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

Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 1.8 GHz (2017) (MacBook Air Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 2,199

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 256GB / 16GB

AED 2,999

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MacBook Air 13 (M2)

Our Verdict

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

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU crushes the 2017 MacBook Air’s Intel Core i5-5350U and Intel HD 6000 in raw performance and efficiency. The 2017 MacBook Air suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing with its 12-hour battery life and fanless design, but struggles with multitasking due to 8GB RAM and outdated storage. The M2 MacBook Pro excels for video editors needing 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 40 Gbps Thunderbolt ports for external 4K displays, plus 10-core GPU acceleration for Final Cut Pro renders. In UAE at AED 2199 vs AED 2999, the 2017 Air is better because it costs 27% less and still handles daily tasks without a fan; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹74900, the M2 Pro wins on value because its 16GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6 deliver 5-year future-proofing the Air cannot match.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M1)

MacBook Air 13 (M2)

Processor

Intel Core i5-5350U 2c/4t 2 x 1.8 - 2.9 GHz, Broadwell

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 6000

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 325 x 227 ( = 0.67 x 12.8 x 8.94 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1600 MHz LPDDR3 onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

Storage

256

Battery

54 Wh Lithium-Polymer

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Card Reader: SDXC card reader, Brightness Sensor

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Weight

1.35 kg ( = 47.62 oz / 2.98 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds)

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (M1)	MacBook Air 13 (M2)	Difference
UAE	AED 2,199	AED 2,999	MacBook Air 13 (M1) saves AED 800
India	₹ 59,900	₹ 74,900	MacBook Air 13 (M1) saves ₹ 15,000

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