Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 vs Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5"
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
73 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Microsoft
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM is widely praised for its performance, build quality, and portability. Users highlight the premium feel, lightweight design, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and even virtual machines without slowdown. The midnight color is attractive but prone to fingerprints. Overall, it is seen as a worthy upgrade from older models, though some expected slightly more speed.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Powerful performance for multitasking
- Attractive midnight color
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Fingerprint magnet on midnight color
- Not as fast as some expected
Performance 5
Build quality 3
Portability 3
Color 3
Value for money 2
Fingerprints 1
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
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Scores
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Compact
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 | Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Intel Core i5 7300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3000 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| HDMI | — | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.53 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 2022, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
