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M2 MacBook Air - A DAY IN THE LIFE as a STUDENT ✨ 16GB RAM / 256GB ✨
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Is the M2 MacBook Air GOOD for STUDENTS? 🤔 (16GB RAM, 256GB) Going back go school soon? The M2 MacBook Air could be a perfect laptop for students!
I've rolled back the years and used the M2 MacBook Air as a student would. In this video I used some of the great recommendations I received from my previous reviews and live streams, as well as what I think would be relevant for students. This is the 16GB RAM, 256GB M2 MacBook Air in beautiful ✨Starlight✨. Is 16GB RAM the right upgrade to have or would 512GB be more a better upgrade? I think if your studying involves multitasking and compiling code, the 16GB would be perfect as I demonstrated here.
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0:00 I’ve had enough of unrealistic M2 MacBook Air reviews 😤
0:35 Student apps used on the M2 MacBook Air
1:25 Should you worry about the 256GB SSD on the M2 MacBook Air?
2:02 Run through of the student apps and plugins utilised on the M2 MacBook Air
2:24 Addressing the 🐘 ‘Elephant in the room’ (Google Chrome tabs)
3:19 Would the 8GB RAM be enough for students?
3:47 Using Alfred on the M2 MacBook Air 🎩
4:22 How bookmark apps can help you with memory management - Pocket example
4:35 Note taking and markdown apps on the M2 MacBook Air - Notion, Notability, Roam Research, Obsidian, Evernote, Noto and more!
5:22 Mini ‘day in the life’ as a student with the M2 MacBook Air - Early morning
7:30 Mini ‘day in the life as a student with the M2 MacBook Air - Mid morning
8:01 Mini ‘day in the life as a student with the M2 MacBook Air - Coding example (IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, Java)
9:34 Lunch time break (Gaming with GeForce Now and content with Netflix and UA-cam) 🎮
11:27 - Early evening with the M2 MacBook Air as a student
12:05 Should you worry about the battery life on the M2 MacBook Air?
You are the best tech UA-camr I discovered I 2022. Rocking on m2 air too. Absouletly benchmark for entire notebook industry! There is no need for a windows laptop as long as you can manage your windows needs on Parallels :) my only wish after switching to zfold4 (which I believe is the most game gamechanger mobile product of the 2022) is macOS version of 'Link to Windows' for android users. (not any 3rd party apps) after switching to fold 4 as a longtime iPhone user I really missed the integration of iPhone&MacOS.
Oh man thank you so much for your comment, you are too kind!
Totally agree with you by the way, the thing I missed the most when I'm not using an iPhone is airdrop. But with 5G speeds in the studio I'm actually ok just uploading to Google Photos and downloading from there on the Mac. Not as convenient but not as painful as using cables. Have a lovely rest of the week ❤️
@Alex Gear & Tech i kindly suggest you experience parallels on this air drop matter. I just downloaded the trial version yesterday, and so far, it's so good. It is unbelievably easy to transfer files on each platform, and the rest is just sliding on mb Air's track pad. If you think u don't have enough space on your SSD, you can transfer Windows files to external ssd, too! Also, i believe that as a tech UA-camr, you will benefit from having both operating systems on one hand! Btw still waiting for your z fold 4 & s23 ultra comparison. I am so close to breaking the bank for s23, but I'm not so sure if i miss the functionality of fold 4 or not :( have a lovely week ahead, too! You are the man!
This review is SO much more valuable than all the "let's break the computer" reviews people are making! I got the base model in midnight. I'm the pastor of a small church that is coming up on 10 years old. It's on par with a small business. Literally every document, keynote presentation, graphic, etc that we've used over the years is stored on the 256 GB drive (and Google Drive in the cloud) and the storage is only a little over halfway full. 256 GB is plenty of storage for a lot of people. This computer handles everything I do no problem, without getting warm at all. Pages, Keynote, email, web browsing, Photoshop, etc. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks so much Chris!! My pleasure! I am glad you found it useful. I really have had enough of those videos myself lol. Dont get me wrong I will probably try to break it at some point for a bit of fun but I think right now quite a lot of people are still unsure which one to get so those videos don't really help. Have a great weekend ahead 🙏🏼
God bless you and your church brother🙏🏼♥️
Thanks so much for watching, I hope I did a good job as a student here 🤣 It's been a while since I set foot in a school, not gonna lie! Let me know what else you would like me to include in the next videos! Have a lovely day 🙏🏼 (don't forget to subscribe for more content like this, at least once a week!)
Sir i already subscribed you with all notifications and really it's a nice decision bcz you always start on editing and ends on editing, according to me you are the only one youtuber who take a step on students side . By the way should i tell you one secret i have 5 account and I'm following you from all accounts 😉 and it's mine gf account now she is not using it so I'm using it now also today I'll change it's name akshit saini so sir please remember me and I'll use my core picture and it was on sanjana sp name in past
I skipped to your GeForce review quickly, lol!!!! SPLENDID!!!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@akshitsaini1324 that is very kind of you, thank you 😊
@@akshitsaini1324 really appreciate the lovely words there 🙏🏼
@@markaznar1979 haha I really wish I could have done more, maybe I will do a dedicated gaming video 🤔
Great video as usual! You listened to what content we wanted and you delivered! This is definitely the perfect laptop for me.
Glad you liked it Von! Always makes my life easier when the community helps with the content! Thanks very much!
I don't usually leave comments but so glad this video was recommended by YT! Was exactly what I was looking for, same specs that I had in mind to get, glad you played some games on it as well because I was intending to do that too. Really like that you were realistic with battery usage and the multitasking experience as well. Earned a sub!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it 🙏🏼 I’m still learning this UA-cam thing but am glad it’s helping. Welcome aboard and hope to see you on another video soon. Have a lovely rest of the week!
Watched a couple of your videos and subscribed. Really well planned thought out video. As a computer science student, I myself have ordered the same config. 16gb ram and 256gb ssd. I’ve got a Samsung t5 1TB ssd so storage won’t be an issue. Looking forward to receiving it in delivery in a few days and using it! Thanks again for the authentic review. You got a new fan!
I am using the Macbook Air 2020 Intel core. As a student it does everything I require and more. Very nippy with multitasking, typing experience is great and the battery life is very good even now. I can't see myself upgrading for at least another 5 years minimum. Keep up the great vids, and I will keep watching!
This was an incredibly well thought out and executed vid! This fits many use cases!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks so much 🙏🏼 more to come 😊
GREAT REVIEW MAN! Exactly what I Need.
This is such a good video with amazing tips and insight. So so helpful and realistic, this is the best video I have seen so far for M2 Macbook air!!
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words!! Really means a lot. Reading comments like this makes all the hard work worthwhile! Have a great rest of the week 🙏🏼
This a good, useful no hype/no frills guide. Interestingly, I have the same 16/256g configuration for my M1 Air. I’ve had it for a year and a half, and it’s still snappy. However, I like the look and form of the new M2 Air. Decisions, decisions 😂
Great to hear!! Yes, that M2 looks so nice. Sometimes, performance comes second ;-) But I appreciate these things cost a lot of money so I'd say only upgrade it if you have cash to spare. In your situation, the M1 still delivers so really it's going to come down to what makes you happy 😉
Instant like from me because of the RELEVANCE of your video compared to the other crappy benchmark videos out there. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much Sam!! I am so glad this video is helping! I am tempted to try and break it too but I think right now people just want to know some real world scenarios, thanks again! Have a great weekend 😎
it’s funny bc as an acct student, im getting this model, and convinced my mother to do the same. i already know i was getting it, but this video was just icing on the cake, thank you !
Oh thank you so much! That’s a great choice!
Congratulations on surpassing *24k subscribers* Alex. 👏🏻
Thanks so much! 24 “K”arat gold 😊
Nice to see some proper real world usage, great video as always my friend!
Thanks mate!! Yeah it was tempting to do some crazy stuff with it (might still do 😂) but thought I’d start with something a but more relevant
I got the 10c 16GB 512GB M2 Air last week for $1,376 from Apples Refurbished store and absolutely love it. Its my first PC in over 10 years and wow, it is so snappy and smooth. Webpages are instantly up when you click on them. I can run games like Civilization V smooth as butter. And I plan on taking classes next year to start working my degree and feel its a perfect fit. I had an 8GB model M1 that I returned because it would bog down slightly with lots of tabs opened and when I played basic games.HIGHLY recommend looking at the Refurbished Store. The devices are indistinguishable from brand new ones and you save some big money while also helping the environment.
Loved the review, thank you! this might be the best option for myself as I am a marketing and graphic design student so I would be needed programs such as Photoshop and Word. I think this would do just the trick
Amazing video, I love how much effort you put in all your vidoes
Thank you so much! Really appreciate that 🙏🏼
Great videoooo, love these followup videos!
Glad you like them Jes, and thanks again for helping the other day on the stream. Videos like these are only possible with the support from the community. Have a great day!
thanks for the vid, nice to see some real life tests on the new Macbook
Glad you liked it Ash! More to come soon, have a great weekend ahead!
I bought the 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD 10 GPU M2 Air. I have found that configuration to be good as well. Looking at the activity monitor, it looks like the Mac uses some Swap when doing things like running Parallels / Windows 11, but the performance is excellent. Actually, it’s crazy fast. I wanted more disk space to handle the Windows volume plus photos and other items that can’t be offloaded to an external drive easily. The 16GB unit was a custom order and the 512GB one is a standard build and was in stock, so I’m giving it a try. I avoided the 256GB base unit due to the slower R/W speeds to SSD.
Bro this video right here has been the most important video have watched on UA-cam this year l was having issues choosing want to use for uni.
Oh man… thanks so much, hearing this is what keeps me going with content you know? Really appreciate it! I honestly think the base model will be fine for a lot of people but to push it a little harder, the memory makes it such a no brainer for me. Have a lovely weekend ahead 🙏🏼
Hello Alex, I’m an IT student and I do some machine learning tasks so Which MacBook air m2 should I choose?
The base model or a model with 16g ram?
Is it really needed to upgrade the ssd to 512 or upgrading just ram is enough?
this video is everything...I'm a computer science student..
now I can buy the MacBook Air M2 - 256/16gb with no stress...
thank you so much.🙏🏽
That’s great to hear! I’m so glad this is helping you 😊 that configuration rocks!!
very helpful video. Thank you!!! I'm going back to school and is considering getting this MacBook. Will the 256 GB SSD be enough or will it thermal throttle? Can you also make a detailed comparison video between M1 pro 14 and this M2 MacBook Air. which is the best value? Im still confused which one to buy.
Can you give us the list of all student apps? And are they available on App Store
Nice one Alex as you said at the beginning of your video down to earth that’s for sure well done 👏🇮🇪😎
Thanks so much, Mary!! I’m not gonna deny it. It’s very tempting to do some crazy stuff for the machine and I’m sure that will be fun as well, but I think right now people need some more realistic uses. Thanks again for your continued support, it really means a lot! Have a lovely weekend when you get there 😊
@@AlexGTech Thanks Alex 👏🇮🇪😎
Thx for another good one 👍🏻 The battery life is just crazy good on the M2. I was a bit shocked as to how much smaller it was than my 2013 😆 The wife is eaglery awaiting her try of the new Mac' but that ain't happening yet.......
Thanks Richard and appreciate the suggestion too to try Alfred. I can't get enough of it now!! And yes, it's a bit of a shock to the system compared with the older models! Maybe a Christmas prezzie for Mrs then? This has crazy brownie points potential 🤣
Is 16GB/256gb good for MacBook Air M2 for everyday use/school and even backing up my iPhone?
Thanks for the content!
My pleasure! REally happy that this is helping. Are you considering getting one yourself?
Great content bro! Also couldn’t help but notice your Liverpool hat. YNWA!
Haha let’s go!! YNWA 🔴🔴🔴🔴
I know it’s a year my friend but MBA 13 m2 16gb still worth it?
Ive been kinda having a problematic confusing choosing right mac for college, your videos are way beneficial to me
I am so glad! Does your studying involve coding or any other sort of RAM heavy workloads?
@@AlexGTech I think its gonna be better and more longetive
@@AlexGTech I wonder if SD is that good for apps and docs or movies storing or SSD would be the one, folk
Great content. Just what I needed to hear!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it useful, I wish I could take credit for it, but this video would not be possible if it wasn’t for the help of the community here. Are you considering this machine for yourself? If so, what spec are you looking at?
@@AlexGTech looking to purchase the 256 gb + 16gb ram
I binge watched all of your videos!! Love the ease and simplicity that you explain all the tech aspects!
I currently want to change my old Dell laptop for a new M2 Air, I’m a business major student so I rarely do any video or photo editing, and most of the time I just use Google Drive and Microsoft Word and Excel. Also, I occasionally do gaming. I checked from other creators that upgrading to 16gb ram and 512gb ssd was the right decision, but keeping in mind I do not need a super computer, I’m confused on what to upgrade so that my laptop lasts years and it is future-proofed. What do you recommend me?
Thank you so much! This literally made my day 😊
For that usage honestly, the 8GB/256GB will be more than fine.
Even if you do decide to do some creative work in future and some minor multitasking (not 50 tabs in chrome and video editing 😂)
The only thing you will eventually need is more storage, once you start saving photos/music/etc. but for that there’s always the option to use external SSDs. I have reviewed a few on the channel and my current favourite is the Acasis hub. But I don’t think you will need it for a while.
Hope this helps, have a great week ahead!
@@AlexGTech Which CPU 8 or 10 ? With the 8Gb/256
this is the exact configuration i got for college (and the rest of my education) and its coming tomorrow!
Excellent! You won't be disappointed. Question for you, what made you choose the 16GB RAM upgrade?
@@AlexGTech honestly, if it wasnt for the pressure from friends to upgrade RAM, i probably wouldve gone with the base model! but im glad that i didnt - i realized they were right: its good to future proof my machine for anywhere my education may take me and i have been involved in photo/video editing in the past. furthermore, i chose not to upgrade my storage because laptops have never been my main computer and 256 will definitely be enough for me. :)
@@Joshokitty awesome! Yes, wise choice there 👊🏼
That was a thorough and "dow-to-earth" video. If you'd been in my class presenting the topic, I'd definitely have given you an A+. Looking forward to more content like this.
Wow, thank you! that's great to hear Michael, thanks so very much for your help with this one! Can't wait to share more! Have a great rest of the week 🙏🏼
@@AlexGTech I really enjoyed helping you. You are a great UA-camr with a down-to-earth attitude, which is what I like about people very much.
@@micleh hey fellow Arch user.
@@TheWohnJick Hi. The MacBook looks amazing, doesn't it. If only this machine ran Arch flawlessly. We might get there some time in the future with Asahi, which is Arch based, btw.
@@micleh Absolutely ;)
As always a well balanced video Alex. Great job. My daughter is going to college and needs a laptop so this video is timed perfectly. I'm still thinking which one to give. As a Windows and Android guy I still think the Apple laptops are heavy priced. The base model M2 costs €1519,00 and that is big price tag. De Air M1 is also still a good option but there are some nice Windows alternatives for this kind of money. Choices, choices ...
Thank you! Yes, Apple know a thing or two about pricing their new products! Wow that base model is really expensive where you are! I suppose that’s only £20-30 more compared to UK prices but yes I agree, there are decent options now for that money. And the M1 as you say which is still a solid machine!
I am a Windows guy as well. I know some students that have a Mac. Whatever you do, do not get the 128 GB model. I know a student that had to upgrade because he ran out of storage.
(M1 MBA 16gb 512 gb) vs (M2 MBA 16gb 256gb) vs (M2 MBA 8gb 512gb) which one is best in performance ?
256gb is perfect for students. Especially since all assignments are online and schools tend to have free online drives. So you end up never using internal storage for anything. I have had my Mac for 5 years and I got the 256gb option and I have never been afraid that I would be filling up the storage.
Very helpful evaluation. Question: Was typing comfortable?
Thank you! Yes, very! It is slightly 'tighter' than the MacBook Pro. The switches seem to have a shorter travel but are a bit more resistant. I have a section in my previous video about the typing experience.
16 or 13 inch ?
Fantastic video! I’d still recommend the M1 MacBook Air only due to its value but M2 is still pretty nice!
Thank you Joe! Yes, the M1 is an absolute bargain for how much it can still do for the price!
Does upgrading the SSD make the computer work better when multitasking? I'm firm on upgrading to 16 RAM but not sure about the SSD.
Multitasking relies more on memory. More apps open = more RAM. SSD will only help (because of memory swap which then uses the SSD) in situations where the apps you are using completely exhaust the memory (with 16GB that will take some doing!)
That was basically my rationale for choosing the 256GB. 16GB RAM means my apps will be running happily not needing to touch the internal SSD. And if I ever run out of storage or come close to it, I can use a fast external SSD like the one I reviewed on the channel from Acasis. Hope this helps, but let me know if anything is unclear. Have a great weekend!
Is it convenient for a medical student ? 😢 I planned on getting 512gb
Great video! Do you think this could also be the best configuration for a journalist? I also work with Ai for some graphic design stuff.
Thanks so much Ernes! I'd say so. Anything that touches Adobe software would immediately qualify for a RAM upgrade in my books 😉 Not saying the base model can't cope, but if you are looking to multitask (a few tabs in Chrome as well as Ai open) then the 16GB will give you more breathing space. With SSD space, you can always use something like a fast external SSD. The one I currently use is also a hub for external ports, definitely worth a consideration: ua-cam.com/video/W5MMUXPri8g/v-deo.html
Just discovered your channel and am now a subscriber, really enjoying it. Not sure what it is but I find the UK guys tech channels so much more pleasant to listen to and watch than my fellow American ones here. All the American tech guy channels have really annoying voices that sound like they're from revenge of the nerds or something. I would personally like more reviews of third party accessories for Samsung and Apple devices as navigating the tyranny of choices on Amazon for just about anything is maddening at this point lol. Keep up the good work 👍
Oh thank you so much, what a lovely way to start the weekend reading this! Lots more coming so hope you will enjoy it!
I have reviewed a fair share of iPad, iPhone/android phones, Tab S8 Ultra and MacBook accessories here and have some more coming up too, so you should have some decent options for accessories 👊🏼 I buy a lot of those myself from Amazon and receive a lot from the brands themselves, let’s just say that not all of them make the cut 😂 if I wouldn’t use it myself I won’t do a video about it
@@AlexGTech I was cracking up watching you get frustrated over the ipads external displaying having black bars on the sides 🤣 cause things like that are exactly why I switched from apple to samsung for all my mobile computer needs a long time ago. I never understood why the ipad doesn't drop the square ass aspect ratio altogether and go 16:9 or atleast 16:10 like my tab s8 ultra I just got a couple days. i could never never get into ipad as it reminded me of my dads tube tv I used to have to watch growing up in the 90's 🙄
Right?! It’s mental… there’s still hope with the iPadOS16 but man… I am not holding my breath.
@@AlexGTech i say do like me drop apple altogether and go windows 11 for desktop and samsung for mobile 😁. For me the turning point was when apple got rid of the home button or atleast an option for a navigation bar on the iphone and made it gesture only. I can't do gestures because I have sausage fingers so no matter how I tried I could not get the iphone x under control. I switched to Samsung and have not missed the iphone one bit.
8gb of ram is great to start on the MacBook! But I think it is also a great idea to consider your phone’s ram too! Use both to your advantage for bigger tasks!
I love the realistic usage! This is the version of the air I’m looking at. Could you tell me how it performs doing zoom or teams meetings while also working on the internet and using Microsoft office apps? Preferably with the video conferencing on a different monitor from the rest? I’m concerned that that will stress the cpu and cause it to run hot. Thank you!
Hi Zach, thank you! Yes it works fine with an external monitor. I've been using it with my 4K monitor in the studio and also at home using a Ultrawide monitor. Absolute delight to use. Today I was doing more testing and was amazed that I was actually able to edit my videos at the same speed I do on my M1 Max MacBook Pro. Of course rendering was a bit slower but the fact that I was even able to do it without issues really surprised me. This machine is the real deal. The 16GB RAM does help too, within reason of course. I am not really trying to do the impossible but it's definitely impressive.
@@AlexGTech thank you! I’ve asked half a dozen you tubers and you were the first to give me a real response! I greatly appreciate it. My big concern was if doing zoom calls and multitasking would thermal throttle. But I am coming from an 2020 intel air. So of course I’m hesitant when I hear all those complaints!
as a student, should i turn off my macbook or leave it in sleep mode when i’m not using it at evening and plug in charge. Thanks
Hi there, I'd recommend checking Apple's page here: www.apple.com/uk/batteries/maximizing-performance/
The general performance tips are pretty good. I'd say, for day to day use, sleep mode is fine. If you are not gonna use it for a few days then powering it off might be a better idea (as long as its not too long, check that page for what to in long term situations.
today I ordered my M2 MacBook Air (spacegrey). in my budget I could only upgrade storage or ram. I choose ram which means my Mac is 16/256 and I don't regret it. ram is good to future proof your computer but also for students who has a lots of tabs or different documents opened the ram will help. storage I don't really use a lot of storage and If I needed more I could just use an external usb memory stick.
anyways if you have ordered your Mac I hope you'll have a satisfying unboxing :)
I honestly think that the 16GB RAM is the sweet spot for this machine. I am glad you found the same! Have a great week ahead!
Hi Alex, thanks for your realistic review. I’m considering to buy the M2 Air 8GB/512GB. I will use it for office applications like word or ppt and some Netflix, UA-cam etc. Do you think 8GB Ram will be enough? I only took the 512GB SSD cause I don’t really like external SSDs and want to have all my documents etc on the Mac.
Absolutely, the 8GB model will be great for that. Totally understand the 512 choice too, for me it doesn’t make sense as I generate a lot of heavy videos files daily, and even the 2TB wouldn’t be enough. But for documents, music, photos, etc it will be plenty
I have been following your videos...they are excellent. For personal use from 1 to 10 how would you rate this AIR with these settings. Thanks.
Thank you! Honestly… this is over the top for regular use, the 8GB base model would be more than fine for that. But if you envisage ever pushing it a little bit more then the 16GB would be my preferred upgrade. Hope this helps, Paulo!
@@AlexGTech helps a lot. thanks for the prompt reply and keep it up. thanks
I am CSE AIML STUDENT which macbook and spec I need to buy
Thanks for the video! The M1 air 16GB/512GB is still cheaper than the M2 air 16GB/256GB - in this case, is the M2 worth it if we just talk about performance and longevity?
My pleasure! Depending on the workflow, I have to be honest you’re not gonna notice a difference. But if you push the machine every now and then the M2 is definitely going to be a little bit faster. If budget is a concern then the M1 is still a very solid choice.
Thanks for the reply!
Sir apple saying April 13 to 15 as you asked in last video by the way video is great and it contains lot of knowledge 😀
That's good to hear! Thank you! Do you mean August?
@@AlexGTech yes sir in hurry this mistake happen
Fantastic video..
Should I get the double port charger , or I should get the 67w one ..! Which one would you suggest?
Hi Imtiaz.. Mine still in the box so I don't really know which one is best. I guess it depends on your use case. For me I have a PD cable coming out of the monitor so it is constantly charged. Given how good the battery is I'd say stick with the standard one and charge it overnight. Unless you really go through the entire battery before the end of the day...
@@AlexGTech thanks ☺️ a lot cause i ordered mine today same as yours base model just upgraded the ram to 16gb , starlight.
i'm really curious, would you edit this video on the m2? I'm thinking of using it for my channel, but not sure it can handle.
PS: I do a lot of editing on ipad now and it is just amazing!
Hi there! Quick answer: yes! I’ve already done a quick test on rendering a fairly complex timeline and it handled pretty well, even with some minor multitasking involved. I will do a video on that too as this is great tool for creators too, as long as you know where the limits are. I don’t expect it to render 8K RAW videos like some channels have been trying to 😅
@@AlexGTech but things like scrubbing through the timeline while editing, does that slow down or drop any frames?
I found that I don't care of export times as much of having a smooth experience editing...
Will test it a bit more. I did the export of an existing fairly complex project just to see if it would cope. Will do a Mn edit from scratch though and let you know 👊🏼
8/512 or 16/512, what would you suggest for a college student who is gonna do programming and light video editing and other usual college stuff?
Definitely 16GB RAM. I would even say 256GB if you are prepared to work off of an external (fast) SSD drive. But the 512GB will definitely give you piece of mind. In terms of multitasking, the 8GB just won't allow you to do that without maxing out the RAM and using swap, which in turn will make the Air get quite warm. If you are not multitasking with creative apps, the 8GB is fine too. Multitasking with productivity apps is totally fine. It's the creative apps or apps that you might use while compiling code that won't be able to run well if you have lots of tabs open and other apps.
@@AlexGTech Looks like the 16/512 is the way to go. Too pricy tho for a laptop without a fan. The 16/512 config is pretty close in terms of price compared to the m1 pro. Great strategy by Apple i have to say!
@@Rohit-te8dq yeah, I think the same...
@@Rohit-te8dq We are in 2022, a different world with recession (the US), rabid inflation, COVID delays and an Euro war. Blaming Apple is neither fair or correct. In fact, look at the Zenfone 9 release today, $200 more than last year, reflecting TSMC $100 chip rise that Apple also had with the M2. Wait for the M2 MB Pro 14 Pro and that will certainly be at least $200 more than it was in 2021 as they have stacked M2 chips. Also, the M1 MB Pro 14 Pro is in its last six months and is being discounted -v- a newly design Air, so not comparable from any logical angle viz pricing.
No conspiracy here, just the new world we live in, where inflation is ripping through economies. Apple knew this, hence they kept the M1 Air available, to lighten the load.
I purchased the 16gb/256gb midnight M2 air too. I gotta say though that Ayrton Senna helmet is pretty cool.
Thank you!! And well spotted! Senna is my childhood hero, I was born and grew up in Brazil 🥰 I still love the sport because of those 1980s and 90s races.
Thank you for all the clarifications that it is a great device ,I dream of it a lot , but its price is expensive for me, I hope to get it even if it is used.🙂
I think this will last a long time, hope you manage to find one that is at a good price!
@@AlexGTech For help,my honourable friend ,there a user or an old one?Thank you
Hi, great video! I'd like ask you a question on this topic. I study physics at college, use Google Colab for Python and ML and I should start C++ next year, all of these tasks at college level. I'd also like to edit some easy video as hobby. I'm so undecided about upgrade the RAM or the SSD and only one of them because the price (both of them would cost as a 14" pro and it becomes a little expensive and maybe overpowered for my tasks). According to what I understood by your video is that is better 16 GB of RAM, right?
Firstly thanks for the kind words. 100% the RAM! With the SSD, you do have decent workarounds available. With memory, there isn't a way to work around it, so yes definitely 16GB for that usage. What I was doing was probably near the extreme of someone who is very busy and doesn't want to close some tabs or other apps so the 16GB was definitely nice to have as all the other apps didn't suffer and the Mac remained cool. In future, when the space starts to become a problem, I'd strongly recommend something like a fast SSD enclosure I reviewed a couple from Acasis here: ua-cam.com/video/W5MMUXPri8g/v-deo.html Hope this helps 🙏🏼
Hey Alex, its better to have the 8gb ram and 512ssd, or 16gb ram and 256 ssd?✨️✨️
Cause i've heard that the 8gb ram+256ssd Macbook airm2 is slower than the m1
Or it would be just better to buy the m2 qith 16ram and 512ssd?
Hi there, if I had to choose one, I would always choose 16GB over the bigger SSD. But that is because I value multitasking a bit more. If you don't do a lot of multitasking but have a priority on storing things locally then the 512GB upgrade might make more sense.
I did a video with the different options here, that might help shed some light: ua-cam.com/video/_7iDAdn03Mw/v-deo.html
And also a video showing what I am able to do with the 16GB RAM that will give you a feel for the possibilities: ua-cam.com/video/28c_joIk0Ac/v-deo.html
Hope this helps!
That is the easiest but I am conscious that the costs will start to creep up when you upgrade both
@@AlexGTech hahaha exactlyyy, but thanks for your help, Alex✨️✨️✨️
I want to buy this Laptop and use it for 5 years . Should I buy this one for 16gigs and 256 GB . Or upgrade both ram and SSD FOR THE BASE MODEL .
Hi there! 5 years is a long time for any laptop these days but it really depends what workflows you are looking at. For basic usage even the base model might last that long, but if you plan to do anything a little more involved like multitasking and creative work, then the 16GB for me is a good upgrade. The SSD can probably be 256GB to be honest. In a long stint like 5 years, 256 or 512 won't make much difference. In both cases you might run out of space quite quickly. Which is why I recommend using an external (fast) SSD storage. Like the one I reviewed on the channel. Here is a link if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/W5MMUXPri8g/v-deo.html
you might check how much storage you had use to install essential App, adding 50gb for app future update/cache/app file, adding 50gb for your normal file and document, and maybe 50gb for swap, if it does not exceed 256gb, you should probably go for RAM
I really liked your video.
Thank you so much!!
I got the MacBook Air M2 8gb ram/ 512 GB. Is that enough for 8 years of computer science since I’m in high school right now and want it to last until the end of college
Hi there! 8 years might be a stretch for any computer these days and depends on how you use it but it will last a long time for sure.
@@AlexGTech I got specifically for computer science/ programming. I don’t know if it’s sufficient for those kind of stuff, what are your opinions?
do you have any great MBA m2 sleeve recommendations (no zipper) that have a front pocket to fit an ipad? i use my current macbook for class work, but have all my textbooks on my ipad as ebooks and will use it for notes and to study japanese.
I can recommend two brands:
One is from Woolnut (www.woolnut.com/) and the other one (my current favourite is from Harber London) I will be reviewing them soon. I don't have a link to Harber (setting that up tomorrow) but you might get a discount if you use ALEXGTECH at checkout with them.
I reviewed the Woolnut sleeve for the MacBook pro here if you want to have a feel for it: ua-cam.com/video/rsmd69fvicU/v-deo.html
Also… wow! Japanese!!! That’s amazing 🤩
Hi there, here is the sleeve link I promised yesterday: shrsl.com/3mvks and if you use ALEXGTECH at checkout it will give you a discount.
Sorry to point out, time line 9:10 the Editor should be Visual Studio Code instead?
Of course, sorry! I am such a noob with this stuff!
@@AlexGTech 👍
I really, really, REALLY appreciate the geforcenow testing!!! FANTASTIC!!! 😃😃😃😃
Hi Mark! My son really appreciated that too LOL What I will say, is that the internet speed/latency needs to be really good for a smooth playing experience. I live in the sticks and the office is in a very poor coverage area for fibre but at home I did get an excellent experience. The speakers really surprised me!
@@AlexGTech splendid!!!!! Trying to make up my mind on whether to get this or just go big and get the 16MBP M1 max, lol. Although truthfully, geforcenow is all that matters, but then again with metal 3, thing might change….BUT…. I fear the m2 max might release end of the year. If only someone had inside information that can guarantee me that no refresh will occur for the next 6 months, Id buy me a maxed out m1 max right this minute, lol. Without the guarantee, the newer M2 seems like a safer choice. *confused
Yes, I half want the M2 MacBook Pros to come out but at the same time, my M1 Max is flying through my work right now and frankly I'd like to 'sweat the asset' a bit more lol
@@AlexGTech if you were to choose between your Pro and that sweet M2, which would you choose? The m2 air looks damn cute😅
@@markaznar1979 for my video editing it has to be the M1 Max… it’s been rock solid. But for literally everything else, the M2 is “bae” as they say 😂
Hi Alex, I’m starting school for graphic design this month and I’m going to invest in a laptop I’ll use for school(2years) and possibly the first 3 years of work. My head hurts from watching thousands of videos so I’m hoping to get a straight opinion. :)
I’m honestly confused. M2 MacBook air 16GB/256 or M2 MacBook pro13 16/256? I know I’ll be using it for Adobe Suite and video editing. Thank you.
I’m guessing you mean M1 MacBook Pro right?
It’s a tough one. Performance wise they will be very similar I think. You should only notice a difference on “sustained” load where the Pro will in theory be better because of cooling.
I’ve been using the M2 when travelling and edited 4 or 5 videos on it using Final Cut Pro. Only barely noticed the difference when I was exporting (in comparison with my M1 Max which is a beast!) which then brings the question of the display Vs convenience. The M2 is a delight to use because it’s so light and portable. The Pro should have a nicer display but again, not that noticeable for most things
@@AlexGTech I really appreciate the response! BestBuy had a massive sale and I got the M1 Macbook Pro 16/512 for $1400. Been enjoying it a lot! I’ve only used Illustrator and LrClassic so far but so far it’s been incredible! Thank you so much.
Thanks student Alex.
Hahah thanks mate. Yeah it’s been a while 😂
Which game is that sir at the beginning
I think it was Genshin Impact. For this video I only played Genshin Impact and Counter Strike
May i ask if the base model (8+256) is enough for normal office work? I usually open a few safari/ chrome tabs while working on microsoft word and ppt, sometimes with apple music playing at background.
Hi there, yes - that willl be absolutely fine for that usage. You will have no issues at all!
It is fine, though if you are keeping for many years and can afford $200 more for 16GB, it will be a good investment for future-proofing and headroom.
I like the sleeve you use, which one is it?!
Hi Kadir, I use a couple. One is from Woolnut (www.woolnut.com/) and the other one (my current favourite is from Harber London) I will be reviewing them soon. I don't have a link to Harber (setting that up tomorrow) but you might get a discount if you use ALEXGTECH at checkout with them.
I just remember I did actually review Woolnut, in this video here: It was the MacBook Pro but they have other versions too. ua-cam.com/video/rsmd69fvicU/v-deo.html
@@AlexGTech Thanks brother, I will check it out, keep up the good works!
My pleasure. I now have the link to the Harber one:
shrsl.com/3mvks and if you use ALEXGTECH at checkout it will give you a discount. Have a great weekend!
oh god i saw Genshin Impact running on your macbook. How did you download it and can you play it without any obstacle.
Hi there! I used GeForce NOW so all the processing is happening in the cloud. As long as you have a stable internet connection it works really well.
@@AlexGTech thanks a lot❤
Thanks for the video. Much better than benchmarks! As a researcher, if I usually open 20-30 tabs (may include media like youtube or netflix), while using several word files, and large pdfs (book length sometimes with pics) , with spotify, will 8gb ram be enough or do I need to go with 16G? Thanks!
Asking the same question!
Hi Sophie, for that usage it will be absolutely fine. You will be using about 4-5GB of the RAM (rule of thumb for 30 tabs) so as long as you’re not trying to compile code, edit RAW photos or videos at the same time, you will be ok with 8GB based on my tests.
If you do envisage dabbling with high quality video editing or large amounts of photos in Lightroom in the future then the 16GB would be better as those creative apps do consume a lot of RAM. You can see this in more detail on this other video I did here. Hope this helps 🙏🏼
M2 MacBook Air - A DAY IN THE LIFE as a GRAPHIC DESIGNER ✨ 16GB RAM / 256GB ✨
ua-cam.com/video/zHbfd5-P5Kk/v-deo.html
@@ExziTeUrT hi there! Check out my answer in this thread 👊🏼
@@AlexGTech Got it! Thanks a lot!
Hi! I intend to buy my first Apple laptop in the near future.
I use an iPhone, Airpods Pro, Homepod, Apple Music, iCloud … and I am very satisfied with this ecosystem.
I want to use this laptop for at least 6-7 years and I want to configure it as correctly as possible... with the most advantageous quality-price ratio.
I will use it for mail, document editing, web browsing, netflix and a little Photo/Video editing.
In the country where I live, the prices are higher, and the options are as follows:
- MacBook Air M1, 8Gb/256/ 1000$
- MacBook Air M1 16Gb/2T/B $1570
- MacBook Air M2 8Gb/256/ $1320
- MacBook Air M2 8Gb/512/ $1730
- MacBook Pro 14inch M1Pro 16Gb/512/ $1980
I would appreciate it if you could tell me your opinion.
Hey Andres thanks for this video!For help,my honourable friend ,there a user or an old one?Thank you🙂
thank you! Not that I know of, I am still using mine 😉
@@AlexGTech
How's the new speaker system?
Actually really good considering the size! Not as good as the MBP of course but definitely an improvement
@@AlexGTech is it loud enough
It is for me. I was able to play games and watch content without headphones. And the other day I had it playing music in the studio while I worked on building a table. It’s absolutely fine for that. Not a device you’d be able to hold a party with but decent enough for entertainment
@@AlexGTech does it have enough base compare to m1 MacBook pro
And other good video...thks :-)
Thank you so much, you’re too kind 😊
@@AlexGTech I want buy this Mac (16gb/256gb), for my data analyst projects...I use Rstudio, qlicksense, and tableau software 🙂. thanks you so much for your videos like no others...(sorry for my English...)
I got the 8GB RAM and 512SSD
Nice! Which color did you go for? Also, if I may... what made you prioritise the SSD over other upgrades?
@@AlexGTech thanks, I chose midnight regardless of hearing about it being fingerprint magnet and easy to scratch the side of the port. I feel like the color is too unique to pass on but I’ll probably use a clear case to protect it. I chose higher SSD rather than RAM because I first ordered the base model and saw that I barely use up the RAM and I feel that for most students 8 GB RAM is enough but if you do need a little bit more RAM once in a while the SSD can use swap but the RAM cannot he used as SSD. Though you can buy external hard drives I feel like it’ll just be a hassle to use as a student when you run out of internal storage and you have to download apps or softwares. Apps, softwares and even files are getting bigger and bigger everyday so I feel like if I want to keep the laptop for a while I’d need more internal storage but RAM could also be argued for that also but I’m my opinion I don’t think as a student I’d need that much RAM especially if I’m not having 30 tabs open while doing a 4k video editing.
I see, yes that makes sense. Always good to try first, am glad you found a good config for your work. I agree, the larger SSD will give you more piece of mind in the long run. I am using an external SSD myself but it is something extra to carry and remember to backup, etc...
@@AlexGTech yes, I don’t mind using external SSD for like projects and stuff but I don’t know about using softwares and applications. It’s still sad that I had to spend $200 extra than I intended the m2 air was already a little over priced. But thanks for the reviews, really helped out.
Not a Mac Fan, but it seems that the Mac Air is the Pixel 6a of Apple. Hated for no good reason.
yes, I myself didn't think much of it recently. I had the original back in 2010 and loved it. It's definitely for a certain market though, when you need to do some more advanced Pro workflows, it has its limitations. But operating within those limits is a delight!
@@AlexGTech I meant this Mac Air. Because I have been watching a tech odyssey video about the poor pixel 6a
Senna always
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thanks for that hahaaa
Any time!
This SSD is way too small for me. 512 is the way to go.
It’s probably enough for most people, all the students i know use their macbook to write stuff down and thats about it
@@justinhadasch WHy do they have a Mac then?
The 10 bit color is a large upgrade
For 512gb, u get more storage nd higher ssd speed
Sure thing. any particular software that you use that requires faster SSD?
for students???? lol.......this is already expensive in base model.
Definitely expensive but as demonstrated in the video, some students may need it. The base model will be ok for a lot of people too, as I say in the video.
Great video, but LFC, come on....(joking!)
😂 nobody is perfect right?
Bro what the fuck, your dock is overcrowded as fuck
No it's not.
Ok... Please explain :)
Hi, thank you for your videos, it’s really helpful ! I want to buy one, but if i do, i want it to last at least 5 years (even more if possible). I work with docs, pdf, and multitask zoom/docs. And of course watch UA-cam, check mail, all basics stuff. I already know 256Go SSD si enough, but i don’t know if i need the 16Go RAM. I am confuse with all informations 🥲
Hi Claire, honestly for that usage the 8GB will be plenty. The only reason to go up to 16GB is if you ever plan to do “A LOT” of multitasking and not only that, throw in a couple of heavy graphic apps into the mix. If you’re not planning on doing that, the base model will last a long time. Just like the base model M1 Air is still going strong now…
@@AlexGTech thanks for your response ! All the reviews are so confusing, just lose me (pharmacy student here, not informatic student). I maybe will go for the M1, don’t know already
I'm going into college as a computer science student and I'm really confused on which is the best laptop to buy i can cope up with both windows and mac os but I'm not completely sure what I'll be experiencing in college so if you could help me out here and recommend some good laptops for coding and other multitasking i would really appreciate that🥹
You may want to check the courses you will be taking. Most likely you need to take an application course (office) and ms access works only on windows. You can install parallels or vmware to allow 2 operating system but as a student it can be a hassle.
Hi there. This configuration here worked beautifully for coding tasks and multitasking with office type applications and several tabs open in Chrome. The only thing you might need in future is an external SSD drive. But you won't need it for a while. As it was pointed out below, Parallels may be needed if you want to run some Windows only apps. I have just tested Parallels and running a Windows 11 virtual machine. Absolutely no problems with that. Of course, I am only doing relevant lightweight stuff, not trying to edit a multi-layered 4K video at the same time. This machine is pricey but I think the 16GB RAM is the only upgraded needed for the use case you described.