M2 MacBook Pro vs M2 MacBook Air still need to choose?

This year, Apple officially launched the M2 chip at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and updated the 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with the previous generation M1 chip. Apart from replacing it with an M2 chip, the shape, color, and ports are all the same as the previous generation M1, but if you are still hesitant to buy an M2 MacBook Air or M2 MacBook Pro, this article is worth checking out.

M2 MacBook Pro vs M2 MacBook Air Specification Differences Table

 Appearance/Size/Color/Weight

The MacBook Pro with the M2 chip upgrade continues the appearance and color options of the previous generation equipped with the M1 chip, so if you want to let others recognize you are using the latest M2 MacBook Pro from the appearance, I am afraid you will be disappointed.

However, the appearance of the M2 MacBook Air directly bid farewell to the wedge-shaped shape of the M1 like a kitchen knife and changed to a vertical and square design. Because of the change in appearance, although the length and width of the M2 MacBook Pro are similar, the thickness of the M2 MacBook Air is directly It is 0.43 cm thinner and 0.14 kg lighter than the Pro. For consumers who need to go out, thin and light is definitely a good choice.

Although the color of the upgraded M2 MacBook Air model is less gold than the M1, there are two new colors to choose from, namely starlight color, midnight blue, and an additional MagSafe magnetic charging hole, using braided wire design and color It will be the same color as the body you choose, so choose the M2 MacBook Air and choose a midnight blue or starlight color, which will immediately attract everyone’s attention.

 Screen Size/Panel/Camera/Speaker

The difference between the two screen sizes is not big, but the M2 MacBook Air has become 13.6 inches, mainly because following the 14″/16″ MacBook Pro, the bezels are narrowed, allowing the bangs to run out, thus increasing the viewable range of the screen.

And the camera lens of the M2 MacBook Pro has not been upgraded, and still maintains 720p, but the M2 MacBook Air has been upgraded to 1080p, but unfortunately, both do not support the centering function. In addition, the speakers of the M2 MacBook Air have also been upgraded to four speakers, while the MacBook Pro maintains two.

 Chip/Memory/Storage/Price

Both use Apple’s new M2 chip, the CPU is the same as 8 cores, the memory can be configured up to 24GB, and the storage space is up to 2TB. The only difference is that the GPU of the entry-level M2 MacBook Air is 8 cores, but it is still optional. into 10 cores, while the M2 MacBook Pro is uniformly 10 cores.

Interesting thing~ If both M2s choose the same equipment – 8 cores CPU, 10 cores GPU, you will find that the M2 MacBook Air will be $100 more expensive than the M2 MacBook Pro, mainly because of the upgraded appearance, screen, and camera functions.

However, the M2 MacBook Pro comes with a 67W USB-C power adapter (NT$1,690), while the M2 MacBook Air is a 30W USB-C power adapter. If you want a higher wattage charger, you will need to increase the price. Or choose to buy a high-spec model.

Epilogue

Two products with the new M2: the M2 MacBook Air and the M2 MacBook Pro. Apple has only significantly redesigned the MacBook Air, with a new shape, new colors, an upgraded FaceTime camera to 1080p, a MagSafe magnetic charging hole, and It is light and thin, but it still has no fan design, so if the usual software is more resource-intensive, such as video editing, music production or playing games, it is recommended to buy the M2 MacBook Pro with a fan.

So if you are an M1 MacBook Pro user originally, or you need a high-performance laptop, choosing to upgrade to an M2 MacBook Pro is not a good choice! But if you are from other brands or want to replace Intel’s Mac notebook, then the stylish and lightweight M2 MacBook Air is quite worth considering.