Apple continues the rollout of the M2 Apple Silicon options. But be careful. If you're looking for a new macOS laptop, the newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro may not be the best choices.
is in flux as Tim Cook and his team continue the rollout of the M2 Apple Silicon options. And if you're looking for a new macOS laptop, Apple's newest options may not be the best choice.Future Publishing via Getty Images
First of all, let's consider the new MacBook Air. Powered by the second generation of Apple Silicon with its M2 chip, the new Air is shaped around Apple's new design language for its laptops, giving it an air of modernity. The older M1 MacBook Air retained the design of the Intel-based MacBook laptops. It's also around 20 per cent faster in terms of performance.
You have to consider if the new design is worth the extra $300. After all, if you are focusing on power, then moving to the M2 MacBook Air because of a small power upgrade is a false economy. If you want power go for the professional-grade 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Of course, Apple's faithful will likely decide the $300 upgrade for smaller bezels, and mag-safe charging is exactly what they need. For everyone else the impressive numbers of the M1 MacBook Air - which remains Apple's entry-level $999 laptop - should be sufficient.
Apple's consumer MacBook Pro felt like a comfort blanket in its M1 guise. With the launch of Apple Silicon the marketing team had to have at least one MacBook Pro at that first event - but it was essentially a MacBook Air with a fan to allow for more cooling and a slight increase in processor performance.
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