Hello, I need your advice to choose between these 2 laptops, either a 13" M2 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD or a 15" M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Note that the laptop will be used most of the time with external 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display, so the screen size is not a deal-breaker choice. The laptop will be used for productivity, web and social media design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Express, and productivity tools). Thanks
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Speakers are better in the 15” - the sound is amazing.
i hated my 15” laptop and have done exclusively 13” since. i find 15” to be really cumbersome to transport and especially as a woman (smaller backpacks) i struggle to find backpacks that fit it and adequately protect it.
When was this though? That 15” has a tiny footprint for what it is.
It was not these models admittedly, it was like 6 years ago, but i just recently purchased an M2 air and compared these in the store and still felt the same about the 15”. Maybe i’d feel differently if i was someone dealing with code or something, but I’m not.
Was it the Touch Bar/usb-c only 15 or the previous retina 15” (or the even older 15” with the disc drive)? The 15” air is about the same size as the Touch Bar 15” pro. The older retina 15” is about the same size as the current 16” (which is a lot bigger than the 15” air, a lot more so than it sounds). The unibody and older 15” is a lot bigger than anything Apple currently sells.
In most countries women are allowed to wear larger backpacks as well. Crazy, I know!
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If you were primarily using the laptop as a laptop, I’d definitely say the 15”. However if it’ll be plugged into a monitor most of the time, the 13” may be better with the higher RAM and better portability.
You’re paying more for the extra two inches. It’s the same computer inside the 13’’ for less money. That matters to some.
I own a 13’’ M1 Air and immediately upgraded to the 15’’ M2 once preorders opened. The extra screen space is incredibly useful for my job. The 15’’ is still fairly light and easy to tote in a bag. When it is sitting on my desk at home or work it is a dream to use.
That said I am writing this reply from my 13’’ M1. Why? Because it is so much more comfortable to use in a casual setting. I can curl up in my recliner or on my couch with my 13’’ laptop and still be comfortable. I also somewhat prefer my 13’’ machine for trips just because when space is at a premium, it still does everything I need while not taking up as much space.
Both sizes are a great experience so it’s really a matter of what size is right for you.
Hold off for 4 days… m3 macs are rumoured.
M3 is coming out soon, wait until then
15 has also 10 cores and a little more battery, better mics and speakers
As a student I can say that 13" will fit into a lot more backpacks and is easier to use on-the-go
I am on the go most days and keep my laptop in my backpack, and my 13 barely makes my backpack heavier. Its so easy to transport and is super convenient. If portability isnt a factor, i think the 15 makes sense.
Wait for 4 more days until their announcement and see what they might have to offer.
Yep, no doubt if there is a new MacBook Air these older models will drop the price fast.
there’s no air models this time around afaik
Not sure why you are being downvoted, you are right. They aren’t gonna release a 15” and then just abandon it right away. Rumors are for the MacBook Pro and the iMac. No new MacBook airs people, do your research.
While this is true, new MBPs will naturally cause some people to perpetually upgrade.
This means a glut of used machines inbound, which will deflate the market, and cause Apple to put incentives on other older machines. Like MacBook Air.
Waiting 30 days for Black Friday could mean really good deals in this scenario.
Really? Been waiting for dual monitor support on the air or a MacBook pro redesign. Hope it is true!
Think we might get a redesigned MBP to fit alongside the Air? Not the MBP with the Pro/Max chips but specifically the one that fits right next to the MBA with the Touch Bar and outdated design.
I have heard that that is a possibility, although I wouldn’t count on it. From an article on Mac rumors, they said a new model number or something was leaked that could be referencing a redesigned base MacBook Pro to replace the dated touchbar one. Another possibility I’ve heard is of a sub $1K MacBook that isn’t a pro obviously but something meant to cost less than the Air while still getting a new MacBook into peoples hands although I doubt it will be ready for this event or even ready for next years event, but we won’t know till it happens.
Still, OP should wait. It’s just three days.
Really? That’s good news I just bought an m2
I’d say 13. It’s the ideal laptop size in my opinion.
13 inch if you like portability and 15 inch if you want a bigger screen. You choose.
IMO laptops should be by design portable and 13" is just a perfect size IMO. To work comfortably I still want to have a 30"+ monitor and a physical keyboard.