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

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Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 256GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 3,699

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 24GB

AED 4,199

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Our Verdict

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

The MacBook Pro 13 2022 wins on sustained CPU performance with 20 W PL1 vs the Air’s 9 W PL1, enabling longer peak workloads without throttling. The MacBook Air 15 2023 is best for travelers needing 18+ hours of battery life and a 15.3-inch screen in a 1.516 kg fanless design, perfect for light photo editing and web multitasking with 16 GB RAM. The MacBook Pro 13 2022 suits professionals running heavy apps like Final Cut Pro or Xcode, thanks to 24 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, with better thermal headroom for 4K rendering. In UAE at AED 3699 vs AED 4199, the Air is better because it saves AED 500 while offering 1.5x more battery life. In India at ₹89900 vs ₹104900, the Air wins on value because it delivers 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage at ₹15000 less, with no performance loss for daily tasks.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Air 15 (M2)
MacBook Pro 13 (M2)
Processor
Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 9 W PL1 / Sustained
Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M2 10-Core GPU, 13.5 W TDP
Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 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
16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard
Storage
256
512
Battery
66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer
58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion
Ports
2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint 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
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3
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
1.516 kg ( = 53.48 oz / 3.34 pounds), Power Supply: 186 g ( = 6.56 oz / 0.41 pounds)
1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)
OS
Not specified
Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Air 15 (M2)MacBook Pro 13 (M2)Difference
UAEAED 3,699AED 4,199MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves AED 500
India₹ 89,900₹ 1,04,900MacBook Air 15 (M2) saves ₹ 15,000

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