MacBook Air M1 (2020) vs MacBook Pro M1 (2020) - FULL Comparison

[@ZONEofTECH]

Would be amazing if we could hit 2000 likes on this video!

[@kean4582]

Just wondering, you didn't mention the gpu cores on the mba. So does the mba in this comparison have the 8 core gpu?

[@ZONEofTECH]

Yup. 8 cores on both. And 16GB RAM

[@thezoneoftechfan4359]

I hope you get it. You deserve more though. 😉

[@XxEmulatingKing]

Yes it would be amazing :)

[@ManBahadurRai13]

Thank you so much for the great video

[@ProdHAKX]

If i was offered a free MacBook, i would choose the Pro but if i was buying one instead, i would get the Air

[@kingchubs]

i would get the air if it had touchbar. Guess that's why apple didn't provide it💀

[@papaKiPariTohHumBhiHain]

@@kingchubs as someone who is considering the air, can you please tell me why should I jump to the pro for the touchbar?

[@cedricphoo]

if you was offered a free - Macbook Pro 8GB 256GB - Macbook Air 16GB 256GB which one will you choose？

[@thecooldude4564]

@@papaKiPariTohHumBhiHain i had the pro and switched to the air. The Touch Bar changes based on what you are using so it’s like a shortcut for certain tasks. I just couldn’t justify paying more foe the pro since the M1 processor first gen. Plus apple intentionally lower the fan speed that’s why these KZbinrs are not seeing a big difference in performance.

[@nojarai]

@@thecooldude4564 so you think i should cancel my pro and get the air?

[@emmanuelayo3607]

The most brilliant comparison I have ever watched

[@mooshue1991]

Agree

[@marquiswallace9957]

Just bought the Air. Thanks for giving me confidence in my decision.

[@joliegalaxy7281]

Also bought the air yesterday

[@rubybishaa1477]

What's the battery life on the Air?

[@Kastrom_]

@@rubybishaa1477 16 hours or less over-all 4 hours less than the Pro version

[@eduardoleonlotero]

How has it been? Is it a good choice? Should I buy an air as well?

[@Kastrom_]

@@eduardoleonlotero yes loving it so far

[@dandyberry4405]

Y’all did the most extensive test on these two laptops! So helpful, thank you!

[@AkhyarMusofa]

I’m really impressed with your comparison dude!

[@ZONEofTECH]

Thanks man! 😁

[@johnrambo5609]

Must Agree!

[@adikaadika780]

I agreed.

[@rage41937]

But a comparison of loaded ones. The majority of users would not purchases those models.

[@SefilSully]

def agree

[@LynxoneYT]

Lots of People don’t actually appreciate how long it took to make videos like this. Well done! Video is very well put! Edit: Ty for all the likes!

[@mark_pherz]

with 600k people wached this the mankind spent 161790 hours on watching it. Appreciate

[@LynxoneYT]

@@LegionDZ haha.

[@chilly2171]

700k ppl appreciate it! :)

[@LynxoneYT]

@@chilly2171 lol

@@chilly2171 LUL.

[@sulaimanahmed08]

Love how he got straight to the comparison! ❤️

[@chaicharin]

I watched a lot of reviews (I think 6 before this one). Your review was by far the best. Nice job. Getting a MacBook Air now for college kids.

[@_melumanzor_]

What does your kid feels about them? I'm also going to college and I'm still deciding.

[@shortsneedsnerf940]

@@_melumanzor_ i recommend dell intel 2

[@Kabinretiree]

I went with the M1 MBP with 16Gb & 1TB SSD and bought on the day of release. There are a few minor issues, but overall very happy. In hindsight, had I waited for a few weeks until all the tests and comparisons come out, I would have chosen a MBA instead given there in not that much of a significant difference in performance.

[@TinyEpics]

This was helpful! Just helped me to decide to go ahead and order a Macbook Air M1. Thanks! Excited to get my hands on this machine.

[@abarua28]

How is it going with you MacBook Air, any regret so far? I’m planning to buy a Mac.

[@SameerGovindan]

You didn’t say “sit back and relax and grab your snacks” in this video :(

[@tkaefring]

I forgot my popcorn! Thanks Obama!

[@andreayeash1548]

Thank you for the helpful video! I ended up going with the Air because the trackpad isn't a huge deal to me and I don't like the touch bar. The typing ergonomics, price reduction, and overall similarity of the two models helped make the difference, and your video helped me to feel confident in this decision after being undecided for so long. Thanks again!

[@herewego1067]

Hands down the best comparison on youtube right now, great work.

[@nikolaiarbues2038]

Watched around 6 to 8 reviews / comparisons in all before buying in the coming weeks. This is the BEST one I've watched. Straight to the point and full of useful info. But thanks to you, I think I'll be waiting for the 2022 models. cheers!

[@sammyjammy6647]

The 2022 M2 turned out to be inferior to the M1 with thermal and ssd issues. Lol you would have been better off getting the M1 instead of wasting a year of your life waiting. Lol

[@dilly2023]

@@sammyjammy6647 yeah mine comes tomorrow!

[@KRAPYBARA84]

Def getting and Air with my stimmy 😂👏

[@WMG98]

Exactly why I'm here LMAOO

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

Give APPLE that money!

[@datway88]

Just g0t mine with my stimmy 😂

[@_SZNN]

Y’all are hilarious

[@mendoncashon]

Atleast invest the pennies left in Apple stonks

[@BogdanL]

Holy smokes man. Never commented on KZbin until now. I am so impressed

[@HTJFilms]

lol

[@1HumbleCalf]

Just upgraded from my 2017 air and got 2020 M1 Pro and It’s Amazing and Was Worth It!

[@1HumbleCalf]

@Darren S ?

[@ameesully3673]

Just purchased the air for my daughter. She’s a college student and I was told that the air is the most popular for this purpose. It’s the first MacBook purchase for our family.

[@arendelle.]

Windows is enough for her no need of MacBook

[@DaveCondie]

I intentionally bought the Air because I can’t stand that Touch Bar. When the specs are this close and one is that much less expensive. I have it connected to a 32” 4K so the nits mean nothing, the mics are noticeably better on the pro - but that is literally the only caveat. I can buy an external mic if that becomes important... And I really only use it for Zoom and basic computing needs. KZbin, Apple Music, reading the news, emails. I have finally found a snappy computer that will last me for many many years to come. (I got the 16GB 1TB MBA - i bought for future proofing) Anyway, I’ve been so happy with it. Never loved a computer more.

[@DaveCondie]

@Frank Stein Fluid. I have full 4K with no performance issues. I had the 2019 MBA with the butterfly keyboard and that poor thing barely reached across the aisle to the monitor. Dropped performance by almost 50%.

[@slashnagy6]

Good points, I just can’t stand that “doorstop” design.

[@imrickjames7012]

@@slashnagy6 *CLAMSHELL* like all the other netbooks bruv.

[@slashnagy6]

@@imrickjames7012 yeah all laptops are clamshell but the air just looks fucking strange. It goes from thin to thick. If Apple can’t make the whole computer the thickness of the front portion, they shouldn’t make it at all.

[@brunellapolastri9968]

You guys think american macs are expensive?!? Wait till you see how much theyre worth in peru😞

[@MrCurlay]

Fabulous comparison and really helped my choice. I've had Macbook pro for work with touchbar and don't recall ever using the touchbar. With that in mind the differences were negligible and it was a no brainer, so I chose the Air.

[@BangVo]

Air is good for me. Pro will better with 16"

[@texemplarstudios5481]

And 14”!

[@Agent_Lunicorn]

@@texemplarstudios5481 when’s the 14.1 coming?!

[@texemplarstudios5481]

@@Agent_Lunicorn WDC 2021 most likely, so probably June 😁

[@ayushsolapurkar4716]

Or 14"

[@EshhhaBenjamite]

@@texemplarstudios5481 Thanks for that info.

[@raymond9484]

Thanks a million dude. This is the greatest comparison that I have ever watched.

[@mohanrajtamizhselvi]

14.15 min of content is worthy to watch. This is the best comparison ever I seen buddy. Keep it up.

[@Roaming50]

So happy I found this video! Most reviews look at the basic MacBook Air. I have the 16gb 1TB version on order (3-4 week lead-time) and this is the first video that actually benchmarks the Air with 16GB memory and 1TB storage. It appears the storage is faster with 1TB than when it is only 256GB.

[@jacobponce9900]

The 1tb drive is a higher quality drive.

[@tanaleep8452]

this was the most helpful video when comparing the two MacBooks Ive ever watched

[@bab1671]

Nicely done! I've had the MBAir M1 for a couple of weeks. Battery life and speed improvements are huge. No fan is also a big deal. My previous early 2020 MBAir fan ran at high rpm's at least 30 to 40 percent of the time - very noisy and annoying. The M1 MBAir is the best Mac for most people.

[@BreakingJohn]

What kind of battery life are you getting? Do you use chrome or safari?

[@bab1671]

@@BreakingJohn I use Safari. Most of my use has been plugged in - I use an external 27" monitor. I used for video playback unplugged for over an hour. Afterwards it had 97%. My Intel MBAir would be at about 80%. The youtubers that have evaluated battery life say the apple hype about battery life is true.

[@laurieforsman7820]

What are your specs? I'm thinking of going 16GB RAM and 512 SSD to future-proof since I keep these things for a long time. I'm a teacher who does not do any high-powered stuff, although I do make little videos with WeVideo or Loom for my students.

[@bab1671]

@@laurieforsman7820 My specs are the base low end MBAir, 8 Gig Memory and 256 Gig SSD. If you're likely to keep it for 3 or more years, the upgrades are a good idea. I don't think you'll have any issues with the base model for a long time but if future proofing is a concern, do it.

[@laurieforsman7820]

@@bab1671 Yeah, thank for that. I think I will; I can space out the payments as well with the Apple Card.

[@EricaGoings]

Great video! How does the Air hold up to multiple pages being open and running Zoom simultaneously?

[@szabigonye9235]

Got an Air yesterday after got rid off my Imac. I can say its amazing! Fast as f... good screen,good battery life, best keyboard I ever used, amazing design!

[@radekwillow692]

This is a comparison how it's supposed to be! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@carlos6640]

Additionally if someone is unsure i recommend to go and check the difference between the two panels. 500 nits of the MacBook pro makes a difference. I felt like the MacBook air was lacking of screen power. You'll get it when you go and try by yourselves

[@jleason2003]

I chose the Air. Seemed like a no brainer.

[@waRr3nxx]

I’m considering the pro because it has higher screen brightness and won’t throttle like the air when I run some programs. Having said that, I would honestly prefer the pro to have the Air design.

[@maryjoshuadelfincoachmj1103]

I will buy air.

[@thecanadiandegenerate]

I whole heartedly agree. My partner and I picked up the Pro and Air respectively. She’s a tad jealous of the Pros Touch Bar but I am extremely jealous of her Air’s tapered design.

[@christiansargent6053]

I love the design of the pro tbh. I got the silver and it's so sleek

[@ricky836]

I'm going for the pro, I like the touchbar feature!

[@maxweinbach3996]

Love your very agressive nod after each sentence

[@RaghavPal]

I am using MBP early 2015 and need to upgrade. After watching this I believe MBP will be good choice for me as I need it for programming, multi-tasking etc, It would be great if I could get a comparison on how these machines respond to hot climate environment, Overall Great Video. Just imagine the effort, planning, time, creativity gone into producing this type of video, Content is best and super useful

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Well this is perhaps the wrong video. What display size does that 2015 have? I had 15" but it broke down after 3 years. Wasn't really happy with the build quality. I did use 7 days a week plus 10 hours a day. But multiple keys came off plus battery swoll and logo board got fried

[@MichaelDangerDobbs]

Love the video. I really appreciate you getting specifics on the actual performance of how it did rendering videos and other tasks. I’ve watched a lot of other videos and they do more general. I also appreciate you giving a definitive answer on how you feel about it rather than most videos were people just say it’s up to you and it depends on what you like. I appreciate that you said you didn’t think it was worth the extra $300, it really helped make my decision for purchasing the MacBook Air.

[@abarua28]

How is it going with the Air, any regret?

[@uoieanoemarvillanueva7057]

Bro your REVIEW OF MACBOOKS WAS THE BEST OUT OF MORE THAN 150 VIDEOS I WATCHED

[@ZONEofTECH]

Wow, thanks!

[@addygilmore2561]

Thank you for this amazing comparison! Love how you actually know what you’re talking about 😂 :) I’ve been planning on getting the Air this coming weekend!😍 this would be my first mac and I’m very excited. Seen a lot of great reviews

[@chrisliu7095]

This is THE COMPARISON I am looking for . getting 1st FANLESS Air (No 16'' M1 Pro Yet) but worry about there is huge less performance on video parts between these two. you save me a lot of time , Really Appreciate it.

[@karma6002]

this video really helped with my internal debate on what to upgrade my current MBP 2019 too. I was stuck on price differences as well as what the differences really were but I think I will stick to my choice of MBP M1 as I prefer the design over the MBA M1 and it seems to be slightly better and I think spending that extra $200-$300 is fine since I plan to use it for a long time. I would wait for the newer versions to come out but my current MBP is very damaged from liquid my brother spilled while he was borrowing it. It really is the most helpful video out here in the whole comparison and I enjoyed it a lot! Off to go and order my new MBP M1 :)

[@datway88]

This is my first MacBook and I went with the silver M1 Air , the no fan option was the winner to me .. and I already have the 12.9 iPad Pro 2020 so I'm extremely happy

[@pascalbarreiro]

Finally a test with a 16 GB Ram MacBook Air. Thank you

[@roxshivamsingh]

I have been brought an air base variant for full stack development this February, and I'm really happy.

[@TinaBailey]

This was really helpful - thank you! I think it’ll have to be a Pro for me. (Better mic, the fan & faster charge make it a better choice for me).

[@stuartmorley6338]

One of the best videos I have seen in a while.Thank you.

[@VomBethel]

Very in depth review/comparison! Thank you. I need a bigger screen than 13 inch so I guess I'll wait for the larger Pro. Will need to upgrade my 2016 15 inch Pro in 2021.

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

I didn’t sit back, relax or grabbed my snacks for this video.

[@samanthagregory7787]

Love

OK.

[@Pearl2677]

Very informative and the editing outstanding ❣️I just love your professional and always informative postings . People don’t know or realize the amount of work you put into it 😊 ( only people with editing background can really appreciate it, like me) Great team !

[@abhiabhi3326]

I m planning to buy MBP 16gb/512gb..Is it worth ? Storage can be transferred to external Drive. Wat you say ?

[@jlg0077]

You’re the best, you always offer a wealth of information and your delivery is always well executed. Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@ZONEofTECH]

Thank you!!

[@AdamBoettiger]

Can't wait for your comparison of the 14" and 16" refresh when they come out in October.

[@NSMetaLpig]

its simple, if you have plenty of money go for pro and if hasn''t then go for air hahahhaha

[@e.dnorth]

Thanks a lot for this. I’ve been trying to determine if I would lose a lot by choosing the Air instead if the Pro so this was really helpful. I don’t think I’ve seen another video this comprehensive on their differences.

[@bushram8451]

I’m watching this with all my soul ! And I still didn’t decide what am I going to get 😣

[@kime8840]

get the pro and then you're gonna regret it or get the air and then you're gonna regret it as well haha then buy all of them

[@lynsi5596]

I feel you 😑

[@uzairarshad4231]

Get a Windows laptop

[@HeartOFPageant]

Just buy the ASUS OLED.

[@Camilavvm868]

pro is probably going to last you longer. 👌🏽

[@mplovecraft]

I'm getting a base level Air now - because I can't wait, and then I'm upgrading/investing more in a redesigned MBP 14 or 16 next year.

[@LewChain]

Ugh that was fantastic speaker comparison 🥲

[@SheynneDavis7723]

I’m planning to buy a MacBook in 3 days and I’m torn between Air and Pro. What would you recommend for a college student? And planning to not buy any for next 4 years .ty

[@XXXX-lj5ge]

Air, everyone say the air is better for college. Pro is more better for ppl who do alot of editing. i bought the air too!

[@leah-qc3lt]

i wanted a macbook pro with no touchbar, but i want a high performance, quiet laptop as well. I think i will go for the M1 pro, but i think its priced unreasonably cause it’s only the touchbar that really defines it.

[@Jarretv69]

I guess you just saved me $300. I didn't realize they were that close. I watched another video comparing the 2 and they guy hated the touchbar so I guess I won't miss what I don't know. Thanks for such a great comparison!

[@HaitianHallow]

What's even the point of the Pro name anymore? They need to really up the Pro name to incentivize us.

[@sek4110]

Just bought a 2 month old MacBook Air 2020 with M1 for $500, I think I got a good deal!

[@Lub22]

what’s the storage

[@EastMontana1]

The pro is better to type on and the bar is actually good to use once you learn its tricks. 👍

[@worod1042]

How it’s better to type on?

[@CarolynGamble]

Congratulations!! You have such a detailed review. Thank you so much!

[@markgriffiths7757]

You’re the only person to say that the trackpad is different between the laptops. That was news to me. I’ve been watching loads of these vids & research. Thanks.

[@laurology]

I've watched a handful of video comparisons and read multiple articles online -- yours comparison, by far, the best one I've seen (even with it being almost a year old) Thank you for your help!

[@morpheusspirit6609]

Excellent comparison!! Definitely the best Pro vs Air comparison I’ve seen on KZbin. 👍🏽

[@maddie3388]

i was so set on buying Pro but thanks to this vid, i really am considering Air now.

[@paul-gm8ss]

Excellent and comprehensive review..

[@bradcolby3624]

Not enough difference for the average user to justify the Pro..already ordered 2 MB Airs and after watching this video you helped me confirm I did the right thing. Since the Pro will be updated later this year...makes since as well. Thank you for the excellent comparison review

[@porvoonosho]

Spoiler: Pro has a fan.

[@projectcalmofficial]

LMAO

[@lusurama5080]

Who’s the fan?

[@jqueryrocks]

TBH, the fan is quite important, Macbooks have a history of battery swollen problems, which means by having a fan, you will less likely to see a swollen battery.

[@wolverineiscool7161]

you would think "air" would have the fan and not the pro

[@hhoneybear1136]

@@wolverineiscool7161 the “air” was designed to be light. The Pro has a fan because its used for more “intense” work.

[@nixdapogs]

Thanks for the comprehensive review! This definitely made me feel better for getting the MBA m1 on impulse.

[@19mterry]

So I had gotten the air but that Touch Bar is fabulous!!!! So I went for the pro. It’s was $200 more 🤦🏽‍♀️🙈🤪

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

hey man I just wanted to comment and say this is the BEST comparison video between the m1 pro vs the air. You've helped me make a decision after a long internal debate.

[@AntoniioH]

It’s so hard 😭 I really love the Touch Bar and the fact it’s bigger...

[@dylanroselle6130]

the touch bar gets to be quite annoying imo

[@chrisa9035]

Ithink the pro just weighs more

[@nipunipoornima7054]

I was watching for such a clear video. Thank you so much

[@JEYMS]

Can’t decide between silver and space grey 🙈 Does space gray really show more scratches and scuffs ?

[@_Luket]

Idk about that but in person siliver is good...I have the space geay

[@mikekaylor1226]

I have a 2017 Macbook Pro, i7 2.8 GHZ 16 GB RAM, and I have hardly touched it for a month, when I bought a new M-1 Air. The Air is the best computer I've ever owned. I'm more excited for the next machines with M-1x or whatever they call it, than anything Apple has done in a long time.

[@LeBronIsgLoat]

Love my MacBook Pro M1 so far! 🤗😊🤗 Still testing The Sims 4...😬🤓🤔

[@7itese840]

My favourite feature of the M1 Pro is its silence (can't believe I'm saying this). The 2015 13 inch Pro is just a slow hot and loud mess running Catalina

[@imgonbastar114]

Do you still play The Sims 3? Or anyone who does? I’d love to hear on that. 🙏

[@DuarTech9]

I’d it running good ?

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

@@imgonbastar114 I play The Sims 3 because The Sims 4 is boring. Not on Mac though.

[@nad6969]

Lmao, what’s ur pfp

[@MyraGLove]

Thank you, I am looking for one that would be great for illustrations and animation.

[@ceciliasawyer2432]

Great review. I am waiting for the 16 inch macpro for several reasons. Brightness of screen and microphone quality matters.

[@pilzj3263]

Thanks for your recommendation. It's done so professionally, clear cut, no-frill and easy to understand!

[@AKrishnaAkhil]

Giving longer audio clips when giving a listening test would be better.

[@ngocvo5992]

This is the best comparison video I’ve watched so far! Thanks so much.

[@ZONEofTECH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rashadw3933]

Well, you just talked me into buying a new Mac. Thanks! Lol but really though awesome video, well worded and good examples. You have earned my subscription

[@samarennarzary7614]

Thank you so much for information about the differences between Air and Pro. I was about to buy one of them today, yet I had some reservations and returned home. I happened to listen to your evaluation. This information has helped me to go for Air.

[@vincet4438]

These seem almost similar in size but gotta go with the pro on this one

[@nickygodwin6529]

Very well explained 👏🏻👏🏻 I’ve watched other videos and your video is my favorite one because you went beyond the main topic subjects of the laptops 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@TamarinPamarin]

03:06 I think otherwise. Dedicated buttons make the adjustment much faster for brightness and sound. Touchbar might make it more accurate but do you need that level of presicion in everyday life situation is a different case.

[@jacobg492]

He doesn't show it but you can just hold on the button and drag it up or down. I have an air but wouldn't mind the touch bar.

[@caglargenc1316]

I have fully charged my Macbook Pro at 02.04.2021 Friday and did not use it on weekend. Then I use it whole week on working times, today is 08.04.2021 and I still have 11% of Battery. Just amazing

[@rosannemusic]

Really great comparison! Thanks for making this video and helping me choose the right mac. Think I might go for the air, even thought I had almost decided for the pro, since I have had this before. Thanks again!

[@raymond9484]

I will definitely go for Macbook Air. I am not a professional in any of those mentioned. Just wanna get myself a new nice laptop. I have used Macbook Air 2014 model till now and it served me well.

[@Aberrated-CC]

I'm getting MacBook. But still don't know which one Air or Pro. Damn it.

[@Purple-qi4hj]

Touchbar or no touch at. I love the air

[@hhoneybear1136]

It depends on what your intentions are.

[@newacc8064]

If you want to save money, you should get air. But if you want the best out of both, then get pro.

[@Pianojunkie100]

I love my MacBook Air.

[@caseymiller7317]

Great comparison...Straight to the point, no fluff. I really appreciate this. Thank you

[@samcbk]

I am definitely going for the Macbook Air 16Gig Ram - 1T Storage

[@brooklenz1706]

Awesome review. I research a lot prior to a purchase and your feedback was head and shoulders above everyone else. Thank you so much and keep up the great work. I am going to purchase the Macbook Air today!!

[@justsomeguy1801]

Form factor of the MBA (doesn't cut into my wrist when using on my lap as your palm which naturally pushes it down; MBP box-shaped design cuts into your wrist) and the function keys (hate that TouchBar) is enough for me.

[@davidmatakaiongo9465]

This comparison was phenomenal! Thank you so much!

[@giza1618]

Man do I love this guy. He's so energetic. Love ur reviews man .... Keep it up And ur accent is better than any other tech ytber. The 7:19 if farenheit or celcius

[@mickey3273]

F

[@faisalmahbub7042]

Still one of the best comparisons for these two laptops on the internet!