The M2 MacBook Air, which is significantly better than the M1 but costs the same, has replaced it.
Along with the March introduction of the new M3 MacBook Air, Apple rearranged its laptop lineup to accommodate a new entry-level version. The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, which costs $999, has replaced the M1 MacBook Air, which has been available since 2020.
Although the price is equal, the value of the newest cheap laptop is much higher. Apple’s old design, processor, and screen were all included in the M1 model; everything about the M2 model is new. Its more recent design features softened corners on a bigger, brighter display, a 1080p FaceTime camera, and spatial audio capabilities.
In addition to two processor variants, Apple offers the M2 MacBook Air in the same four colors as the M3 models: midnight, starlight, space gray, and silver. The lowest processor option for the preceding M1 MacBook Air was an 8-core CPU paired with a 7-core GPU. However, for an additional $100, the M2 processor can be upgraded from an 8-core GPU to a 10-core GPU. Nonetheless, at that time, we would advise purchasing the M3 model, which also costs $1,099.
Despite its dated design, the MacBook Air, which Apple introduced in 2020 for $999, was an exceptional budget device. However, since the M2 debuted in mid-2022, the M1 Air has not been worth its price tag for over three years due to the lack of a price reduction.
Until supplies run out, Amazon and other retailers continue to offer the M1 MacBook Air for $749, a savings of $250. If a comparable discount is applied to the M2 model later this year, it will rank among the most affordable Mac deals ever. For the time being, however, the M2 MacBook Air earns our unreserved recommendation, even at its full price of $999.
UPDATE: M2 MACBOOK GETS A PRICE CUT!
