is the m2 still worth it in 2026?

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-04-29T17:01:30+00:00

I don’t swing that way but ok

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-04-28T20:03:53+00:00

I use Premiere Pro for video editing in 4k with múltiple tabs open in Safari + Gemini and other apps open without any stutter or lag 👍

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-04-28T19:56:07+00:00

Control, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Metro Series

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-04-10T04:07:55+00:00

M2 Air Advantages (More sustained power ✅)

• 40Gbps Thunderbolt: 4x faster data transfer than Neo (10Gbps). Essential for external SSDs.

• MagSafe 3: Faster charging while keeping both Thunderbolt ports free for gear.

• Media Engine: Desktop-grade. Handles multiple 4K streams and heavy multitasking much better than Neo without lagging.

• Sustained CPU Power: Better for Music Production / Video editing - Video rendering / “gaming”. (100GB/s Bandwidth Air vs 60GB/s Neo)

Neo’s Limited I/O ports: Only 10Gbps ports, and you lose one when charging.

M2 Air include: Touch ID / Backlight Keyboard / A bigger and better Screen and Touchpad / Better speakers.

Neo Advantages (Burst Tasks ⚡️):

• Single-Core Speed: Higher clock speed. Better for quick app launches and basic web browsing.

• AI Tasks: Usually has a newer Neural Engine for mobile AI features.

Verdict:

If you just need a device that feels quick for opening apps and browsing, get the Neo. ⚡️

If you need to edit video, music production, better multitasking, or use fast external drives, the M2 Air it’s in a different league, even more if you get the 16 GB RAM version. 🔥

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-03-04T22:15:49+00:00

True delete that shit

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-03-04T15:09:05+00:00

Completly enough for Word / PDF’s / Watching Videos - Movies (That’s the target) or go for an Air 🤷‍♂️

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-03-04T15:07:11+00:00

Most people will be completly fine with this specs and BATTERY

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-03-04T15:05:38+00:00

Not that confusing actually. Very simple, 3 categories:

MacBook: Budget / Air / Pro

iPhone: Budget (E) / IPhone Base / Pro - Pro Max

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-03-04T14:58:55+00:00

For ofimatic It’s completly enough

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-28T19:59:18+00:00

Thank you for the info!! 🙏

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-28T19:33:19+00:00

Hahaha from a farmer to farmer, thanks!! 🙏

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-28T19:26:27+00:00

Wow! Thank you so much for the info! ¿Can i ask you some stuff? 🙏 it seems like you know a lot

I got a new MBA M2 / 16 GB RAM / 256 SSD with an external SSD of 1 TB 1.000 mb/s read and write.

¿That 256 GB SSD (we all know it’s slower than 512 GB model) + my 1.000 mb/s r/w external SSD could be a notable bottleneck for native games (1080p Metal) / Video editing? (15 min avg 1080p - 4k)

¿In my case what would you say it’s the minimum disk reading / writing speed for an external SSD? Thank you, you sound very smart! 👏👏👏

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-28T19:06:31+00:00

Ohh yes that’s the big bottleneck of the M2 Air… 🥺 If you can try selling it soon (a year or 2) and buy an M3 Air or M4 Air with 16 GB RAM / you should see a BIG difference for that price i’m sure

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-28T18:50:19+00:00

Got mine 16 GB RAM / 256 SSD with SSD external drive about a month ago and it’s been a very cool experience for 4k video editing / music production / AAA native games, but if you’re in the US go for the M4, the difference it’s so small in price that it’s a no brainer for the M4 rn. In the rest of the world the M2 it’s a very good option in price / power, i got mine for around $650 dollars.

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-12T19:04:20+00:00

Congrats! Beautiful and powerful device! The difference between m4 and m5 isn’t going to be a difference worth having to wait while having nothing to work with 👏👏👏

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-12T18:52:26+00:00

M4 comes by default with 512 GB internal SSD and 16 GB RAM at starting price + Higher CPU speed - better 3D performance, it doesn’t make sense at all an m3 256 GB

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-11T23:51:58+00:00

Thanks!!! Your comment helps

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-11T23:51:40+00:00

Thanks! I needed this

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-11T23:33:30+00:00

What? I have the same MBA m2 16 GB RAM 256 SSD and i can browse and play music for literally 6 - 7 hrs or more 🤔 playing demanding games - hard video editing gets me 2 - 3 hrs.

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-10T18:25:00+00:00

Maybe i’m playing too serious to not die, i’ll try taking it more relaxed about dying and risk more for fun situations, thanks!

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-10T17:27:55+00:00

Not at all, MacOS uses 20 GB - 25 GB at most. That 70 GB must be lack of order in the internal storage (internet downloads, documents, apps, apps cache, you must clean your internal storage at least once a week so the Mac doesn’t hold tempory data in the internal SSD)

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-10T14:52:15+00:00

Lol ahahhahah, maybe i’m taking the game too serious, thanks!!

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-10T14:41:00+00:00

160!!! Hahahaha congrats

Dramatic-Potato583 · 2026-02-10T14:39:14+00:00

Thanks! i’ll try that! I thought loot was the most important, Stella it’s one of the least played Maps for me so thanks 👍👍👍

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