{"id":10220,"date":"2025-09-18T16:40:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/?p=10220"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:19:03","slug":"macbook-air-m2-at-just-63990-in-big-billion-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/macbook-air-m2-at-just-63990-in-big-billion-days\/","title":{"rendered":"MacBook Air M2 at just \u20b963,990 in Big Billion Days!"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Get ready for one of the <em>smartest<\/em> MacBook deals this season. During Flipkart\u2019s Big Billion Days 2025 sale, the <strong>13.6\u2011inch MacBook Air M2 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is going for just<\/strong> <strong>\u20b963,990<\/strong> (inclusive of bank discounts).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/apple-macbook-air-m2-8-gb-256-gb-ssd-mac-os-monterey-mly33hn-a\/p\/itmdc5308fa78421?pid=COMGFB2GMCRXZG85&amp;lid=LSTCOMGFB2GMCRXZG855GPGWQ&amp;marketplace=FLIPKART&amp;q=macbook+m2&amp;store=6bo%2Fb5g&amp;srno=s_1_4&amp;otracker=search&amp;otracker1=search&amp;fm=organic&amp;iid=0a086838-06c8-4a8a-9eec-80f58baaa5c9.COMGFB2GMCRXZG85.SEARCH&amp;ppt=None&amp;ppn=None&amp;ssid=f5fuiylfj40000001758192201267&amp;qH=e9b9a5bfd25e4f36\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-53.png 720w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-53-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This rock\u2011bottom price includes instant bank offers (e.g. ICICI\/Axis cards) and even a \u20b95,000 exchange bonus. By comparison, the M2 Air launched at \u20b999,900, so this is a historic low!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With EMI-based bank deals the final price is effectively around \u20b964-65k. In short, if you\u2019ve been eyeing an Apple ultraportable, this Flipkart deal on the M2 is a <strong>steal<\/strong> (one of the lowest prices seen yet for this model).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the MacBook Air M2, the <strong>MacBook Air M4 will also be at its lowest price of the year, but in the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025<\/strong>. The M4 is expected to be priced around \u20b975k so let\u2019s <strong>compare <\/strong>M2 and M4 to find which one will be the best for you to grab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/sspa\/click?ie=UTF8&amp;spc=MTozNDU3ODc0MjcxNTQ1Njc1OjE3NTgxOTI5NzE6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDQ5OTQ2ODI1MzEzMjo6MDo6&amp;url=%2FApple-MacBook-13-inch-10-core-Unified%2Fdp%2FB0DZDDV7GC%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fcrid%3D3L08H525X7FNR%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.asb3l5WT-2IvI1DgvMjmGuyWgUxIhV716QpIu9EMJoAwvO-O8BdFAXgQ28KOv86oRNtyjM40I4kebDIusLrBMUrc6VNK8a9fT8p2RT6n7AVqVvuBR_b0mIMoxIrGIcXHPjaOp4Kla2CPulPtN78OLm0Ij5s6mc6z374l8kXMABLqA6D5dEPOknyq8EsVSICzRyWm7AIJxMfmOGhZt4sBSG3BUB9BNPPQ7T_Cx8sFeYk.WGfFRX3wEL9xNHeuBIsrSv95pWiF4sQTl90XpjFGBKE%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dmacbook%2Bm4%26qid%3D1758192971%26sprefix%3Dmacbook%2Bm4%252Caps%252C225%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1&amp;aref=boLwmhRMcx&amp;sp_cr=ZAZ\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-52.png 720w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-52-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MacBook Air M2 vs M4: Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the hood, the Air M4 (2025) is a clear <a href=\"http:\/\/support.apple.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">step up<\/a> from the M2. The M4 chip sports a <strong>10\u2011core CPU<\/strong> (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores) versus the M2\u2019s 8\u2011core (4+4) design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M4 also offers higher memory bandwidth (120\u202fGB\/s vs 100\u202fGB\/s), and an optional GPU boost (base 8\u2011core GPU on both, but the M4 can be configured with a 10\u2011core GPU).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, benchmarks show the M4 roughly 20% faster in multi\u2011threaded tasks than the M2. This extra grunt means the Air M4 powers through demanding workloads (video rendering, heavy multitasking, etc.) more smoothly. It even adds features like hardware\u2011accelerated ray tracing for graphics and can drive <strong>two 6K external displays<\/strong> simultaneously, whereas the M2 Air is limited to one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the M2 Air still packs plenty of performance for everyday use. Even with newer models out, the <a href=\"http:\/\/gizbot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">M2 \u201cremains one of the most balanced laptops you can buy\u201d<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its 8\u2011core GPU and 16\u2011core Neural Engine handle common tasks (web browsing, streaming, office work, light photo\/video editing) with ease. For typical students or office users, the M2\u2019s speed is more than adequate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extra M4 power is most beneficial for pro users i.e. programmers, content creators or anyone doing heavy computation (who can take advantage of the higher core count and memory).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design &amp; Display<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-54.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-54.png 686w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-54-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Physically, the M2 and M4 Airs are nearly identical. Both are slim, fanless unibody laptops weighing about <strong>1.24-1.25\u202fkg<\/strong>. They share Apple\u2019s familiar wedge shape, edge\u2011to\u2011edge 13.6\u2011inch Liquid Retina display (2560\u00d71664 resolution, 500\u202fnits, P3 color, True Tone), and overall build quality. In fact, the screens are essentially the same on both machines (same size and brightness), so you won\u2019t notice a difference in viewing experience between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few subtle upgrades in the M4 design. Apple introduced a new \u201cSky Blue\u201d color (alongside Silver, Starlight, Midnight) for the M4, whereas the M2 is only available in Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, or Silver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M4 also upgrades the webcam to a 12MP <em>Center Stage<\/em> camera, whereas the M2 Air has a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a nice bonus for video calls. Internally, the M4 uses Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi\u2011Fi 6E, while the M2 has Thunderbolt\/USB 4 (Thunderbolt 3 speeds) and Wi\u2011Fi 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both have MagSafe 3 charging and a headphone jack. In short, if you compare them side\u2011by\u2011side you\u2019ll find the <strong>looks and feel are the same<\/strong>. The key differences are under the hood and in a couple of modern features (better webcam, new color, slightly faster I\/O).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-zingoy-blog wp-block-embed-zingoy-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"V66f8mHgIv\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/iphone-15-price-in-amazon-great-indian-festival-sale-2025-lowest-price\/\">iPhone 15 Price in Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025: Lowest Price!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;iPhone 15 Price in Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025: Lowest Price!&#8221; &#8212; Zingoy Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/iphone-15-price-in-amazon-great-indian-festival-sale-2025-lowest-price\/embed\/#?secret=PUrHY3YaIJ#?secret=V66f8mHgIv\" data-secret=\"V66f8mHgIv\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Battery Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple rates <strong>both models for roughly the same runtime<\/strong> i.e. up to 18 hours of video playback or about 15 hours of wireless web on battery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In real-world use, the M4\u2019s efficiency improvements seem to roughly balance out any extra power draw, so you\u2019ll get <strong>similar all\u2011day battery life<\/strong> on either machine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early tests suggest both laptops easily last a full workday of mixed tasks. Some anecdotal reports even hint the M2\u2019s battery can edge out the M4 under certain light workloads, but overall they\u2019re comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, whether you choose the Air M2 or the newer Air M4, you can expect all-day use on a charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/occasions\/flipkart-big-billion-day-offer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-47-1024x113.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-47-1024x113.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-47-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-47-768x84.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-47.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Grab upto 8% Extra (over &amp; above all offers) Cashback on Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 and Redeem Cashback for Free Brand Vouchers or Transfer 100% to Bank!<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Value for Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The big differentiator right now is <strong>price<\/strong>. The Air M2 (base 16GB\/512GB) will be on sale for \u20b963,990 on Flipkart (BBD). By contrast, the Air M4 (base 16GB\/256GB) currently lists for \u20b983,990 on Amazon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with bank offers (\u20b94,200 discount on SBI Card, cashback on ICICI Amazon Pay Credit Card, etc.), the M4\u2019s effective price drops just under \u20b980k (around <strong>\u20b979,490 as of now<\/strong>). Its <strong>Great Indian Sale price is expected to be around \u20b973,999<\/strong>. In other words, <strong>you pay \u20b964k for the 16\/512 M2 vs \u20b974k for the 16\/256 M4 (\u20b910k difference)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically the M2 Air launched at \u20b999,900 and the M4 started at the same \u20b999,900 for the 16GB\/256GB model, so both are seeing deep discounts. M2 deals have gotten rarer on MacBooks, so seeing it near \u20b964k is unusually low.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysts already call the current ~\u20b979k effective price of the M4, a bargain! But even today, the M2 deal represents <strong>better bang for buck<\/strong> as you get a snappy MacBook at a much lower cost. Unless you truly need the extra power, \u201c<strong>the M2 deal at \u20b965k is simply better value for money<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/occasions\/amazon-great-indian-sale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-42-1024x113.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-42-1024x113.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-42-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-42-768x84.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-42.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Grab upto 6.7% Extra (over &amp; above all offers) Cashback on Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 and Redeem 100% Cashback for Free Amazon Gift Vouchers!<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buying Advice: Which Air Is Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On a budget (students, everyday users):<\/strong> Go <strong>M2 Air<\/strong>. At \u20b963k it\u2019s an incredible value. You still get Apple\u2019s powerful M2 chip, a gorgeous Retina display, and fanless portability. It easily handles web, docs, video chat and even moderate photo\/video editing. You\u2019ll save ~\u20b910-15k versus the M4, money that could buy accessories or be put aside.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need more power (creatives, pros, developers):<\/strong> Consider <strong>M4 Air<\/strong>. It has a beefier chip and <em>16GB RAM by default<\/em>, making it more future\u2011proof. If you run heavy apps (compiled code, 3D graphics, video encoding, multiple external monitors, etc.), the M4\u2019s extra cores and RAM pay off. The M4 also adds a better webcam and Wi\u2011Fi 6E. If your workflow benefits from that extra performance and you don\u2019t mind the higher spend, the M4 is worth it, especially as its price may slide further during the sales.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual\u2011monitor or longevity needs:<\/strong> M4 is the only one that natively drives two 6K monitors (M2 only supports one) and likely stays fast longer in the future. Also, if you regularly keep many apps\/tabs open, M4\u2019s base 16GB RAM is a big plus.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casual users or travelers:<\/strong> The M2\u2019s lighter price makes it the smarter choice. You still get a premium MacBook experience i.e. the same stunning screen, same battery life, and you won\u2019t notice the performance difference unless you push it with heavy tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-zingoy-blog wp-block-embed-zingoy-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nrt9hDqiNC\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/iphone-16-price-in-flipkart-big-billion-days-2025-lowest-ever\/\">iPhone 16 Price in Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Lowest Ever!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;iPhone 16 Price in Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Lowest Ever!&#8221; &#8212; Zingoy Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/iphone-16-price-in-flipkart-big-billion-days-2025-lowest-ever\/embed\/#?secret=arhBChJRhH#?secret=nrt9hDqiNC\" data-secret=\"nrt9hDqiNC\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> The Flipkart BBD deal on the Air M2 is <strong>too good to pass up<\/strong> if you value savings. The Air M2 is fast, light, and now incredibly affordable. If you absolutely need the latest chip, go for the Air M4, especially if a few extra thousand won\u2019t hurt and you can use those deals. Otherwise, most users will find the <strong>M2 Air at \u20b963,990 to be the better value choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for one of the smartest MacBook deals this season. During Flipkart\u2019s Big Billion Days 2025 sale, the 13.6\u2011inch MacBook Air M2 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is going for just \u20b963,990 (inclusive of bank discounts).&nbsp; This rock\u2011bottom price includes instant bank offers (e.g. ICICI\/Axis cards) and even a \u20b95,000 exchange bonus. By comparison, the &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/macbook-air-m2-at-just-63990-in-big-billion-days\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">MacBook Air M2 at just \u20b963,990 in Big Billion Days!<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[3],"class_list":["post-10220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-online-shopping","tag-online-shopping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10220"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10220\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10225,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10220\/revisions\/10225"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zingoy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}