Choose ARM64 Etcher for M2 MacBook | Generated by AI
Question: Which Etcher version should I choose for a MacBook Air M2?
Answer:
For a MacBook Air with M2 chip (Apple Silicon / ARM64 architecture), choose:
ETCHER FOR MACOS (ARM64)
This is the native version built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, etc.). It will give you the best performance and full compatibility without relying on Rosetta 2 emulation.
- The regular Etcher for macOS (listed as x64) is for Intel-based Macs. It can still run on your M2 Mac via Rosetta 2 translation, but it’s not as efficient as the ARM64 version.
- Always download from the official site: https://etcher.balena.io/ (or https://balena.io/etcher) to get the latest safe version.
The MacBook Air M2 uses Apple Silicon (ARM64), so the ARM64 build matches your hardware perfectly.
References:
- https://etcher.balena.io/
- https://github.com/balena-io/etcher
- https://isapplesiliconready.com/en/app/balenaEtcher