For the most part this video just says “more RAM = better performance”. That is true of any PC setup and isn’t unique to 8gb vs 16gb Macs — any comparison to a higher RAM machine will show the higher RAM device performing better.

The real question is whether the worse performance is so bad that it matters to its buyer base, which includes consumers who wanted an XDR display (which is not available on the Air) and lot of enterprise customers who previously were buying 13” Pros for their staff.

The video makes it clear that professional creators should not buy the 8GB machine, but I have a feeling most professionals already knew this.

What’s the technical rationale? Is it related to heat and efficiency?