Should I go for Macbook Air M1 or M2?

[icedlatte4896]

Hi everyone! I am using an Asus laptop and looking to get a new Macbook Air for the first time in my life. Basically I just use my laptop for light work (email, ms office stuff, spotify) & catching some youtube videos, netflix and football matches. With that being said, storage isn't a big deal for me. Well, I'm experiencing a great deal of indecision.

• Macbook Air M1 8/256 GB Space Grey
• Macbook Air M2 8/256 GB Space Grey

Actually, my budget is enough for one of the two devices that I mentioned, but if I can save bucks I prefer to save it instead. Which one should I get based on my needs? Thanks so much!

 

[tstafford]

Unless you want the new form factor, the budget play is to go for the M1 Air from the Apple refurb store. Currently $849 with a nice guarantee.

The advantages to the M2 - slightly faster processor and it will get updates for a year or two longer. For the purposes you lay out, performance should be about on par b/w the machines.