MacBook Air M1 (8GB/256GB) vs MacBook Air M2/M4 (16GB/256GB)

	MacBook Air M1 (8GB/256GB) Apple	MacBook Air M2/M4 (16GB/256GB) Apple
Konsa Score	9.7 Value9.8 Quality9.6 Power9.6 Resale9.8 Upgrade pick	9.6 Value9.3 Quality9.8 Power9.6 Resale9.8
Price	Rs 1.48 lakh – Rs 1.99 lakh Sasta	Rs 3.55 lakh – Rs 4.45 lakh
Power (8h/day)	~Rs 324/mah (30W) Kam bill	~Rs 324/mah (30W) Kam bill
Rating	★ 4.7	★ 4.8
Specs	Apple M1 · 8GB · 256GB · 13.3" Retina · 15+ ghante battery	Apple M2/M4 · 16GB · 256GB · 13.6"
Good	Best battery Fanless and silent Resale value	Fast Battery Best resale value
Lacking	8GB Limited ports	Expensive
Best for	Designers, light video editors, long battery	Professionals
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