Compare all Apple MacBook models with the M2 chip

Do you edit photos a lot or do you just like working on a larger screen? The Apple MacBook Pro 16 inches is a good choice for you. This model has the largest screen in our current assortment. On top of that, the resolution of 3456x2234 pixels offers more screen space on the clear Retina display. Do you prefer a smaller powerful laptop? Choose the MacBook Pro 14 inches with a 3024x1964 pixel resolution.

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 inches is less suitable for detailed photo editing. You need an external monitor for this. The8-bit Retina display of the MacBook Pro 13 inches has a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels. It's very suitable to watch your favorite movies or series on the train home, but not as useful if the tiniest details are important.

The Apple MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch 10-bit 2560x1664 Liquid Retina display. This allows you to display 1.07 billion colors. Because the black borders around the screen are thinner, there's more space for the screen than with the MacBook Pro 13 inches. If you want to work in detail, connect an external monitor. In addition, the smaller screen size makes it easier for you to take your Apple MacBook Air with you in your backpack.

For those who want nothing but the best, there's the 16-inch model. All models are suitable for intensive photo and video editing. The M2 Pro is already very suitable for extensive photo and video editing. But the M2 Max 38-core GPU and 64GB RAM allow you to edit videos in high resolution and create spectacular special effects in 3D.

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 inches has an M2 chip. This is the successor to the M1 chip that the MacBook Pro 13 inches from 2020 has. The M2 chip is 35% faster than its predecessor. Do you work with videos a lot? The M2 chip is a great improvement. This chip works much more efficiently with videos, so your videos render much faster.

On paper, the Apple MacBook Air is just as good as the Apple MacBook Pro. It has the same powerful Apple M2 chip. The starter model has 2 graphics cores less, so it's slightly less suitable for photo and video editing. In addition, the Apple MacBook Air doesn't have a fan. That makes is extremely silent, but not as suitable for hours of uninterrupted video editing.

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 inches is larger, so it's a bit harder to transport because it doesn't fit in your backpack as easily. As a result, it's mostly suitable if you're not on the go very often. If you do take your powerhouse with you often, choose the 14-inch MacBook Pro. This model is slightly smaller, but just as powerful.

This model is right for those who are often on the go, but still want a powerful MacBook. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 inches combines power with practicality. The MacBook is easy to carry in a backpack, but you can also effortlessly edit all your videos on it. Since it only weighs 1.38kg, it isn't much heavier than the Apple MacBook Air either.

If your new MacBook has to be practical above all else, choose a MacBook Air. It weighs just 1.24kg, so you'll hardly notice that yo have it with you. In addition, the battery lasts up to 18 hours. That makes the Apple MacBook Air the best MacBook for on the go.

Whether you edit videos regularly, make 3D models, or run virtual machines, it's all possible with the Apple MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inches. In addition, these models have the most extensive options for configuration. That's why these models are the best choice for professional users. Make sure to choose the 14-inch version if you're often on the go. If you have a fixed workplace with multiple screens, choose the 16-inch model.

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 inches balances between the 2 other models in terms of usage situation. It combines the ease of transport of the Apple MacBook Air with the power of the Apple MacBook Pro. As a result, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 inches is suitable for freelancers or creative professionals who often work on location. Photographers who want to edit their photos on the train, for example.

The Apple MacBook Air is mostly suitable if you want to use your MacBook for lighter tasks, such as watching a movie, surfing the Internet, or writing a report. Because it's so easy to transport, you can use the Apple MacBook Air for student or business use. If you regularly run demanding software, it's better to choose the Apple MacBook Pro.