MacBook Air 13 (M1) vs MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 with its 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU outperforms the 2017 model’s Intel Core i5-5350U and Intel HD 6000 by over 5x in synthetic benchmarks and supports modern macOS updates without thermal throttling. The 2017 model suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing on its 8GB RAM and 54Wh battery, delivering ~10 hours of video playback, but cannot run current creative apps smoothly. The 2023 M2 model, with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 66.5Wh battery, handles 4K video editing and multitasking with 10-core GPU acceleration and 12 hours of video playback, plus Wi-Fi 6 and USB4 for fast peripherals. In UAE at AED 4599 vs AED 6099, the 2017 model is better because it costs 25% less for basic use; in India at ₹119900 vs ₹149900, the 2023 model wins on value because its 16GB RAM and M2 chip ensure 5+ years of software support.