Apple showed off the new MacBook Air 2022 at WWDC 2022. Is the new MacBook Air 2022 worth the price difference? Or is it better to opt for the MacBook Air 2020? iPhoned tells you!
MacBook Air 2022 price difference
In addition to software updates such as iOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura and iPadOS 16, Apple also showed new hardware during WWDC. This was the MacBook Air 2022, an improved version of the MacBook Air 2020. The biggest difference? The faster M2 chip. The release of the MacBook Air 2022 is in July, but the exact date is not yet known.
MacBook Air 2020 vs MacBook 2022: Prices
Apple has significantly increased the prices for the new MacBook Air 2022. It is striking that Apple has also increased the price of the MacBook Air 2020, to 1219 euros. However, the new MacBook Air 2022 costs 1519 euros. That is a price difference of 300 euros.
Does this make the price difference between the MacBook Air 2020 and MacBook Air 2022 worth it? Then we need to look further into what else is new.
Specifications MacBook Air 2022
The biggest difference between the two Air models is the new M2 chip. According to Apple, the processor of the MacBook Air 2022 is about 18 percent faster than the previous generation.
You also get a bigger and better screen, nicer sound and a MagSafe 3 charger. And don’t forget: the new MacBook Air 2022 is also available in different colors.
Which MacBook Air Should You Buy?
But are all those differences worth choosing the MacBook Air 2022 over the MacBook Air 2020? Yes! That is, if you are someone who works with videos on a daily basis. Then the MacBook Air 2022 is worth the price difference. The new M2 is in fact a lot faster than the previous MacBook Air 2020 in editing videos.
But just want a good general purpose Apple laptop? Then the MacBook Air 2020 has an excellent ratio between price and quality. And with the M1 chip you can go for years ahead.
Buy MacBook Air 2020
Do you not necessarily need the new MacBook Air 2022? Then you can purchase the M1 MacBook Air right now. So Apple has raised the suggested retail price, but if you look at different web shops, it can be found cheaper. Make sure that you choose the version with 256 GB storage, otherwise you will pay a lot more.
- MacBook Air 2020 at Amazon for 1022 euros
- MacBook Air 2020 at Bol.com for 1029 euros
- MacBook Air 2020 at Mediamarkt for 1029 euros
Buy MacBook Air 2022
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