{"id":459486,"date":"2022-06-08T15:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/"},"modified":"2022-06-08T15:00:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:00:03","slug":"m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"#M2 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Air: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c13008e416\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#%E2%80%9CM2_MacBook_Air_vs_M1_MacBook_Air_Whats_the_Difference%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;M2 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Air: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#No_More_Wedge\" >No More Wedge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#A_New_M2_Chip_and_Up_to_24GB_RAM\" >A New M2 Chip and Up to 24GB RAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#A_Bigger_Brighter_Display\" >A Bigger, Brighter Display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#MagSafe_3\" >MagSafe 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#A_New_FaceTime_Camera\" >A New FaceTime Camera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#A_Better_Set_of_Speakers\" >A Better Set of Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#Now_Available_in_Black\" >Now Available in Black<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#A_New_Price_Point\" >A New Price Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/m2-macbook-air-vs-m1-macbook-air-whats-the-difference\/#Some_Things_Remain_Unchanged\" >Some Things Remain Unchanged<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CM2_MacBook_Air_vs_M1_MacBook_Air_Whats_the_Difference%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;M2 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Air: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-809635 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_featured.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_featured.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_featured.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Apple has finally evolved the tried and tested MacBook Air with a new shape, faster internals, and some quality of life improvements that most users will appreciate. So should you make the jump to M2 or buy the less expensive M1 MacBook?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_More_Wedge\"><\/span>No More Wedge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take a look at the new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/buy-mac\/macbook-air\/with-m2-chip\">M2 MacBook Air<\/a> and one thing will jump right out at you: Apple ditched the wedge. This iconic design hasn\u2019t changed for 14 years, first appearing in 2008 with the original Intel-based MacBook Air.<\/p>\n<p>The new-shape MacBook Air more closely resembles the updated MacBook Pro introduced in 2021. Gone is the \u201cwedge\u201d shape, in favor of a flat design that\u2019s propped up on four slight-protruding feet. The concave appearance of the older models has been replaced with a \u201cboxier\u201d look that feels like a throwback to older models (notably the last MacBook Pro to feature an optical drive).<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809627 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_design.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) new design\" width=\"650\" height=\"472\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take a glance at the keyboard and things don\u2019t look so different. While the MacBook Pro received a dark-on-dark keyboard style, the new MacBook Air looks almost identical to the old from this angle. While the feel of the chassis and lack of wedge may divide opinion in terms of look and feel, the keyboard should feel familiar to existing MacBook Air owners.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_M2_Chip_and_Up_to_24GB_RAM\"><\/span>A New M2 Chip and Up to 24GB RAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The MacBook Air was one of the first Mac models to receive an Apple Silicon processor. The new MacBook Air is one the first to receive that chip\u2019s successor, the M2. While this may sound like a big deal, the changes are probably less noticeable than the name may suggest.<\/p>\n<p>While the M1 was a massive improvement over Apple\u2019s previous MacBook chips, the M2 is a much more incremental improvement over the M1. The company quotes a 1.4x speed boost in terms of video editing and a 1.2x in terms of photo editing tasks like applying filters.\u00a0The base M2 model has an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU, while the original base M1 managed only a 7-core GPU. There\u2019s also a new 10-core GPU option for those who want a boost in graphical performance.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809628 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_m1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) compared with M1\" width=\"650\" height=\"455\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One thing is clear, and that\u2019s if you have an older MacBook Air with an Intel chip, the new M2 (and M1) chip blows it out of the water. If you\u2019ve been holding off on making the switch, the M2 revision is a great jumping-on point.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809629 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_intel.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) compared with Intel\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest benefits will come to those who use their MacBook Air for video editing. The M2 chip features hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes Raw playback. There are video encode and decode engines, plus dedicated ProRes encode and decode engines for those who use the format.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if RAM is a sticking point for you the new M2 machines can be configured with up to 24GB of RAM. By default, both 8-core GPU and 10-core GPU configurations have only 8GB of RAM, with an option for 16GB also available (as per the original M1 MacBook Air). Both machines ship with 256GB of storage in their base configuration, with a 2TB maximum available at checkout.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t use your machine for video editing and you\u2019re not configuring for RAM-thirsty software then you might not notice much of a benefit in opting for the M2 over the older M1, especially considering both chips are quoted for the same 18-hour \u201call-day\u201d battery life that makes Apple\u2019s new ARM-based architecture so efficient.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Bigger_Brighter_Display\"><\/span>A Bigger, Brighter Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/buy-mac\/macbook-air\/with-m1-chip\">M1 MacBook Air<\/a> shipped with a Retina display that delivered up to 400 nits of brightness. In this context, Retina is used to denote a screen that\u2014at optimal viewing distances\u2014makes it very difficult to distinguish individual pixels.<\/p>\n<p>2022\u2019s updated M2 model ships with a Liquid Retina display, a moniker used by Apple to distinguish superior IPS LCD panels from their predecessors. It\u2019s Apple marketing speak for a slightly nicer display, one that hits 500 nits peak brightness but delivers the same P3 wide color gamut as the M1 model.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809630 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_display.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) display\" width=\"650\" height=\"384\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The updated MacBook Air has slimmer bezels, which means there\u2019s a slight increase in resolution to 2560\u00d71664 (up from 2560\u00d71660). While the extra real estate is negligible, smaller bezels make the display look and feel more modern, making better use of the available space.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that the Liquid Retina display in the M2 models falls short of the standard set by the mini-LED display used in 2021\u2019s 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. On the flip side, the new MacBook Air does inherit one thing from its bigger brother: the display notch.<\/p>\n<p>The notch sits right in the middle of the top edge of the display, housing a webcam and ambient light sensor. This design decision has divided opinion, but there are ways of modifying macOS so that it\u2019s barely noticeable.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MagSafe_3\"><\/span>MagSafe 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like the revised 2021 MacBooks before it, 2022\u2019s MacBook Air gets a big quality of life improvement in the form of a MagSafe 3 power connector. This means that the power cable snaps to your laptop using a magnet, which can safely disconnect if it gets snagged on something (or someone).\u00a0This should prevent you from dragging your laptop off your desk or a table.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809631 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_magsafe.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) MagSafe 3\" width=\"650\" height=\"444\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since the M2 MacBook Air features the same Thunderbolt\/USB 4 ports and 3.5mm stereo jack as its predecessor, this frees up both ports for use with accessories when connected to power. Previously, one of the ports would need to be connected to power to charge the laptop, leaving you with only one for plugging in additional devices.<\/p>\n<p>The base M2 model comes with the same 30w adapter as its predecessor, while the upgraded 10-core GPU model comes with a new 35w dual USB-C adapter instead. Both models are compatible with the same fast-charging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> seen in the 2021 MacBook Pro, but you\u2019ll need to purchase Apple\u2019s 67w (or better) adapter to do this.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_FaceTime_Camera\"><\/span>A New FaceTime Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The M1 MacBook Air ships with a 720p FaceTime camera, and it\u2019s starting to show its age. Fortunately, Apple saw fit to upgrade the camera in the M2 model to a 1080p model, an upgrade we saw in 2021 with the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro revision. While a slightly improved camera might seem minor to some, it\u2019s nice to have at a time when more people than ever are working remotely.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809632 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_facetime_camera.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) FaceTime camera\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Better_Set_of_Speakers\"><\/span>A Better Set of Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple is known for its attention to detail when it comes to sound quality, and the M2 MacBook Air has seen an upgrade in this department too. The revised 2022 model has a four-speaker sound system that supports spatial audio in the form of Dolby Atmos, for a wider soundstage and more immersive listening (or watching) experience.<\/p>\n<p>The 3.5mm stereo jack has also received a slight improvement, with support for high-impedance headphones which would previously require an external headphone amplifier.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_Available_in_Black\"><\/span>Now Available in Black<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve read this far and your response is \u201cso what?\u201d it\u2019s unlikely a lick of paint is going to sway you\u2026 unless you\u2019re a fan of dark color schemes. In addition to the usual Space Gray, Silver, and a rebranded toned-down version of Gold (now dubbed Starlight), the MacBook Air is now available in a bold new tint that Apple calls Midnight.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809633 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m2_midnight.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M2 (2022) Midnight\" width=\"650\" height=\"465\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It might be the best shade of laptop the company has ever produced, harking back to the days of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/everymac.com\/systems\/apple\/macbook\/specs\/macbook_2.0_black.html\">all-black polycarbonate MacBook<\/a> from the mid-2000s.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Price_Point\"><\/span>A New Price Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In typical Apple fashion, if you want the latest and greatest then you\u2019ll have to be prepared to cough up. While the base M1 MacBook Air (with a 7-core GPU) starts at $999, the base (8-core GPU) M2 starts at $1,199. This increases to $1,499 for the 10-core GPU option (with 512GB of storage), going all the way up to $2,499 for a maxed-out machine with 24GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/buy-mac\/macbook-air\">configure your MacBook Air on the Apple Store website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809634 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macbook_air_m1_m2_price.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"MacBook Air M1 and M2 compared\" width=\"650\" height=\"341\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can no longer order the M1 version with additional cores (though you can beef up the RAM and storage at checkout), making it a true budget option for anyone who needs a basic laptop at a (relatively) and is happy to save some money.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Things_Remain_Unchanged\"><\/span>Some Things Remain Unchanged<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not everything is new on the 2022 MacBook Air revision. Apple is using the same 8GB of unified memory\u00a0on all models, the same included storage and total storage limitations, the same Magic Keyboard and Touch ID functionality, and both models also feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0.<\/p>\n<p>You also get the same number of Thunderbolt\/USB 4 ports, an 18-hour battery life, and a similarly portable (if slightly updated) form factor. 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