{"id":9511,"date":"2022-06-24T00:46:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T06:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=9511"},"modified":"2022-06-29T02:36:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T08:36:53","slug":"m2-macbook-air-vs-m2-macbook-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m2-macbook-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"M2 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Pro:Which Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has recently launched new its new MacBook with M2 chips, which has 1.4 times faster processing when compared to the M1. This chip is not just found in one device, but Apple has launched the chip in two devices.<\/p>\n

If you are wondering which one is best, you are not alone. Every tech geek wants to get their hands on the new M2 processor but they are unsure which device is best for it. In this article, we will share a detailed comparison between both: the new M2: the M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n

Comparison Table:<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nMacBook Air 2022<\/strong><\/td>\nMacBook Pro 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/strong><\/td>\nM2 \u2013 8-core<\/td>\nM2 \u2013 8-core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 2TB<\/td>\nUp to 2TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8, 16, or 24GB<\/td>\n8, 16, or 24GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 10-core<\/td>\nUp to 10-core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neural Engine<\/strong><\/td>\n16-core<\/td>\n16-core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FaceTime Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n1080p<\/td>\n720p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speakers<\/strong><\/td>\n4-speaker system with wide sound<\/td>\nStereo speakers with high dynamic range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mics<\/strong><\/td>\n3-mic array<\/td>\nStudio-quality 3-mic array<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thermal Management<\/strong><\/td>\nFanless<\/td>\nActive cooling with fans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Actual screen size<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n13.6-inch<\/td>\n13.3-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n2560 x 1664<\/td>\n2560 x 1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aspect Ratio<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n16:10 + notch<\/td>\n16:10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PPI<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n224<\/td>\n227<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nits<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0(brightness)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n500<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retina display<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\nAvailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liquid Retina Display<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nAvailable<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)<\/td>\n3 pounds (1.4 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thickness<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n0.44 in. (1.13 cm)<\/td>\n0.61 inch (1.56 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Width<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n11.97 in. (30.41 cm)<\/td>\n11.97 in. (30.31 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Depth<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n8.46 in. (21.5 cm)<\/td>\n8.36 inches (21.24 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display size<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n13.6 in.<\/td>\n13.3 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finishes<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nSilver, space gray, starlight, midnight<\/td>\nSilver or space gray<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wireless web battery<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n15 hours<\/td>\n17 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video playback<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n18 hours<\/td>\n20 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Included power adapter<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n30W, 35W, or 67W USB-C + MagSafe<\/td>\n67W USB-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery capacity<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n52.6Wh<\/td>\n58.2Wh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Design<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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If you notice the design these two devices are noticeably different. The MacBook Pro 13 <\/strong>has the same design as it had since 2016 which includes the touch bar and tick bezels. However, the M2 MacBook Air<\/strong>\u00a0has some noticeable changes and transformations. This includes the design language with a notch on the screen. The design is updated with an ultra-thin flat shape; full-sized function keys; and some very thin bezels. The design of the M2 MacBook Air is only 11.5mm thick, which means it is thinner than all the previous M1 MacBook Air.<\/p>\n

In comparison, the MacBook Pro 13 is thicker than MacBook Air. It is still thin than your regular laptop with Pro’s active cooling system which keeps your device at a suitable temperature. The passive cooling system makes your MacBook looks great and appealing because of its slick new design and thin design.<\/p>\n

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Display<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Next, is the display of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The display of the MacBook Pro<\/strong>\u00a0has remained the same and the display is unchanged. It is a 3.3-inch 2560\u00d71600 display, even though it is still old \u2013 but it is better than the display of high-end laptops on the market.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, MacBook Air <\/strong>has beaten it. The new design of the device has slimmed down the bezels giving it a 13.6-inch display. The addition of the size MacBook Air is 2560\u00d71664 resolution, but the real deal is Liquid Retina technology in the display. The new update has Liquid Retina technology in the display which bumps M2 Air\u2019s brightness to 500 nits. The display supports one billion colors in the P3 wide color making your photos and video even more vibrant.<\/p>\n

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MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Camera & Speakers<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to Speakers & Cameras, the M2 MacBook Air has some notable upgrades as compared to MacBook Pro. MacBook Air has enhanced its cameras to a 1080p webcam and comes with better low-light performance. It is a significant upgrade as compared to the 720p webcam found on the M2 MacBook Pro and all the previous M1 processor devices.<\/p>\n

The M2 processor also has better speakers which support Spatial Audio, and a stereo speaker setup which is only supported in the M2 MacBook Pro. On the other hand, M2 MacBook Air has four speakers which improve the vocal quality and sound clarity. These changes and upgrades are more visible when using Spatial Audio to play Dolby Atmos-supported content.<\/p>\n

In terms of microphones, both MacBooks have the same technologies. They both use a three-mic array and have very similar performance.<\/p>\n

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MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Battery Life<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Both devices have an Apple M2 Chip so a battery improvement is likely to be expected. According to Apple\u2019s sources, MacBook Air has an 18 hours battery life during video payback. On the hand, MacBook Pro has a battery life of 20 hours with video playback.<\/p>\n

When it comes to specs and performance, both models have up to 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The M2 chip is added in both devices, which are the powerhouse and a big plus!<\/p>\n

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