Kevin Ross
The truth about the M2 MacBook Air and is it enough for a professional in an office environment or a student? I know that I’ve pushed this new M2 with video editing, however is this the best use case for this new device from Apple?
Is the slower SSD (NAND) noticeable on the base model? Is there enough unified memory (RAM) to get the things done that you need done? In this review of a real world use case I want to share these thoughts to help you make that buying decision.
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 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)
External SSDs:
Fledging TB3 Enclosure: https://geni.us/flJqziY (Amazon)
Acasis: https://geni.us/1vu6Jqc (Amazon)
Acasis Direct: https://geni.us/Acasis
WD SSD (850): https://geni.us/gJKK1si (Amazon)
Samsung 980 PRO: https://geni.us/AZkwLl (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)
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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Kevin Ross
4845 Pearl E. Cir. STE 101
Boulder, CO 80301
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The Question: 00:00
Is this a Placeholder: 00:58
Office Apps: 01:20
Enough Memory: 01:48
What About the SSD: 02:09
Memory/RAM/Storage for Students/Office: 03:46
Light Gaming: 06:26
The Battery: 06:41
What I recommend: 07:33