2020 MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Which budget Mac is right for you?

[@Jean38157]

Thanks luke! Thanks to you, I decided to buy the 2020 macbook pro. I’ve been saving money for one! I only need $1298 more

[@gillianmorton2549]

i felt this on a fundamental level and this is such an underrated comment omg

[@davidgarcia8781]

Same over here

[@denniszenanywhere]

I remember when Luke started reviewing only old MacBooks before he did the latest macs. Perhaps we should all do these MacBook yt reviews so we can make enough money to buy macs? Lol

[@damolaalabi8211]

🤣🤣

[@noahcooper5969]

Nice $1 down

[@henrycollins2478]

“Any innovative technology called a cooling system” 🤣🤣

[@anon1187]

Apple: No thanks(for asking)😂

[@jacobg8194]

Haha haha ikr A COOLING SYSTEM

[@Josechezz]

😂😂😂😂

[@Tony-sj4sj]

LMAO! I love the subtle shade.

[@DTVDragonsTelevisionRevised]

6:45 😂

[@zacwrites4907]

It's like they just don't want to make the macbook air close to perfect

[@enjoyably6418]

yes so that theres a barrier between the two, super smart

[@Antphoneigh]

I'm not sure why they're worried about doing this. I think they're cannibalizing their Air with the iPad Pro with keyboard.

[@Apatty6127]

Antphoneigh I don’t know, even though I know the iPad Pro is marketed as a alternative for a laptop, for many people it just isn’t the same and doesn’t provide the same functionality.

[@ArielGonzalez1]

i think that they want to delete it from their product lineup, because you have the ipad pro which is more powerful than the MBA and it cost about the same

[@harmony2368]

MacBook Pro 13' 2019 is perfect for the musician . MacBook Pro 16' for visual artists. ...so the new 13' is getting closer to the performance of the gpu images processor which suit both the visual artist and musician producer as well. 13' is the perfect size, is so portable and amazing , makes you a cyborg.

[@patricksmith1361]

Literally every one of the tests and benchmarks in these reviews focuses on maxing out the computer's performance and, as a result, biases your brain to think that the Air is a total slouch because *of course* it's not as fast as a Pro. In reality, the Air is a well-built, portable, snappy little computer that does a GREAT job with writing, editing documents, doing research, keeping up with your email, etc. If you run demanding tasks like video and photo editing, get a Pro. Period. But if you don't, the Air is a very good computer and a big step up from 2019.

[@surajchowbenemohanraj8442]

Totally agree but why even give the option of a quad core processor if the need is to run simple tasks. I would say it's just unfair for the user.

[@patricksmith1361]

I haven't tried the dual-core 2020, but I had a dual-core 2019 Air and it felt... slow. I think the quad-core i5 just runs those relatively simple tasks better and more quickly. It feels crisp and capable. An i7, on the other hand, makes no sense to me. A processor or RAM upgrade is a nice addition for your Air, but once you start trying to "spec it out" you really should just get a Pro.

[@2Evan]

Perfectly said. Bull’s eye! 👍🏻 Check out this brilliant review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5O1e5KBr6eYr6c Overheating issues?

[@jmwlife2k]

Patrick Smith I agree. For people who want the air I suggest the base model.

[@TheMonkeee]

0:58 The MacBook Air has LPDDR4X ram not LPDDR3

[@lukemiani]

Whoops I forgot to change that 😅 literally wrote it down to go back and edit that before uploading 😬

[@fukksipuksi6926]

@@lukemiani probably a good idea to pin this so you dont get flamed for it.

[@ThaRealBigHoss]

@@lukemiani happens to the best of us lol

[@TheiTE]

Yeah

[@lovehkg]

I can't believe that Pro is using DDR3🙈

[@kamata93]

I would go with the Pro every single time. Its just better in everything for me.

[@sttv1570]

This channel including Max Tech and Dave2D are my 3 favourite tech channels. Your explanation are so straight to the point, clear and precise. Everyones who planning to buy a Mac should watch this!

[@jbbell6903]

It would be great to see you to a "lap" test and run both machine thru several different task at different processor demands and see how long you can keep the computer on your lap before it gets too HOT to handle. I think this would be a valid point for many people to see.

[@rasinansar4890]

I was waiting for this. Torn between i5 MacBook Air and base model MacBook Pro

[@sig3ldunc4nI]

Pro is the way to go Check out max tech’s new vid between the two.

[@samvargas2868]

I have had the air for two weeks now and I'm considering returning it. It gets so damn hot just watching HBO or surfing the web. it's really frustrating because it's a better machine except for a cooling fan and a slightly larger bottom.

[@DH-sf3wq]

Sam Vargas what model type cause I also have the same issue

[@morten1]

With the pro you are forced to have the touch bar and no slim wedge design. Do you need the pro performance? Can you live with spending more to get an older 8th gen cpu?

[@mikefreedom8881]

Same here. I was 90% sure i'd be going with the base MBA with i5 and 16MB of ram. Now i'm thinking that for an extra $100, I should go with the base MBP with the same specs. Aside from 8th gen chip and slower ram, and tbh, these won't be making a real world difference. How hot and loud one will run WILL make a real world difference. The screen on the MBP is also has slightly better color and 20% brighter. Or I could go with the base i3 and only bump up the ram for future proofing it a bit but then again, not much future proofing having a dual core as the brain of the machine. Man on man... I keep my Macbooks for a very long time (MBP '07 still works. I don't see myself investing in a dual core laptop in 2020...

[@carlosricardo6445]

“Budget Mac”

[@babyboomertwerkteam5662]

i had to laugh

[@roman_jp]

Anything "budget" that apple makes is definitely not budget compared to its competition 😂

[@ximanuz3986]

But it’s quality tho, and 1200$ isnt that much, its like 2-3 weeks work?

[@nitinanku]

@@ximanuz3986 2-3 weeks assuming you eat only microwave ramen and live with your parents.

[@hibye8405]

fart

[@nathanb4435]

I found this video very interesting. I purchased a base model Macbook Air 3 weeks ago. As it was my first ever Macbook I assumed that the dual core I3 would be adequate for some iMovie editing, excel, word etc as well as the usual things like KZbin etc. The latter is true but trying to edit basic 20 minute videos even in 1080p on a dual core Air has been horrible. It stutters and lags and takes an eternity to export the videos. The entry level Air truly is designed for the most basic tasks and very minimal multitasking. Luckily I have managed to arrange a return to Apple outside of the refund policy as I was so unhappy with the product. Ive now ordered the 2020 quad core i5 MacBook Pro so hopefully will have a lot more luck with my editing. Seriously, I hope this helps anyone who was considering anything a little more taxing against buying the Air.

[@jamesbaker8847]

I ordered my 2020 mb air day one with the i5 upgrade and the 16g of ram. I couldn’t be happier especially since I’m coming from an 300 dollar pc laptop I got in 14/15 lol my mb air 2020 is solid and it does everything I need it to do and more!

[@NinjaPrincessYuka]

Any heating or loud fan noise issues?? That's the configuration I want to get on the MBA 2020. I want to use it for college and was wondering how well you think the air is holding up?

[@jamesbaker8847]

NinjaPrincessYuka I haven’t noticed any! Maybe if someone was doing some really hardcore video editing but for everything I’ve done, it’s been fine.

[@NinjaPrincessYuka]

@@jamesbaker8847 I went with MBP 2020 base model in space gray. Since the air won't get here before my classes start.

[@alexanastasi9883]

@@jamesbaker8847 Same here, I have the mba base model with a dual core processor. I aint gonna like it can get hot sometimes, especially when using chrome but that's just it, it runs perfectly fine without any issues. If you are a student who will be using microsoft office and stuff like that a lot then mba it's the right one. It can handle some light photoshop or some light editing but I wouldn't recommend it on a daily basis, as it's going to hurt the cpu and the laptop won't last that long.

[@billnyfeler]

GREAT comparison video! You show the pros/cons of each machine accurately. There are WAY too many MBP fanbois who won't talk about the MBA positives and reasons why the Air might be a better choice for some users.

[@DarrenHazel]

1299 and 1799 mbp have different speakers. its been like that since 2019. 1799 always have the better ones. because Im using the 1799 2019 one and my lil sis have the 1299 one.

[@arsalankhuwaja9865]

99

[@M.Hassane]

Worth it macbook pro 2019 2.4 ghz like you macbook or better buy 2020 base model ?

[@gitchai8838]

You pay almost 2K including Tax. It ‘s a huge money to get better one

[@ashishailawadi1773]

You can get awesome speakers with $500 though...just saying

[@DarrenHazel]

@@M.Hassane 2.4 2019 is a better buy than the 1.4 2020 lmao

[@ryanacosta4387]

Dang the difference of those speakers are crazy. Didn’t expect that 😳

[@ajmuhammad7318]

Damn I’m still sitting here with a 2012 MacBook Pro, the unibody 😂, all I did for it to work was upgrade the ssd. 😂 I forgot to add I upgraded the ram

[@leahevehumphries]

Same, I have 16GB RAM and 500GB SSD in mine and it's an amazing machine :D I love it to bits!

[@307skylake7]

On the 2011 lol

[@bradywright5185]

I am still rocking the 2009 and don’t have any issues. I m looking to upgrade just because it’s 11 years old.

[@TheTezExperience]

Brady Wright trade in to Apple for like 5 bucks.

[@appletopic]

Haha I am in my MacBook 2009 mid 5,2 and it has the original hard drive well actually everything is original even the ram it is very slow and it has macOS Catalina thanks to dosdud1 😆 😂

[@timjenkins8538]

Jonny Ive 2021: We have now created a unique new cooling pipe system for the Air. We call it the iPipe. Um... there are no other changes this year. By the way its going to cost an extra 299 bucks (excluding taxes).

[@rickwwld]

I know you know that, but it's kinda sad to recall that Jonny doesn't even work for apple anymore.

[@carpet2123]

Rick Lee Apple is Johnny’s number one client with his new company

[@AhmadStpats]

I returned my 2020 i5, 16gb, 512gb ssd MacBook Air. Im coming from a 2015, 15inch pro with dual graphics, but decided to switch to the air because of the form factor and because my workflow doesn't require too much power. HOWEVER, I really cannot recommend this laptop, maybe the i3 version as it runs a lot cooler than the i5 version. but my i5 version was constantly above 70. degrees at just the most menial tasks, the fans would spin and be unbearably loud. I installed Macsfancontrol and that did not really help as the fan spinning faster didn't really drop the temperatures due to non existent heat pipe in the air. The air was at 70-80 degrees plus with just safari at 5 - 7 tabs, Mac photos app, Spotify, discord or Skype. sometimes while on a discord video call, the laptop would be at 90 degrees with just safari open. The real killer is when it comes to screensharing. Ive been using screensharing a lot more due to covid-19 and how we are working from home more now. the MacBook Air cannot handle screen sharing at all! Even with just safari with 3 - 5 tabs open, once I start screen sharing, the processor instantly shoots up to 100 degrees. the fans are at full blast and the screen sharing would be ok for the first 3 - 5 minutes. After that, the computer slows to a crawl and is running at maybe 20 fps. This is probably due to the boost clocks going down due to high temperatures. Ultimately the laptop is unusable. I understand the design of the MacBook Airs cooling system. the fan in there is acting more as a case fan instead of a cpu fan. think of it as an exhaust fan at the back of a computer tower. HOWEVER, It couldn't have hurt to just put in a heat pipe to let the processor stretch its legs abit more. Id avoid the air i5 and go for the i3. Or even the base model pro if you need bit more power.

[@MidnightBloomDev]

$1100 (+taxes) computer can't handle screen sharing in 2020 lol. What a great innovation.

[@kayleyholland5655]

AhmadStpats the base model is way better I don’t have these problems unless I’m charging and playing twitch at max quality 1080p60

[@sioul2006]

AhmadStpats I do own the base Modell. So 256 gigs and the I3. I’m very happy with it. Works perfectly fine with All my office stuff and also with GarageBand and I-Movie. It very very rarely gets as hot as the fans would even start spinning. And if it does (for example when playing Chess against it lol) it’s far quieter than any other Notebook I know. So a clear recommendation for the I3 from me!

[@nibblebaby]

Thanks Ahmed. Between your comment and this video, I will opt for the baseline mb pro and just upgrade the memory. I am a science and match teacher, doing online lessons. I finally felt it was time to upgrade from my 2007 MacBook. I was worried about it getting hot and I still need to make my lessons visually appealing. No michael bay type special effects, but something better than a talking clip art.

[@MediumRareSteve]

AhmadStpats that sucks and that’s why I went with a pro. I can’t believe they didn’t put a heat sink in there.

[@barefeg]

I feel the mic problem is because of the different chassis. It might be fixed with software tho

[@TheMadTube]

Agreed. I think the compression codec is the real blame here. Maybe an update down the line will correct it.

[@ovidiustredie4014]

Hi Luke! Upfront full disclosure: I am an IT guy familiar and constantly using the Apple products line-up, however I am not an Apple products’ fan. My beef with Apple is regarding their business and pricing approach as well as the right to repair issue. Their products' quality is undeniable, especially the pleasurable “touch and feel” experienced while using their products. I just believe that the pricing/performance ratio does not justify the selling price. The disclosure put aside, I would like to tell you that it has been a while I watch your KZbin reviews and “how-to upgrade” videos. Even though I have not always shared your opinion I have always enjoyed watching your videos. I admire your obvious passion for the Apple products as well as your balanced approach: you give credit where is due, but you do not hesitate to be critical of Apple’s failings. I like your sense of humour and the here and there sarcasm inserted in your videos. Keep up the good work as I am looking forward for your next videos! Cheers!

[@ALBBproductions]

Just bought a 2020 MacBook Air and thought I might regret it after watching this. Definitely made the right decision for what I use it for. No regrets!

[@wggebejejr822]

Is the air good laptop ?

[@breewright8702]

@@wggebejejr822 I brought an AIR a month ago with no issues

[@jessicagonzalez_1995]

Wggebejejr it’s a good computer but you need to be careful what surfaces you set it on when using it. I had one and it ended up over heating and stopped working :( I’m definitely getting the pro.

[@runnergy]

Bree Wright i3 or i5?

[@myausstudy1563]

Thank you Luke. Helped me overcome the 8th & 10th Gen processor conundrum. Have decided to purchase the low-level 512GB MBP 2020 but bump the RAM to 16GB. Thanks so much!

[@benjigruber9292]

My Aus Study you should have gotten the $1799 with the 10th gen

[@Christian-dc3fm]

Should have spent 200 for 10th gen mbp

[@surajchowbenemohanraj8442]

With that SSD and RAM upgrade you are only 200$ short of the 10th Gen, which in my opinion is value for money -> 2 fans, woofers, faster ram, faster processor and graphics.

[@myausstudy1563]

@@surajchowbenemohanraj8442 I am in Sydney, We don't have the cheap pricing the US has. The 512MB (2020) MBA with 16GB RAM = A$2284. The 10th Gen MBA 2020 = A$2829. That's nearly $600 difference. Like I said, we don't have the luxury of ultra competitive pricing the US has.

[@myausstudy1563]

@Paul M Absolutely agree mate! We are a whole different market with contrasting pricing strategy to the US and Europe generally.

[@ElBrayants]

I really like the come up of your channel, inspiring, keep the good work

[@arki3134]

Lmao I died at the dramatic scene for the cinebench part😂😂😂 7:50 and 8:02

[@alstonmiller212]

I drop my food because things just got real

[@MrCaps-sq4bk]

@@alstonmiller212 facts.. That was funny!

[@AlexLPify]

that's why I love his videos

[@arki3134]

Alexander He yeah 😂

[@wandering_prince]

same here😂😂😂

[@wilt3051]

Sad 2019 Base Macbook Air noises :( I hope the 2022 Base 13” Macbook Pro would be one hell of an upgrade when they come out

[@meganskywalker6100]

Wow. Was so set on the i5 Macbook Air 2020, but now I guess I’ll go for the base model Macbook Pro! Thanks Luke!

[@andashestoashes]

Megan Skywalker did you end up buying the pro? i am having the same dilemma on which to choose!

[@meganskywalker6100]

Madison Still waiting for mac stores to restock on the pros (here in the Philippines) since they ran out but I already have a reservation! :) What are you gonna use it for?? However, if it takes longer, I guess I’ll hold out for the apple silicon macbook pro instead (hopefully the rumors are true!)

[@daviddenoncourt757]

Actually the MB Air is LPDDR4X memory

[@buckharm522]

David Denoncourt that’s right.

[@rons5534]

David Denoncourt 😭😭😭 y wud apple f up the cooling

[@gepixelt7712]

@@rons5534 cry

[@engineergaming4295]

@McNuggets Addict ?

[@joetisckos6224]

This was a great video 👍 I pretty much already knew I was leaning towards the pro but this video helped and you don’t put a weird emphasis on every last word of a sentence like every other tech KZbinr

[@kennynelson3871]

Idk how he only has 169K subscribers the quality and time he puts into his videos shows

[@randomtech787]

I have my custom spec MacBook Pro 2018 and it's more than double the performance in cinebench than the base model MacBook Pro 2020. Consider buying one of these refurbished!!

[@adamdabomb1113]

You’re the absolute best reviewer out there, man. Thanks for thinking about us normal folk who might just want something simple or to have the same laptop for many years! Thanks!

[@Papa_irv]

Finally an honest perspective of both laptops!

[@Hangman281983]

Hello. At the moment, MacBook Air 2017. I am considering buying either a MacBook Air 2020 with 512 GB of disk space, or a MacBook Pro with 256 GB of disk space. The tasks are simple: watching movies, listening to music, converting music and movies. Downloading from the Internet. I would like to know your opinion which is still better.

[@chelseajolenewellness822]

I watched a lot of videos on Mac book pro vs Mac book air 2020 and this one was the most helpful!! Thank you !!

[@stuntmania3000]

that was the most elaborate cooling system definition ever.

[@Prettystar22]

This video is really very helpful for me and now I got some clear view on what to choose between the air and the pro 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks a lot for helping 😊 Subscribed ✅

[@carson2646]

I have the 2020 MacBook Air with the I5. My daughter has the MacBook Pro with the !5. I really cant tell much difference in the performance. We aren't doing Video editing or anything. The Air is my first Macbook after a lifetime of windows PC's and so far Im happy with it

[@genesis3790]

I LOVE the honesty!!

[@drano1614]

Okey, so I ordered a 2020 MacBook Air with 256 GB SSD, 1,1GHz 4 core processor, and 16GB RAM, around 2-3 weeks before they announced the new MacBook Pro, and therefore choosing the Air, since it was new, and had better stats than the old MBP, for the same price. I want to use it for my studying, mainly for downloading documents, some study related apps I need for uni maybe even use pages some time, and use it as a second screen at the uni (I´m mainly using an iPad 7 and Apple pencil to write on and make notes), . After seeing (a lot) of videos about the new MBP, and now this comparison, I wonder if I bought Computer too soon, and should I have bought the MBP, or is the Air "good enough" for the kind of work I want to use it for? I don't intend to do any rendering or things like that, I just wanted to expand my Apple ecosystem with a portable Laptop.

[@aarif1202a]

The air is more than enough for you , I would say going to the pro for a student would only be useful if you're wanting to edit videos or create music maybe play really intense games.

[@drano1614]

@@aarif1202a Okey, really glad to hear that! I was starting to worry since it seemed as if everyone said "don't buy the Air, the Pro is better, and the only really option", and that the Air just was good for looking at.

[@aarif1202a]

@@drano1614 definitely not. If you're not editing or intense gaming and don't think you ever will , pocket the couple hundred you saved and use it for something else. As a student I doubt you would even use the air to it's full potential so there is no worry in it not being good enough for YOUR needs.

[@patricksmith1361]

It's not just "good enough," it's a GREAT computer for those tasks. If you don't absolutely need to render videos/edit photos etc., you're wasting your money on a Pro.

[@margeanderson9380]

Thank you for this review. It was very thorough and very informative and helpful.

[@nolancargill]

Too poor, I use a Samsung Chromebook plus w/ Apple stickers. IQ 1000.

[@wilt3051]

Nolan Cargill how’s ChromeOS as a daily driver?

[@fgfgfgfgf2919]

Put like 10 stickers

[@nolancargill]

Chrome OS as a daily driver is not bad, unless you want to do video/photo editing. I mainly use the internet for all my tasks, and it performs well.

[@mcnaugha]

I just returned a MacBook Air 2020 because it was a terrible Zoom client. Zoom must be pretty CPU/GPU intensive and the fan just ramped up to full strength for the entire call. I’d imagine most video conferencing will result in the same thing.

[@Katya-ij7hg]

This is such a helpful video, I’m so glad I stumbled upon it! I really needed someone to just break down the differences in a way that makes sense.

[@hughboyd4466]

Get this, I have a Macbook Air 11" - Mid 2012, and I use Final Cut Pro X every single day with no problem. I import as proxy media and I get no dropped frames. YES rendering takes at least 30 mins on a small 3-4 min video at 1080p, 60 FPS. BUT it works for me, as well as this, I use Lightroom and Photoshop near enough everyday. I don't even bother editing 4K footage. What I do is edit my footage from an external hard drive that is free of space and yeah it works. I'm still surprised after 8 years it's still going. I have taken such good car of it though, never even dropped it or throw it about.

[@kumarpawar7724]

The video does justice to the title. Got answers to all of my questions. Goo Job Luke! :)

[@Memmnarch1981]

watch this Vid on my 2 Week old MB Air Base Modell and now I know, that I did everything wright. Thanks for your Videos.

[@jun_suzuki42]

Tough decisions!!! I am currently using Lenovo Y50-70 but it started to age very fast, and I want to upgrade to MacBook. I have been browsing non-stop on which one should I go for, and I found your video absolutely helpful.

[@gabrielness9306]

I still have the 12 inch MacBook 😂

[@wilt3051]

mel Dolma oh it does everything else but “cool”

[@appletopic]

Hahah I use a MacBook 2009 mid 5,2 😆

[@jhbergallo]

AppleTopic hahaha same

[@Urfavjon]

I have the latest one, bought it brand new from Best Buy which was the MacBook 2017 for 800 amazing price

[@imho4990]

@@TheOMGPudding Why? There is no other laptop like this on the market. Beautiful, light, great screen.

[@nancyparker7460]

You are by far my fav reviewer! Great work!

[@chiragdotco]

Super helpful video. Been a lot more confused between both of these.

[@elmarlactaoen9065]

I'm looking for a new laptop and I would be using a lot of video conferencing apps like zoom, is the macbook air 2020 suitable for my everyday use?

[@pkagent14]

Your video production is always on point 👍

[@iamALPA]

Great video Luke!

[@calilahjess]

I was going to comment how your video is WAY more useful than the other tech review with 1M views then I noticed you posted this 3 days ago and the views are justified.

[@TheMuzaffar2010]

Excellent explanation. Thank you Luke Miani👍

[@dannyspivak6526]

Love your honest reviews

[@spirasavett]

I'm trying to figure out which MacBook to buy. I usually have a bunch of browser tabs open, a few Word docs and sometimes another application including a multilingual word processor. I've been doing some audio and video editing using just iMovie and GarageBand, which I think are all I will need. But I am starting to create some videos that might be 20 or even 40 minutes long, with some B-roll and transitions and audio interludes, either in 1080p or edited from 4K source footage. I've been getting by with my mid-2012 Air and managing a lot of this, including 720p video stuff, but it's time to upgrade. I'm going to stick with a 13 inch because I move around all the time and love the weight around 3 lbs. I would consider a Lenovo C940 because I'd love pen support but really love being in MacOS. Which MacBook should I get? Thanks -- love the channel!

[@juliuskevinclarina7962]

And this is the video i have been searching

[@shuyuye2505]

Good analysis👍👍👍

[@P-su7kg]

What do you think is better to upgrade when you go with the macbook pro 2020 base model...the RAM (to 16gb) or the ssd (to 512 gb)....(can‘t pay for both) I never had a laptop/desktop before so I‘m struggeling to decide. I need my macbook mostly for college (browsing, office tasks and and storing a few files) but I also want a future proof machine thats going to last me a long time and I might wanna start a little bit of video editing and create a few youtube videos myself (but that would just be as a hobby now and then for now). I mean ram is not upgradeable and there are tons of externals ssds but is 256gb really enough for my usage? And what are the limits for storage extension? Can I install programms on external harddrives and edit videos 100% of them? And what about MacOs updates? Will the old versions of MacOS be deleted after a main update or is that an extra few gigabytes every year ADDITIONAL to the space thats already taken up by the system? And is 16 gb of memory even that important to be futureproof? And last: do I have to worry about ARM Macbooks coming out soon and therefore a shorter lifetime for my Intel processor macbook due to a lack of support/updates for the old intel processors in a few years from now? I‘d love to get some advice here☺️ and sorry potential typos....I‘m from Germany so I‘m not a native speaker😂😅

[@rubenmatos4641]

Probably the best video I’ve watched on this subject. All in all, the MacBook Pro does the same as the Air, with the possibility for heavier, more substancial tasks. For this reason I think I’ll go for the Pro. Thanks

[@HH-mf8qz]

Thanks for the video Luke Would you say for web / mobile app development a pro is required or is the air enough power?

[@kenhuebsch2286]

Thanks Luke!! Have watched so many of your videos recently, really adore them. Can you help me with this dilemma? Macbook Pro -$1200 vs Mac Mini - $1049 -I have all peripherals. Within the Mac Mini options, there's the $780 i3 vs the i5 w/512ssd OR i7 with 256?? Then get a ~$500 2017 macbook Air to kick around. I just ruined my 2nd mac air with water damage. I want to get into Final Cut, but maybe I won't like it. Would be nice to have the capacity, so maybe the i3 if I just want to put my feet in? Or should I future proof with the i5 or i7? The Mac Pro would technically be cheaper bc then I wouldn't have to get a kick around easy task laptop in addition. But I'm so afraid I will accidentally spill water on it.. Would appreciate any insight!!

[@karanhingorani6603]

Super helpful video.

[@hey.laurah]

I see that playlist called "Shitty Old Pop" We love to see it

[@grantbrewer6567]

Best Review I've seen that highlight the differences

[@vivekranjantube]

I love watching your content so much. All the very best. Go for 10M subs this year.

[@raymondgreenwood1]

I am happy with my 13" Lenovo Yoga 740. Saved myself a grip of money for the same things and I have a touch screen, a USB drive along with 2 USB C. finger print reader... as well as a metal chases and a better screen. That being said for me personally a Macbook Pro would do the job for me although the speaker thing is interesting.

[@DFXThomas]

Initially I had ordered a quadcore MacBook Air with 512GB of SSD. But then, Apple released the new MacBook Pro models. Plus, I watched more KZbin reviews. Well, I just changed my mind and my order to the 4-thunderbolt-ports version of the MacBook Pro 13"... and also 1TB of SSD. I am so looking forward to this new machine!

[@klausmeier3434]

Could you please make a video on whether it is better to get a Hackintosh or a Mac Pro 2009/10 if you want a powerful, but also affordable and upgradeable macOS computer?

[@jagathon777]

Thanks for the video. Helping a friend buy a new Mac laptop and this helped a lot.

[@nibblebaby]

Thanks to Ahmed’s comment and this video, I will opt for the baseline mb pro and just upgrade the memory. It’s still not yet available where I am (Thailand). I am a science and match teacher, doing online lessons. Schools in my country won’t open until at least July. I finally felt it was time to upgrade from my 2007 MacBook. I was worried about the MBA i5 getting hot and I still need to make my lessons visually appealing. No michael bay type special effects, but something better than a talking clip art.

[@chrisw443]

You should change your online name to luke miami. cause I see that everytime i read your name fast lol

[@KhaiNguyen-uf4jn]

Should i buy the macbook pro right now or wait until the back to school event in july? Tks so much for helping :)

[@TheRealShedLife]

The irony/sarcasm by 6:50 is CRACKING ME UP.

[@emmettduncan9441]

Hi Luke, I have a base model 2020 retina MacBook Air and it is so awesome, I love it so much, I have had it For almost a year now and it is still fast!

[@gmdrandom6287]

Which one? The M1 or i3 one

[@mayurbiswas4007]

Luke, what do you think which machine will hold its value better down the line ? And will constantly be fast and snappier down the years.

[@danielsandininjusto]

As a college student, what would you go for? I'm looking at the pro base model but upgrading to 16 GB ram. I'm also looking at the air base model but upgrading to 1.1 gz quad core and 16 GB ram. I've had a MacBook air since 2011 and now it's time for a new laptop but I can't really decide. Please let me know what you think!

[@Osteoandyogi]

Thanks this helped me choose the right MacBook for my new KZbin channel Thanks

[@711Arigna]

Thanks for the great information

[@nightcafeable]

Wow! You just made a perfect video por people who, like me, don't understand tech talk. Great work! I still have a doubt, though. I need to upgrade my MacBook Air (early 2014) and I though about just buying the new MacBook Air, but I edit 1080p video for KZbin once or twice a week. Would a MacBook Pro be a better choice for that reason? Thanks!

[@kyudo58]

Very good comparison, thank you. What about combining a less powerful / expensive MacBook with a Mac Mini? For demanding tasks use the MacBook as an interface to the Mini with Luna Display or Sidecar. For lighter tasks and going out of the office, the power of the “lesser” MacBook would be enough. Also, while the Mini is doing a rendering job you can disconnect from it and use the MacBook for all the light tasks one also has to do (mailing, writing, planning, accounting, etc.).

[@manzahalem8845]

Nicely done, thank you. Subscribed.

[@davidg8522]

Great video as always!

[@BelieveJay]

Thank you finally a video that has helped me. I had ordered a MBA i5 & I canceled the order as I plan to do video editing on final cut. I’m going with the base model MBP

[@azku]

What about high end air vs base model pro? Which one is the winner?

[@kevinabraham2029]

I have a question! I'm not sure which MacBook to buy. I am currently a medical student, and I use OneNote A LOT. I'm probably going to wait on buying a new mac as my mid-2014 MacBook Pro-retina has been doing an excellent job. The only thing I notice is that it runs pretty hot during Zoom calls/when I run OneNote and have a few tabs open. So, since I use those applications, and OneNote on the daily, would it be better off for me to get a MacBook Pro? Thanks for your help!

[@Merttrem]

I think the current 2020 Macbook Pro is more damage control than actually an update. Probably a big update coming this year where they won’t have to mention the keyboard change anymore.

[@catbernstein8628]

Thank you! I only recently discovered your videos and have found them very useful, and appreciate your calm approach. Indeed, I thought buying a random, cheap MacBook Pro on eBay was such a “fun” idea, I bought one too! We’ll see what arrives!

[@arjuns5772]

Helpful Video! Thank you!

[@lele103189]

Great Video! Thank you

[@btrfb]

Amazing video, but I’m still try to decide which one is better for me. Thanks for the video!

[@AakashSharma-ql8qz]

As an engineering student which would you suggest between MacBook Pro 256GB vs MacBook Air 512GB...??

[@globalko]

The big question is Macbook air quad core, 16 gb DDR4, 512 gb SSD or Macbook pro quad core, 8 gb ddr3, 256 gb SSD, they are the same price

[@roseaskari480]

I Love the video, thanks a lot Luke!

[@gedaliahlieberman7512]

Got the 2020 13 inch Pro base model and added 16 GB ram for 90 dollars was that worth it?

[@ArturPaulau]

Absolutely

[@MsKolo90]

Is the base model pro have decent enough storage for a beginner KZbinr and someone who is trying to play around on fruity loops? Should I maybe go for the 2nd model ? Plz help

[@tristanskylark]

2:10 and bigger trackpad*

[@Konpadre826]

Excellent video.. Exactly what I needed to know, Thanks a lot.

[@diegoromero7930]

MacBook Air seems pretty decent for that price, 1,299 I mean. I would use it for development, it should suit me just fine. No crazy gaming, nor video editing. Just text input. Nothing more. Furthermore, with corporate discount I can even max it out to 16 gb of RAM.