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

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 256GB/16GB wins on CPU and GPU performance: M2 8c/8t at 3.5 GHz peak with 10-core GPU (1398 MHz) outperforms M1’s 8-core GPU and 3.2 GHz peak. The M1 model with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage suits light coders and students who need macOS reliability and 10+ hours of battery life for web and office tasks. The M2 model with 16GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM and faster 10-core GPU handles video editing in Final Cut Pro with 4K timelines and multi-app workflows without throttling. In UAE at AED 2599 vs AED 2999, the M1 model is better because it offers double the storage for AED 400 less. In India at ₹59900 vs ₹74900, the M1 model wins on value because 512GB storage saves ₹15,000 while matching performance for non-professional tasks.