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Compare the MacBook Pro to the MacBook Air

Are you looking for an Apple laptop, but can't decide between a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air? MacBook Air is ideal for on the go thanks to its low weight and compact size. The MacBook Pro is slightly heavier, but also more powerful. That's ideal if you edit many demanding videos, for example. You can read everything on the differences and similarities between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro

  • The MacBook Pro is available with chips up to the M3 Max, so you can multitask with the most demanding programs.
  • The MacBook Pro lasts up to 22 hours on a single charge.
  • The largest MacBook Pro size is 16 inches, so you won't miss a single detail.
  • If you take your MacBook on the go every day, we recommend a 14 or 13-inch model.
MacBook Air

MacBook Air

  • The Air is available with chips up to the M3, so you can use demanding programs.
  • The MacBook Air lasts up to 18 hours on a single charge.
  • The light weight of the MacBook Air makes both the 13-inch and 15-inch models ideal for on the go.
  • Due to the limited number of connectors, you're more likely to need a docking station.

Comparison between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

MacBook Pro MacBook Air
Processor M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max M2 or M3 chip
RAM Up to 64GB Up to 24GB
Storage Up to 2TB Up to 1TB
Size 13, 14, or 16 inches 13 inches or 15 inches
Battery life Up to 22 hours Up to 18 hours
Color Black, gray or silver Blue, gold, gray, or silver

Design

Screen MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro: the largest screen with the most detail

With the MacBook Pro, you can choose between sizes: 14 and 16 inches. Don't miss a single detail while editing your videos on the 16-inch screen. With the 14-inch model, you can enjoy the same power but in a smaller casing. This allows you to take your MacBook with you to another workplace. The battery of the MacBook Pro lasts up to 22 hours. The MacBook Pro is also available in 13 inches. This is the only one with the Touch Bar: a digital touchscreen at the top of the keyboard.

Screen MacBook Air

MacBook Air: extra thin to be as lightweight as possible

The MacBook Air is available in 13 inches and 15 inches. The 13-model easily fits into your bag and only weighs up to 1.29kg. Ideal for on the go and for students. You can see more details on the 15-inch model, which is useful if you edit photos. At 1.51kg, the 15-inch model is still relatively lightweight. The battery of both models lasts up to 18 hours, so you don't need a socket near you to use it.

Graphics power

Graphics performance MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro: professional video and 3D editing

The MacBook Pro has stronger chips than the MacBook Air. At the moment, these are the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. These chips don't just offer more storage and RAM, they also have more graphic cores. This allows you to edit demanding videos and complex 3D files. The M3 is similar to the M2 in the MacBook Air, but the M3 is faster and more powerful thanks to the number of graphics cores and 3nm technology.

Graphics performance MacBook Air

MacBook Air: light videos and basic tasks

The MacBook Air has the M2 or M3 chip. The MacBook Pro 13 inches has an M2 chip too, but this starter model has 2 more graphic cores than the MacBook Air. That's why the MacBook Air is less suitable for demanding, graphic editing. You use the MacBook Air mainly for administrative tasks. For example, you can open emails, type reports in Pages, and edit light videos. And you can watch your favorite series as well.

Conclusion

The MacBook Pro is more powerful than the MacBook Air. With the 14 or 16-inch MacBook Pro models, you can edit demanding videos or 3D videos to the smallest detail. On MacBook Air, you can open your email, write reports in Pages, and edit light videos. In addition, the MacBook Air is ideal for on the go with its light weight. Even the MacBook Air 15 inches weighs just 1.51kg. The MacBook Pro 13 inches has the compactness of the MacBook Air and the power of a MacBook Pro.

Rowan
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