Reasons Why You Should Buy The 14-Inch MacBook Pro Instead of The New 15-Inch MacBook Air
Apple launched the highly anticipated 15-inch MacBook Air recently which comes with its fair share of improvements over the 13.6-inch MacBook Air. Apart from the larger displays and chassis, the machine features the same M2 chip as last year's model. However, we believe that the 14-inch MacBook Pro is a better choice compared to the 15-inch MacBook Air.
The base model of the 15-inch MacBook Air comes with a slower SSD and it will cost you $200 to enjoy faster speeds
We are aware that the 14-inch MacBook Pro costs a lot more than the 15-inch MacBook Air but the amount of improvements you would get with the prior is unmatched. We have compiled a list of reasons why you should buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro instead of the 15-inch MacBook Air.
If you are looking to buy the 15-inch MacBook Air, you should note that it features slower SSD speeds due to the single NAND chip in the base model. What this means is that the base model will deliver 30 to 50 percent slower read and write speeds compared to the M1 MacBook Air. Henceforth, to take advantage of better SSD speeds, you would have to spend an extra $200 to upgrade to the 512GB variant. This would bump up the price to $1,499 for the 15-inch MacBook Air.
Other than this, upgrading the RAM from 8GB to 16GB would cost another $200. If you are getting the MacBook Air for basic use, the base model is more than capable to handle your workload. However, if you are a power user, you would need additional RAM to keep the system running flawlessly without any stutter. Henceforth, this would further increase the price to $1,699.
Why You Should Opt for The Base 14-Inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro
The base model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $1,999 that comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of fast storage capacity. What this means is that the base model of the MacBook Pro and the upgraded model of the MacBook Air have a $200 difference. However, the extra $200 is more than worth it as the 14-inch MacBook Pro has a lot more to offer.
In comparison to the 15-inch MacBook Air, the 14-inch MacBook Pro features an M2 Pro chip that houses a 10-core CPU and a 16-core GPU. The M2 Chip is far more capable than the M2 chip when it comes to graphics-intensive workload. The machine also comes with an extensive range of I/O which is quite handy if you are a power user.
In terms of the display, the MacBook Pro features a slightly smaller 14.2-inch panel. However, it is a mini-LED panel which means that the color reproduction, color accuracy, and display brightness are far superior to the LCD on the MacBook Air. The Liquid Retina XDR display on the 'Pro' model makes room for a higher resolution panel that delivers an enhanced viewing experience. Additionally, the display on the 14-inch MacBook Pro features an adaptive refresh rate that can go up to 120Hz. The MacBook Air's display rests at 60 Hz.
Additionally, the new MacBook Pro models feature one of the best speaker systems on any laptop. While Apple has improved the speaker system on the 15-inch MacBook Air, it is still no match for the 'Pro' models. With a mini-LED display and a better speaker setup, the 14-inch MacBook Air is the best machine for media consumption and editing.
Lastly, take note that the 14-inch MacBook Air is on a bit heavier side, coming in at 3.5 pounds while the 15-inch MacBook Air is 3.3 pounds. In our view, the 14-inch MacBook Pro features a footprint that is not too big and not too small. Yes, it is a bit heavier but it is more compact than the MacBook Air in terms of depth and width. The MacBook Air, on the other hand, features a comparatively thinner profile. You can check out additional comparison details on Apple's official website.
If you have the budget and are a power user, we would recommend the 14-inch MacBook Air. However, if you are looking for decent performance and an easy-to-carry laptop for school or college, the 15-inch MacBook Air is your go-to machine. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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