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document editing with its 12-hour battery life and fanless design, but struggles with multitasking due to 8GB RAM and outdated storage.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.