Finally, Apple has announced the most anticipated product of the year Macbook Air with M2 Chip. It was already expected to unveil the new generation Macbook at WWDC 2022. News MacBook air 2022 is re-designed with an M2 processor and it’s now almost close to 14 inch MacBook pro. The New MacBook also has a Magsafe cable with 2 thunderbolt USB-4 ports. MacBook Pro is also updated with M2 Chip. It will be available in 4 colours.
At WWDC 2022 new MacOS 13 Ventura is also announced which is a new generation OS and successor to macOS 12 Monterey. Apple has already confirmed that MacOS 13 Ventura is coming in late 2022 but its Developer beta version will be available from June 6 for download.
Base Variant comes with 8core GPU ,8GB RAM, 256GB Storage and Next Variant configuration comes with 10core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage .
New Features in MACBOOK AIR :
The new Macbook Air now has a 13.6-inch screen with 2560* 1664, Liquid Retina display. Again a fanless silent design offers the same 18 hours of battery life as the MacBook air M1. Brightness has also increased to 500 Nits from 400 nits. The camera has got better with 1080p FaceTime HD with Notch, this would really help a lot of creators and students. Audio has been improved with Four-speaker sound system Wide stereo sound. Fast charging capability has been increased to a 67W USB-C Power Adapter.
Macbook AIR M2 vs Macbook PRO 13 M2
The new Macbook Air now has a larger screen but with some less weight than its predecessor. It is now 2.7 pounds and comes to 0.44 thickness with a closed lid. The pro version is 3 pounds and 0.61 inches thick with a closed lid. This would be really interesting to observe that the Macbook pro still has a 720p Camera but the New MacBook Air has got a good upgrade to a 1080p webcam. Not sure why there is no FaceID on Mac, it would have been the best great inclusion in the MacBook lineup.
Magsafe connector is back which can attach magnetically to Macbook Air M2 and will disconnect safely in case of any trips. You can still charge your MacBook with USB-C connectors but if you are further moving to M1 Pro or M1 Max then it’s Magsafe only. But surprisingly this is missing from Macbook Pro, which costs more. Not sure why Apple intends to get back a decade old Magsafe charger. But yes, it would prevent your Mac from crashing to the floor if someone tries to get a power chord.
Apple also said Macbook Air M2 offers 38 % faster “Video editing” performance and 20 % more “Image filtering and effect” performance. M2 MacBook air will be available from July for $1199 and can be configured further up to 2TB SSD and 24 GB memory.
How M2 Chip is better than M1.
- Apple claims new M2 Apple chip is up to 18% faster than the previous year’s M1. Your daily task would be more enjoyable and effortless.
- The New 10 core GPU makes it 35 % faster than M1 which would help for all photo editing or video editing 4K or 8K videos with ease.
- M2 is built on new enhanced second-generation 5-nanometer technology with 20 billion transistors, almost 25% more than the previous M1.
New Macbook Air m2 starts at $1199 and Macbook Pro M2 at $1299. Both products will be available in July. MacBook Air M1 will continue its original price at $999. Although there are reports that the upcoming MacBook air may face some supply shortages due to COVID-19 in China.
It’s important that both the M1 chip and the M2 chip are entirely fit and deal phenomenal execution, so the decision between the two might come down to variables, for example, your spending plan, the particular undertakings you really want to perform, and the similarity of the chip with your current Macintosh.
Is M1 Pro faster than M2 ?
This significant that the particular exhibition contrasts between the M1 chip and the M2 chip can fluctuate in particular model and arrangement of the Macintosh in which they are utilized. As a rule, the M1 chip offers further developed execution and effectiveness contrasted with the M2 chip, yet the real execution contrasts might rely upon various factors, for example, the particular errands being played out, how much memory and capacity accessible, and the capacities of different parts in the Macintosh.
It’s likewise significant that the M1 chip and the M2 chip are both entirely able processors, and possibly one is probably going to offer magnificent execution for most undertakings. At last, the decision between the two might come down to elements like financial plan, similarity with your current Macintosh, and the particular undertakings you want to perform.
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