Let’s compare MacBook Air M2 with MacBook Pro M2

• Apple unveiled the new M2 MacBook Air.
• Apple’s most popular consumer MacBook is updated with new internals and a fresh look.
• Apple also introduced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the same M2 processor.

At WWDC 22, Apple unveiled the new M2 MacBook Air. Apple’s most popular consumer MacBook is updated with new internals and a fresh look. In addition to the MacBook Air M2, Apple also introduced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the same M2 processor.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 has a starting price of Rs 1,29,900, while the MacBook Air M2 has a price of Rs 1,19,900. Which of the two MacBook models should you buy? To help you decide, we’ve put together a comparison between the M2 MacBook Air with the 13-inch MacBook Pro M2.

Design

In comparison to previous MacBook Air models, the new MacBook Air M2 has a completely different design. The frame is now flat, similar to previous MacBook models released recently. In reality, the M2 MacBook Pro 13-inch has a frame that is very similar to this one.

The M2 MacBook Air 2022 has an edge over the 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 chip, despite their identical looks. In comparison to the MacBook Pro 13-inch with an M2 chip, the MacBook Air 2022 is thinner and lighter. The M2 MacBook Pro, on the other hand, features a larger battery and a built-in fan for heat management.

The M2 MacBook Air 2022 is available in four colors: Midnight, Starlight, Space Grey, and Silver.

Only two colors are available for the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro: Space Grey and Silver.

The M2 MacBook Air includes a MagSafe charging port as well as two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 connections. MagSafe charging is not available on the Pro M2 13-inch variant. There are just two USB Type-C ports on the device. Both variants include a 3.5mm audio jack with superior high-impedance headphone compatibility.

The M2 MacBook Pro has a stereo speaker arrangement, whilst the Air M2 has a four-speaker sound system.

Touch Bar and Touch ID are also included with the MacBook Pro. On the other hand, the M2 Air has a full set of physical function keys as well as Touch ID in the top right corner of the keyboard.

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Display

The IPS LCD panel is still present in both variants. The M2 MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch screen, which is slightly larger than the M1. It also has a display that is similar to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, with a broad notch at the top for the 1080p webcam.

The display on the 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 is identical to that on the M1 model. A 13.3-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 720p camera are included. Both displays have a peak brightness of 500 nits.

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Processor

The new M2 chip is installed in both MacBook computers. The M2 chip in the MacBook Air 2022 and the new MacBook Pro M2 offers up to 18% better CPU performance, according to Apple.

The base edition of the M2 MacBook Air and Pro comes with 8GB of RAM. The M2 MacBook Air includes an 8-core processor and a GPU with up to 10-cores. The M2 MacBook Pro 13-inch sports an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU in its base model.

The RAM can be increased to 24GB and the inbuilt SSD to 2TB. The M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro 13-inch come standard with 256GB of internal storage.

It’s worth mentioning that the Pro model comes with a heat-dissipating fan under the hood. As the system tries to cool down while doing resource-demanding tasks, this could result in constant performance for a few more minutes/hours.

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Battery life

Apple claims that the MacBook Air M2 has a battery life of up to 18 hours on a single charge. With the 8-core GPU option, Apple will include a 30W USB Type-C power adapter, and with the 10-core GPU variant with 512GB of internal storage, Apple will include a 35W dual USB Type-C power adapter. As an alternative to the 35W Dual USB Type-C converter, users will be able to upgrade to a 67W USB Type-C fast charger. A USB Type-C to MagSafe charging connection is included with the M2 Air.

The MacBook Pro, on the other hand, has a battery life of up to 20 hours on a single charge. A 67W USB Type-C adapter and a USB Type-C cable are included.