15' MacBook Air M2 vs 13' - Is bigger better?

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Comparing everything between the new 15" MacBook Air and the 13" MacBook Air including speakers, screen, camera, ports, performance and more. Also, what about the whole Sustained Performance thing?

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0:00 CPU, RAM, SSD
1:09 battery, display, camera
2:22 keyboard and ports
4:02 bigger display
5:30 speakers
7:13 trackpad, size, weight
8:11 sustained performance?
11:11 which to get?

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15 vs 13

[chicagocarless]

I was THISCLOSE to trading in my new M2 Air 13" for a 15" earlier this week. I just couldn't do it. For me, the retro vibe with the 13" brings back the joy of using my old, polycarbonate MacBooks (along with the M2 Air being joyful in and of itself.) The 15 form factor just...doesn't have that vibe. I'm happy with my original purchase.

[Lost_In_LA]

I ordered a 15" 16/512 for a college student. It's the perfect blend of size, power, and portability. There aren't any use cases that would demand Pro level of cores or features. It should be portable to bring to the library or a coffee shop. It's too early to know if the desk makes sense to have an external monitor, but with the 15", it may never even be necessary. I'm expecting the 15" MBA to be more than enough for the next four years.

[monsieurguillemot]

Best comparison video I’ve seen yet on the two computers - and I’ve seen quite a few. Thanks Jerry

[bryans]

I think the MBA 15 is going really appeal to folks who will be using it as their primary computer, and is going to take the crown as Apple's best selling laptop. The MBA 13 is still going to attract folks like me who want a small, thin and light portable for travel and have a Mac desktop at home when they need more size and power.

[gabrielpagan]

I traded in my 13” M2 air for the 15” and I will say that the 15” screen is reason enough to upgrade. The 15” is still super slim and that extra real estate is great!

[rmthull]

I have a 16” 32gb MacBook Pro but very heavy to transport around. So invested in an 15” air and looking forward to using it out and about.

[cherylelinsmith]

I just got the 13.6 M2 MacBook Air with 16 gigs of ram memory, and 512 SSD storage. This is my first laptop, and I love it very user friendly. I'm a longtime Windows desktop user since 1999 with Windows 98. My last Dell desktop had Windows 7 pro with 2T hard drive, cause I had a website, and built my own web pages. My personal opinion on the sound, yes the 15 inch is louder, but, doesn't sound that much better to me. One thing I like is the portability. I had the Soho Apple Store help my set it up. After I put 13.6 inch Air in the crossbody laptop briefcase, I was able to walk around NYC without any strain on my shoulders. I think it is personal preference what you need, or like. If you are a student going back and forth to college, the 13.6 Air is more portable. The 15 inch Air is great for putting on a desk. I like the fact that I'm not tide to a desk anymore like with my desktop, and I can sit in the couch, with my legs on the chaise with laptop on my lap. I don't think there is enough difference to switch to 15 inch Air, but, that's just my opinion.

[GarryBurgess]

I've had the 13" MacBook Air M1 since it was released only because there wasn't a 15" MacBook Air until now.

[mpetrides]

Great video. Thanks. Sent the link to a friend who is debating this very question right now.

[Marstardon-]

15 is kinda outrageous rather use a monitor at that point

[thevacdude]

The 13 inch M2 would be a nice upgrade from my 2015 13 inch Intel.

[jamesfiegel]

I love my Mid tier 13" M2 Air...u can find it on sale for $1300 a 512 the 10 core and the dual power!!!

[TC_Conner]

Nice review. I've not unboxed my base model M2 MacBook 15" in silver yet. I'm brand new to laptops so this will be my first. It will not be my daily driver - I use a 2021 M1 24" iMac with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. My use case will not involve heavy lifting nor will it involve using it as my main music listening device.

[canadianmaestro]

Get both -- refurbished at 16/ or 8/512. And $ave!
Thanks for the informative video.

[ThomasJames-ixwn]

Great video Jerry, spewing I just got the 13 inch M2 only for days later this to be announced still eyeballing it tho, How is the midnight colour holding up so far?

[mirrormirror]

I will buying an M2 for writing reports. You said the 13” feels easier to type with and more comfortable on the arms, do you think the 15” hits the arms on weird spot when typing or it is it just as comfortable to type on?

[LouisLuzuka]

Me personally I prefer the air size (comfort wise ) over the pro…. But the 14 / 16 makes sense because in the long run it’ll be more powerful 😮but it’s a brick in my backpack in comparison… what is your preference after trying everything 😅😊

[GOLDENEYEAL]

the 15 just looks unbelievable....hopefully ill get one soon but if you want 16gb of ram its pricey

[jamesfiegel]

My experience the black keys get shiny because of oils from fingers and they can be cleaned with lite dish soap and water on a wrought cotton cloth gently rubbed and a dried cotton cloth....it works I do it once a week...I eat over my laptop :)

[corytc]

I have been waiting for an 15" air. I am coming from a 16" MBP down to the air. I find myself never wanting to take my 16" with me anywhere bc it is so clunky. But I can't stand the small screen on the 13" I def fall into the 15" Air category!