MacBook Air M2: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
iPad Air 6: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| MacBook Air M2 | iPad Air 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $680 | $649.99 |
| Processor | Apple M2 bestbuy.com | Apple M2 bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 8 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 256 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 13 inches bestbuy.com | 15 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 bestbuy.com | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) bestbuy.com |
| Brightness | Not yet sourced | 500 nits bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | Not yet sourced | 18 hours bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 2.73 pounds bestbuy.com | 3.3 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 2 bestbuy.com | 2 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core bestbuy.com | Apple M2 10-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $799.00 bestbuy.com | $1,499.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — MacBook Air M2: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. iPad Air 6: Refresh rate, Battery. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Air M2 offers more memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), lighter (2.73 lb vs 3.3 lb) and lower starting price ($799 vs $1,499); the Air 6 counters with more storage (512 GB vs 256 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.
MacBook Air M2 lists at $680 while iPad Air 6 lists at $649.99 — iPad Air 6 undercuts MacBook Air M2 by $30.01 (5%).
Winner: MacBook Air M2
MacBook Air M2: 7.8/10
iPad Air 6: 6.2/10
| MacBook Air M2 | iPad Air 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 inches | 15 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2880 x 1864 (Retina) |
| Panel | LED | — |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M2 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core | Apple M2 10-core |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes | 8 gigabytes |
Our pick: MacBook Air M2.
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