Macbook Air M2 Vs Macbook Pro M2 13: Do You Want To Upgrade Pro?

 

You can finally get your hands on Apple's newest MacBook family members. Apple has brought its updated top-tier macbook air m2 and the Pro model for all Apple users. For professionals, the Air might be a better option.

According to the survey, Apple users have traditionally chosen the smallest MacBook Pro that was more powerful than the MacBook Air. It might be preferable for professionals to get the new macbook air m2 instead of the MacBook Pro. 

Apple Macbook Pro M2

MacBook Pro is the last choice with the new Apple chipset for enthusiasts of the Touch Bar. Also, it boasts a little longer battery life and a 67-watt USB-C charger, which is more potent. 

Also, it performs better than the Air M2 because of its active cooling. A new MacBook Air with an M2 platform is superior in every regard.  

Apple Macbook Air M2

Proficient than the Pro. The redesigned 13-inch macbook pro m2 shares the same internal parts as the new Air with the M2 chip. 

On the contrary, the Macbook Air has a newly designed fanless feature, an improved display, a higher resolution camera, and four audio speakers. Additionally, it is lighter in weight.

Macbook Air  Vs. Macbook Pro

Model	MacBook Air	MacBook Pro
Display	13.6-inch 2,560x1,664-pixel Liquid Retina	13.3-inch 2,560x1,600-pixel Retina
No. of CPU cores	8	8
No. of GPU cores	Up to 10	Up to 10
max RAM	8GB / 24GB	8GB / 24GB
max storage	256GB / 2TB	256GB / 2TB
Wireless	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Starting price	$1,199, £1,249, AU$1,899	$1,299, £1,349, AU$1,999
Connections	Thunderbolt/USB 4 USB-C (x2)	Thunderbolt/USB 4 USB-C (x2)
Webcam	1080p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
speakers/mics	4 / 3	4 / 3 (studio quality)
Battery	Max 18 hours	Max 20 hours
Power adapter	30-watt USB-C	35-watt dual USB-C
Weight	2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)	3.0 pounds (1.4 kg)

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro is identical to its predecessor, save for the M1 chip with a new M2. The smallest Pro never had a redesign, unlike its 14- and 16-inch linemates. The shape of this model is more curved at the base and lid compared to the blocky and flat shape of the following models.

The 13-inch macbook pro m2 is the final version to replace the function key row with a Touch Bar. 

Also, it offers a few hours longer battery life than the Air and comes with Apple's more powerful 67-watt USB-C charger. But that's where the good times' end compared to the updated Air. 

Final Words 

The Pro is roughly the same size as the Air, which has a larger display, and the Air also weighs less than the Pro. Moreover, the MacBook Pro lacks a MagSafe charging option and has a low-resolution webcam. The macbook pro 13 performs better than the fanless MacBook Air since it uses an active cooling system or fans.