That said, it’s a wicked-fast mobile processor.

If you already have an Air M1 or a Pro 13 M1, there is little incentive to upgrade to this generation. Compared to the M1 processor, the M2 processor is only 10-18% faster in both multicore and single core performance. The M2 processor is faster than the M1 in every way, but not significantly so. While the MacBook Air is undoubtedly faster with an M2 chip over an M1 chip, it wouldn't be worth upgrading if you already have an M1 MacBook. But unless you plan on editing HDR content, the MacBook Air M2’s screen will prove exceptional for your needs. Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro 14 reaches 1000 nits peak brightness thanks to its OLED display, the Liquid Retina XDR. The Air M1 offers 400 nits of peak brightness, while the Air M2 can push up to around 500 nits, matching the Pro 13 M2.

Where the MacBook Air M2 differs most notably over the Air M1 is in its brightness.

Our testing revealed the Retina display and the Liquid Retina displays both support 100% of the sRGB gamut, 100% of the P3 color gamut, and 89% of the Adobe RGB gamut. They’re both fantastic displays for color-accurate work, watching movies, and everyday productivity, though you may notice a difference when looking at a color ramp pattern or something like a colorful sunset with certain content. According to Apple, the Liquid Retina display supports billions of colors whereas the Retina display supports millions of colors, but looking at them side by side, I didn’t notice much difference in normal use.

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