I was researching about this topic online since I’m going to buy a MacBook in a month for my masters degree. But I have only found that people just merely look at benchmarks and judge the device without properly using it. Thanks for this video! This has definitely helped me in making my decision.
@@nilcamprubithank you bro I’m going to be a comp sci student starting September so I have been on the fence about buying this because people tell me to get the 16gb ram version but I could barely afford it as is I’m only getting it because it’s on sale which is only available for the base on Costco
i was looking for a video thats right to the point as well as coming from a person who uses just like everyone else does and this really helped me. no crazy complications or anything just simple. thanks so much!
I was struggling between getting the m2 air the m3 MacBook Air base model. I ended up finding a great deal on a 15 inch m2 base model and I couldn't be happier. for basic content consumption and keeping up with my online classes, it flys through everything just like you said. It's crazy how much faster it is than my old 2017 intel MacBook Pro! Thanks!
Great Video, Thanks for explaining real life use. I am planning to buy my first mac next year but I am maxing it out coz it will be my main machine. And I just love that I can work even when travelling or in the car. I love not being tied to a wall like windows and also, the Taiwan Windows laptop are getting so expensive especially those that can do video editing, even more expensive the macs.
great video, however I do believe that two 128gb are not slower (in the case of the m1 macbook air) since it uses two NAND storage chips instead of one found on the base m2. the m3 do not have this problem, only the m2 base model. i'm actually using the base m2 myself. the only complaint i have with the base model is the 8gb of ram which is enough most of the time, just not when i'm doing research or school stuff and even gaming. if anybody has to buy a macbook air today I do agree that the m2 is a good buy more than the m3, just get the 16gb of memory.
Thanks For Watching! Yep You're Right, technically because they are split though, the Read/Write Speeds is Slower in Benchmark testing. However when real life testing the speeds, it performs way closer and still better than the M1. I also agree with the 16 GB of memory part, especially if you want to ensure that performance is sustained 4 years into the future!
Loved the video dude! Ive been stuck on choosing between an M2 base model (800$) and an M3 16gb 512ssd (1300$) model for a while now. I primarily need it for med school and I’m not sure if the 500$ price difference is worth it. Im now leaning more onto the base M2 side, but id like to get your opinion on it if you could. Anyhow, i loved the video keep it up man you definitely earned a new subscriber!
I appreciate it! I’m definitely gonna say to consider the M3 config. Med school can be a lot, and you don’t want to be frustrated with random slowdowns. Not that it seems to be a big issue with the M2, but future proofing (and getting more SSD room) is gonna allow you to keep the focus on learning. If your budget allows obviously. I’m sure the M2 Air will hold fast for a couple years, but beyond that after updates, that SSD is gonna be full. If you have any specific questions on compatibility with apps or programs that you want me to look into, just let me know! Good Luck!
@@SimonsTechChannel It is a pretty steep price, but i do want the laptop to last for a long time so it would be a good idea to invest a lot into it. One thing im concerned with since this would actually be my first Mac is some app compatibility issues. Just in case, is it possible for the Mac to run windows?
Kinda, there are some scuffed workarounds to install windows. However, if you did do that, the computer would be a lot slower, as it’s not taking full advantage of the hardware.
I was thinking of buying the M3 Macbook Pro 2TB with the 18GB RAM configuration, I will be joining medschool and would this be the best option for say 6 years of use?
Yep, that sounds perfect. Do you think you will be traveling around with it much? If so, you might want to take the weight of it into consideration since the MBP can be heavy to carry arounds sometimes.
I have a 16GB M1 iMac, and an 8GB M2 Air. My experience is that the 8GB configuration will do the job but memory pressure is usually high. Today I was running almost 3GB of Swap trying to install Ubuntu in a VM during a zoom call with about three Safari tabs open. Zoom never faltered but the install was having a really hard time. I had to go into the task manager (whatever it’s called) and kill some processes to get some memory back. It’s just better to pay the extra $200 and get the 16GB version.
Hi, @SimonsTechChannel, thanks for this video! I've been using windows computers forever, but but I'm finally fed up with the constant issues. At this point, they are hindering my work (freelance digital marketer here), so I'm switching to Mac. I need an Air because I need to travel and standard laptops have been too much for me to carry around. My work involves lots of browsing, emails, Canva, Trello, ChatGPT, and I want to get into some visual/video editing - social media level. Do you think the base model will handle all this, or is the 16GB option a must? Thanks in advance!
Hi there, I would say that if you like to leave lots of windows open, and are a frequent multitasker, I would just upgrade. Especially if you want to move into other areas besides emails and trello. It’s just gonna help everything run smoother. However, I think lots of the things you mentioned would run just fine in the browser, even if you have multiple open. So if you can afford the upgrade, I would still recommend it, as an investment to expand your skills. However if you can’t, I think everything you listed is going to still run great.
Do you use a proxy for video editing or not? Because it looks smooth when previewing, and if there are motion graphics and transitions can it be used smoothly?
Nope, everything you see in the video is how it runs right after downloading. I have played around with key framing and from what I’ve seen it’s really smooth. Even with some basic mfx and transitions!
@Simon's Tech I thought the base M2 Macbook Air had a single 256GB SSD storage memory chip rather than 2 x 128GB SSD chips of the base M1 and M3 Macbook Airs, and it was this that slowed the M2 MB Air down in comparison?
Yes, I believe you’re correct. I think that was just a filming error. But it doesn’t change the fact that Apple tried something different and it was slower so the point is the same. Thanks!
Buy a refurbished MBA M1 with 16 GB. Some remarks M2 an M3 have the same CPU Bug M2 and M3 are available in 15" M3 has the clamshell mode and two external displays M2 and M3 have Magsafe connector M2 and M3 have a different design All have the same insane upgrade price policy There a SLIGHT performance uplifts M1-> to M2 -> M3 If performance is an issue buying the Base model is HIGHLY questionable, why then not buying an upgraded MBP M3 MAX. If the CPU Bug is an issue you have to wait for the M4 anyway If the 15" is an issue yes THATS a valid point If two external monitors are an issue you have to take the M3 Magsafe need is overrated as on battery the same performance as on plug and the battery lasts the whole day Design thats only questions of personal preference Upgrade price policy thats a apple topic, at least for the M1 there seems to be a possibility to upgrade the storage for some techies The performance is in my opinion the worst argument for an M2 over an M1 or an M3 over an M2 or M1. The differences are measurable but not necessary noticeable. The slowest restriction is usually in front of the device. You are not typing faster, you are not thinking faster, you are not streaming faster, you are not onlineshopping faster,.... and if you are talking about a MBA Basemodel 8/256 it doesn't matter how long it takes to produce the next tiktok 5s or 10s.
I've heard people say that as well. The problem I've seen is that, refurb M1 Airs, are hard to come by, especially for a good price. Even if you do find one, Apple Care is out of the question.
@@SimonsTechChannel You can't find them on apple but on some sellers brand new if you accept the 8GB/256GB configuration with the ability to buy an 3 year warranty. if you want a 16 GB version you can find some used models at professional resellers with the ability of additional warranty. i bought mine used from a reseller with one year warranty.
is it better to get a m2 air 16gb or m1 pro 16gb ? m worried if the m1 pro won't last for like 3 years. I want it for full stack web dev. Great video btw keep it up !
Definitely the M1 Pro, many reviewers say they still use their M1 Pro, today, because it’s so powerful. So expecting another 3 years out of it should be no problem. Especially then you get more ports, and more power, over the Air.
Would you say this wild be good for digital painting with large files in clip studio paint and Affinity? Same with the design apps? Basically digital art and graphic design.
Honestly it seems like what you're describing is pretty niche, so probably not. I would talk to other people doing the same thing and ask what they use.
People Misinterpret "Advanced" though. I would say through testing: Upgrade if you do-- -Anything Higher than 4K Editing -Editing Longer than 1HR at a Time -Color Grading on More than Half of the Clips -More Complex Graphics and Transitions (Adobe After Effects) -Dealing With Camera Specific LOG Footage (ex. RED Codec)
good video but league of legends is definitely not a higher end game :D if it runs badly it is probably a software thing or something, I get 100fps on my 150€ 2016 computer so I can't imagine it should be hard
In Apple site you can change configuration of MacBook and add some RAM.16-200€ and 24 -400€. I think nowadays better choice is buy MacBook because Windows laptop lose value so quickly and the is always russian rulet if it poor build quality and thousands of models.And if it's gaming windows laptop probably he will be ded in one year.
no you shouldn't buy any m1 or m2 device m3 even not the best purchase but..... at least m3 only with 16gb ram, or better wait for m4 devices this year late 2024
