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 (2c/4t) and Intel HD 6000 by over 4x in sustained workloads and 8x in graphics, all while being fanless and running cooler. The 2017 model suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing with its 12-hour battery life and 512GB storage for local files, but lacks modern connectivity and OS support. The 2023 M2 model excels for video editors needing 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 40 Gbps USB4 for external 4K displays, plus a brighter 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone. In UAE at AED 2999 vs AED 3699, the 2017 model is better because it offers double the storage for just AED 700 more; in India at ₹79900 vs ₹89900, the 2023 model wins on value because its M2 chip delivers 5+ years of macOS updates and 2x faster performance for the ₹10,000 premium.