MacBook Pro vs. Air | Which MacBook to Buy in 2024?

[@Msal19]

I upgraded from a 15-inch Air with 16GB Unified to the base model MacBook Pro M4 base model, mainly for ports, mini-LED, 120hz, and a much brighter screen for outdoors. Having the fan is also nice for occasional intense tasks. I'd be lying if I said I don't miss the 15" Air and even consider switching back due to how slim and portable it was with a perfect display size. That laptop was so damn practical.

[@erwin734]

The problem for you is after you see the pro display, you can't go back to seeing the air display. It feels stuttery and the colors not as good.

[@Betamax84]

ended up buying the entry level Macbook air, AND the entry level Mac Mini M4. Got two machines for the price of one!

[@triplesevenppc]

I think this works well

[@KennyisLB]

You might want to update this video, in multiple tech sites yesterday that Blur Busters' Ross Young showed that the M4 Macbook Pro display now uses Quantum Dot tech, and Apple had not said anything about it beforehand. This would explain the massive color improvement.

[@patrack7]

this is incredible

[@lenhanphuong8167]

A longtime Lenovo Thinkpad user, I recently decided to switch to the MacBook Pro M4 Pro 14in. for my office/personal use. Very excited to try something new and experience a much superior battery life!

[@Lantement]

Should try the thinkbook 13x 185H, one of the most underrated laptop on the market rn.

[@thomvarga5213]

I do photo editing and I’m getting into video editing trying to decide between the base M4 MacBook Pro 16 GB RAM or M3 Pro MacBook Pro 18 GB RAM refurb. What do you think?

[@batcesaar]

Hey I just paid 1,200 for a new MacBook Pro M3 but since they're on sale right now the m4 is selling for 1,400 is it worth returning and getting m4 instead?

[@scottcalistri1868]

Absolutely dude

[@_lisan_al_gaib]

people should really spring for the entry level pro, it's a great deal compared to the air, for 300 dollars more you are getting a markedly better processor in the m4 compared to m3, more ports, and a better display, m3 was gimped in some weird ways so people should just go for m4 macs in general over the m3 predecessors

[@Cujobob]

I would actually suggest the option of getting a $750 M2 MacBook Air and a $600 Mac Mini for that price.

[@RodrigoFerreira-bs6hd]

​@Cujobob huh... where are you getting a $750 m2 macbook air from?

[@Cujobob]

@ Costco is currently selling it for that price (last I checked) with 16gb of RAM.

[@Cujobob]

@ just checked, still available at Costco in the USA on their website for that price.

[@RodrigoFerreira-bs6hd]

@Cujobob Damn, I guess that 16gb switch really devalued them huh. Still, I wouldn't buy want a laptop with 8gb of ram. It's useless at that point.

[@kylethor0]

macbook air m3 with 16gb of RAM on sale on Amazon for 850 dollars! Sold!

[@gustavovj]

Just got one myself 5 minutes ago :)

[@HectorYague]

With 16gb RAM?! That is an incredible deal!

[@samdkmusic]

Thanks for the test, I have a question, you mentioned that Air only supports two monitors when you close it, and can you just turn off the screen to use the keyboard?

[@therandyace]

Just ordered the mbp m4 pro ! So excited

[@WidePhotographs]

I bought the M3 MPB 16/1TB on sale for $1,399. after a few days, I decided to exchange it for the M3 MacBook Air 16/256 for $899. I rather save $500 right now while I am learning a new skill with the MacBook. IF when my projects become too demanding causing my MacBook Air m3 to crash multiple times, I will just settle for a Mac mini M4. But for now, the M3 MacBook Air will suffice for my needs.

[@The_One_444]

I’m planning to get the air next year, when it’s released with the M4 chip.

[@paarkhi]

good choice, I'm also waiting for the same

[@erwin734]

Get the pro 14 u get active cooling for sustained performance and a much better display. No need to wait.

[@WinterWastaken786]

​@@erwin734brother should i get the m2 pro or the m2 air ?

[@erwin734]

@@WinterWastaken786 m2 pro 16gb and 512.

[@WierdKebab]

In Norway The macbook pro m4 14 inch 16 gig costs about $2400 dollars while its $1600 dollars in the US💀

[@drrishikaspatel]

Appreciate the breakdown ! Definitely helps making that purchase decision :)

[@DimaDraik]

Hello. Please tell me which MacBook is better to buy, m4 or m3 Pro in basic configurations?

[@sunnyoak]

So, when can we get an M4 MacBook Pro 16”?

[@mohamedabdourahman9845]

Not sure which 14 inch model I should get. I know for certain I want a pro and I tested it out and found the 14 to be the most comfortable. My usage case will be - GTA Vice City, Democracy 4 - Emulators like visual boy advance and Dolphin - Logic/Ableton I want to learn to make Trance EDM music and post it on Soundcloud. - some basic video editing to upload on KZbin for fun. Nothing serious btw low end stuff m - Basic media consumption and general productivity. The 14 inch pro has the best form factor, speaker and battery life for me and I know for storage I'm probably looking at 2TB. My current MacBook is a 2015 MacBook pro I7 512GB 16GB of RAM. I'm in Canada btw. If I get the M4 model I'd get the top m4 and the following configurations -M4 10/10/16 -24 GB of RAM -2 TB of storage If I were to go for the M4 Pro I'd -2Tb of storage - Base processor -24 GB RAM Cost difference is $350 cad between the M4 pro and M4 option I'm looking at.

[@usmanshahid2219]

DO NOT BUY THE M2 MACBOOK AIR - I bought it literally 6 months ago and the base ram is too small it freezes all the time if there are >5 tabs open.

[@edgarp66]

This is very true. I have the m2 air. Some sites are too heavy with a couple tabs open.

[@Datalanche]

Interesting, I have a fleet of 140 of these at work and haven't seen this issue. They may bog down a little due to memory swapping (8GB model) but they certainly don't freeze.

[@elaineso810]

Do you have the 8GB?

[@elaineso810]

@@edgarp66 Do you have the 8GB version?

[@darthatari]

Have you taken it in to the Apple store to check that's it's not a faulty hardware issue?

[@Mangold108]

The skill of condensing a 14-minute video into an impactful 9 minutes.

[@bryanrodriguez5355]

Best buy have it I think for $750 m2 MacBook Air with 16gb

[@ericmatthews8497]

They do.. so does Amazon. It's the best value for a MacBook there has ever been. Most people won't feel the difference between an M3 and M2. If you are just looking for an entry level MacBook .. this .. is .. it. The only caveat is the 256GB of storage. It sucks, but I would get an external SSD if you need more space.

[@InsighterofTech]

@@ericmatthews8497 yh but the ssd is slow on the m2. I returned mine for a new color at costco, and they accidentally gave me an m3 15 inch midnight lol. Was my lucky day they messed up. I actually notice a slight difference in everyday speed. It used to be a little slower to open youtube, but now its flawless

[@PantsaBear]

Yeah but with 256GB of storage. Not interested in spending $800 on a laptop thats going to be having slowdown issues in 2 years.

[@ItsOnPaper]

@@PantsaBearI don’t think you know how this works lmao

[@CoreyJohnson-c5m]

Costco $699 for M2 right now until Black Friday. Then probably right back on sale again.

[@Carittech]

I wish review videos would include virtual machines considerations, obviously not numb, just 1 or 2

[@kennordsfan1494]

You know only the MacBook Air M3 can support 2 external monitors with the laptop closed.

[@torygeorge]

the m1 is still a powerhouse, especially compared to the entry-level M2 with the decreased ssd speed at the entry level

[@mildtotemperate]

Are there going to be good black Friday deals for MacBooks?

[@unliminance]

Im looking to get the best valued MacBook for video editing. At the high end I will be editing 4K video. Should I be looking at the M4 base or is getting a max M1 a good idea? Over all what would recommend for the best valued video editing Mac in all the line up from M1 to M4? I don’t care about having the latest

[@swiftyfanclub]

m1 max has manyyyy more cores

[@mikelongco]

Since you used the world "value" in there, which I take to mean getting the most for your budget, the base M4 is probably in the sweet spot for that. If money is no object and you want pure power, then yes, the M4 Max would clearly be the way to go.

[@RichardDeer]

It's the ports, or rather lack of, with the Air that concerns myself. Not a high performance user, but my 9 y.o Mac can no longer handle Photoshop/Lightroom work so needing to look at something new

[@Joe-nb3fs]

I went with an entry level 14" m1 pro macbook pro over the macbook air back in 2020 just for watching youtube etc because the built in speakers are flipping AMAZING. Every day I enjoy the deep bass and spatial audio. Maybe the newer airs have better speakers, but at the time, it was an easy decision.

[@Elvisdukebox]

Great thanks for your help 👍

[@deepakaggarwal1206]

Best video I have watched so far and I could totally relate to your last statement of just wanting a new laptop and just buy and get over it 😅

[@dfmosDOS]

Macbook Air M3 supports 2 external usb-c displays

[@mikelongco]

Yes, but to do that, the lid on the Air has to be closed, so you're maxed at 2 screens. The Pro allows you to keep the lid open, which means you technically have 3 screens (two external + the MBP screen).

[@blessinganazodo3829]

Please I need an advice of which MacBook I can get for work, I just finished/graduated from IT and I looking for a good MacBook to buy but I am confused on which I can get,please can you recommend for me thanks

[@bilawalm1]

8:14 Is this right. I doubt the colour difference is that much.

[@DreamHomeMichigan]

I’m a realtor looking for something cost effective. I do download a lot of documents, I also use a CRM and make phone calls from my computer. Other than that I don’t do too much on it as I also have an iPad. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?

[@PeterWhite-q1k]

My experience in the real estate world always emphasized looking successful. That rules out the M1 Air. If it was me I'd get either the M3 Air in 13" or 15". Should you wish to show a client something on the internet the 15" is considerably more comfortable for viewing from 2 to 3 feet away. Best wish!

[@Rhyminrichie]

Good video! my frustration is that i have a perfectly good m1 2020 MacBook pro with 8 gig ram that works GREAT although there are 2 programs that really do alot of swap. I want to trade it in but not on an Air M3. I want to wait til the M4 comes out, but afraid I won't get anything for this one by then. Apple offers $415 for it now. Hard to predict if in 6 months or so they'll even take it in. What do you think? Hard to know, right?

[@mae.emerald]

What if I want 1 tb storage to store photos and videos on my laptop, but don’t need anything fancy? Which is best to get?

[@taryn41]

The thought of that terrifies me. I always store photos and docs on the cloud and never on my laptop. If the laptop gets stolen or dies, everything is gone. Beware

[@1sthokage91]

Hi everyone! I'm an IT specialist based in Singapore, and I'm contemplating whether to get the MacBook Air M4 around spring next year or opt for the base model MacBook Pro M4. I plan to upgrade the storage capacity to 512GB, which puts the MacBook Air at approximately SGD 1,899 and the MacBook Pro at SGD 2,199-a $300 difference. I'm unsure if the additional cost is worth it, given the Pro offers a 10-core CPU/GPU, an extra port, and a better display. Considering my usage is primarily browser-related tasks, document processing, and some virtualization labs for work, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think the upgrade is worth it for my needs?

[@manny6147]

if i were you i would just wait for the m4 air to drop and wait like 1-2 weeks there will be tons of video of the comparison between the m4 mbp and the m4 air. But the M4 base model for the mbp is so good this year it's insane. But just like i said just wait for the m4 air to drop and then look for videos comparing the m4 air with the m4 mbp

[@beace4436]

what would you get? M4 32GB ram or M4 Pro 24GBram

[@Almadelahoguera]

Pro no doubt

[@WYLNXCA]

I liked my own comment

[@Scarrus666]

Yes

[@Beef5]

I didn't.

[@WYLNXCA]

@Beef5 :( Ima cry in my bed now

[@Beef5]

@@WYLNXCA oh I'm sure that's right.

[@darthatari]

*replies* same 😏

[@tayatomccary5438]

Great video and explanation

[@merlinsrobe4621]

I bought a Pro because the Air doesn’t come with an HDMI port and I need to give presentations. I don’t like dongles. What, you thought it had something to do with the processor?

[@manny6147]

dongles are pretty usefull tbh. It best to get a dongle even for the mbp because u never know some day u might need extra usb c, ...

[@hasanshahriar3715]

Great Video .. Love it

[@silliesttitan7668]

Hey, I was wondering how annoying the fans were on the M4s because I will be using it for travel and I don’t want to annoy anyone else I may be sitting by.

[@silvrfruit]

Even at full blast the fans are very quiet. Most of the time they are inaudible.

[@silliesttitan7668]

@ thanks, that was the one thing keeping me from getting one because I work outside a lot and need the nano-texture but just didn’t know if I’d annoy my next door neighbors with the fans. Thanks a lot for clarifying that though.

[@mikelongco]

@@silliesttitan7668 Yep. I also have an Asus Zephyrus ROG gaming laptop, and my goodness the fans on that thing can actually prevent conversations it's so loud. It sounds like it's preparing for flight...lol. The MBP M4, on the other hand, is whisper quiet in comparison to that. You'll hear it, but only just.

[@brody4669]

Hi looking for advice on an upgrade from a m1 air or if it's worth upgrading. Current laptop use is for work, use for Heidi ai dictation and taking notes. Also started doing amateur photography and use lightroom for editing. Don't need storage as use ssd's so would be looking at base models mainly. Confused on what would be the best for my needs knowing that I have started using more ai programs for work. Would the m4 pro be best? M3 pro/air? M2 air? Or should I even bother upgrading?

[@golden-63]

*The M4 MacBook Pro's display is Quantum Dot, not Mini LED.*

[@erwin734]

Bro it is still using mini led back lightning with local dimming.

[@julianrainer296]

Great video

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

$500 for an M1 Macbook is actually a TERRIBLE deal for the following reasons: 1. A laptop is typically a long-term purchase for most people meaning a person will not upgrade until at least 5 years later and even then they might wait much longer if their laptop still works great. 2. Money isn't the only currency. TIME is a currency too. If you can save up $500 for a laptop, you can save up $1,000-$1,500 for a laptop. Most people finance their purchases. Even on a minimum wage job, a college student can save up an additional $400-$500 to combine it with the initial $500 so they DON'T have to buy an old M1 Macbook for $500. Zero point in paying $500 for an M1 Macbook especially if it comes with 8GB of RAM.

[@javiermartinez8809]

Once you go 120hz u can’t go back to 60hz

[@j.j4090]

Will the base m4 MacBook Pro last for years if I just use it for writing, web surfing, and just use the apps that are already on there? That’s the only decent Mac there is (16 gigs of ram and 512 storage) at the store I’m getting it at. The only m4 Mac mini they have is the 256 storage one. The MacBook Air is lacking ports and only has 8 gigs ram and 256 storage there. Will 16 gigs of ram last for years (7-9) if you just use the apps that are on there and keep the A.I. off? And do the batteries in MacBooks last for years?

[@palmbregas]

My old Windows laptop is still going for 11 years in a row doing that basic stuff. I'm pretty sure the MacBook Pro is gonna do a much better job than that.

[@adamashlock1787]

total slight on the MBA. I have the 16g/1t version and it rocks as my daily driver. Yes yes use case, I get it, but you can’t just say it’s better than a Chromebook.

[@Gearsandco]

I was thinking weather I get the m4 MacBook Pro m3 MacBook Air or wait for the m4 MacBook Air. Well, I bought an m1 MacBook Air with 1tb ssd 16 gb ram and 8 core gpu, couldn't be happier, the machine is more than fast enough for video edition using Final Cut, and the fact that I added the thermal pads to the heatsink which maintain a lower temp, I'm able to drop my export time so that's cool. At this point I'm not longer on a rush and maybe wait another 2 years and get a redesign of the MacBook Air or pro. Update: I returned my M1 macbook Air and got a new M3 Air with 24gb ram 512gb ssd and 10 core GPU, they had a great deal on Amazon.

[@sergiorolando_]

Just got the M4 MBPro base, Amazon threw 15% discount out of nowhere so it was kind of a no brainer, my other option was the Air 15" M3, in Germany the price difference was less than 100 dollar...As you say, "quality of life" improvements and higher resale value over time.

[@Jarrettfan]

With all due respect M1 air even with 8gb ram fits the bill for music production, even video editing, professional.

[@Mr102185]

I don’t need the MacBook Pro but I need the Promotion screen and the MacBook Air doesn’t have that. I don’t like 60 hz 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@RamseyNick]

Thanks for this info! Probably gonna wait to upgrade my 2017 MacBook Pro since I could still do normal people stuff on it lol

[@davidwatt3843]

No internal fan or with an internal fan.

[@inguite]

thanks a lot

[@MrFreeVs]

Amazing Video

[@anabelapavio]

Great advices, cheers 😊

[@jimmyjack1980]

excellent video--super

[@ronferry3069]

I have a 14 MacBook M1 Pro base model. I’m in cyber security and run a few virtual machines and do 2d animation on the side. Never found it to be slow. Just need a bit more ram. I want a bigger screen though and looking at 15air vs 16pro. Amazon has 15” m3 air 24 gb on sale for $1499. The cost of the 16 pro is so high! Wife is actually the one who needs new laptop and will get my old MacBook Pro.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

M4 Macbook Pros now have Quantum Dots within their Mini LED LCD displays. 👍👍👍 Apple made zero mention of this FACT to the public.

[@ChiTwnKid96]

i wish there was a base version of the M4 16 inch macbook pro but if you want the 16 inch you have to get the M4 Pro

[@editorkmanikhemmusicprod]

All of them are good! Just depends on what people are going to use it to do.

[@Hussein_Kobeissi1]

@editorkmanilkhemmusicprod I will using it for Xcoding what should I choose plz help me Macbook Air 8/256 for 949$ in my country or Macbook Pro M4 for 1599$ 16/512 like Coding and that stuff but i would be coding like triple A games or anything but like 2D games and that stuff u know game

[@rebuild100]

Still confused

[@veronikat2038]

I want to start a new hobby on podcasting. Probably start at making 1 episode a month or two, and maybe progress to weekly. Do you recommend waiting for the M4 Air? Or do you think M3 Air would be fine?

[@mikelongco]

M3 Air with 16GB of RAM would be absolutely fine for this.

[@darthpapa696]

You are back.

[@abdolrezashirvani7678]

Where on planet earth a two year old lap top is a great deal? I someone feels so misrable to own an apple product, it might be an option, but to reason yourself to buy a 2 year old laptop just because you want to own an apple, is beyond stupid.

[@RicardoZea]

At this moment, there is no such thing as a MacBook Air with 16 GB RAM for $800.

[@sheisGINA]

If you have Chase Ultimate Rewards, you can get the MacBook Air M2 13 inch, 16GB ram, 256 GB storage for 66,600 points (basically $666 - weird number I know)

[@Leobardoca]

m3 air 16 gb is $840 on amazon

[@nickkerr6068]

What do macbooks do that pcs can't?

[@RodrigoFerreira-bs6hd]

The m4 pro literally outperforms every other laptop near its class. You cannot get, at all, any laptop that matches this combination of performance, battery life, and thermals. Not to mention the screen and the build qualitt. The only ones that are, indeed, more powerful: A) are more expensive B) are heavy tanks plagued with fan noise and high temperature C) have terrible battery life

[@nickkerr6068]

​@@RodrigoFerreira-bs6hd​​Sure in benchmarks the M4 outperforms, but it's probably not a noticeable difference for most people plus the MacBook doesn't have an oled panel. It seems pretty fragile too, people seem cautious of it so the build quality seems overrated. Also, mac os is trash so why pay more for an inferior product?

[@RodrigoFerreira-bs6hd]

@nickkerr6068 ah I see, the obvious difference in performance isn't noticeable but the miniLEd vs OLED is? Please. With double the brightness, the miniLED will likely look better anyways. And the difference is noticeable. If you don't need any of this, sure kind, go buy an inferior product.

[@dingaling487]

lmao who is training neural networks on a laptop? Do it on a compute node or a desktop where ram doesn't cost $100 per gb

[@JuraIbis]

Dont make a mistake Which Macbook to buy in 2024 The answer is "none" Thank you for coming to my TED talk

[@aliweber3906]

wordddd

[@Doomsdayparade]

I just want one that's good enough to program apps for rich people, without destroying my wallet or being so slow I want to die

[@del-see-oh]

My MacBook Pro 16 is so big and heavy that I bought a MacBook Air 13 as a second laptop.

[@KC-bi9jw]

Your take on the MacBook Air M1 is a bad uninformed take

[@michael-4k4000]

Pro 100%! 💯. Pros are for Professionals. Since you can use Final Cut on any of these computers now, it really doesn’t matter. The pro has a better screen and a few other IO options. This is the best time ever NOT to buy a Pro model and still be able to do every task you desire. Well, until Apple upgrades to Final Cut 11. Then the added power will help, but it’s unnecessary for 95% of people out there, especially f not more.

[@NetvoTV]

I'm a freelance logo designer, anyone riding this love to have a logo and the work fee can help me able to afford a new MacBook Pro sooner to pursue my dreamer faster too! Let me know anyone want a win win situation! :-)

[@kingofarabistan2008]

If I wait until 2025 , Will Trump’s Tariffs make any MacBooks more expensive?

[@groove-heroine]

That’s a possibility, yes.