MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

The M2’s 10-core GPU (1398 MHz) and 20 W sustained power deliver 30% higher graphics performance than the M1’s 8-core GPU (1200 MHz), making the 2022 model superior for GPU-heavy tasks. The 2022 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and M2 is best for video editors running Final Cut Pro with 4K timelines, where 16GB avoids rendering stalls and the fanless design ensures silent operation during long exports. The 2020 M1 model with 1TB storage and 8GB RAM suits coders running Docker containers and multiple VMs who need local storage over RAM, but may throttle under sustained loads due to lower thermal headroom. In UAE at AED 2999 vs AED 3799, the M2 model is better because it offers 16GB RAM and newer GPU for 21% less cost; in India at ₹74900 vs ₹94900, the M2 wins on value because 16GB RAM and 30% faster GPU justify the ₹20,000 savings.