Kevin Ross
The M2 MacBook Air vs. the M1 MacBook Air for video editing. This is a behind the scenes test and review of these two Apple Silicon machines and I really want to see whether the M2 is going to thermal throttle like it has for others, although we’re not using synthetic benchmarks in this video.
Can you perform video editing tasks with the base model M2 MacBook Air? Yes, but.
M2 Related Hardware:
M1 Related Hardware:
14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro: https://geni.us/7HlAh (Amazon)
M1 Macbook Air: https://geni.us/aB6N (Amazon)
M1 Mac Mini: https://geni.us/pDK2b (Amazon)
External SSDs:
Acasis: https://geni.us/1vu6Jqc (Amazon)
Samsung 980 PRO: https://geni.us/AZkwLl (Amazon)
Fledging TB3 Enclosure: https://geni.us/flJqziY (Amazon)
WD SSD (850): https://geni.us/gJKK1si (Amazon)
Sabrent USB-C Enclosure: https://geni.us/7iogvd (Amazon)
WD SSD (750): https://geni.us/N2FAzD (Amazon)
Samsung SSD (970): https://geni.us/yRA8d3R (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme (T00-G25): https://geni.us/n0B9Q (Amazon)
External Monitors:
INNOCN Ultrawide: https://geni.us/INNultrawide (Amazon)
INNOCN 4K Monitor: https://geni.us/INNOCN27 (Amazon)
Monitor Arm: https://geni.us/7j1xeS (Amazon)
BenQ ScreenBar: https://geni.us/pdGXBok (Amazon)
Monitor Cables I use:
Angled USB-C: https://geni.us/USB-CAngle (Amazon)
Angled Power Cable: https://geni.us/PowerAngle (Amazon)
ANDNOVA USB-C to USB-C: https://geni.us/vBWnYH (Amazon)
USB-C to Display Port: https://geni.us/OaNho (Amazon)
USB-C to HDMI: https://geni.us/irDeAO (Amazon)
HDMI Cable: https://geni.us/dkm4uxU (Amazon)
Accessories/Peripherals:
Anker Mini Dock: https://geni.us/ACcOo (Amazon)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
MX Master 3S: https://geni.us/MXMaster3S (Amazon)
MX Keys: https://geni.us/4wiTh (Amazon)
Mechanical Keyboard: https://geni.us/VisslesBW (Amazon)
iPad Accessories:
M1 12.9” iPad Pro: https://geni.us/nwGn (Amazon)
MagFlott Stand: https://geni.us/AvOBi (Amazon)
Pitaka Magnetic Case: https://amzn.to/3lmhnMW (Amazon)
Apple Pencil: https://geni.us/xEc4p7 (Amazon)
Audio Gear:
Overhead Microphone: https://bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: https://geni.us/s1A9eNK (Amazon)
Broadcast Microphone (Q9U): https://geni.us/QkBCC (Amazon)
Handheld Recorder: https://geni.us/MTyrz (Amazon)
MOTU Interface: https://geni.us/NMoYwcJ (Amazon)
Studio Headphones (250 Ohms): https://geni.us/BuzD (Amazon)
Yamaha Monitors (single): https://geni.us/MbemtUC (Amazon)
Studio Monitor Stands: https://geni.us/MiBAiE6 (Amazon)
What I use to Film:
My Primary Camera: https://geni.us/SonyA7IVFF (Amazon)
Rokinon Prime Lens: https://geni.us/Rokinon35 (Amazon)
Secondary Camera: https://geni.us/gQQxjr3 (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm: https://geni.us/BlBd9 (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: https://geni.us/Jb3O0 (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: https://geni.us/9MHZlT (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod (for vlogging): https://geni.us/0SYQD (Amazon)
Light Dome: https://geni.us/TzffFw (Amazon)
Key Light: https://geni.us/n2kAe (Amazon)
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4845 Pearl E. Cir. STE 101
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Intro & what we’re testing: 00:00
First timeline: 02:02
Second timeline: 08:57
8K (ProRes) timeline: 12:11
Summary & Recommendations: 15:54