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MacBook Pro M2 (2022) OR MacBook Air M1 OR MacBook Air M2 (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Overall_Bill3854@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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Hey guys I’m just making a decision here not sure what’s the best deal.

The MacBook Pro M2 (certified refurbished from Apple) is $1,299 CAD 8 core CPU and 10 core gpu

The MacBook Air M1 is $1,089 CAD (brand new with the gift card promo)

The MacBook Air M2 is $1,204 CAD (with the promo aswell)

I’ll be using the laptop for school work/personal things. Just want to know from your guys experience what should I do?

P.S I’m looking at 8 GB ram so all the above is that. Considering I will only use it for school work/shows and movies I thought that would be enough, please let me know!

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[–] gaijin_theory@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

m1 air unless you plan on getting the 512gb version of the m2, both have similar capabilities for the money you are paying. plus the base m2 has an ssd that will feel slower compared to the upgraded m2 air.

[–] InvestingNerd2020@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

What kind of work? I ask because it may shift my recommendations.

For professional programers or video editors, go with the refurbished M2 Pro.

For basic office work, go with the M2 Air and increase the RAM to 16GB.

[–] Ok-Condition-8973@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

8G of ram is plenty for what he'll be using it for, no need for 16G if he won't be doing video editing.

[–] InvestingNerd2020@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

But 16 GB future proofs his laptop and extends it's lifespan.

[–] Overall_Bill3854@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Would the macboon pro m3 extra 7-800 be worth it?

[–] InvestingNerd2020@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not if you don't need it.

[–] Overall_Bill3854@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Last question is the 256 gb good vs the 512 gb I only use around 115 gb I was reading that the 256 can be slow?

[–] InvestingNerd2020@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

512GB is preferred. The read/write speed on the M2 Air SSD is a bit slower than it should be due to one nan chip. A problem created by the chip shortage of the Covid period. 512GB of SSD corrects this issue.

[–] Overall_Bill3854@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

In my situation doesn’t seem like the 512 gb would be worth it I guess?