Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022)

Is Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) Worth it?

All New Apple MacBook Air with the Apple Silicon M2 is an excellent laptop in a new package. Reviewers like Andy (from Linus Tech Tips), Dave 2D, the Tech Chap, and many others like this all-new MacBook Air M2 design compared to previous generations. The MacBook air looks like a mini MacBook Pro but is much lighter. The design is not the only thing that has changed for this year’s model.

The screen brightness has slightly improved, meaning you can see it better outdoors. There’s also a better webcam that hides in the notch at the top of the screen. Besides these changes, there are also some other minor changes to make this one of the best laptops on the market today. The fanless design makes this one of the quietest laptops on the market.

For audiophiles, it sports an amazing 3.5mm headphone jack. Furthermore, it has amazing battery life, 2 USB-C ports with thunderbolt USB-4 support, a MagSafe charging port (welcome back!), and a liquid retina Display. Informally, just like the previous version, you can only hook up 1 external display.

Almost all reviewers compare this with the previous model, the MacBook Air M1, and the released 13-inch MacBook Pro.

The MacBook Air M2 has a larger and brighter display compared to the previous model. Especially the larger screen is notable, but it rocks a notch now, which can be inconvenient. Most reviewers say they don’t notice the notch after a while, so it’s not much to worry about.

So is the MacBook Air M2 worth it? To be honest, no. Although you’ll get status points for just buying the latest and most reasonable-looking MacBook Air M2, it’s an expensive laptop that isn’t that much better than the MacBook Air M1, and most people won’t notice the difference from day to day as to performance. So I recommend (as some reviewers also do) the MacBook Air M1, especially when considering the base model or the MacBook M1 Pro if you are thinking of going with a ‘normal’ spec’d MacBook. And if you’re in for a laptop, Windows, or Mac, there are some great alternatives, according to Dave 2D.

Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) pros and cons

Which Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) should you buy?

The Apple MacBook Air M2 8-core CPU currently sits in a weird spot. When considering the base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage (very slow), reviewers recommend using the MacBook Air M1 version instead. On the other end, when you want to buy the Apple MacBook Air M2 with a 10-core GPU chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, you are almost in the price range of the much better 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro version.

So If you consider buying the Apple MacBook Air M2, the sweet spot is the M2 8-core GPU, 16 GB of memory, and 512GB of storage.

What is a great Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) alternative?

Although the Apple MacBook Air M2 is an outstanding laptop, alternatives are available. Most reviewers recommend the Apple MacBook Air M1 as a cheaper base model alternative. The Dell XPS 13 plus is a great option when looking for a windows alternative. It trades blows on performance and has an astonishing design. Lastly, when considering the high-end M2 Air, you can consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro, pricing comes close, but you’ll get a lot of performance.