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

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU outperforms the 2017 MacBook Air’s Intel Core i5-5350U and Intel HD 6000 by over 4x in multi-core tasks and 8x in graphics, with fanless thermal design enabling sustained 20W performance. The 2017 MacBook Air suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing with 8GB RAM and 1024GB storage, offering 12 hours of battery life on macOS Sierra, but struggles with modern apps and lacks USB4. The 2022 M2 model excels for video editors using Final Cut Pro with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 10-core GPU, handling 4K timelines smoothly, while USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 support dual 6K displays. In UAE at AED 4599 vs AED 6199, the 2017 Air is better because it costs 26% less for basic use; in India at ₹119900 vs ₹154900, the M2 Pro wins on value because its 16GB RAM and M2 chip deliver 3.5x longer usable lifespan.