As I mentioned the Air M1 stuck around at $999, so you are paying a premium for the M2 model.

The biggest consideration with the Air M2 is the price if you need to upgrade much from the $1,199 base model.

That first will be particularly welcome to those that are using the Air M2 on the go and may be faced with less than optimal lighting conditions. The list of upgrades also includes a brighter display, a quad-speaker array and the new 1080p webcam. The fact that it does all this while staying whisper quiet and cool without fans remains astounding. You also get a nice performance bump and it still delivered 14 hours and 6 minutes in our battery life test, placing it easily ahead of the Windows competition and ridiculously so when factoring in performance. The notch in the display isn't my favorite design choice, but the rest of the changes are great with the addition of MagSafe charging freeing up those two Thunderbolt 4 ports for other purposes. If you often take your laptop around with you during school or work, this case gets the job done.While most will be happy with the MacBook Air M1, there's no denying the appeal of the new design and of course chip inside the MacBook Air M2. We also like the Thule Gauntlet MacBook Sleeve, which fits like a glove and is often available in various colors. We like the simple aesthetic, but it is tough and durable enough to keep your computer safe. If minimal rugged protection is your game, then the STM Dux Rugged Case is a good option. We like the Urban Armor Gear UAG Feather-Light Rugged Case because it offers excellent protection while also being fairly slim and lightweight for what it is. Also, it doesn't hurt to add a keyboard cover for some extra protection.

Some of these options add an extra layer of everyday durability to your laptop, while others give you military-grade protection. You do need to consider what level of security you're looking for, though. Find out more about how we test.Īny of these cases will give your precious MacBook Pro some additional protection from whatever life throws at it. Why you can trust iMore Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.

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