MacBook Air Deals Heat Up: Is the M2 Still a Smart Buy in 2026?
Apple’s MacBook Air continues to be a popular choice, and current discounts through AlzaPlus+ are making older models particularly attractive. But with newer MacBook Airs available, is opting for a slightly older chip still a savvy move? This article dives into the details of the current deals and weighs the pros and cons.
AlzaPlus+ Discounts: What’s on Offer?
AlzaPlus+ members are currently benefiting from significant discounts on Apple products, including the MacBook Air. Specifically, a MacBook Air with the M2 chip and at least 16GB of RAM is available for 20,489 Kč in blue and white. This price point is competitive, even when compared to the base model of the newer MacBook Neo, which starts at 16,990 Kč for a 256GB SSD configuration and 19,990 Kč for the 512GB model with a fingerprint reader.
M2 vs. Neo: A Detailed Comparison
While the M2-powered MacBook Air is four years old, it still offers substantial performance for most users. The Apple M2 chip remains capable of handling demanding tasks like graphic and video editing. The newer MacBook Neo boasts faster processor cores, but has fewer of them, potentially resulting in lower performance in multi-threaded workloads. The Neo also features a faster Neural Processing Unit (NPU), but its utility is limited in the current Czech macOS version without Apple Intelligence.
The M2 Air compensates with double the memory of the base Neo model, a feature that will likely prove beneficial in the future. Beyond the core performance, the Air offers advantages in other areas, including a larger display with thinner bezels, a camera housed within a notch, and the convenience of MagSafe charging alongside two Thunderbolt ports. The Neo, in contrast, only offers two slower USB-C ports and lacks a dedicated charging port.
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Key Specifications at a Glance
| MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) | MacBook Air 13 (M2, 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| displej | 13″, 2408 × 1506 px, 500 nitů, 60 Hz, standardní barevný prostor (sRGB) | 13,6″, 2560 × 1664 px, 500 nitů, 60 Hz, True Tone, široký barevný prostor (P3), výřez |
| SoC | Apple A18 Pro (2+4 jádra CPU, 5 jader GPU) | Apple M2 (4+4 jádra CPU, 8 jader GPU) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| SSD | 256 GB, nebo 512 GB | 256 GB |
Additional Features: Where the Air Shines
The MacBook Air also boasts a superior feature set. It includes a larger display with thinner bezels, a webcam discreetly placed in the notch, and MagSafe charging, allowing simultaneous charging and accessory connection via Thunderbolt ports. The Neo is limited to two slower USB-C ports, insufficient for connecting a 5K monitor. The Air includes a charging adapter, while the Neo does not.
Other advantages of the Air include a backlit keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, more speakers, enhanced headphone support, and a display with automatic brightness and color temperature adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the M2 MacBook Air still worth buying in 2026?
- Yes, especially at the discounted price offered through AlzaPlus+. It offers excellent performance for most tasks and boasts several advantages over the newer MacBook Neo.
- What are the benefits of AlzaPlus+?
- AlzaPlus+ provides free delivery on orders from Alza (and others) to AlzaBoxes, as well as access to exclusive discounts.
- What is the main difference between the M2 and the A18 Pro chips?
- The A18 Pro has faster processor cores but fewer of them, while the M2 has more cores and double the memory in this comparison.
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