MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB (MacBook Air 15 2023 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,499

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 1TB / 24GB

AED 4,099

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Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 15 (M2) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

The MacBook Pro 13 2022 wins on sustained performance with 20 W PL1 vs the Air’s 9 W PL1, enabling longer high-load workloads without throttling. The MacBook Air 15 2023 is best for mobile creators needing a 15.3-inch display and 66.5 Wh battery lasting up to 18 hours of video playback, with 16 GB RAM handling 4K editing in Final Cut Pro. The MacBook Pro 13 2022 suits developers running Docker, VMs, or compiling code with 24 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, where memory and storage capacity directly reduce swap delays. In UAE at AED 4499 vs AED 4099, the Pro wins because 24 GB RAM enables smoother multitasking than the Air’s 16 GB; in India at ₹109900 vs ₹104900, the Pro wins on value because 1 TB storage and 8 GB extra RAM justify the ₹5000 premium for professional workflows.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M2)

MacBook Pro 13 (M1)

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

512

1024

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

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)

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Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 15 (M2)	MacBook Pro 13 (M1)	Difference
UAE	AED 4,499	AED 4,099	MacBook Pro 13 (M1) saves AED 400
India	₹ 1,09,900	₹ 1,04,900	MacBook Pro 13 (M1) saves ₹ 5,000

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