M1 MacBook Air vs iPad Air 4 - Don't Choose WRONG!

[@ReneRitchie]

1. Get $25 off your cell phone bill at rene.ting.com ! 2. M1 MacBook or Air now... or M1X MacBook or A14X iPad Pro next?

[@petersuvara]

Not sure yet, I have a heavy workflow (Design/Photography/Software Development). I may just stick with my current macbook pro and get the iPad Air as an adjunct device.

[@omsingh4478]

i wouldnt say no competition in ultralight laptops, the apple macbook does, in my opinion, get handily beat out by the hp envy x360, but apart from that, and maybe the new dell cps and asus zenbook s it is better than the rest of the competition

[@Key5ser5oze]

The very important question we need answered is: Is the SSD user-upgradable in the new M1 MacBooks? I'm not letting Apple rob me blind with their outrageously expensive upgrade to 2TB for $600 when I can get a 2TB NVMe SSD on Amazon for $230 to $320.

[@ytzoid00]

M1X MacBook or A14X iPad Pro next is what is am waiting for......

[@petersuvara]

@@omsingh4478 you should read up on the x360, it's getting terrible reviews, many stories of it being broken out of the box. 3.8 stars. It's still a windows machine, so expect it to become snail pace slow in 1.5 years. Whereas I find Apple Macbook/ipad products have a greater lifetime of 3-4 years.

[@woodcider]

I think this comparison is important for students. And since the iPad is the ideal note taking device (scanning, markup of pdfs, handwritten notes, hand drawn diagrams...), I think the iPad Air is the best choice for students. Add the Magic Keyboard and it can’t be beat.

[@diamond4k]

This is the ONLY video I could find with this comparison

[@bradavon]

It's an unusual comparison to be making after a decade of iPads.

[@domdrone6766]

Iwas also waiting for this video - this is the only one yet I guess to answer - but I haven't seen until the end but not sure if there are somes benchs comparing the M1 and the A14 ?

[@DanBorries]

This is the only comment that I totally agree with

[@hollymardling2827]

Same

[@brandnaqua]

@@domdrone6766 I'm not sure about benchmarks but I have the iPhone 12 mini with the A14 chip and the MacBook Air with the M1 & let me tell you the iPhone 12 mini isn't running the same hard-core apps but it is FAST in Lightroom, Adobe Aero, and running 20 software instruments in Garageband so I would call that EPIC & i'm sure it's great on the iPad Air also!

[@siddraj2002]

I own the new iPad Pro + the new keyboard, no one mentions how heavy and thick this combo becomes. It almost beats the purpose of the thin and light nature of the iPad. I'd rather take the Macbook air over the iPad + keyboard combo

[@Theotherside.]

thanks bro

[@hharveeyyy]

This is what I’m looking at, thank you for this comparison.

[@ReneRitchie]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradavon]

Really? One is a laptop and one is a tablet. Seems like people have had a decade to learn what an iPad is. What do you want a tablet or a laptop?

[@alexmeek610]

@@bradavon not to mention that ios and macos have different use cases since mac os grants the user full access no matter what as much as Apple has put warning after warning to try and stop you 😒

[@davidhoward6254]

I ended up getting the iPad Air 4. I found for the basic video editing and web browsing I wanted to do, the 64GB Air was perfect. My son has the newest Macbook Air so I had a good basis of comparison. I'm running LumaFusion on the Air and it works like a charm. I keep all of my media off-device, hence only 64GB of storage. I was able to score the low-price Magic Keyboard from Walmart, so all in my investment is approx $750. No issues so far. Great video for folks to compare, though! Thanks for posting.

[@Theotherside.]

Is it better investment than MacBook

[@sadequehossen1892]

I did the same thing but now I’m confused 😕 should I return ipad air 4 and get the MacBook air ??

[@crlxzzzz]

My mind: ipad and macbook My wallet: ipad Hotel: Trivago

[@chi5108]

keep in mind that the ipad runs on iPadOS, not MacOS. so even though it can look like a MacBook, it’s really not. granted, that difference won’t matter depending on what your going to use it for, but i got the iPad Pro for uni and im about to sell it and get a MacBook instead. i just thought id share in case it helps xx

[@yasooon5936]

@@chi5108 thank you

[@yamiletmartinez1232]

I’m high and weak 😭

[@cloudstrife3762]

chi so is ipad pro can transfer music to iphone? Like the regular laptop that i used it must process from itunes lybrary on my windows laptop

[@carmine_]

iPad Air is the same if not more with the keyboard if u want it to be nice and used good so its whatever u want more

[@Halal_Kid21]

Let me get this clear, All of y’all iPad Air owners might get offended, but the fact is the macbook air or any mac for that matter is miles better than any ipad (including the air) in terms of getting actual work done. Let me support my assertion here with couple of reasons. First off, you can download any app from any source , whereas the iPad of course cant. I agree that many apps are there in the app store but the ability to download any app from the internet is just insanely useful. Next off many applications are very limited on the app store. For instance take microsoft team, an essential for many people. It has full functionality on the mac whereas on iPad it is very limited in terms of uploading files etc. And finally many occupations (in terms of IT) require apps for coding and programming, such as Terminal and Xcode, which isnt available on the iPad. Also the ipad requires so many adiitional accessories to use it to its full potential such as the magic keyboard, but you can use the macbook as it is. Also i do agree that the iPad is better for media consumption and for other people like artists etc but when it comes to anything else the mac is better. I am open to any contradictions and also btw all this is coming from an iPad Pro and Macbook Air user, so I have had experiences with both of these devices.

[@rzorrilla52]

I bought and returned iPad Air 4 256GB because of the issues with the Files App (touted by many KZbin influencers as a ‘big new thing that makes an iPad a laptop replacement’ no, it does not) when in fact - for my use cases - the Files App is unreliable, slow when exporting to external media like USB C SSD and PRIMITIVE (seems like working via a ‘backdrop implementation’) as compared to even DOS. For my use everyday productivity (Word, Excel) the iPads equivalent apps are basically crippled versions of those apps. So... most likely will get Mac Air with M1 since I just battery service on my iPad Air 2 that still works well as a media consumption device. In reality, I still need (or want ?) both devices, MacBook for productivity, and iPad for media consumption. P. S. As far as the Apple Pencil - I really wanted that - but I realized that I’ll never make me an artist and for what I do most of the time when taking quick notes, that pen and paper still work just fine.

[@robbievengence]

I have switched to iPad and magic keyboard for everything. While some things take some work around a to do, once you know and are used to them, the experience is just better than anything else. It could be more streamlined but this handles video editing better than any actual computer I’ve used.

[@thehocuspocus9]

I must admit. I miss it when Rene said “THIS, is Vector.”

[@9_1.1]

I think my air 4 works just as good as the Mac with the magic keyboard

[@paineys3341]

MBA has a headphone socket also it only costs $999, remember to add the magic keyboard to the iPad Air is an extra $300 that makes it way more expensive and the pencil is ANOTHER $100! Plus remember you can’t use a iPad as a laptop replacement, nearly but not completely, I know, I tried with a iPad Pro but had to keep my 2017 MBA to do tasks just not possible with a iPad! One final thing, the MBA can run both Mac & iPad apps! To me the choice is simple, MBA all day long

[@theartistchair_]

I am an iPad dude but I would go with the MacBook Air because I have it and I edited a 4K video in FCP on my MacBook Air and was running a Geekbench test at the same time. It’s a beast for a MacBook!

[@probcsh]

I just picked the Air for my simple but I bet also common use case - my kid can do online learning with it, draw doodles with a good pen, watch KZbin, and I can do my occasional typing with a Bluetooth keyboard. And yes my 2016 MacBook Air is kept safe in the drawer. The one thing I want iOS to do better is file management. Files is already in much better shape, but it can be even better.

[@amyloriley]

> I just picked the Air This is a wonderfully ambiguous comment when comparing the Macbook Air and the iPad Air. Well played, sir! Well played.

[@sivamanipatnala5517]

An ipad with macos is a dream

[@ace_txlips7183]

ikrrr wish..

[@MF_OXF]

I have an iPad Pro 2020 with the magic keyboard, I love it, but sadly it is not 100% a laptop replacement. I am finally going to replace my Macbook 12 inch (2016) model with the MBA with 16gb of ram - I plan on keeping it for at least 5-6 years, for anything heavier more pro demanding, Im just going to wait for the new M1 or even M2 iMacs. Great review nonetheless, Rene!!!

[@TheSagitis]

Given both can have long battery life, apple should just merge iPad and MacBook Air, adopting m$ surface pro design.

[@callumclark4021]

An iPad with macOS and the power of M1 👌🏻

[@novareaper17]

Thank you! Nobody else is making this comparison and it’s exactly what I’m looking for!!!

[@riaslater7819]

so I bought an ipad air 4 recently, and i've been trying to decide if i also need the macbook air m1 as an ecology major in college next year, or if i can manage with the ipad air 4 with magic keyboard. any advice is appreciated!!!

[@h3sh926]

I came from a MacBook Pro to the iPad with the magic keyboard. As a student who doesn’t do much other than the occasional photo editing and graphic design, the iPad is more than perfect for me. It’s also great for gaming with Stadia.

[@carolbianchi7852]

I’ve had both for several years. I use my tablet a lot for misc stuff-watching YT vids, email, texting, puzzles. But if I want to do any serious work, I go to the computer. I find it easier to deal with creating, finding or moving files. Plus, I do a lot of genealogy, and the app versions are just limiting. I have a monitor hooked up to the laptop, and it feels like a full desktop, that I can evacuate with. (Used to live in hurricane alley). I’d recommend trying the programs you need on your tablet and see how comfortable they feel. If it’s cumbersome, it will be a long four years... best of luck in your studies! 😊

[@sebastianjanson3134]

That depends on what you’re using it for, if your main tasks are note-taking, making presentations and writing esssays the ipad with the magic keyboard is more than enough. Although it takes some time to get used to the smaller keyboard (took me around 15-30 minutes of typing). But if your workflow is made up of more intensive tasks that the ipad cannot do, then go for the laptop. I own both an ipad air with the magic keyboard and a macbook and i use the ipad 90% of the time.

[@sergiogarcia9822]

I bought an ipad pro for my MBA as I tought that it would be enough which it is most of the times but now with the pandemic and classes being virtual I am struggling with multitask, a MacBook air is more capable in this regard, I am still one semester away from being done but I am planning to take a few extra courses in the near future so I will get a MacBook Air and leave the iPad Pro for media consumption, I hope this helps!

[@elenajo8760]

The MacBook Air M1 is a better and safer choice I own the iPad Pro 12.9 as I thought I can manage doing college simple things but it FAILED But if you want to risk it & get the iPad Air 4 as your only device for college then it’s your choice My advice is get MacBook Later save for any iPad with Apple Pencil just for note taking as I can say this is the only reliable feature for the iPad

[@ALITTLESILLYXD]

You hit the nail in my problem i want a mac but the ipad is able to satisfy my colleagues needs.

[@gauravvikalp]

As a person who uses both, neither can replace either. Plus both devices together work like magic!

[@wirdatulkhasanah4527]

Agree

[@YoungThos]

I was literally searching for articles on this topic earlier today. Thanks for reading my mind, Rene!

[@JGott726]

Sold my MacBook Pro 2019 i5 model for the new base model MacBook Air and I am blown away with how snappy and fast this thing is. Also no fan and lighter than the pro. Amazing.

[@diegobrava]

Smart boy!

[@devrenfreestone1272]

Never had a KZbin video make me think about what type of bang I need...so thanks for that, Rene.

[@skylinex4719]

he keeps saying macbook PRO when he needs to say MacBook Air.

[@RichBriere]

Thanks...I thought it was just me.......and I am...at this VERY second....sitting here waiting for the FedEx truck to pull up with my FULLY Loaded Air. AGGGHHHHHHHH!

[@lizziebear5110]

No he doesn’t

[@thomaspaplawsky2114]

What would be better to buy for school? I’m leaning toward iPad and magic keyboard for $100 less

[@fallenpurplee1780]

Thank you, so much as a future college student I am having a really tough time deciding between a Laptop and a ipad. Was very Helpful i believe both would work for me. :)

[@callumclark4021]

MacBook will be better for college. Macs can run more legacy software whereas iPad can only download what’s on the App Store.

[@mttqll8623]

My choice m1 air and ipad 8. Ipados is still very limited to use as a main device.

[@avonperera2187]

I'm debating this myself. Thinking I'll get an iPad Air with cellular for now with the idea being that iPadOS will get greater functionality in future, and once the M2 comes around the future of MacBooks and ARM software will be a bit clearer

[@EgwPaliegw]

As long as the iPad OS goes along with iOS at updates and versions , it will continue to be “iOS” with a big screen. They need to do much more on iPad OS for it to be more than an entertainment OS.

[@ReneRitchie]

Totally smart strategy.

[@Michael-zn2jc]

Keep in mind iPadOS is not macOS. An iPad is not interchangeable with a MacBook.

[@avonperera2187]

@@Michael-zn2jc I'm well aware. I have an iPad Pro 10.5 and the workflows and limitations are ok for what I need from it

[@EgwPaliegw]

@@teh_hunterer let’s see if applications like Office or any other really comes as is from MacOS. Personally I have doubts.

[@kalvin.]

The big issue it seems is how expensive the magic keyboard is. Realistically you’d want the 256GB iPad Air but with the keyboard added, it is more than the base M1 MBA. Ultimately it depends on what you need more, traditional computer desktop experience or the flexibility of a tablet/touchscreen interface. Ideally the magic keyboard would be closer to $150-200, and then the pairing would be very appealing

[@daveoalumbo6016]

Never owned an apple product before and recently purchased the iPad pro 12.9 , and I am in love with the UI , I don't anything remotely pro by any means and already have an y720 lenovo laptop but I am considering the macbook air .. what do you guys think

[@slmczrr]

dave oalumbo If you really want a MacBook then get the MacBook Air because it is TOO good to be true . But if I were you, I’d probably keep the iPad Pro with a magic keyboard buts that’s what I’d do 🤷‍♂️

[@daveoalumbo6016]

@@slmczrr thanks man

[@nishitkumarbarik4294]

I have an HP PAVILION GAMING laptop - 15cs 144tx. 8th Gen i7-8750H/8GB/128GB SSD + 1TB HDD/NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti 4GB Graphics/Win 10/MS Office 2016. It has been working great till now. I've been using it rigorously for about 3 years now. Given that I am a Computer Science undergrad and that I want to buy a secondary device in addition to my main laptop mentioned above, should I buy a MacBook Air M1 or should I go for the newest iPad Air with the apple pencil and the magic keyboard accessories ???

[@steveb540i]

I'd take the M1 MacBook Air with Big Sur any day vs the iPad Air with a keyboard. Not even close.

[@chromaticvisuelle]

But the Apple pencil is doooope

[@mrpancake1274]

@@chromaticvisuelle yeah but I don’t know how to draw but I write code

[@steveb540i]

@@chromaticvisuelle well, I’ll leave all that doooope for you in this choice

[@peterpan121983]

Ugh. I just want an iPad Pro with M1 and Big Sur.

[@abhilashpandath]

Simple assessment is both of them are equally good. And you can make the choice depending on 2 parameters 1. If you are heavy creator on applications like MS Excel, PPT etc - go for MacBook as iPad has limitations here 2. If you consume more content than create content Eg: reading, watching videos, playing games etc; go for iPad (you can sit, move, lie down and consume content. You can buy a keyboard for the input jobs

[@ryanduffy5887]

I still have iPad Pro 10.5.. I’m a casual internet user and my iPads perfect for me so although the new MacBooks are impressive it would be a waste on me.

[@bradavon]

Yeah exactly. It doesn't seem like a difficult choice to me. If you need a laptop you'd get the MacBook.

[@dharmani_youtube]

An ideal combo perhaps is mac mini and iPad air. Mac mini plug with tv and use if you don't wanna buy a monitor. Mainly helps with having MacOS so no relying on AppStore. iPad for lighter tasks on the go.

[@leonard8766]

This is the perfect combo!

[@RB-km8ze]

Last time I was this early, I downloaded Limewire

[@ReneRitchie]

Bold choice!

[@RB-km8ze]

@Frederick Hall That’s why we had FrostWire and BearShare!

[@braskabani8011]

Kazaa

[@justinmarino7965]

Hi! May I ask what would be the better buy? This M1 Macbook Air or an Ipad Pro/Air 4? Which do you find more productive? *I would go for the Macbook, but I do really want to use an Apple Pencil to take note on the Ipad as I'm currently a college freshman, and as some don't really mind, I would greatly benefit with the main camera. Thus, is it worth it that I choose an Ipad Pro/Air 4 over the Macbook just because of these? I'm gonna use it as my one and only tool, so it's kinda hard to decide since I value efficiency and productivity that, as I have heard from people, Macbook offers more than an Ipad.

[@elenajo8760]

Get a MacBook M1 Later on when you have the chance get an iPad with pencil Speaking from someone who was confused between the MacBook Pro & iPad Pro 12.9 with Apple Pencil 6 months I ended up getting the iPad Pro as my only device I regret not going for the MacBook I can’t rely on everything that I need for college A lot of stuff isn’t working on the iPad Pro So for a better choice get the MacBook M1 Then save pater for an iPad with pencil just to help you with digital notes other than that the iPad can’t do what you may need in your college

[@justinmarino7965]

@@elenajo8760 thank you, ma'am. this is what i plan now also. ♥️

[@justinmarino7965]

@@elenajo8760 thank you, ma'am. this is what i plan now also. ♥️

[@elenajo8760]

@@justinmarino7965 you’re welcome 😇 Yes this is the best decision For me I will be saving money to get the MacBook Air M1 Hope you enjoy it ✨

[@Michael-zn2jc]

MacBook Air. iPad Air is a horrible choice! My MacBook Pro seems like it’s been at the Apple store forever so I’ve been using my iPad Pro as a substitute and there are just things it can’t do! It doesn’t have macOS and therefore it can’t substitute a computer even if you buy a keyboard and a mouse. Take it from someone who has been deprived from a computer and is forced to used the iPad, chose the computer, you’ll regret choosing the iPad.

[@pranavsachdeva1141]

correct. and on the top of that ipad air is more expensive if you add magic keyboard cost, plus it is only 128 GB, Air gives you 256 GB

[@ralphcramden]

As far as I know the iPad, any iPad, cannot run a full Python implementation. Specifically it cannot implement PyAudio, which means you cannot do variable length recordings for Speech Recognition. I assume the M1 has the libraries necessary to do that. Otherwise it would be necessary to take it back to the Apple store and fling it through the window. It's not about "traditional," it's about whether you have a genuine multipurpose computing machine.

[@Squantle]

If you own a decent enough desktop PC, I see almost no reason to pick MacBook over iPad anymore. You can do your traditional computing heavylifting at your workstation and for anything portable, you’ve got a great all-in-one device.

[@IMSiegfried]

Hm...maybe if you want to do a lot of writing like me. :)

[@Oli75]

Hold on! Is that an MKBHD t-shirt hiding underneath that sweater?

[@michaeljacobdy]

I have a desktop PC, an iPad Air 2 16GB, and an almost 4-year-old windows laptop but had battery problems. I'm a graduate student with not so much money on hand. Should I go with the MacBook Air ( late 2018 model second hand) or this?

[@diegobrava]

Macbook air M1 for sure.

[@Key5ser5oze]

The very important question we need answered is: Is the SSD user-upgradable in the new M1 MacBooks? I'm not letting Apple rob me blind with their outrageously expensive upgrade to 2TB for $600 when I can get a 2TB NVMe SSD on Amazon for $230 to $320.

[@Thunder_13]

Please compare the professional softwares, workloads and mainly benchmark results also sir !

[@JB3LL89]

I was originally planning to upgrade my MacBook Air, but I got an iPad Air for my new job and I feel in love it right away and it changed my decision

[@aronantonio2530]

I would use it for school work should I get the iPad Air or Macbook air?

[@JDFloyd]

Thoughts about a M1 MacBook Air vs. iPad Pro?

[@earlwoodland8216]

Well I have both. I find that enjoy both. It just that for inputing data and making changes to my Filemaker databases, it is far better experience. When I want to have customers signing documents, watching videos, using gps, I prefer the iPad. The best thing about the air is I can charge it on a car charger.

[@JalalFriday]

Feels like I’m in a zoom lecture class with my professor. Great video 👍🏼

[@brianbrady8312]

it would be cool to have a cellular antenna in the macbook. This is the reason for choosing the ipad air option. true portability.

[@hera5325]

Hello! I need advice. I have the ipad 8th gen (which i bought a while ago), and im finding it hard to decide whether i want to keep it or get a macbook. It’s not intended for something important, although i am a highschool student, but the ipad i have now is only 32Gb and i want to do such things as play games, watch movies all sorts and just be comfortable with. I’m scared if i change to Mac i will regret it. Please help?

[@ma3refangy863]

I think that apple will ditch ipad and make a 13 inch touchscreen convertable macbook instead and make an option to choose between tablet mode or mac mode espcialy running ipad os app on m1 chip macbook

[@josephw6977]

I’m currently trying to decide whether to get an M1 MacBook Air or iPad Air 4 for college work. I simply need it for word and video calling, I like with the iPad I can use it for mobile gaming and watching KZbin wherever I am in the house however I don’t know if I would be better with the M1 MacBook Air can someone help me?

[@michaelwilliams2430]

I think you answered your own question. The iPad fits your life better.

[@Olando89]

Depends on what you do. If you are a programer or web developer then you should get a Mac. You also and do more integrate things on a Mac.

[@petearmstrong2778]

Great comparison and relevant to many I'm sure. Just to add that currently in the UK the price difference between iPad Air 256GB and iPad Pro 11 128GB is only £40 . So depending on your requirements that may also be an option. Most reviewers feel less impact on their wallets as any device reviewed/used is usually a business expense but us mere mortals are paying hard earned/saved cash as much as we would love to go higher. 🤔

[@dodieraiby]

In your opinion, after the new Apple processors came out for me, the MacBook Pro ..... I am a regular user. I have an iPad Pro 12.9 inch. I use reading to browse movies and games. You recommend that I buy with an iPad MacBook Pro 13 inch because of the games. Forget me, I only have an iPad ???? I know the last Mac laptop was the 2015 version, and after that I used an iPad. I want your opinion after I explained to you what I use ..... I mean games are light games that I use on an iPad. I don’t understand games like Windows. This is what I mean, except that I use it to watch movies other than This will be used to download books and novels on an iPad, this is my intention and sorry for prolonging .... What do you think about blood money?

[@Dr.Sumedha]

Finally a comparison video that gave me some clarity !!! Great content !

[@Golddragon214]

This is a great comparison that no one else is even talking about.

[@fionagreen8737]

Can you, you use the iPad to reset your I phone if needed?

[@qccanales8610]

magic keyboard draws lots of battery, 2 days without charge at idle and my ipad dies. also some productovity aplications, home office need cannot be covered by ipad, so if you need a device for office work, get the macbook air. If you draw, design edit photos, some video and dont need a device for your office desk job, get the ipad. Ill be selling my 12.9 with magic keyboard and pencil. also Ill be selling my mac mini 2018 and will be getting a macbook air.

[@neildymesich21]

I’m thinking on getting both of them what’s it like when you use them together?

[@andrew19971312]

excellent work but i still don't know. I have a windows laptop and i think its still works "fine". Daily usage: Teams, word and excel for college but also note taking about my daily workout and food. I watch a lot youtube vid and in my free time I play League on my laptop and Pubg on my iphone. Thats why i ineed both of them but i only afford for one :( . Which one is better for me 1st of all for callage and note taking and then for my free time? Does these microsoft office apps works on ipad as good as a mac?

[@gaelhernandezpalmer3154]

as an ipad pro user it would be so great if they’d just put a variant of mac os on ipad. They internals are there, why not just give us the os we want

[@safenders]

Money

[@andrikristianto2577]

Honestly the new M1 macbook lines are very appealing for a person of a windows computer user for decades, but the only deal breaker for me for not replacing my ipad pro 12.9 2020 (which I love very much and find it flawless) to M1 Macbook is how layman I am to mac os and worry to have a hard time of learning curve.... while ipad os is so simple and a no brainer, equipped with tons of apps compatibility (in addition almost 95% of my workflow requirement can be done by this ipad pro)....understand that the new silicon will add more capability for mac os to operate iphone ipad apps...but I’m not too sure this has been fully satisfied at this early stage...maybe in few years ahead.....we’ll see

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

Actually the best combo is the M1M-Mini and an iPad Air. I would use the M1 MM for desk work, editing, and other office work. The iPad Air to visit clients do presentations at clients road work. All $699+$599 = $1300.

[@mgaming7]

this is exactly the way to go. cheaper than 1 MBP .

[@Qjemuse]

What’s mm

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

@@Qjemuse Sure a Mac mini

[@hnd13]

Finally arrived A14 vs M1.

[@AbdullahKhan15]

Why don't we just get both

[@Kirkules44]

Hey Rene, I’d love to see a video making a case for and against touch screens on MacBooks. From both yours and what you believe Apples perspective to be! Love the channel! 💕

[@13StJimmy]

This is very much appreciated because I’ve been tempted to get the air because I mainly want a entertainment/ media consumption device that isn’t my phone

[@thefridge1000]

I'm the same but if you add in keyboard and pencil is the macbook air better value

[@MrGheller]

Rene, I have to get a new laptop. Which one and why: A) 16" MBP i7 16 Gb RAM 512 SSD B) 13" MBP M1 8 Gb RAM 512 SSD C) 13" MBA M1 8 Gb RAM 512 SSD Thank you for your advice.

[@jaybagora8916]

C

[@mrinaldubey8362]

Much needed video. I went with ipad air.😊

[@user-di8wy1xm2l]

Same

[@glennclarke9442]

Rene you are almost always on point! And your shared input here has done it again!

[@babyboy1971]

I am thinking about replacing my 2020 i3 MacBook Air with this setup. The iPad Air, Apple Pencil and magic keyboard. I’m a writer and a photographer and work mostly from home, and most of what I do is type and edit photos. I am also a part time student. I also consume a lot of content for research, and fun. I need something light and portable that I can take from my bed to my couch, occasionally sit on my desk, and to study and read on. Could this actually replace my MacBook Air?

[@sidehustle_university101]

The iPad is inferior in every way to the Air, aside from portability/form factor. I’ve tried and failed to replace my macbook pro with an iPad pro last year. Everything is more difficult. Forget file management, uploading files and photos. Everything needs a workaround or dongle and takes forever. 0/10 would not recommend. I’ve just sold my iPad and bought an M1 Air. Will never again try to use an iPad for productivity.

[@TroubleshootLIfe]

How about the iPad Pro 12.9 vs MacBook Pro with benchmarks?

[@joebiden6163]

Bought the M1 MacBook Air, so good!

[@VuongTran-pn5gu]

How do you like it? It’s MacBook Pro even worth it

[@steve9348]

@@VuongTran-pn5gu their basically the same , don’t waste your money on the pro

[@anubhavsolankey]

I just bought an M1 Mac. I'm plannig to get an ipad for Netflix, mails and web browsing. Should I go with iPad Air 4 or iPad Pro ?

[@arushh42]

iPad Air is newer, better and cheaper in Bangladesh where I presume you're from

[@anubhavsolankey]

@@arushh42 nope. India. close enough 😋

[@arushh42]

@@anubhavsolankey same shit tbh both terrible

[@TrollGamerStudios]

I will say the iPad Air is tempting me to upgrade from my og iPad Pro that is starting to chug in multitasking

[@umasum191]

Thank you! You answered a lot of my questions 😊 Very helpful and well informed 👍

[@joejackson6227]

I need opinion on whether i should get ipad or mac as i am a writer . Definitely i would prefer an all round device

[@Gautamabharwal]

if you're a writer, go for a macbook bec otherwise you would need the magic keyboard folio for the ipad which in my opinion ,i would prefer a laptop instead if i just want to write .

[@danielpedro2867]

And Air or iPad Pro 12,9 ?

[@enhjina9715]

Uhm I just really don’t know what should I buy… i’m a student and actually these days I don’t need whole laptop thing so want to buy Ipad but some apps that i will need in the future because of that i think i should buy macbook but I don’t know…. Please help me😶

[@christtondjogbede1267]

'' The new MacBook Air has the nicest potato camera in the world '' -Rene Ritchie

[@ihendrawijaya]

Been thinking for a while about video editing on the iPad. The reason is portability, powerful, fanless, and affordable. Glad M1 Mac comes at the right time. For 1000 bucks it is better in a lot of ways, except for the touchscreen.

[@michaelhill6453]

Here's my use case: I draw on my iPad and have no need or desire to do that on my laptop (MacBook Pro M1). I do want to use my Mac to run traditional and essential software, I am absolutely not interested in running iPad/iPhone apps on my computer. I'm covered with those other devices. I've used touch laptops; one tap on the screen and the thing falls off your lap; no touch for me please. I don't take photos with my iPad or my laptop, I don't know anyone who does or wishes they could. I do a lot of drawing on my iPad, I do not want to draw on my laptop. So the choice me me is simple - one for "real" work and more challenging play and one for design and play. Easy. :-)

[@billjclements]

What are you thoughts on if it will run this fast when hooked up to an external SSD. I know external SSD's are fast and usually not and issue currently, but considering how fast the new apple internal ssd's are do you think we will start seeing some slowdown in footage that we are currently not seeing in tests?

[@vivopencil7675]

I was never this excited

[@brentsmithline3423]

My iPad Air 2 that I have now does everything I need it to do. Also love Logitech Canvas case. Long time ago use to take my Intel Windows based laptop to Starbucks. Then came the larger screen Apple iPhones, a change in jobs, and no longer had need for a laptop. So feel that once my iPad Air 2 is no longer supported will replace it with a new iPad. I am looking the see what Apple comes up that I might want to purchase to replace my iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) which is doing everything I need after I replaced the fusion drive / chip with a Samsung SSD 860 QVO 2TB hard drive.

[@emiel333]

I currently own an iPad Air 3. Although the Air 4 has a richer feature set, I’m waiting for the new iPad Pro with A14X SoC.

[@Bacnow]

Oooohhhh yeah! That’s the hot ticket! If it has the rumored micro-LED display then it’s GAME OVER! I own an iPad Air 2 but i have set $1000 aside for this purchase (hopefully in March 2021) next year!

[@yasooon5936]

@Mayank and pankhuri me too! Have fun with yours!

[@MrBoog]

Make apple macbook trackpad become a canvas with an apple pencil.

[@gc3193]

You literally have a video for every tech question I ask myself! Thanks!

[@vladislauu731]

My 2015 MBP 13" 512GB still holds really well in Big Sur, but I am looking to upgrade to M2 Macs, I dont want to end up in "PowerPC" situation...

[@pandaesvin2130]

I just bought both 🤨🧐

[@BunderChowed]

No extensions on chrome for ipad is a major down side. Is there a work around or is there a safari solution?

[@jasonle520]

I think you just have to download Chrome

[@BunderChowed]

@@jasonle520 I did but it does not allow extensions

[@jimkoko]

I have a Mac Mini question . . . . How many HD monitors can it use . . with 2 USB C and I HDMI I'm thinking 3 . . . or . . am I wrong ??

[@juanreyes8564]

Dont forget that you can buy a drawing tablet for around 40 dollars to take notes and draw by plugging into your computer.

[@diamond4k]

This argument makes no sense.

[@juanreyes8564]

@@diamond4k edit drawing tablet** like a Wacom or XP-PEN. Cheaper alternative than buying both Ipad and computer.

[@ShrimpZoo]

What sounds better the iPad Pro 2nd gen, iPad Air m1 ....?

[@ceezee516]

I'm trying to decide between these two. Both would be fine for my needs. Ipad probably a bit more so but macbook might be better in other ways. Can't decide!!!!

[@michaelwilliams2430]

I've been having the same debate with myself. I've decided to go with the iPad. It came down to what is most important for me: portability and flexibility. There are no MacOS apps I can't live without and all of my work productivity can be done on the iPad. The pen will be a big bonus since I markup documents a lot for work and doing that with a mouse is a pain. Finally, I really like the idea of popping the iPad out of the keyboard and sitting on my couch surfing the web and reading eBooks.

[@lordbachus]

The future mac? A mac pro, where the detachable screen is a 13” ipad.

[@intruder313]

I am waiting for this. Seriously.

[@safenders]

Excellent