MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 with 10-core GPU and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM outperforms the 2020 M1’s 8-core GPU and 8GB LPDDR4X in sustained workloads due to higher memory bandwidth and 3.5 GHz peak clock speeds. The M1 model suits light video editors editing 1080p footage and coders running Docker or VS Code, thanks to its fanless design and 17-hour battery life on light tasks. The M2 model is better for 4K video editors and machine learning tasks, as its 16GB RAM and 10-core GPU handle Final Cut Pro timelines and PyTorch workloads without throttling. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 4999, the M1 is better because it saves AED 1200 with near-identical battery and portability; in India at ₹84900 vs ₹124900, the M1 wins on value because ₹40000 saved buys a 1TB external SSD and still leaves room for accessories.