MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6"

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 outperforms the 2018 MacBook Pro in CPU and GPU efficiency, with the M2’s 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU delivering faster sustained workloads than the Intel i7-8850H and AMD Radeon Pro 560X, while remaining fanless and thermally silent. The Air is best for students and content creators needing 16GB RAM and 10+ hours of battery life for light video editing, coding, or web work, without the bulk. The 2018 Pro suits professionals requiring 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD for heavy 4K video rendering or large-scale data analysis, despite its 5.5-hour battery and 1.83kg weight. In UAE at AED 3699 vs AED 4199, the Air is better because it’s 500 AED cheaper and offers 40% longer battery life; in India at ₹89900 vs ₹106900, the Air wins on value because it delivers superior performance at ₹17000 less.