MacBook Air M2 (2022), 13.6" — pick if bright screen matters
💻️ Laptop0Ranked #1 of 4 in MacBook usagé — léger, pas cher (browse + ym2)
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- MacBook Air M3 (2024), 13" — most recent small Air1 shared list
- MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) — cheapest + new1 shared list
- MacBook Air M5 (2026), 13" — buy-once, future-proof1 shared list
Specs
- Brightness
- 500 nits
- Colour gamut
- P3
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Cooling / lap heat
- Fanless · warms under load
- Cost
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Compare all 4 in MacBook usagé — léger, pas cher (browse + ym2)
| Option | Score | Brightness | Colour gamut | RAM | Cooling / lap heat | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air M2 (2022), 13.6" — pick if bright screen matters | 0 | 500 nits | P3 | 16 GB | Fanless · warms under load | — |
| MacBook Air M3 (2024), 13" — most recent small Air | 0 | 500 nits | P3 | 16 GB | Fanless · warms under load | — |
| MacBook Air M5 (2026), 13" — buy-once, future-proof | 0 | 500 nits | P3 | 16 GB | Fanless · warms under load | — |
| MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) — cheapest + new | 0 | 500 nits | sRGB | 8 GB | Fanless · stays cool | — |
About
Best match for your 'really bright screen' wish: 500 nits (25% brighter than M1), slightly bigger 13.6" display, thinner/lighter, MagSafe charging. Still small and overkill for browsing. ~$850–1050 CAD refurb. The sweet spot if you'll pay a bit more.
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