variant I stopped watching. Honestly getting the MacBook Air 15 only makes sense if you get the base model at a discount price. If you want more power and ssd space just go for the 14 pro, that makes more sense.
I returned my M2 Macbook Air 13" and bought the M2 Macbook Pro 14". After the upgrades the Laptops are only a few hundred pounds different and it made more sense to have the pro version with a better refresh rate and darker blacks as well as the better speakers. Also having the HDMI and more ports is really clutch. The only downside is not having the midnight black colour and the more portable laptop
I also got the M2Pro mbp 14" as the 15" air feelts flimsy with its keyboard flex and softer build. 14" pro is worth it in terms of longevity and performance.
The MacBook Air is definitely not made for productivity. It’s essentially made for iPad users who want macOS. Yes it can handle those programs. But Anyone using programs will get a MacBook Pro.
If you’re recommending 16GB early in the video (when you can get up to 24GB), is this enough for most coding use these days? I’m debating base 14” Pro 16GB, vs a packed 15” Air 24GB - I’d like the pro screen more (brighter to code outside), but didn’t want to splash out more cash for 32GB. Thanks for any insight!
For anyone else interested - I've compared pricing between a Refurbished 15" Air (yes, they're on the Refurb store now!), 24GB memory, 1TB SSD. In the UK, this comes as £1,869 (£160 off even the Uni Student pricing!). There aren't any listed at this at the moment, but I can see that this is the price, thanks to Refurb-Tracker website. It also shows 14" M1 Pro (8C CPU/14C GPU), 32GB, 1TB for £1,929 - only £60 more than the Air 15" Refurb above. I think I'll go for this one - again, I'm using the Refurb-Tracker website so I'll keep an eye out for this, and update here if I'm successful with either!
Hello, I ordered base model M2 MacBook Air 15'' because i got a big discount on it and the price differences in Europe between the upgrades is too big. I only plan to use the laptop for UNI meaning excell, word and just browsing for entertainment, no editing and stuff so I hope the base model will do what it should for me since I wont force it to do heavy stuff. Someone reasure me lmao.
I hate mouse stuttering. Been using MacBook Pro 13" m1 and Mac mini m2, bot have mouse stuttering that is driving me crazy. I go back to my windows gaming mini its pc, and mouse smoothness its something else.
What LUT do you use on your log footage bro. I love the colors and I have the same skin tone as you and the same kind of equipment so I want my videos to pop like yours do. That FX3 is lit though
I think it’s silly. The M1 Pro 14” can be had so cheap that paying for the upgrades on the M2 Air does not make sense at all. 120hz miniLED, faster CPU, more ports, etc…14” Pro just a better package for less or the same money
look im not debating that, in terms of power I agree but some people really like the Air like I've been told in previous videos and I think its fair for them to argue it.
talking about prices, folks who’ve been using, say, a macbook air M1 2020 base model need to realise that when they buy a new macbook, Apple will reduce the price of your new machine by £390 if you trade in your M1. you’re not spending £1800 no more, but £1410. bargain.
Hey Andres! I’m a college student and here’s my use case: - basic college stuff - coding - playing minecraft - editing 4K/8k photos and videos as a hobby (Pro Res, shot on my iPhone 14 Pro Max) - Media consumption - Battery life Which MacBook do you recommend? M1 Pro or M2 Pro or M2 Air (only either 14” or 15” inch sizes, 13” and 16” too small and too big)
Hey Andres, thanks for the review. Your videos are amazing in terms of quality and necessary info, very well done. My question is that, in your previous video about m2 air, you've said it may not be worth to upgrade since m1air is a hard to beat laptop. (Referring to daily tasks, not coding or editing etc) Apart form 13" to 15" difference in m2 airs, do you still recommend m1air in late 2023 for a first time mac buyer? Should i go for the m2 chip aiming for the long term or go for the M1 since it can do my work pretty good while saving some money? Thx a lot.
Hey Andres, as a developer with M2 Air too, I highly recommend a super ultra wide monitor for development. Since it only supports one external monitor it offers pretty much true 3 monitor configuration for my code editor, browser and console for observing stuff. Truly production boost. 4k is sharp but I don't seek very sharp text, rather bigger screen real estate. Cheers.
@@raymondong349 It does, I got 16 512 config, cpu is pretty much the same as pros, and they don't even get their fans spin pretty much ever, so performance is quite close imo.
Currently ordered 15inch Air 8GB/512GB SSD. Went for the bigger SSD because it's a lot faster. Also the bigger screen is game changer for me comparing it with the 14 Pro. The size is just massively different. Also the Air really looks like what all the future MacBook's should look like. It is so tin and light. Also in my country the Air 8GB/512GB SSD is 3699 BGN compared to 4770BGN for the base MBP 14" M2 which is like 550 EUR more expensive. Only thing I really will miss is the 120Hz Refresh Rate on the Pro but then again, if you are using it everyday and not compare it to 120Hz screen you will even not notice it.
You made a good choice, macOS animations are twice as slow on 120Hz panels for some reason , 60Hz ironically smoother (120Hz still smoother for scrolling)
I know that m2 pro 14" is just a different beast and most recommended because of chassis, built, fan, performance, inputs and so on but I chose 13" m2 air because its just 1k cheaper than that and felt like its just overkill for me as a web developer. Maybe I will upgrade to 14" pro someday with maxed specs if I ever need that but m2 air with 16gb is just enough for me.
Guys pls help I have 3 more years of high school and 1300 bucks. I currently am using a base model 2017 MacBook Air. Should I get the 2020 M1 MacBook Air or keep mine?
Amazing video as usual. I had the same experience as you except that it has no scratches (maybe thanks to the starlight color). Superb computer that I use on a daily basis and in my travels. Your videos are among the ones I'm looking forward to the most, keep it up and can't wait for the next one (maybe a "Day on the Life"?). Thank you (from Paris)
Thank you so much Vince!! Yeah maybe cause you have the startlight. I know the midnight blue models are pretty much coated. So yeah.. I might do a day in the life forsure!
I have some skin sticker on whenever I have a new laptop... it is good becoz of two things. 1. fingerprint won't show up with the skin on, 2. I won't scratch up and it looks even better without the skin on.
The thing that kind of annoys me about these new Macbook Airs is that Apple treats them like a budget device... just because I want a thin, fanless laptop doesnt mean I also dont want a 120hz oled display, 4 usb-c ports and a micro sd card slot... I want a PREMIUM version of the Air, sure it will be less powerful than a macbook pro but power isnt the only concern.
I got myself the 15 Air with 24GB RAM and 256 SSD, the reason why I went with the configuration is cause I use a gaming monitor as a 2nd Monitor display which can use significant energy when I have 2 windows open on an browser so that extra RAM is very useful and there is NO alternatives for extra ram while I do have a 5TB external hard drive which there is many alternatives and having a bigger screen on the MacBook Air for less then 2000 bucks is just insane value. I was thinking at a Pro version at first but just to have the 14 M2 Pro is already 2000 bucks + tax and I don’t really need the HDMI port since I already have a USB Hub, overall I love the portability of the MacBook Air 15 and upgrading it from my Intel 2020 MacBook Air is a huge Win for me! Especially adding the Educational Pricing Discount! 👍
What if its 8GB of ram and not 16GB? Is it going to be a big difference or just a bit slower? In most cases people use it for web browsing and few other programs like figma, photoshop, visual studio... Is 8GB of ram enough for that?
1000% 8GB is enough for 95% of people i'm telling you. Apple uses unified memory and does a really good job of making it seamless. 8GB Memory in a Macbook is completely different then 8gb RAM on an older windows device.
I have a 2015 macbook air with a pretty sad dual core i5. Since Apple no longer supports this, I just put Windows 10 on it to use it for web browsing and a security camera server. It actually feels pretty 'snappy'. I will say will be our last Mac computer since Apple claims to be a 'green' company but discontinues support after 5-7 years to force consumers to buy the latest and greatest. I am aware there are 'workarounds' to put the latest Mac OS on it and from what I've seen, older Intel based Macs run JUST FINE with it. There is no other reason for Apple not supporting this hardware, other than greed.
Here the prices on the Apple products are insane. The MBP(16") M2 Max is 5000$ here, 3500$ in the US. Same config just in the 14" size is 4400$ here, 3100$ in the US. Because of import, weak currency and insanely high tax (27%). We are talking about Hungary. A round trip ticket to NYC is about 485 USD. Do the math.
honestly, you made the right call upgrading, but once are in the price point of a Mpro chip the MBP starts to make more sense. it comes base with 18 gigs of ram for one, and the fans will really help cool down the CPU under heavy load. you had thermal throttling when you added the 4k monitor or edited in 4k, so that would be the use case that seems to really push someone into a MBP vs a air. thanks for the video! I'm interested in picking up a 15inch air once the M3 chip drops into them so I'm glad to see it will work out for what I'll use it for.
Hello, to do Upscalling Video IA in 1080p or 4K, di you think if is it possible with a MacBook Air M2 full configuration or i have to use a MacBook Pro ? Thanks
I just got this laptop for $999, so far its amazing. even if it is a fingerprint magnet thats the fun of owning these products for me is cleaning it up every once in a while.
Hi, thanks for the video. If you have time, kindly address my query. This is my workfkow: At Work - MS Office apps, Zoom calls and reviewing big sized pdf engineering drawings; At Home - Content creation, live streaming (i use OBS Studio to manage the video and audio output, route audio through a daw named reaper and push the video and audio to Zoom/any other live streaming platform). Do you think Macbook Air 15" will be sufficient for me? Im really confused. There are lot of options available in PC laptops at this price range. I mustn't feel helpless after getting Macbook Air 15. Please advice. Thanks in advance.
What is this rick and Morty thing at @1:44 I've seen it on a few other peoples laptops too. I thought it was their project but I'm beginning to think it's not so can someone tell me what I'm missing?
The base model is powerful enough for my professional photography workflow on Lightroom tbh. Haven’t tried 4k video editing yet, I’m guessing it’s a different story lol
Hello Andres started to watch your videos here on RUclips, great topics find them very useful. I wanted to also know where did you get that great looking tech bag towards the end of this video,with the skull head? Thanks keep making these types of videos!!!
Your videos are amazingly well done! Great explanation of your experience with the new M2 15" Air. I still prefer my 13", but would be lying if I claimed I wasn't tempted to try the 15". Maybe I'll give it a shot when the Air gets the M4 or M5. Agreed on avoiding the base configuration, at least for RAM. I always get a minimum of 16GB for any laptop. I've got a couple of 1TB flash drives if more storage is needed. Oh, a suggestion for mobile audio with your Air -- iLoud Micro Monitors. They punch way above their weight class for such little guys. They make my Air a sweet little entertainment system on the road.
Thanks a lot brother! I think the 13" is still such a great laptop you really dont need the upgrade imo. (obvs depends what you do for a living) As a every day laptop the 13" is killer. Thanks for the info btw!!
well even if they say that the 256GB model is slow because of the 1GB/s read and write speed it's still blazing fast. My $1300 desktop pc's read and write is around 550MB/s
Hey thank you so much for this video, it has been crazy helpful but I'd like to ask u a question personally if u have the time to respond. I am choosing between an amazon renewed m1 pro 14in and apple refurbished m2 air 15in for college. At this point, they are both the same price. I will be doing anything from normal work study to pretty intensive creative work (possibly even 3d rendering). I have a 240hz external display I wanna hook up to the laptop w/keyboard, mouse, and mic. For my day to day, away from my setup and hooked up to it, which laptop do u think will last longer and provide the most gratifying experience? Also, will the m2 air with no fan prove harmful to the laptop over long work sessions w/my setup and continuous use over 4 years? Thanks!
Hello Andres, I have been watching your videos for about three weeks and I like your work on macbook. I want to know that, I didn't find a macbook with silver or space grey ( macbook air m1 2020 model) colour with 8 gb ram and 512 gb ssd. There is only gold macbook available with this specification. I am living in India and I am frustrated because I can't find it. Help me with this. I want a silver macbook air m1 with 8 gb ram and 512 gb ssd. Hope you can understand. Thanks. I am waiting for your response. 😊😊
Hey so I’ve been thinking of getting this exact laptop and as a student i really am on a budget but want the larger screen do i need any upgrades if I’m planning to use this for the next 6 years
Its almost been 2 months I've been loving it. Got our laptop a few days before release on June 8th, started unpacking it on June 9th for those who saw that video, and been rocking it ever since! Super super super... nice laptop to have. Hard to beat imo.
not really hard to beat though I mean for the spec you have you could have gotten the 14 inch Macbook pro 2021 and that's way better
Do you feel like your laptop heats up a bit when coding React apps or anything in Xcode?? Please let me know. Thanks.
Not even a goldfish would call this long term.
😂
It some time. Come on
@@esteban34312 Come on, be real. How is 2 months anywhere near long-term use?
Facts
Manifesting 1M subs for Andres, great vid as always. Thanks for the review!
hahah thank you bro!!!
Man i can’t get tired of these introz
Great video andres 🔥🔥
0:45 joel dias does not hold back on the n-word daaamn
I love yoru wallpaper, how can we reach them?
in the description bro they are all from Oliur
@@andresvidoza thx man they are really gergeus
I love my base 15in Air. I have always upgraded my laptops in the past to at least 16gb of ram and a 512gb ssd, but for me the value proposition fell apart as soon as I added one or both of those features. Might as well as just buy the 14in pro! I must say that in my use, I have not noticed it one bit. The 256gb is plenty enough storage, and I simply utilize cloud storage or an external SSD for large files. Plus, it's not like paying the extra $200 for the 512 version is getting you out of the "storage problem" regardless. Again, if you are a power user, the fan-less design isn't for you anyway. Go for the pro. But for light to medium use, (I am a writer by trade) the base spec is the only one that makes real sense imo. Coming from a PC, Mac os does a great job at keeping the system feeling snappy and I don't notice any different coming from my PC with 16gb of RAM!
thanks for sharing I feel like having both perspectives allows for some people to make a better decision for their particular needs forsure.
appreciate this perspective on the storage, just ordered my 15in 16gb 256gb model. im excited and happy with my decision with my build. also got the japanese keyboard which is just a cool bonus
I bought my 13 inch M2 air with base specs because my use case is exactly as you describe - writing. It will be plenty enough for everything i am going to need it for.
Hi bro,
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??
@@andresvidoza absolutely! All the best, great video btw.
Finally.. felt like ages since the last video. I'm always waiting for yours and shevon's videos to come out fast
same here twin
at least I'm not the only one 😂
I was thinking I was the only one fr 😂
hahah love you peeps!!
These two gotta be THE most underrated tech RUclipsrs out there. Love y’all
I was able to get an open box MacBook Air 15 with 16gb and 1 TB for around $1500. Kinda expensive but so far I'm loving it!!!!! This laptop will be my companion when the semester starts again in about one week. =)
Hey Andres I have been watching you since like you were under 10k subs, and you have grown so fucking much both in terms of subs, and content quality since then, from making basic monitor reviews and day in the life videos to cinematic intros that literally take my breath and ass away. You have come a long way, with this said I wanted to ask you Andres if you could make a video about the best way to set up an ipad as a secondary development machine and it's capabilities and limitations when it comes to dev work. Because my brain is in a crisis recently if whether i should get an ipad or a MacBook, the ipad checks all the boxes of my requirements except the development experience, i know it's possible to do dev work on it but how much is my question
Keep growing broski, you are my comfort RUclips channel 💕💕
haha thank you So much brother! I actually like this idea. Im gonna pin this down and see if I can do some research and dev on this. I'll try to figure something out!
as a person who's writing this on my 13 inch m2 MacBook Air, I got to get my hands on the 15 inch one this week. I recommend the 15 inch one. What I love about my 13 inch one is that it is so light and portable that I bring it pretty much anywhere. So I thought the 15 inch will sacrifice the portability. But dang, I was wrong. The added weight on the 15 inch is so slight that you don't feel it at all and it doesn't affect the portability by any means.
i was worried about that. thanks for sharing
yup its pretty wild... even more wild is that a lot of people including my friends still thought that I was rocking the 13" air when I in fact had the 15" with me lol
can u buy it for me??
Thanks for sharing this. I was wondering if 15inch ist too big but it seems like its the perfect size in Portability and Screen.
Sure@@User-pb1sj
so I wanted to upgrade my m1 MacBook Air, and I needed to work on 3D modelling and coding quite a bit. I was torn between the 15 inch air 24gb ram and 512 gb storage vs the base 14 inch pro.
Decided to go for the pro for the following reasons
1) more cores present on the pro (better for modelling)
2) no point in spending extra on 24 gb ram when probably won't even need it
3) the 14 inch is more portable (inspite of being heavier) because most bags can't fit the length of the 15 inch air
4) I also work a lot on photo editing, and the display on the 14 inch pro is just better
5) for a hundred bucks extra why not
6) resale value of a base model 14 inch pro > resale value of a similarly priced MacBook Air because apple doesn't give you extra resale for upgraded specs
My use case is 90% writing and reading, multitasking with documents, 5% light photo/video editing and editing HTML/CSS, and 5% light gaming (think retro games, 2D, indie), so the larger display, the fanless design (absolutely amazing for use in bed, writing, not worrying that much about dust), the batter life (it can last a day and a half of use on average), and the portability made it an obvious choice, I got the 16 GB RAM model with 512 GB of storage.
I don't think I'd need the MacBook Pro base model for my use case and I didn't like the design as much. Also, great point about readability and DPI, which is something I never even thought of. It's much crisper than my previous HP Envy Windows laptop and I don't reach for my reading glasses as much anymore.
What do you mean by long term? 40 days is not long term, maybe you should've waited at least year and a half.
It's a nice video but not relevant.
Great long term review. In Germany all prices for Apple products are insanely high. I myself decided to go for the MacBook Pro 14“. Really wanted the air as its a little bit lighter but I use my macbook 100% for editing Video and experienced with my former 13“ air sometimes some performance drops. So in the end I am happy with my choice and I found a good deal on Amazon which made my Pro just 350€ more expensive than a similar specked Air. Have a great Sunday and cheers from Germany.
All in Europe I guess, it's also expensive in the Netherlands. Also, enjoy your MacBook :)!
@@byDimi thanks a lot and cheers 😊🙏🏻
Salary is lower in the EU compared to the US and yet electronics are much more expensive
@@persiathiest1963 But in Europe, at least in the Netherlands. Everything is as it should. Good insurance, Tbh a rich country that can help people when they need it. It isn't like US where the difference in rich and poor is huge. Last, the roads in the Netherlands are great, I think we have good infrastructure
Thanks for sharing dude! Gives me a bit of a perspective of how prices tend to fluctuate in europe. Enjoy your laptop!
I switched from a 13in to a 15in macbook air when it came out and I definitely love the size, but I did notice that it got a tiny scratch where I rest my hands maybe a week into use. Although it smudged, the 13in never scratched even though I had it for almost a year. Makes you wonder.
yeah really makes you wonder...
silver doesnt really scratch if you had a silver 13in, the new color really scratches so if you have the 15in in midnight thats prob why
@@ZensivYT both were midnight
@@TheLemon420 oh very interesting indeed
The new 15" MBA is nice but I think the 14" M1 MBP or the base M2 MBP is a better value.
yeah I think it just depends on peoples needs and what they truly want :/ But in terms of power yes I agree.
@@andresvidoza It also depends on what someone can get in a deal at the time of their purchase. A lot of people said I should get the Air but i ended up with the M2 13 inch pro because I was able to get it at best buy for $1050 during one of their usual computer sales.
Thanks so much for such a great video. It has helped me make up my mind on which MacBook to purchase. This same color and configuration will be perfect for my use. I am still using my 2013 13" MBA that is still chugging along for basic usage. I'm looking forward to the upgrade. Thank you again.
Can you please compare MBA m2 15” with MacBook Pro m2 14 inch , since the price gets close to pro when you spec the Air to 16gb ram and 512gb ssd
With education discounts, the 16/512G MacBook Air 15 only costs 51000NTD(1583.14 USD) in Taiwan. Most importantly, you get a free AirPods 3 with it.
Also should be worth mentioning the base M2 chips in the airs have better single core performance than the binned M2 pro in a lot of programming benchmarks
yup yup. I find it funny how in speedometer you quickly notice it.
As soon as I heard that you recommend going for the 16gb variant I stopped watching. Honestly getting the MacBook Air 15 only makes sense if you get the base model at a discount price. If you want more power and ssd space just go for the 14 pro, that makes more sense.
$300 could go a LONG way man… I already have AirPods, maybe a Apple Watch? Paid Mac Apps?
Apple and base models… 😅
I totally agree with you. But for some people who have that extra cash at hand, they rather just spend it on the laptop.
I returned my M2 Macbook Air 13" and bought the M2 Macbook Pro 14". After the upgrades the Laptops are only a few hundred pounds different and it made more sense to have the pro version with a better refresh rate and darker blacks as well as the better speakers. Also having the HDMI and more ports is really clutch. The only downside is not having the midnight black colour and the more portable laptop
the price diference is over 500$
I have a discount with Apple so only a £400 difference. So I guess in my situation it made sense. And the 15" would only be a £200 difference
@@M_Taboo im just saying, £400 is $513 :D
Number I included is after VAT and everything but thanks
I also got the M2Pro mbp 14" as the 15" air feelts flimsy with its keyboard flex and softer build. 14" pro is worth it in terms of longevity and performance.
The MacBook Air is definitely not made for productivity. It’s essentially made for iPad users who want macOS. Yes it can handle those programs. But Anyone using programs will get a MacBook Pro.
Nice Video!
Can I Have thi s cool wallpapers please?
15 air 16gb ram n 512 gb storage in india is $2104 😅
2 of my GOATS has made this a BETTER Sunday for me yes sir bro you always come through!!!
If you’re recommending 16GB early in the video (when you can get up to 24GB), is this enough for most coding use these days?
I’m debating base 14” Pro 16GB, vs a packed 15” Air 24GB - I’d like the pro screen more (brighter to code outside), but didn’t want to splash out more cash for 32GB.
Thanks for any insight!
For anyone else interested - I've compared pricing between a Refurbished 15" Air (yes, they're on the Refurb store now!), 24GB memory, 1TB SSD.
In the UK, this comes as £1,869 (£160 off even the Uni Student pricing!).
There aren't any listed at this at the moment, but I can see that this is the price, thanks to Refurb-Tracker website.
It also shows 14" M1 Pro (8C CPU/14C GPU), 32GB, 1TB for £1,929 - only £60 more than the Air 15" Refurb above. I think I'll go for this one - again, I'm using the Refurb-Tracker website so I'll keep an eye out for this, and update here if I'm successful with either!
hahah ur girl got the same lap top my mom got been trying make money to upgrade her cuz it runs slow asl (if thas ur girl i mean)
hahaha
Hello, I ordered base model M2 MacBook Air 15'' because i got a big discount on it and the price differences in Europe between the upgrades is too big. I only plan to use the laptop for UNI meaning excell, word and just browsing for entertainment, no editing and stuff so I hope the base model will do what it should for me since I wont force it to do heavy stuff. Someone reasure me lmao.
Finally!! Was waiting for it to come out. Great video as always, you never disappoint! Keep up the great work!
Hope it helps honestly! Just sharing my experience after nearly like 2 months lol
Bro it came like a month ago. How can you put long term usage just like that?
I never had scratches or fingerprints problems with mine. I only buy mac on silver, because mac is silver, and mac on another color are impostor
I want the silver one... should have gotten that
Makes no sense to get the 16GB Air 15" man. Just get a Pro 14......
I hate mouse stuttering. Been using MacBook Pro 13" m1 and Mac mini m2, bot have mouse stuttering that is driving me crazy. I go back to my windows gaming mini its pc, and mouse smoothness its something else.
I would love to see a behind the scenes video of one of your videos. The Quality is insane and I love your color grading 🔥
haha lots of people asking, maybe one day!
Next home tour or productive day what happend to your knee injury
haha ive explained it in the past!
What LUT do you use on your log footage bro. I love the colors and I have the same skin tone as you and the same kind of equipment so I want my videos to pop like yours do. That FX3 is lit though
Just ordered the same laptop, now worried if I should have gotten the space grey instead of Midnight....
But I'm definitely getting a cover...
I think it’s silly. The M1 Pro 14” can be had so cheap that paying for the upgrades on the M2 Air does not make sense at all. 120hz miniLED, faster CPU, more ports, etc…14” Pro just a better package for less or the same money
THATS WHAT I’M SAYIN
look im not debating that, in terms of power I agree but some people really like the Air like I've been told in previous videos and I think its fair for them to argue it.
Dude ditch the laptop i am here for the aesthetic cinematics
hahahha
talking about prices, folks who’ve been using, say, a macbook air M1 2020 base model need to realise that when they buy a new macbook, Apple will reduce the price of your new machine by £390 if you trade in your M1. you’re not spending £1800 no more, but £1410. bargain.
Hey Andres!
I’m a college student and here’s my use case:
- basic college stuff
- coding
- playing minecraft
- editing 4K/8k photos and videos as a hobby (Pro Res, shot on my iPhone 14 Pro Max)
- Media consumption
- Battery life
Which MacBook do you recommend? M1 Pro or M2 Pro or M2 Air (only either 14” or 15” inch sizes, 13” and 16” too small and too big)
I would also like to know because I am also a college student
Hey Andres, thanks for the review. Your videos are amazing in terms of quality and necessary info, very well done.
My question is that, in your previous video about m2 air, you've said it may not be worth to upgrade since m1air is a hard to beat laptop. (Referring to daily tasks, not coding or editing etc) Apart form 13" to 15" difference in m2 airs, do you still recommend m1air in late 2023 for a first time mac buyer? Should i go for the m2 chip aiming for the long term or go for the M1 since it can do my work pretty good while saving some money? Thx a lot.
Hey Andres, as a developer with M2 Air too, I highly recommend a super ultra wide monitor for development. Since it only supports one external monitor it offers pretty much true 3 monitor configuration for my code editor, browser and console for observing stuff. Truly production boost. 4k is sharp but I don't seek very sharp text, rather bigger screen real estate. Cheers.
I do believe you can use more external monitors, if you do some research you will discover some softwares related to DisplayLink. Hope it helps.
How’s the developing experience on it? Can it handle stuff like multiple docker containers?
@@raymondong349 It does, I got 16 512 config, cpu is pretty much the same as pros, and they don't even get their fans spin pretty much ever, so performance is quite close imo.
Make a studio tour video plz
haha its coming its coming!
@@andresvidoza 👍
Currently ordered 15inch Air 8GB/512GB SSD. Went for the bigger SSD because it's a lot faster. Also the bigger screen is game changer for me comparing it with the 14 Pro. The size is just massively different. Also the Air really looks like what all the future MacBook's should look like. It is so tin and light. Also in my country the Air 8GB/512GB SSD is 3699 BGN compared to 4770BGN for the base MBP 14" M2 which is like 550 EUR more expensive. Only thing I really will miss is the 120Hz Refresh Rate on the Pro but then again, if you are using it everyday and not compare it to 120Hz screen you will even not notice it.
You made a good choice, macOS animations are twice as slow on 120Hz panels for some reason , 60Hz ironically smoother (120Hz still smoother for scrolling)
I have one 144 hz 2k monitor and when I'm connecting my mac, it only shows 60hz
I'm using hdmi
How should I fix this issue??
I know that m2 pro 14" is just a different beast and most recommended because of chassis, built, fan, performance, inputs and so on but I chose 13" m2 air because its just 1k cheaper than that and felt like its just overkill for me as a web developer. Maybe I will upgrade to 14" pro someday with maxed specs if I ever need that but m2 air with 16gb is just enough for me.
Guys pls help I have 3 more years of high school and 1300 bucks. I currently am using a base model 2017 MacBook Air. Should I get the 2020 M1 MacBook Air or keep mine?
Bro for reading the MbA 15 is sharper ? I need the better option for reading lots of text. Please help
long term equals 2 months?
Amazing video as usual. I had the same experience as you except that it has no scratches (maybe thanks to the starlight color). Superb computer that I use on a daily basis and in my travels. Your videos are among the ones I'm looking forward to the most, keep it up and can't wait for the next one (maybe a "Day on the Life"?). Thank you (from Paris)
Thank you so much Vince!! Yeah maybe cause you have the startlight. I know the midnight blue models are pretty much coated. So yeah.. I might do a day in the life forsure!
I have some skin sticker on whenever I have a new laptop... it is good becoz of two things. 1. fingerprint won't show up with the skin on, 2. I won't scratch up and it looks even better without the skin on.
long term lol
Beautiful Video As Always, I Love Your Videos
LETS GOOOOOO
Make a studio tour video plz😄
haha its coming forsure!!
Hey man great video. May I know the name and the model of your white carry on? It looks awesome.
first comment ;)
much love!!
"With more power comes more responsibility" this video is absolutely stunning.
haha thanks bro
The thing that kind of annoys me about these new Macbook Airs is that Apple treats them like a budget device... just because I want a thin, fanless laptop doesnt mean I also dont want a 120hz oled display, 4 usb-c ports and a micro sd card slot... I want a PREMIUM version of the Air, sure it will be less powerful than a macbook pro but power isnt the only concern.
I got myself the 15 Air with 24GB RAM and 256 SSD, the reason why I went with the configuration is cause I use a gaming monitor as a 2nd Monitor display which can use significant energy when I have 2 windows open on an browser so that extra RAM is very useful and there is NO alternatives for extra ram while I do have a 5TB external hard drive which there is many alternatives and having a bigger screen on the MacBook Air for less then 2000 bucks is just insane value. I was thinking at a Pro version at first but just to have the 14 M2 Pro is already 2000 bucks + tax and I don’t really need the HDMI port since I already have a USB Hub, overall I love the portability of the MacBook Air 15 and upgrading it from my Intel 2020 MacBook Air is a huge Win for me! Especially adding the Educational Pricing Discount! 👍
Are you also facing hdmi connectivity issue - getting 60hz on 144hz external monitor
Also I sometimes feel lag in mac 15,8gb,526ssd
Do you feel same??
What if its 8GB of ram and not 16GB? Is it going to be a big difference or just a bit slower?
In most cases people use it for web browsing and few other programs like figma, photoshop, visual studio... Is 8GB of ram enough for that?
1000% 8GB is enough for 95% of people i'm telling you. Apple uses unified memory and does a really good job of making it seamless. 8GB Memory in a Macbook is completely different then 8gb RAM on an older windows device.
I have a 2015 macbook air with a pretty sad dual core i5. Since Apple no longer supports this, I just put Windows 10 on it to use it for web browsing and a security camera server. It actually feels pretty 'snappy'. I will say will be our last Mac computer since Apple claims to be a 'green' company but discontinues support after 5-7 years to force consumers to buy the latest and greatest. I am aware there are 'workarounds' to put the latest Mac OS on it and from what I've seen, older Intel based Macs run JUST FINE with it. There is no other reason for Apple not supporting this hardware, other than greed.
Here the prices on the Apple products are insane.
The MBP(16") M2 Max is 5000$ here, 3500$ in the US.
Same config just in the 14" size is 4400$ here, 3100$ in the US.
Because of import, weak currency and insanely high tax (27%).
We are talking about Hungary.
A round trip ticket to NYC is about 485 USD. Do the math.
honestly, you made the right call upgrading, but once are in the price point of a Mpro chip the MBP starts to make more sense. it comes base with 18 gigs of ram for one, and the fans will really help cool down the CPU under heavy load. you had thermal throttling when you added the 4k monitor or edited in 4k, so that would be the use case that seems to really push someone into a MBP vs a air. thanks for the video! I'm interested in picking up a 15inch air once the M3 chip drops into them so I'm glad to see it will work out for what I'll use it for.
Nice....subscribed here in Thailand, the price difference is around 200 usd....so i would prefer the mbp 14 for the XDR display
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Hello, to do Upscalling Video IA in 1080p or 4K, di you think if is it possible with a MacBook Air M2 full configuration or i have to use a MacBook Pro ? Thanks
What you advise me choose from my options
MBA m2 15 inch
Or
MBP 13 m2
I will use in graphic design and programming front end development
I just got this laptop for $999, so far its amazing. even if it is a fingerprint magnet thats the fun of owning these products for me is cleaning it up every once in a while.
Hi, thanks for the video. If you have time, kindly address my query.
This is my workfkow: At Work - MS Office apps, Zoom calls and reviewing big sized pdf engineering drawings; At Home - Content creation, live streaming (i use OBS Studio to manage the video and audio output, route audio through a daw named reaper and push the video and audio to Zoom/any other live streaming platform).
Do you think Macbook Air 15" will be sufficient for me? Im really confused.
There are lot of options available in PC laptops at this price range. I mustn't feel helpless after getting Macbook Air 15.
Please advice. Thanks in advance.
What is this rick and Morty thing at @1:44 I've seen it on a few other peoples laptops too. I thought it was their project but I'm beginning to think it's not so can someone tell me what I'm missing?
The base model is powerful enough for my professional photography workflow on Lightroom tbh.
Haven’t tried 4k video editing yet, I’m guessing it’s a different story lol
Hello Andres started to watch your videos here on RUclips, great topics find them very useful. I wanted to also know where did you get that great looking tech bag towards the end of this video,with the skull head? Thanks keep making these types of videos!!!
Your videos are amazingly well done! Great explanation of your experience with the new M2 15" Air. I still prefer my 13", but would be lying if I claimed I wasn't tempted to try the 15". Maybe I'll give it a shot when the Air gets the M4 or M5. Agreed on avoiding the base configuration, at least for RAM. I always get a minimum of 16GB for any laptop. I've got a couple of 1TB flash drives if more storage is needed. Oh, a suggestion for mobile audio with your Air -- iLoud Micro Monitors. They punch way above their weight class for such little guys. They make my Air a sweet little entertainment system on the road.
Thanks a lot brother! I think the 13" is still such a great laptop you really dont need the upgrade imo. (obvs depends what you do for a living) As a every day laptop the 13" is killer. Thanks for the info btw!!
Again with the Premiere Pro... I thought DaVinci Resolve would have done enough to convince you to change!
Question, how is it for zoom meetings and googlemeet? My current MacBook Air 2018 rose gold model camera is so bad and it’s embarrassing 🤣
Thanks 🙂 I appreciate the tech videos always make them videos so good!
As a 24g ram M2 MacBook Air 15" Owner, I love this laptop so much!
What is that gorgeous wallpaper showcased in the thumbnail, and where can I find it???
due to your grading the blue almost looks black and i so wish they did a midnight black model
totally my bad. I forgot to tweak the blues.
well even if they say that the 256GB model is slow because of the 1GB/s read and write speed it's still blazing fast.
My $1300 desktop pc's read and write is around 550MB/s
Hi bro, just want to know that how can i put the iphone display on macbook just like you did in the video? thanks
if you do really need macbook, then go for it, but not then consider dell xps or light gaming latops
where are the bags featured in the video from?
Lofree Flow is the best keyboard ever.
Awesome 🔥also Appel should sponsor for perfect review
Detail to detail 😅
Hey Brother do you have disrcord Server ?
If yes then please share the link I want to join
Hey thank you so much for this video, it has been crazy helpful but I'd like to ask u a question personally if u have the time to respond. I am choosing between an amazon renewed m1 pro 14in and apple refurbished m2 air 15in for college. At this point, they are both the same price. I will be doing anything from normal work study to pretty intensive creative work (possibly even 3d rendering). I have a 240hz external display I wanna hook up to the laptop w/keyboard, mouse, and mic. For my day to day, away from my setup and hooked up to it, which laptop do u think will last longer and provide the most gratifying experience? Also, will the m2 air with no fan prove harmful to the laptop over long work sessions w/my setup and continuous use over 4 years? Thanks!
andres could you give it to me😢....i really need a laptop but i can't afford
Hello Andres,
I have been watching your videos for about three weeks and I like your work on macbook. I want to know that, I didn't find a macbook with silver or space grey ( macbook air m1 2020 model) colour with 8 gb ram and 512 gb ssd. There is only gold macbook available with this specification. I am living in India and I am frustrated because I can't find it. Help me with this. I want a silver macbook air m1 with 8 gb ram and 512 gb ssd. Hope you can understand.
Thanks. I am waiting for your response.
😊😊
what app is it that u have on ur Mac that makes the whole iPhone 14 and 14 pro page in ur Mac bro
Love your video style as always man. Keep it up!
Hello, I have a question, can you tell me what keyboard you are using
Your content and the style of your reviews are good, but have you considered uploading videos without a filter?🧐
Hey so I’ve been thinking of getting this exact laptop and as a student i really am on a budget but want the larger screen do i need any upgrades if I’m planning to use this for the next 6 years
Thanks for the video! What webcam do you use? I didn’t see a link in the description