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Configuration tested: Apple M1 chip, 8-core GPU, 8GB memory, 512GB storage. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2020 using preproduction MacBook Air systems with Apple M1 chip and 8-core GPU, configured with 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness ...
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Up to 15 hours wireless web. 52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer...
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Screen size is measured diagonally. The displays on the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 13.6 inches and 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). Testing conducted by Apple in May 2022 using preproduction 13-inch MacBook Air ...
Up to 15 hours wireless web. 52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery. 30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M2 and M3 with 8‑core GPU) 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M2 and M3 with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, configurable with M2 and M3 with 8‑core GPU) USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. Fast-charge capable with 70W ...
- The M2 Macbooks (So Far): Configuration and CPU Nuances
- An Apple M2 Showdown: Fanless vs. Active-Cooled Macbook Performance Compared
- Which M2 Macbook Has Better Graphics Performance?
- Apple M2: Great Everyday Performance Gets Better
- Verdict: Is The Apple M2 Better in The Macbook Air, Or The Macbook Pro?
In theoretical terms, the cheapest MacBook Pro 13-inch should easily outperform the cheapest M2 MacBook Air, because the Air starts with an eight-core GPU (offering the 10-core GPU as an optional extra), and the MacBook Pro 13 only comes with the 10-core version. However, of the two review units we tested, neither one is the base model. For the Mac...
For each aspect of performance we looked at both systems' test results, but we also looked at a couple of other systems to add context. For the most part, we compared against either the M1 version of the MacBook Pro or the M1 MacBook Air, if only to illustrate how the M2 has advanced over its predecessor. For one graphics test, 3DMark, we also comp...
The other area of interest for the M2 chip is graphics performance. Since the M2 boasts more GPU cores than the M1 did, that does translate into some improvement, which we dig into in more detail in our analysis of M2 graphics performance. For this comparison, we looked to 3DMark Wildlife Extreme, which runs natively on Mac and Apple’s Metal graphi...
Before we call out a winner for the best M2 MacBook so far, it is worth noting how well the M2 delivers on nearly every promise Apple made for the new chip. It offers faster, smoother processing for everyday tasks, and more GPU muscle for tasks like editing video or playing a few games. And the power efficiency still yields impressively long batter...
When it comes to pure performance, the numbers tell the story: The MacBook Pro 13-inch (the 2022 M2 version) is the better performer measured against the 2022 MacBook Air. The added cooling fans and larger battery translate into better peak performance when stressed on a given task over longer periods, and longer time away from the charger. Still, ...
- Brian Westover
- Lead Analyst, Hardware
Nov 10, 2020 · The 13-inch MacBook Pro has a slightly larger battery (58.2Wh vs. 49.9Wh) and quotes two additional hours of battery life compared to the MacBook Air. The 13-inch MacBook Pro’s screen is ...
Mar 8, 2024 · The first main reason to get a MacBook Air M3 is for its impressive performance. The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 has improved performance across the board compared to its predecessor. It did better in ...
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Mar 11, 2024 · The screen size is large enough, and the M3 silicon is extremely efficient, so the Air’s fanless design isn’t the performance compromise it once was. Of course my 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro ...
