MacBook Air M2 Review - Before you buy…

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The Tech Chap reviews MacBook Air M2 - with the M2 chip, 1080p Camera, Quad Speakers, Longer Battery & Refreshed Design - is this M2 Air worth buying over the M1 Air?
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00:00 Threat Level Midnight
01:19 What's New?
02:59 1080p Webcam
03:55 Design & Display
06:34 Ports & Charging
08:40 M1 vs M2
11:15 Battery
12:22 Wrap up
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@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

Hey Chaps! If you bought a new MBA - would you go M1 or M2?? Update 1: The original MBA was the most expensive at $1799! Update 2: I've learned the base 256GB model has a slower SSD, however it shouldn't be particularly noticeable. (still around 1500mb/s)

@atnurtech8176 Жыл бұрын

Overpriced i think mbp 14 will be better choice

@nikolina872 Жыл бұрын

@---us7qf Жыл бұрын

This one is not for me Tom. I already have the 16" M1 Max. I am satisfied with that. Never been into the Airs. Just not a machine I can use, as I need more power and screen size. Watched anyway to "jiggle" those KZfaq algorithms.

@MrAtthedrivein925 Жыл бұрын

16gb/256 M1 Air for the win, bought refurbished direct from Apple and with my Veterans discount only $924. Much better value

@filipvabrousek6900 Жыл бұрын

@@nikolina872 Too thick bezels...

@otakuotaku6774 Жыл бұрын

Am i the only one who watching Tech Videos without buying anything 🤔

@atnurtech8176 Жыл бұрын

I guess so

@harshitgarg969 Жыл бұрын

No 🙂

@rednet2318 Жыл бұрын

Lol...me too, no money

@GoofyRyan Жыл бұрын

Me 3

@virgiliomartucci1080 Жыл бұрын

i don't thibk

@crimley9482 Жыл бұрын

It's not actually the most expensive MacBook Air ever. The original Air was considered a premium device for its thin and lightness and the base model was $1799.

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

good spot!

@crimley9482 Жыл бұрын

@Bzake It would be $3,852.13 in today's money. Unfortunately, we're experiencing massive inflation.

@mr_niceman Жыл бұрын

@Bzake deflation your ass lmao💀💀💀

@gavinlun Жыл бұрын

@Bzake think you have that the wrong way round fella

@pocketBreaker Жыл бұрын

@@crimley9482 yea this guy did it backwards

@SpawnPoiint Жыл бұрын

Great review Tom. Makes me want to try the Air!

@jethalalstanaccount2129 Жыл бұрын

I'd been waiting for the M2 for nearly a year, but when it did launch the price difference between the 512Gb M2 and the 512GB M1 was nearly ₹40k to ₹50k🥲($600). Realized the upgrades aren't worth that much and just bought the M1 lol.

@ryu_da_bear Жыл бұрын

you should have bought Toshiba T1100 instead

@analuiza2677 Жыл бұрын

I was going to wait too, but knowing apple I pretty much guessed it wouldn't be worth the wait.

@thanatosor Жыл бұрын

Buy M1 pro base instead

@ia_mdsaad Жыл бұрын

I bought an M1 last year with offers @ 900$ , absolutely worth it

@SpongeBobCirclepants_ 10 ай бұрын

Would you suggest it now or should I go for the m2

@mylespower3309 Жыл бұрын

Mine arrives tomorrow, midnight colour. Very excited and won’t sleep tonight, plus tomorrow is my birthday so a nice little birthday present.

@kaungjoongki2816 Жыл бұрын

Your videos really give a good point. Really thank you for every knowledge you gave me. Will stick with you forever.

@gusmoment Жыл бұрын

Great video Tom, Thanks for sharing your opinion!

@jorditordera Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Spain. Thanks for a great review. I was really helpful. Just one quick question: did you have a chance to type on the M2 MBA for a long time? Coming from a 2012 13" MBA, I am worried about how losing the wedge-shape tappered design might affect the typing experience. I've heard people complaining about sore wrists with the 14" and 16" new MBP after a while of typing....

@maxmusic444 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! Would love to see a comparison between the m2 air and xps 13 plus.

@anthonyneilsonofficial8279 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos with your energy!!!!

@tarasaamerica6008 Жыл бұрын

Love the review! Do you recommend the midnight color? Which one is better midnight or the starlight? Thank you!

@emmanueldeleon3074 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Would you say it's upgrading when you shift from MBP 1 to MBA 2?

@shja1998 Жыл бұрын

Dell XPS 13+ vs M2 Macbook Air!! We need this!!

@moe_1886 Жыл бұрын

Great review Tom. With my eldest starting high school next year (Australia), I've been trying to work out what would best suit her needs, between a used MacBook Pro or M1 Air, but I think the new M2 Air fits the bill nicely. It's light (important since she's petite), but powerful, with great battery life. Plus she loves art and drawing anime, so should be fine for her needs, at least for the first few years and then we can start to look at the Pro models should she really want to be in the Art scene. Thanks for the review.

@ahsoka6807 Жыл бұрын

I think was a really fair take on everything and just covered all the angles that i needed so thank you.

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@emmacares426 Жыл бұрын

I always love your review videos, Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

@micleh Жыл бұрын

From what I've learned in multiple other videos, Update 2, i.e. the slow SSD speeds, have a considerable impact on performance. This holds true when multiple "standard" applications are open and the system has to resort to SWAP. Is it the base model that you have shown? I've only seen that you have the 8 GB version, but haven't seen whether it's 256 GB (1 NAND chip) or the 512 GB version.

@martingifford5415 Жыл бұрын

The M1 vs M2 screens should be lined up precisely side by side to see if the bigger screen makes much difference. Also, wouldn't the M1 battery time be less because you've been using it for a year? Also, 14" pro is heavier, and many people want their laptop as light as possible, e.g. for travelling, so increasing MBA ram/storage could make sense.

@vwood2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks - a very thoughtful review! I bought the base model M1 Air two years ago. It’s a great laptop, but I really regretted the purchase. I have a large photo library, and found it quite frustrating to work off of external ssds. So I’ve traded it in for an M2 with 16 gigs, and 1TB ssd. Key points for me were the additional MagSafe port, and the TB ssd. So, yes, you can get a 14” MacBook Pro for that money, but only with half the storage. Also, lots of reviews say the difference in weight between the M2 Air & 14” isn’t significant. For guys maybe - lol. The difference in weight is huge for me. I need the portability of the Air, and it has all the power I need for photography and graphic design, etc. It’s a marvellous little workhorse.

@rhk4680 Жыл бұрын

Mine's coming today, I can't wait! Thanks for the review

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

id love to see that XPS vs video! if i had it my way, I'd put that M2 inside the XPS plus chassis! Of course thermals and stuff aside lol. Appreciate the commitment Tom, take care of yourself buddy!

@dechubasco830 Жыл бұрын

Damn, M2 Chip in XPS would be sweet as hell.

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

@Eugen N Ya man, thats what i was thinking.

@thanatosor Жыл бұрын

The comparison between Air M2 16/512 and m1 pro 14” base is just what we need.

@Amine382 Жыл бұрын

exactly !

@ayaa289 Жыл бұрын

It would be like $2500 dollars if it was at original price

@farahshibatambunan3611 Жыл бұрын

NAHHHHH!!!! IMPORTANT PLIS

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

I'll get to work!

@dandavis9836 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Specs wise it's obvious the MBP 14 wins. I just wonder whether the extra 400g odd more weight of the MBP 14 (1.6 kg) is worth it over the MBA M2 (1.2 kg)..? My main use would be for coding and lugging it around libraries as my job is as an R&D programmer.

@kevinmartinimperial315 Жыл бұрын

Good day sir! Would you recommend this MBA M2 for light photo and video editing, more on excel and google sheet works? Im planning to buy and it will be my 1st Macbook.. would you recommend this MBA M2 or should i go for MBP 14 (base model). Thank you.. more power on your channel! 😊👏

@rungxanh2901 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review and fantastic wallpaper of the Yosemite. Would you mind sharing the wallpaper?

@pauljazzman408 Жыл бұрын

Good review. I would like to know the ssd speeding and actual temperatures reached (the MBA not your temp, get better soon).

@RYN988 Жыл бұрын

Great comprehensive review. Much appreciated!

@rj7257 Жыл бұрын

Hoping you get better soon. Great review!

@Archivist42 Жыл бұрын

I think what i was most nervous about was the notch against standard LCD. On my 16 inch the Mini LED means that in fullscreen it is essentially invisible - but with a backlight across the screen it sounds like it's always going to be visible. Not sure if The Tech Chap will see this - but would say this is a relatively minor issue or is it really obvious in fullscreen when in doors? Thanks for the great video btw

@anires1195 Жыл бұрын

it's not noticable.

@nintendork07 Жыл бұрын

it's quite noticeable if you're in a bright environment. i would recommend going to a store to see it in person & make your own opinion

@teagan.gingerich Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that if you’re in dark mode, you hardly notice it.

@mattthewhanson Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, what's your take on the m1 screens cracking? is that reason enough to avoid them? I don't need more than an M1 (and I prefer its design to the m2) but the idea of it's screen going at any moment seems stressful to live with... What do you think?

@carlsagan3145 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are a joy to watch. Keep it up and thanks for the review. I have one on order and my spec'd out M2 air is more expensive than the cheapest MB Pro and I am not regretting that one bit (yet, lol). Your summary helped!

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Richard_Barnes Жыл бұрын

Awesome quality filming in this video Tom, thanks 🙏🏻 I’m waiting for all the real world test results before I make my mind up. I’ve missed a few chances at £1049 512Gb M1 MacBook Air and that was so tempting.

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard!

@nintendork07 Жыл бұрын

m1 air is basically the same real world performance for significantly less money. plus no obstructive notch

@edwardlauder Жыл бұрын

Great review! This has convinced me to get the new MacBook Air M2. I've currently got the MacBook Pro M1 and I'm just so tired of the touchbar. I keep on hitting it by accident and I also really don't like the design. The MacBook Air M2 is everything I wanted.

@kaidrewry552 Жыл бұрын

Love ur vids man! very helpful. Btw do u prefer ios or android?

@alexanderradec317 Жыл бұрын

Love the accent and I’m grateful for the plethora of spec highlights compared with the M1 over performance and battery life. I don’t use it for gaming or video editing so that’s a plus as it will do just fine with what I need it to do

@chwaluk26 Жыл бұрын

Is your wallpaper on the m2 a default one? Absolutely love it

@daniellemulder3573 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Love your videos! I would appreciate some advice on whether I should purchase this laptop. I am currently a bachelor of arts student and need a laptop that is great for writing essays (ms word) and occasionally using creative apps. I don't play any video games, only stream videos. This might seem like a stupid question but do you see this laptop as being a good fit for someone who needs to write essays for longer than 4 hours at a time (will it overheat) because no matter how many videos I watch on people reviewing this laptop they never address these type of concerns Would really appreciate any help!!

@Fernando_1903 Жыл бұрын

I made a pre-order of a macbook air m2 base model, and after all reveals saying that the ssd is lower in the new I got worried. In your opinion the base model has a good performance for daily tasks (chrome, excel, word etc)? How it goes with same multiple tabs open on chrome? It perfomance good or get stuck because the 8 gb of ram?

@nasdoc1 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I definitely want to see a comparison video between the 1200$ MacBook Air (256gb/8gb) vs the Dell XPS Plus 1400$ (1240p). Main point of comparison being does the MacBook air M2 become slower than the Dell under moderate loads.

@MelvsAmores Жыл бұрын

+1 to your already million subscribers! Will wait for your 10 million. Cheers!

@osamaaziz41 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very informative video, we hope to see video about MacBook Air 15 inch

@yashsinghvi4691 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see a me air vs zenbook s13(ryzen 7 varient)! They are the main competitors against each other...

@swarnadityamaitra6257 Жыл бұрын

How long can the performance sustain if we put it under heavy concurrent loads? For example - a full-stack software developer. Even when it throttles, how bad is it really?

@mycelluloidheartpodcast Жыл бұрын

Can't for my M@ Macbook Air to arrive. The beginning of August and I am so excited.

@toys.diorama Жыл бұрын

Usefull review, good info.

@kevinjohnrosario8128 Жыл бұрын

do you recommend the base model? Or higher ram and ssd?

@Great_America Жыл бұрын

Bringing back the MagSafe connector is a huge win for Apple 👍🏻

@AsifAli-et9hx Жыл бұрын

I haven’t watched this review yet but I’m pretty sure it will be good. Am a fan of how honest your opinion is regardless of whatever the hype is 👏👏

@joytekb Жыл бұрын

Is keyboard good for writing a lot in M2 Air mate ? I bought already 2 years ago Huawei Matebook 13 because od your recomendation.

@huntsman4212 Жыл бұрын

I’m an aspiring music journo getting my first MBA and I’m looking at a 10 core gpu, 16gb RAM and 512gb ssd config for future proofing. I’ll also be learning possibly and working with Logic. With that in mind might I be better going with the base M2 MBA config or possibly bumping up to an M1 MBP?

@totagopinathdas5141 Жыл бұрын

What is the spec of the version you are reviewing? Thanks

@lowkeygaming4716 Жыл бұрын

Personally I'm more interested on getting the m1 air 16GB but it's not available in any physical store here in PH unless you will order online which will take forever to arrive so I think I'll get the m1 pro 14in instead.

@sidharth_agarwal Жыл бұрын

Are the benchmark comparisons for the binned M2 or the 10 core?

@Top5Guy25 Жыл бұрын

hope you get better from the covid thanks for your help💚

@justfatherblog Жыл бұрын

Thanks for review :) wait for Multitasking test.

@KyleB711 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Great info and personality. What game was that early in the review?

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

Fantasian :)

@yvigg Жыл бұрын

Will this be good for programming? I do web development and I normally have like two browsers open with a minimum of 7 tabs. Can the 16gb model handle this? I normally run docker too

@Alan157 Жыл бұрын

Very good video! Subbed!

@Thetechchap Жыл бұрын

thanks Alan!

@Catelynmeow Жыл бұрын

Could someone please tell me what game he's playing at 2:23? That looks fun!

@robxlove Жыл бұрын

Solid reviews as always :)

@cdubbrider3740 Жыл бұрын

I’d like a full comparison of the m2 MacBook Air against dell xps. That would be great

@seyaprtty4493 Жыл бұрын

I’m a MBP user (Early 2015) and been eying to upgrade as the battery sucks already I mostly used it for productivity apps only and web browsing not some programming stuff. Do you guys think the base model of M2 Macbook Air is enough for my day to day use?

@AndyMiron Жыл бұрын

Have you by chance measured the MBP 14 real world nits ? Thanks for deep dive

@MrShroombot Жыл бұрын

I dig the shirt! Link where to buy? Lol!

@jahid1654 Жыл бұрын

Just got my MacBook Air base model. At the end of your video you gave a suggestion not extend ram or storage, that helped me to buy base model. this is enough for my work. thanks for your video.

@ram1986 Жыл бұрын

Right now I’m using MBP intel version, is it worth of going for it ?

@donnynguyen Жыл бұрын

I just want a Mac air for basic tasks for school. Web browsing and watching KZfaq/Netflix. They do the tasks basically the same speed right? But is display much of a difference for the +$200 ?

@RickVanderPol Жыл бұрын

Photography is one of my hobbies and I'm looking for a laptop to edit photos. I would not be a heavy user to edit photos, but on occasion I edit photos. What do people typically use to edit photos?

@kingnickhil Жыл бұрын

Watched tons n tons of videos in deciding between M2 Air or M2 Pro and this video has finally nailed the answer. It’s the M2 Air with 16 gigs of ram and 1 tb ssd. Always have been a MacBook Pro user but the new M2 Pro is such a bummer with the same fat bezel design and the 720p webcam. I am full time trader (stock markets) and the M2 Air with a lil bump up in ram and memory sounds just about perfect. Cheers for this video as now I can rest in piece about choosing the M2 Air over the M2 Pro.

@BenGodot Жыл бұрын

what CPU?

@rendeaust Жыл бұрын

Is the review unit the 8 or 10 core model? I feel like this is a VERY important information that is omitted is all reviews I've seen so far.

@trexhamm4247 Жыл бұрын

Is this worth upgrading to if I own a Macbook Pro 2016 version with touch bar 15'6 inches screen 16 gb of ram, 256 gb storage and 2.6 ghz i7?

@chrisk5651 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you have Covid. The good news is that you still look good & you seem upbeat and still working.

@cadenchurchill4296 Жыл бұрын

That midnight is far bluer than I had expected, and I love it!

@casvanarkel Жыл бұрын

Hey, can you tell me about your experience with the MacBook Air m2 midnight? I’m planning to buy the m2 version in midnight but I’m scared you will notice the fingerprints to much, can you tell me if the fingerprints are noticeable? Can you also tell me if the color around the usb c connections quickly disappears? thanks in advance for answering my questions.

@cadenchurchill4296 Жыл бұрын

@@casvanarkel Hi! I’ve actually got the M1 MacBook Air in Space Grey, which I haven’t been having any problems with. That particular model doesn’t really have any issues in showing fingerprints and after about a year of ownership I haven’t scuffed it up at all. Would highly recommend getting the M2 in Space Grey, on both the M1 and M2 it looks really good.

@arjunarun9174 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 MacBook Pro 128 gigs storage. Shld I buy the M2 air or is there a better alternative? Is the 512 worth it?

@andrewnguyen8838 Жыл бұрын

Your top notch webcam comment got you a new subscriber!

@sirz258 Жыл бұрын

I would like to buy a new MacBook. What would you guys recommend I spend my money on? I was initially thinking Air M2 but now a curve ball has been thrown in with the Pro 14”. Help me out please. Thanks

@nintendork07 Жыл бұрын

thanks for being the only reviewer so far to consider the ips display + notch visibility & direct comparisons with the m1 air. great work tom

@KasimA5016 4 ай бұрын

Can you use a extended hard drive for extended for more memory ?

@lilblackfish2009 Жыл бұрын

is it a big diffrents upgradeing from a macpro2017 8gi5 128gb to m2air 8g 228gb

@aniketrajsingh6232 Жыл бұрын

Please try Oleophobic coating on the midnight m2 macbook pro to see if the fingerprint magnet problem is resolved, your test will be much appreciated.

@sekneoun4504 Жыл бұрын

I am a medical students, I need to search with very big file pdf. I should go with MBA M2 or 14" pro. Is the heat up of MBA M2 is matter??

@chi-feihsu1790 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, where can I download your wallpaper? thx

@V1P3R089 Жыл бұрын

Will 16 GB RAM be enough for Macbook Pro 14 Inch for non intensive taks such as video editing or rendering for 4-5 years.

@darkwinters33 Жыл бұрын

Help...trying to decide between the MBA M2 8gb/512g or the M1 Pro 14" 16gb/512gb. Right now I can get the M1 for $1599 or the MBA M2 for $1299 at Bestbuy. I am looking for a portable computer with occasional youtube editing (a few times per year). I prefer portability over performance and money is not a factor; however, I am really torn between these two devices and I am looking for some solid advice. I LOVE the MBA M2 form factor...the M1 14" is a bit heavy. If I get the MBA M2 I can see myself taking it everywhere where if I get the M1 Pro I may only want to take it "if" I have to. Thanks for the help!

@HariyadiSaja Жыл бұрын

Just wondering whether the starlight color is smudgy

@frankyjunior6005 Жыл бұрын

How about storage issues in 256gb version, is it same like the pro?

@letstalkcars4379 Жыл бұрын

Can you please send me the link for the wall paper that you put on the m2 MacBook Air

@natanmekonen8577 Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on M2 MacBook Air vs M1 Pro MacBook Pro. And also talk about for what reasons you might want to upgrade to the M1 Pro which a lot more expensive. Thank you!

@PetrMalicek Жыл бұрын

nice job, this review

@fighterpilot12 Жыл бұрын

Is the warmer laptop uncomfortable when using it?

@shyanhayder7565 Жыл бұрын

Okay, I need an advice. So, currently I have the M1 air with 16/256. I have a buyer who is willing to buy it for $1100 CAD, so if I get an M2 air with 16/256, it’s $680 extra, however since I’m a student I’m getting an additional $210 gift card, so technically it’s $470 extra. Is it worth it? Or should I not sell my M1? Please advise. I need some advice from a tech expert. The only reason I want to get it is cuz of the design refresh, not even because of the M2.

@PeaceBeginsOnYourPlate Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend a different color that hides fingerprints?

@jim7953 Жыл бұрын

What would recommend for spec on the 14 MacBook pro for having final cut pro, photoshop, lightroom should I have 16gb 512 or 1 TB Drive for a person who dies alot of editing work and 50 percent of video editing 🤔

@ICBJ Жыл бұрын

Get well soon, nice review.

@Jazz-wz8dg Жыл бұрын

I recently got Mac book Air M1, Is there a way I can replace it for M2? I actually bought it before the release, bt received just now....

@sameermalik3859 Жыл бұрын

I'm using an AirM2 and the way you are handling it and playing with it, really scaring the shitt out of me.

@yoyara97 Жыл бұрын

I had an old macbook pro from 2014 and upgraded to the M2 Macbook Air a week ago, but the camera quality is horrible compared to my old macbook pro, especially in zoom meeting, anyone having this issue?