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M1 vs. M2 (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi folks,

I would like to buy a new laptop (I have only ever used Windows). I have been looking at these two models.

APPLE MACBOOK AIR 13" M1 - 8-CORE CPU / 7-CORE GPU, 8GB RAM, 512 GB SSD

1315,00€

APPLE MACBOOK AIR 13" M2 - 8-CORE CPU /8-CORE GPU, 8GB RAM, 512 GB SSD

1406,00€

I will not be cutting 4K videos or doing hardcore editing. I need a computer for simple work office, surfing, watching YT videos etc.

Personally, I would lean towards the older model, but the price difference is really manageable. However, I don't know if it's really worth buying the M2 Air. What are the real performance differences between the two models?

Can you help me, what do you think? Maybe also to those who own both models and have really lived with the laptops.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Your usage sounds light enough that you won’t notice any performance difference.

The processor isn’t the only thing to consider, though. The M2 has a brighter screen, better webcam, and MagSafe charging which can free up an extra port for accessories. I personally feel that those features are worth the price difference.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

For what it’s worth my M2 has 1 fewer usb c slot than my intel MBP.

I lost a usb c and gained a hdmi, so more connectivity kinda