BATTERY LIFE
Despite the improved performance and brighter display, Apple says the new MacBook Air has the same 18-hour battery life as the M1 MacBook Air. Scouring the specs list, that can be partly attributed to the slightly larger battery – 52.6Wh vs. 49.9Wh. As for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, it has a claimed battery life of up to 20 hours.
Fact is, Apple Silicon is incredibly efficient and these notebooks will easily last a day on battery in normal use scenarios. That said, the new MacBook Air has a fast charge capability that can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. This could be a handy feature for users who are always out and about. Furthermore, it has lower power requirements than the 13-inch MacBook Pro so you can charge it faster with a greater variety of chargers. Coupled with its more compact size, I think the new MacBook Air is the ideal choice for users who are always on the move.