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MacBook Air M1 vs M2 — Price & Performance in Australia
Real Australian prices · Updated April 2026
MacBook Air M1
2020 release
Second-hand price in Australia
Low
$680
Typical
$850
High
$1,050
MacBook Air M2
2022 release
Second-hand price in Australia
Low
$1,000
Typical
$1,250
High
$1,550
The Verdict
The M1 MacBook Air is one of the greatest value laptops ever made. In 2026, you can pick one up second-hand for $700–900 and it still outperforms most Windows laptops at 2x the price. Buy the M2 only if Liquid Retina display and MagSafe matter to you.
Full Spec Comparison
Chip
Apple M1 (8-core CPU)
Apple M2 (8-core CPU)
Display
13.3" Retina 2560x1600
13.6" Liquid Retina 2560x1664
Battery
~18h battery life
~18h battery life
RAM
8GB / 16GB unified
8GB / 16GB / 24GB unified
Storage
256GB – 2TB SSD
256GB – 2TB SSD
Ports
2x USB-C / 3.5mm
2x USB-C / MagSafe 3 / 3.5mm
Weight
1.29 kg
1.24 kg
Charging
USB-C
MagSafe 3 or USB-C
MacBook Air M1
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MacBook Air M2
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