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Wasting the Apple sticker is criminal. You’re supposed to be like me, and hoard a stack of them for decades without ever putting them on anything

Adding the M1 laptops in all of the benchmarks graphs would have been much more useful than M2. I think most people with M2 wouldn't even be looking at this laptop.

By the time you upgrade to 16gb of RAM and 512ssd like a normal human being, you might as well get the pro : the display is phenomenal

Video idea for if you guys take them lol When I got my 2020 Zephyrus G14, my friend told me I should get a cooling pad for it. I had no idea what they were until then, but now that I have one I don't actually see much of a performance difference. The temperatures of the chassis and the hotspots around the keyboard seem to be cooler, but I don't think it actually contributes to internal temperatures. I think it could be an interesting idea, though it might not be a big enough idea for the main channel. Anyway just wanted to pitch the idea. Have a great day if this gets seen!

I’d say between an M3 MacBook Air with 512 GB of storage and a refurbished M3 MacBook Pro with 512 GB of [edit:]storage it’s a no-brainer to spend the extra $80 (CAD) to get the better screen, better speakers, better battery, and better cooling.

I wanted the M2 MacBook Air, but the color options stunk and I was able to get an M1 Pro with the config I wanted in the Air (512/16) for $100 more on sale. The extra $100 got me a 120 Hz Mini LED screen, better speakers, and more ports.

and I totally agree, it has the same exact cpu from the base Pro, the only real thing it's missing is the cooling fan, you can fix this with a 1mm thermal pad, it will bridge the constant between the m3 chip and the bottom case, which would be more than enough to passively cool it. And NOOO NOO0OOOOOOOOO DON'T GET THE BASE MODEL, UPGRADE THE GPU TO 10 CORE AND AT LEAST 16GB RAM IF YOUR NOT LOOKING TO DUMP THIS LAPTOP IN THE TRASH AFTER 2 YEARS!!!

If the Air had 120 Hz pro motion I would get it no-brainer honestly. That is the only thing that I would want more

Just got a Apple refurbished M2 1T 16gig 15inch. for 1489. Not a bad price. Finally upgraded from my mid 2012 quad core i7 which is now running hot, I will miss the IO and will now have to always use a hub for ethernet but the light weight and size is why I choose it over the pro. I mainly use it for multi tracking live shows.

Coming from an i7 2019 MB Pro. The difference in speed when doing daily tasks is insane, and the battery life is phenomenal. Worth the upgrade for sure. Yes the extra features, pro motion, miniLED, more ports, active cooling, etc on the M3 MB Pro are tempting but for real world use the air is just perfect and more than enough for what I (and most people) need.

MBP 13" M2 seem like the best option for portable laptop, just so hard to find with 16/512 upgrades. Compared to AIR: - larger trackpad -16.6% larger battery (2h more) - cooler in lap and still silent - touchbar, if you like it - just slightly heavier

I cannot get over how limited that I/O is. Two type C ports and a headphone jack means dongle hell if I wanna do something as simple as plugging in an external drive. Type C drives are not common around here. Having said that: this much horsepower in a dead silent, rock solid package cannot be beat. Nobody else offers something similar.

Hey, I plan to buy my first Mac( I always had PCs) . Which Mac would be better for automatic 1111 stable diffusion? Cheers from Poland

I bought the M3 (regular) MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 1TB Storage. I opted for it because I would use the HDMI, extra Type-C, and the cooling for video editing!

I was close to getting the m3 air but I worry about throttling in the future

you know what... something i noticed with a M1 16 MBP and a M3 16 MBP was that the speakers kind of distort over time at slightly lower volumes the more you use them. usually about the 2/3 week mark i started noticing i was having to lower the volume to keep the background music from distorting.

People say go Pro, but for me while I would like a Pro’s (more power, better screen, ports don’t bother me I already have a set of really good docks and adapters), My main machine is still an M1 Pro 2020 with 16GB RAM and I have a backup M2 Air 8GB, I do prefer the M2 Air, but definitely notice the extra RAM on the M1, but for me the Airs offer long life battery, thin and light machine. The screen isn’t a big deal as my MacBooks spend most of there time docked to a 27” 4k screen. Also I prefer the thinner shell and weight when carrying it about and I find it really comfortable to type on (Due to the lower Z height) when I’m using it out and about. Cost of the upgrades it’s still cheaper than an equivalent Pro. Really the standard M chips are just so powerful, so while 16GB 512GB SSD is a must really if you prefer the lighter machine you won’t be disappointed.

I wonder when will Apple "invent" their "magic speed holes" in the case for "epic super speed calculation" with their "one of a kind hyper rotating fins"😂

Apple refurb is showing the MPB version at the same price as a new MBA! So tempting to get the MBP 24gb/1tb.

But what about the laptop's display response time? And the built in DAC quality? And mouse latency or more accurately TouchPad latency? And wow an IPS on a laptop! In PC space they're usually T.N Panels.

Idea for future videos, ,pick M1 aire last os and do the stats again, so we can measure the Nerf-ation level

I’d really like to see a re-review of one of those Tuxedo Laptops, maybe the Infinitybook Pro 14 or something like that. I’d really love to see what you can get for that money from a “Linux first” laptop in comparison. Especially because their upgrades are only a few bucks more each. Compared to Apple, where even the slightest upgrade will cost a few hundred bucks already, easily doubling the base price once you reached a setup that you’d be happy with.

I got mbp 16 because of the charging ports on BOTH SIDES much more convenient moving from desk to desk

if apple put an sd card slot on.a MacBook Air body, used mini led, to hit that 1600 nits I love so much on my MacBook Pro, and tapered thee design to add some thickness and battery room, it would be the hottest selling laptop. 1299 at 12 gb strarting memory.

Why is the audio so bad for the last 4 months or soo. Whats going on

When comparing audio, please mute one and unmute other, dont use pause.

Would love to see Labs create an opensource speedtest software that we can use within our own networks to test wifi speed etc without relying on external services.

Just bought a 15 inch M3 to replace my i9 2019 intel. The performance jump for me is gonna be nuts. Can’t wait.

I bought an M1 Air as my first Mac, and bought the M2 for the new design when it came out. While I prefer the design, the build just doesn't feel as good as the M1 did for some reason. I don't know what it is, but the new design M2/M3 machines just don't feel as good to me as the M1 Air did with the old design. With that said, they look a lot better now. I love the mini-Pro look, especially since I think the redesigned Pros are way too chunky for me.

when you tested the sounds and you bring your friends to confirm, i would say you’re not hallucinating. it does sounds a bit different. m2 somewhat louder than m3, that’s probably what your friend means „better“ quality. but overall, it does sound different.

Something I would love to see is how macbooks and laptops performance during programming work, like try running a bunch of containers, allocate a bunch of memory and cpu for it, also try running a IDE like pycharm with a env connection to a container + LSP checks, try running heavy python scripts.

Ordered the Retro Fi wireless adapter and receiver. I don't have a i/o board and I like this solution a lot compared to a nso controller or third party controller. ☮️

I just got the 15” with 512 GB of storage. I’m very happy with it so far. The 15” has better speakers I believe.

The only problem with the MacBook Air for me is only having USB -C interface and not having a promotion display , also Face ID when.

Great review and advise - thanks.

next MacBook air upgrade will be capable of 2 external monitor support with lid "OPEN"

Just got m3 pro because I needed a laptop and the difference between m1 base and m3 pro are for the most task just Not there. Even the M1 boots faster. Matlab is on the M1 quicker. But, when it comes to Tomb rider or 4k HDR videos, CAD, and other graphic stuff, there is where the new ones shines. Just crazy how the M1 still keeps up for 80% of the tasks with the newest ones.

Hii, You Support Us very Well❤, Thank You,, i have doubt, I Just yesterday purchased M2 macbook air base model for programming and Coding in University, It has Slower SSD, I am in my 1st year CS Engeneering, I will have to use it for next 4 years Also, What Should I do Right now? Or Can I Buy Ssd and Enclosure And Use to run Coding and Programming application?What is Solution For this??

Very nice thorough review! I would like to add that if you plan to resell your MBA in the future, the M3 may be the wiser choice over the M2. The M2 saves you a 100 bucks now, but the resale value of the M3 will probably make up for that.

I don't get why they insist on pairing that excellent processor with such a tiny amount of ram that it barely functions. Ram is the part that's cheap and easy. Any application where 8gb ram and 1/4 tb ssd is acceptable, the M3 processor doesn't give you any advantage over the predecessors. Any application where the M3 is a significant advantage, you absolutely *require* 16 if not 32+ gb of ram to keep up with it. It's like they didn't even think about any real-world use cases and are just relying on people buying spending two grand for the logo.

Is that the Miniot Wheel 2 LP player @Techmoan waited for like 7 years to be delivered and that's like ballpark of 2000 U$ "retail" in the background?

still on my Pro 16 M1 Pro. still breezes through editing for my use and see no reason to upgrade to anything atm.

I already have a M4 competition..

My anxiety was so high during the entire video because of how you handled all those laptops.

I got my M1 MBP and M1 MBA and they’re still working great and happy with them.

It's criminal what Apple is doing with storage and RAM upgrade. 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD are not enough nowadays, and they have a 4x-10x markup on upgrades. If you need a laptop, just buy a used Thinkpad with 16GB RAM and put a 1-2TB SSD in it. Or a framework if you're looking for a more premium option. By the way, you should compare audio on Mac OS vs Asahi Linux.

Jake try the Asus Zenbook oled series, in my usage although i was running Linux, i got almost 8 hours, which is more than enough for most people and it has an oled 120hz display which is next level and much cheaper than MacBook air, I got mine for 660$ with 17 13th Gen, 16G ram, 512 GB SSD from Best buy under excellent condition

I don't understand the notch.it's a webcam that could fit i the bezels. If only the mba has the mbp screen.

I don't get the reasoning for limiting the displays to 2, but damn, i'm on a 5y/o generic laptop here using hdmi out + USB-c to hdmi dongle out for a 3 monitor setup in the office...

I'm considering getting 24GB of RAM and 1TB SSD, is it worth it?

So obviously, the devices you need depend on the context of your life, your job, your hobbies, etcetera. But I feel like for the most part, a typical person probably doesn't need a powerful laptop. Phones are capable at this point of most anything a laptop can do, with laptops' only real advantages being that they're better for typing on and potentially more powerful, and the occasional bit of software that's not available on mobile operating systems which some people may need. That being the case, it just doesn't feel good to me to buy a device which charges you an extra $400 if you want to have enough ram and storage for desktop applications. Desktop software is either lightweight enough a cheaper phone/laptop/tablet could run it fine, or else it's optimized under the assumption you have more memory and storage than a phone would have, yet more memory and ram than a phone would have is a huge upcharge. There's a mismatch between the processors put in high-end laptops and the base storage/ram. At that point, there are three things that make sense to me: - forego a laptop entirely, just use your phone - if you need a keyboard and a big screen and lots of power, build a desktop. Putting a 2tb SSD and 64gb of RAM in it costs less than upgrading a Macbook for an extra 256gb and 8gb - if you need a keyboard and big screen portably, get a Galaxy Tab S9 FE with a keyboard attachment for under $500. Same storage and ram as an M3 macbook air, but with lightweight programs that those specs aren't going to bottleneck, plus it comes with a stylus if drawing or handwritten notes are your bag, and you can take the keyboard off and just use it as a tablet for content consumption when you're off work If 256gb of storage and 8gb of ram are enough for you, you probably don't need the processor speed of an M3 chip - the tablet setup for under $500 is right there, more portable, more versatile, plenty powerful for the types of workloads that 8gb of ram is enough for. If they aren't, you need to pay through the nose to get that portably - $1600 is a lot. In fairness I haven't mentioned the Apple integration at all, and that IS a selling point for a lot of people. So if you are a fan of Apple, have an iPhone and Airpods and everything, you need a laptop for portable lightweight workloads, and you want your laptop to interface with those things nicely, then it makes sense to get a Macbook. An M1 Macbook Air, refurbished, for around $600-700. You'll still get your 256gb/8gb configuration that's good enough for you, the processor is still completely overkill for the workloads that 256/8 are adequate for, and you save a thousand bucks.

Ordered mine early March and I'm sitting here STILL WAITING for mine

Um, but what about that M3 security flaw? Should that be a concern?

I love my M1 MBA. Got it last year for just $800. No Regrets

4:37 the Mac equivalent to notepad and WordPad is TextEdit FYI.

“That is really more than one and a half work days of consistently watching youtube videos” Interesting job description

It’s only worth it if you want the base model with 8 gigs of ram. Once you upgrade ram and storage you are looking at $1600-1700 after tax. An m3 MacBook pro with a 120hz screen is only like $100 more at that point.

I'm usually torn between a macbook or windows laptop when trying to find an upgrade; the issues of windows laptops being battery life, but the issue I have with macbooks is I really dislike their keyboards. I've been with windows laptops because I can compromise with plugging it in one a day to top it off.

You are super funny 😂😂😂 please suggest M3 Air with 8Gb and 512 Gb ssd or should I go with M2 air 16gb and 512 ssd . I am very confused y my usage is typical excel sheets , ppts , browsing , Netflix and UKposts

I would personally prefer a different color for the "protagonist". Not only a little pulsating red dot on the side. If you watch 1.5x or more it's easy to miss. Even if your comparison is 3 laptops. It's s small complaint but.. Why not simply put another color in the main one? In fractions of seconds we know if it's 1st, 2nd or 3rd place..

I have the M1 MBA. It’s very good, and the only irritating thing about it is the ports being on one side.

I don't get the obsession with fast charging, super charge this, supervooc that. If the battery won't hold charge after a year because if super fast charging then what's the point!

7:02 surpass Apple??? 13 inch size is quite the perfect size for a laptop and Apple nails it.

the reason ur wrong tho is cuz of the ports. Almost everyone will need/want to use an HDMI over the course of owning a laptop. As well as an SD card slot.

If you buy 8GB of RAM, you should NOT buy the Air M2! The SSDs speed (and lanes) is half as fast as the M1s SSD. And every time you run out of memory (with is not a very bad thing) your Mac starts swapping content to the SSD. But then you are limited by the SSDs speed. With again, M2 has half the performance. But i doesnt know if its the same with MacBook Air M3.

Lab tops in general will never sound good unless you connect them to a pair of speakers.

If there was an option to get the air with the OLED screen! Perfect laptop.

Its a fast laptop, sure, but it thermal throttling after 45 sec on anything remotely demanding makes it a glorified netbook. The fact that these netbooks cost anything over $300 is mind boggling. - Coming from a Macbook Pro M2 Pro user.

Why is the sound in this video so echoey?

12:08 "if all you do is web browsing ,watching UKposts, browsing memes and basic photo editing " it's literally description of Chromebook. You don't need 1000$ machine to run browser.

Should I buy MBA M3 with only 8 GB of RAM ? cuz it's like 500$ more for just extra 8gb in my country. I make music ( FL Studio ) and simple photoshop, editting

1:54 what did you fucking expect in spec bump, a new everything?

I just upgraded from a 2011 MacBook Air to a 14 inch MBP m3pro. Suffice to say, the jump in performance is utterly ridiculous. I only buy laptops once every decade or so I don’t mind spending a little extra.

Maybe speakers need some playtime... Then they sound the same I think

I wish you compared it to something windows based... maybe like 3050 zephyrus or something like that...

You talk about all the specs which the Apple official infos. But there’re some problems that M series MacBook which you need to review the most, it’s the touchpad and screenshot. Of course you said that there’s no problem with the touchpad and screenshot. But many people experienced MacBook Air m1 with bad experience of touchpad after buying the new macbook several months afterwards. The touchpad not smooth, even MacBook Pro 2012 touchpad was so very smooth and good, but this air M1 was so bad and mot smooth. And also after screenshot usually we put the shot directly insert it into Words or Apple Pages. After put it the screenshots for several times, it will loading so ever lasting! Never experienced it from MacBook Pro 2012, even using other things at the same time was never damage from the screenshot like M series MacBook. So, I don’t know whether your review on M3 junk did the same other like m2 or m3? Without any research or experience it? Better not misinforming.

3:45 at this point I feel like the display support is just for product segmentation for the MacBook Pros. As a software dev with a lot of my work offloaded to remote instances, I might not need the horsepower of the Pro chips but still need the screen space

I just want a better screen😅 so im a little on the fence between the air and the pro.. i dont need all the fancy features but i do want a that screen.. i like to use them for a couple years for work and entertainment.

12hr = 1.5 workdays lol I wish. Thats like 1.2 or even 1 depending on the day. Point taken though, the battery like always with Apple is best-in-class

Went with the Air since that’s all I need. I went with M3 because I wanted native dual screen output (clamshell closed).

Every checks but it's not enough for me since im an Engineering student and in need of a High powered one

So nice to see Linus let his husband review an Apple product.

I'm just here wondering why you have Sony's SonicStage logo in the background.

wait apple includes usb charger... in laptos?

For me it will be the m1 pro model with 16gb ram and 512gb and all the other benefits (fans, speakers, display, connectivity) . Performance should be about the same as the M3 and you can get it in good condition for even cheaper (at least in germany)

does it suffer from the unpatchable vulnerability?

I've been using 3 displays with my m1 Mac mini for a while now and you can do 2 external displays with the m1 MacBook Air. you just need to airplay the second external monitor to an Apple TV. works every time for me

9:00 "That's more than 1 and a half workdays... of consistently watching youtube videos"

It’s cheaper than the M2 launched at there? In my country it’s the same or more expensive at 1600 bucks. My friend got a 16Gb M1 Air for 1000 bucks years ago. Now it’s 1100 for an M1 8GB more than at launch. Glad a got my Apple products in 2021 before they inflated the prices so much.

I'm on the fence for this right now. I considered the ROG Zephyrus, but honestly. Windows machines just suck as laptops because of their shit hibernation and power draw. I had a work assigned Alienware M15 a while back and most recently a something or other MSI gaming laptop, and both of them were unpleasant experiences. Id close it up and throw it in my bag before heading to work on the days I went in, and the thing wouldn't hibernate properly and be on fire when I took it out of my bag. All that to say, I think I've settled on getting a Mac for my current needs as a school laptop and for coding on the go. But I am still trying to decide on Pro or Air. I appreciate the silence and low power draw of the air, but the improved screen and speakers really have me leaning towards the pro. Especially when its only about 500 more between the models with the specs I'd want. Idk...

IMO the real play is a refurb/used 14" m1 pro, $11-1200 all day long

Don't forget when you use the m3 air with the lid closed it will thermal throttle quicker.

I went for the M3 Air over the pro because it is so much lighter than the pro. Pro is nearly 400 grams heavier. That's is a significant difference and makes it a lot heavier for portability. The choice was between 36GB Pro with 1.6 kg vs Air with 1.24kg I didn't feel the performance difference in my real world dev tasks was significant enough was enough to justify the extra weight. It performs better than M1 Pro chip infact which was ridiculous performance just 2-3 years ago.

knowing that your SSD is going to die at one point, low RAM configs (memory swapping) combined with low storage will literally give you a broken product that you can't even repair. Below 16GB and 1TB SSD most of these machines will clog up the landfills

Doesn't the Air have overheating issue?

after introducing rt support, the only thing that would be left for like gaming stuff is like some sort of upsampling thing like DLSS, XESS or FSR. that would be pretty huge i feel like

My friends M3 blew a rod and estimate to fix it was $7k so he sold it and got a Honda instead.😀

Why am i watching this? Im on a M3 pro. Its a beast. Im playing Arma 3 like the good ol days.

You said better than m1 air when you meant m2 air about the external dual displays