Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
73 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue
Microsoft
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM is widely praised for its performance, build quality, and portability. Users highlight the premium feel, lightweight design, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and even virtual machines without slowdown. The midnight color is attractive but prone to fingerprints. Overall, it is seen as a worthy upgrade from older models, though some expected slightly more speed.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Powerful performance for multitasking
- Attractive midnight color
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Fingerprint magnet on midnight color
- Not as fast as some expected
Performance 5
Build quality 3
Portability 3
Color 3
Value for money 2
Fingerprints 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue
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Scores
Student
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.27 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.