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MacBook Pro or Air: Which Apple Device Is Right For You?

2021-10-25T18:02:03.092Z


The offering in Apple's Macbook division has just grown and this analysis will help you decide which is the ideal device for you.


Deciding between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro used to be simple: the Air if you need something basic and the Pro if you need a lot of power for video editing.

However, now that Apple's powerful M1 chip has turned the MacBook Air into a legitimate beast, and with a total of three MacBook Pro models to choose from, finding the right Apple laptop for you isn't that easy.

Fortunately, we are here to help you.

We're breaking down Apple's entire current line of MacBooks and who they're for, from the slim but fast Air to the absolute monster that is the new 16-inch MacBook Pro.

You should buy the MacBook Air if ...

You want the cheapest and thinnest MacBook

MacBooks aren't exactly cheap, but the MacBook Air is the way to go if you're looking to spend as little money as possible.

Apple's entry-level MacBook starts at

 USD $ 999 / 

 MX $ 23,399.

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You want a lot of power for everyday tasks

Despite its relatively low price and small frame, the latest MacBook Air still offers some of the best performance you'll find in a mainstream laptop.

Thanks to the M1 chip inside, it juggles tons of apps with ease and export high-quality video in seconds, and it ran circles around many comparable Windows laptops in our benchmarks.

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You want a silent computer

The MacBook Air (

 USD $ 999 / 

 MX $ 23,399;

on Amazon) is the only MacBook in the current lineup without a fan inside, which means you don't risk sounding like a motor when under heavy workload.

The Air remained silent for us even when we exported heavy 4K files and had 20 different apps open.

Key specs

  • Starting Price: $ 999

  • Display: 13.3 inches at 2560 x 1600

  • Processor: Apple M1 (7-core or 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)

  • Memory: 8GB / 16GB

  • Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB

  • Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, headphone jack

  • Buy it for

     USD $ 999 / 

     MX $ 23,399

You should buy the 13-inch MacBook Pro if ...

You want more power than Air without paying a fortune

The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro (

 USD $ 1,999 / 

 MX $ 39,999;

on Amazon) has the same processor as the Air but with an additional graphics processing unit (GPU) core that gives you a bit more muscle for visually intensive tasks.

It also has a built-in fan, which means it can allow the processor to work a bit harder when the laptop is maxed out.

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You want a screen cleaner MacBook Pro

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros feature larger, sharper displays with slimmer bezels, but all of that comes at the expense of a notch where the webcam sits.

This won't necessarily be a deal breaker for everyone, but if you want a MacBook Pro with a more uniform display, the 13-inch is your best option.

And while it doesn't have the more advanced Liquid Retina XDR display of its pricier siblings, the 13-inch MacBook Pro's 2560 x 1600 display was still a beauty to behold in our tests.

Key specs

  • Starting Price: USD $ 1,299

  • Display: 13.3 inches at 2560 x 1600

  • Processor: Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)

  • Memory: 8GB / 16GB

  • Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB

  • Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, headphone jack

  • Buy it for

     USD $ 1,999 / 

     MX $ 39,999

You should buy the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro if ...

You want the most powerful MacBook out there and are willing to pay for it

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros feature Apple's new M1 Pro or M1 Max chip, which are designed for hardcore power users and true creative professionals.

Apple says the M1 Pro can deliver up to 70% faster processing performance than the M1, and up to twice the graphics performance.

The M1 Max chip goes even further with twice as many GPU cores, which means it can pump out twice the graphics performance of the M1 Pro and up to four times that of the base M1.

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Of course, all this performance comes at a price.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro start at $ 1,999 and $ 2,499, respectively, both with an M1 Pro chip. If you want to upgrade to the M1 Max in 14-inch or 16-inch, you'll have to pay at least Additional USD $ 200.

You want many ports

If you want to be able to connect to a lot of accessories and monitors out of the box, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are the way to go.

They offer three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports for connecting to external 4K monitors and fast storage drives, an HDMI port for even more external display options, an SDXC card slot to quickly transfer media files from your camera, and a MagSafe charging port. .

You also get a headphone jack.

By comparison, the MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro offer just two measly Thunderbolt 4 ports each, one of which will take care of while your computer is charging.

So if you'd rather avoid using a USB-C dongle, the higher-end MacBook Pros are for you.

You want the best screen on a Mac

The new MacBook Pros have the largest, sharpest, and smoothest displays of any Mac. They are also the first MacBook displays to boast a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which effectively means doing things like scrolling web pages and watching videos. High frame rate will look twice as smooth compared to other MacBooks.

You want the best webcam on a Mac

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros also increase the webcam resolution up to 1080p compared to 720p on the other two models, which should allow for even clearer video calls.

Key specs

  • Starting price: USD $ 1,999 (14 inches);

    USD $ 2,499 (16 inches)

  • Display: 14.2 inches at 3024 x 1964 (14 inches);

    16.2 inches to 3456 x 2234 (16 inches)

  • Processor: Apple M1 Pro or Apple M1 Max

  • Memory: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB (M1 Max only)

  • Storage: 512GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB / 8TB

  • Ports: 3 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, HDMI, SDXC slot, MagSafe charging port, Headphone jack with high impedance support

  • Buy it for 

     USD $ 2,499 / 

     MX $ 52,999

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Source: cnnespanol

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