MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

The MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 wins on sustained performance due to its 20 W PL2 burst and 9 W PL1 sustained power limit versus the Pro’s 20 W PL1, but both share the same 10-core GPU and M2 CPU core count. The Air 15 is best for video editors needing 24 GB RAM and 1 TB storage for 4K timelines, with 18 hours of battery life from its 66.5 Wh pack and a larger 15.4-inch display. The Pro 13 suits coders running multiple VMs or containers who need 36 GB RAM for heavy multitasking, despite its smaller 58.2 Wh battery offering 15 hours of use. In UAE at AED 6099 vs AED 6199, the Air 15 is better because it offers 8 GB more RAM and 8.3 Wh more battery for AED 100 less. In India at ₹149900 vs ₹154900, the Air 15 wins on value because it delivers 24 GB RAM and longer battery for ₹5000 cheaper.