New MacBook Air M1 vs MacBook Air M2 for Logic Pro X?

I want a MacBook Air for University in September (UK), the M1 seems to outperform the M2 in SSD speed hugely, Logic Pro speed and many other fields, it is also more tried and tested compared to the M2 that may have some problems found down the line due to it being so new. The M2 has a prettier new design and better resolution and obviously has the M2 chip (still not too sure what it does.) ,the MagSafe charging and overall the M2 will probably be more future proof, right? The configuration I believe is best for me at the minute is the M1 with 16gb unified memory with 512 SSD, with Logic Pro X included this takes me to around £1,573, the M2 with same configuration and the 10 core takes me to around £1,923, now I don't mind paying more if the M2 will last longer and if the M2 really makes up for the M1 being faster. I can also configure the M2 to have 24gb unified memory (M1 only goes to 16gb) would this be worth it? What would be the best option for me as a music producer who uses Logic Pro X?

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 3:16 AM

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Jul 18, 2022 4:55 AM in response to Hedges22

I don't think you'll go wrong with either. Just be sure to future-proof it with as much RAM, storage and processor power you can afford. Few people have ever complained of buying "too much" computing power.


Too, be sure to include in your purchase at least one external HDD for backing up. A system, especially a professional one, is incomplete without a backup strategy you actually put into operation.

Jul 18, 2022 6:48 AM in response to Hedges22

Speed and looks are not the only things to consider. You should ask your university for their recommendation regarding which computer would be best for your course of study. You want to be 100% compatible with other students, your professors, and the applications you will have to use. For example, if you need to run any Windows-only apps, the M1/M2 computers can not run production versions of Windows. Some older apps will not run on the M1/M2 computers.

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