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Did you keep your M2 MBA?

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Did you keep or return your M2 MBA?

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The Cockney Rebel

macrumors 65816

Original poster

Nov 16, 2018 1,201
As per the title?

If you returned it, can you please let me know why?

Similarity, if you kept it, can you please say what you like about it?

Thank you.

wingennis

macrumors member
Mar 9, 2016 Northern Arizona
Too bad there isn't an option for "covets despite already having an M1 MacBook Pro".

gianton

macrumors member
Sep 17, 2016 Thessaloniki, Greece
Loving mine best laptop I had so far!
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TSE

macrumors 68040
Jun 25, 2007 3,705 2,469 St. Paul, Minnesota
My M2 MacBook Air is the best Apple device I've ever owned. And I previously had a 14" MacBook Pro.

1BadManVan

macrumors demi-god
Dec 20, 2009 2,607 2,507 Bc Canada
best laptop I’ve ever owned. Battery life is amazing, speed is blazing fast as well, never any issues with thermals at all. Overall just an awesome lightweight laptop

canadianpj

macrumors 6502
Jun 27, 2008
It's the third Apple laptop I've owned, the sixth overall computer and by far the best of any of them.

Kung

macrumors regular
Feb 3, 2006
Both.



Bought one straight from Apple (8GB RAM/256GB SSD), then realized the military post where I work sold the 8GB/512GB SSD version for $50 more than the base version, so I returned the base version.
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MBAir2010

macrumors 601
May 30, 2018 4,755 4,540 sunny florida
this is a friendly comment:
Does the MacBook Air M1 do the same thing?
without the finger prints?
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I have been very pleased with my M2. I prefer it over my M1 MBA.
I like not having grill speakers.
I like having a larger SSD (2TB). I am glad I paid the Apple tax for the maxed M2. My M1 only has 256.
I like the bigger Touch ID button on the M2.
I like having more RAM with the M2 versus just 8GB in the M1, even though memory pressure never got red. I did tax it a lot, which did involve SSD swap.
I also like the Starlight color.
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Cliff3

macrumors 68000
Nov 2, 2007 1,541 SF Bay Area
I understand my requirements before I buy a computer, so I don't change my mind and return it after buying it. The MBA replaced an Intel 16" i9 MBP. When I bought that computer I was also considering an Intel 13" MBP. In hindsight, I should have gone that route as I am happier with a smaller, lighter laptop. The M2 MBA hits the smaller, lighter requirement dead on. It runs on battery forever, seems like, and sits like a fairly cool feather on my lap. I even like the keyboard better than the 2019 MBP, probably because it's closer to the front of the computer than it was with the 16" machine. So far, the MBA has more than enough processing horsepower for the applications I use.

I'm happy, and as expected, it's a keeper. (FWIW, this is my 9th Apple laptop)

Tyler O'Bannon

macrumors 6502

Nov 23, 2019

Kept the base model, slow SSD and all! In real world use, it’s a fast computer, and the battery life is just absolutely insane.

Compared to my 16” Intel MBP, it’s just as powerful if not more, and quicker in launching apps and general OS operations.

Technerd108

macrumors 65816
Oct 24, 2021 1,122 1,156
this is a friendly comment:
Does the MacBook Air M1 do the same thing?
without the finger prints?
This is a friendly reply:

Depends. Space grey m1 probably gets fingerprints and silver has just as many as any color but you just can’t see them.

As far as do they do the same thing, I mean any laptop does basically the same things but it is how it does them that is the difference.

M1 MBA is still a great laptop but the dimmer screen and larger bezels might compel one to get the M2. The M2 is also a faster chip with better graphics so I would say it does things a little better.

Then there is MagSafe and a redesign.

So my answer to your question would be NO it doesn’t do the same thing but that might be a little dramatic like the fingerprint complaints on the M2.

boss.king

macrumors 603
Apr 8, 2009 5,288 4,467
Of course, it's a fantastic machine that's more than powerful enough for my needs for the forseeable future. Plus I got a free upgrade because my first one arrived DOA, which only sweetened the deal. It's probably my favourite purchase of the year.

G5isAlive

macrumors 68000
Aug 28, 2003 1,556 2,486
This is a friendly reply:

Depends. Space grey m1 probably gets fingerprints and silver has just as many as any color but you just can’t see them.

As far as do they do the same thing, I mean any laptop does basically the same things but it is how it does them that is the difference.

M1 MBA is still a great laptop but the dimmer screen and larger bezels might compel one to get the M2. The M2 is also a faster chip with better graphics so I would say it does things a little better.

Then there is MagSafe and a redesign.

So my answer to your question would be NO it doesn’t do the same thing but that might be a little dramatic like the fingerprint complaints on the M2.
wish I could give this a 1000 likes. So bored of fingerprint discussions. It’s a tool. My M1 mba was fine, but I prefer the M2 over the M1 because of the brighter screen, easier to carry square design, mag safe, and it’s noticeably snappier.

tk111

macrumors newbie
Dec 21, 2015
I returned it, SG 16GB, and got 14" Macbook Pro for 1599 instead.

Mainsail

macrumors 68020
Sep 19, 2010 2,055 2,599
I love my base M2 MBA. It does everything I want and need. I bought it on sale at BB for $1,049. I have been so happy with mine that I bought another one at the same price for my son to replace his 2017 MBA.
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Yebubbleman

macrumors 601
May 20, 2010 4,797 1,551 Los Angeles, CA
I may be the only person on here that would prefer the M2 13" MacBook Pro over the M2 13" Air, when it comes to M2-based Macs. The cooling and mature design (even if it lacks MagSafe 3 and a fast-charge option) really do it for me. Then again, I'm not anti-TouchBar.

benobi

macrumors member
Dec 4, 2016
I found I preferred the M2 Air to the 14” MBP because of portability and battery life.

kp98077

macrumors 68040
Oct 26, 2010 3,110 1,775
My M2 MacBook Air is the best Apple device I've ever owned. And I previously had a 14" MacBook Pro.
But screen is smaller. Is that an issue ? Can only fine 8gb also in store. :/

1BadManVan

macrumors demi-god
Dec 20, 2009 2,607 2,507 Bc Canada
But screen is smaller. Is that an issue ? Can only fine 8gb also in store. :/
less then half an inch smaller, really not a major difference that way

kp98077

macrumors 68040
Oct 26, 2010 3,110 1,775
I returned it, SG 16GB, and got 14" Macbook Pro for 1599 instead.
Yes I thinks that’s a better deal and setup.

Technerd108

macrumors 65816
Oct 24, 2021 1,122 1,156
Yes I thinks that’s a better deal and setup.
Better deal is subjective according to your use case and preferences. And despite the older M1 MBP base model being on sale the M2 MBA is a lot cheaper and can also be found on sale even in custom configurations.

For me a better deal isn’t just based on paper specs but what I enjoy using and what makes my life easier. For me portability and battery life combined with excellent performance are the best deal and saving a few bucks on top of it.

Of course if you want a MBP they are amazing laptops but if I was going to get one I wouldn’t get the 14” base model.
As per the title?

If you returned it, can you please let me know why?

Similarity, if you kept it, can you please say what you like about it?

Thank you.
Why are you asking? Have you had a bad experience with this model?
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MBAir2010

macrumors 601
May 30, 2018 4,755 4,540 sunny florida
I have been very pleased with my M2. I prefer it over my M1 MBA.
I like not having grill speakers.
I like having a larger SSD (2TB). I am glad I paid the Apple tax for the maxed M2. My M1 only has 256.
I like the bigger Touch ID button on the M2.
I like having more RAM with the M2 versus just 8GB in the M1, even though memory pressure never got red. I did tax it a lot, which did involve SSD swap.
I also like the Starlight color.
did you trade in your MacBook M1 of 5th new?

wow 2TB good for you!
did you trade in your MacBook M1 of 5th new?

wow 2TB good for you!
I still have my M1.
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