![]() Apple’s 15-inch laptop posted the second highest score we’ve ever gotten on the Geekbench 5 single-core test (a good measure of how fast a system can handle basic tasks), bested only by the 14-inch MacBook Pro and its even more beastly M2 Pro processor. That being said, most modern laptops are pretty fast in everyday use, and it’s the MacBook Air’s benchmark scores that really show how far ahead of the competition it is. Apple’s latest laptop never slowed down and stayed whisper quiet during my usual multitasking workload, which consists of using Slack, Discord, Outlook and tons of Chrome tabs all at once - often while using split-screen mode and streaming some video just for good measure. The 15-inch MacBook Air is powered by the same Apple M2 processor as its smaller sibling, meaning it’s just about the fastest laptop you can buy at this price. The best laptop performance for the money Apple’s notebook speakers filled my room with the bright guitar pop of Jimmy Eat World and made it easy to hear every eccentric line of dialogue in I Think You Should Leave, though I wouldn’t say they’re loud enough to replace a good pair of computer speakers for serious listening sessions. The 15-inch MacBook Air has one more subtle advantage over last year’s model, as it packs a total of six speakers compared to the four you’ll find on the 13-inch. MacBook Air 13-inch: Which Apple laptop is right for you? Same great keyboard, webcam and speakers - with a few upgrades Those displays are more advanced - sporting mini-LED tech for better contrast and brightness, as well as smoother 120Hz refresh rates - but in terms of sheer screen size for the money, it’s hard to top the 15-inch Air. ![]() Until recently, your only other big-screen Mac options were the $1,999 MacBook Pro 14-inch, or the 16-inch model that starts at $2,499. The 15-inch MacBook Air’s screen size is especially significant when you consider how relatively affordable it is compared to the rest of the lineup. The rippling blue waves and lush greenery of Prehistoric Planet looked vibrant and accurate, and the show’s CG dinosaurs came through with so much detail that they practically looked real. This notebook packs the same Liquid Retina display tech as the 13-inch model at a slightly higher resolution, which is to say that you’re getting rich colors and plenty of brightness for working and binging movies in most environments. These benefits are true of pretty much any 15-inch laptop, but not all of them have a screen as nice as the MacBook Air’s. As a hobbyist music producer, I also appreciate being able to see more tracks at once when working on songs in Ableton Live. I’m almost always splitting the screen between two apps while working, and having the extra real estate made it much easier to, say, write this very review on one half of the display while pulling up key specs on the other. The new MacBook Air’s biggest selling point is its larger screen, and as someone who uses the 13-inch model as their main laptop, making the leap to 15 inches felt like a significant upgrade. This is one of the most attractive 15-inch laptops I’ve ever used - and fortunately, it’s got a lot more than good looks going for it.Ī big, beautiful display that doesn’t cost a fortune The blackish blue of my Midnight model was especially striking at 15 inches (though there is one big flaw more on that later), and the Starlight, Silver and Space Gray variations all looked subdued and sleek up close. The MacBook Air’s slick color options pop even more on this model, as there’s simply more chassis around the keyboard to really highlight whatever hue you’ve chosen. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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