Don't Choose WRONG! MacBook Pro M4 Vs MacBook Air M3!

[@MattTalkTech]

What MacBook is Right for your Needs?

[@ElisaulJimenez]

M4 Base model would be nice

[@KhandakerNoorMuhammad]

I think pro is right for me as a heavy user

[@cupofkona]

more storage and RAM....Then it is great.

[@viz8746]

M3 Macbook Pro base model 8GB RAM/512GB SSDon sale now on Amazon (and Best Buy/BHP Camera etc.) - $1349 - $250 discount. 1TB is $200 more.

[@jesekauleta0416]

I'm looking to buy laptop only use for Church Presentations...what's the cheapest Laptop suitable to use ?

[@eledersbest3478]

I bought a 2024 M3 Macbook Air in June. I paid $200 to upgrade to 16GB unified memory and $200 to upgrade to 512GB Storage. I paid $1499 total refurbished from Apple ($1799 new). I inquired about upgrading and it's too late to return and too early to upgrade. They suggest using a reseller to sell my Mac and the highest offer is $955 for my Mac. I really do not need a pro but considering I paid for 16GB upgrade that is now free and the price difference between what I paid and a M4 with the same configuration as my M3 is $100, I thought maybe, just maybe Apple would understand. I was wrong.

[@kane6106]

I am a data scientist and use the 15in air m3 with 16gb ram. Zero issues with anything I do in R. Granted...its not my main workstation - if it was I would have gone with the pro. However, its absurdly fast and I think most students would probably be fine with just the air.

[@metrocartao]

Got M3 Air on sale with 24Gb RAM and 512GB SSD and it is more than enough for the type of development I need to do. Portability was a key factor in my decision

[@eduardookraszewskioliveira2077]

Hi, I'm thinking about getting a 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD instead of a 14-inch M4 Pro with 16GB RAM (a difference of $200). Which one do you think is worth it? I'm an entrepreneur, I use the computer to design my website (Figma) and edit videos in Adobe After Effects. Google sheets and media buying in meta ads and google ads, Is it worth going for the Air with 24GB RAM?

[@akshaysahu8599]

If i have to choose for day to day activities i will always go for MacBook air but the feature with M4 MacBook pro offer and its multitasking abilities its very hard to resist as of me i would go with MacBook pro as its justify its price as the features it offer...

[@manojo123]

Well pro for the nano texture screen and multiple display support

[@udayjeevan]

which one is better for high quality video calls ?

[@seanboxer1521]

I’m holding on for the Air to get the M4 chip next spring. Any chance of you looking into the future and comparing an M4 Pro and an M4 Air, all with the largest screens? 👍👍👍

[@_diogenes1]

I have both -I still grab the air everytime.

[@amohsenTS]

I have air 15 16gb, do you think it is worth upgrading to M4 pro 24gb ? I am super hesitant

[@moonknight8693]

​@@amohsenTS yes

[@BhavinJainAcsbr]

@@amohsenTSyes most definitely

[@rin_645]

Yes, I can only grab the air anyway. I have none 😢

[@READComment1]

@@amohsenTSno

[@mikelinehan6246]

Just replaced the IPad Pro with MacBook Pro. iPad screen was delaminating from it. Now instead of two machines IPad & IMac I have a smaller factor😊

[@jacobgrisson2695]

I don’t think I’m ever going to be able to afford a MacBook Pro anyways, air is the way to go

[@Brian-jv8iy]

my air cost more than the base pro, depends on your needs.

[@scotlandtheinsane3359]

The brightness in the screens off the bat makes it an obvious choice!

[@michaelhall9146]

I’m still happy with my M1 MBP. No need to upgrade for a while.

[@BarcaAlmighty]

well I have MBP M1 and it's time for M4 upgrade

[@ilkinmustafayev]

@@BarcaAlmighty i also think the same

[@TheGarrafan4life]

I’m looking at a 15inch MacBook Air 16gb ram and 512 SSD vs base model m4 MacBook Pro I’m trying to figure what I want I like the mini LED screen

[@Msal19]

The MacBook Air is the best laptop. It would have been flawless if it had been a bit brighter and had even 90hz.

[@jcbkrn]

I'm not quite sure to get and I will definitely wait for the m4 macbook air and see what it brings. Then I'll decide between m2 pro macbook pro and m4 macboon air

[@michaelamendola477]

Thanks for making this video to help me answer if ai need to upgrade my current MacBook Air

[@MattTalkTech]

Cool, glad it helped

[@Huyndoan]

the weight between the 2 is not that much, but the thickness is. The Air looks really thin and slick. I have an Air M3 now but Im thinking of getting a MBP M4 pro instead.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

the weight is a lot, noticeable in a bag

[@icpoo1915]

My 2018 intel macbook pro 13 inch with OMG butterfly KB is still usable, sometime slow sometime lagging but I love it.

[@drdollarpools1092]

I will go with Macbook M3 air 16GB RAM, 512GB ROM it's a great device on that i can save some bucks💲🤏 and it's capable of multi-work like editing, coding, photoshop, livestream like lot more also score/do good job😁. Coming to comparison POV of M4 pro with M3 air its has preety straight difference😊 as you can see it has more functions than M3 air that make difference😮.

[@KevinNguyen-zn4vv]

First thing is screen brightness.

[@Azlan-v3z]

MacBook Pro M4

[@Gearsandco]

well the issue is what apple want you to do is not always the best, yes you can definitely edit 4k videos on the Macbook air with no problem and even use it for heavy apps, you just have to make sure you choose the right specs, and also this is kinda important to do, you have to thermal mod the Macbook air with a 1mm thermal pad to bridge the air gap between the heat spreader and the bottom case, trust me this works very well you will be able to run heavy task for long without overheating the machine and cause throttling.

[@Miguel-pm6et]

I'm on my 3rd MacBook since 2006. I wish I still had it was the mat black. Currently, the owner of a MBair M3 24 GB Ram, 2TB of storage. Witch will get me well pass the next 6 years. Since I've been buying a MacBook every 6 years.🎉

[@kingsleyfredrick]

Which do you think would be best for a heavy task duty, like graphic, Ux design and dev?

[@NaveedKhan-oz9vp]

Hi matt great content Would love to have your opinion I purchased M3 air last month with 8/256 - But now apple has moved to 16 as base I am worried as my MBA wont last long at least 5 6 years (slowing down swaping what not) This is driving me crazy - as even 1000 bucks is a huge amount from where i come Though my use is all basic - still 10 to 15 tabs ( safari) with no other app - pushes me to swap sometimes 1 or 2 gb Tell me what to do? I can trade 8gb for like 800 bucks and get 16gb for 1200 bucks Its gona set me back for 400 in total - just after a month ( in favor of 16gb) Please guideeee

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Matt.

[@MattTalkTech]

My pleasure!

[@yovalgo1]

Kinda feel like going for the pro because you can have a 16 inch sized screen.

[@KGWarrior]

In Canada, the 15" MBA with 16/512GB is exactly $100 less than the base M4 MBP. How does this pricing make any sense?

[@shameermulji]

It doesn't.

[@jaybacon3738]

Apple's pricing strategy is exceptionally clever. They use a technique known as "laddering," which takes advantage of cognitive biases to guide customers toward higher-end products. For example, a customer initially interested in a base-model MacBook Air is often inclined to pay a bit more for added features, like extra storage. However, the mid-tier MacBook Air models are priced close to entry-level MacBook Pros. This proximity in price leads the customer to think, "I might as well get a MacBook Pro." Consequently, they continue moving up the pricing ladder, ultimately spending around $500 more than they originally intended on a more premium product.

[@A3PTech]

Like your channel but telling people the Air isn't designed for photo editing is a bit misleading. I have an M3 MacBook Air and it absolutely flies through photo-editing, even Pro Res Raw images. Absolutely breezes through video editing too.

[@mex5341]

m4 base vs m3 pro !

[@hawking1989]

he doesn't have the M4 yet.

[@bab1671]

Great video! I have a 15" M3 MBAir 16GB, 512GB. Best computer I have ever owned. My Thunderbolt ports are 3, you mentioned they were TB4. Were they upgraded with the memory? Thank you!

[@MattTalkTech]

Thanks for the info!

[@1sthokage91]

if I want to upgrade my macbook air to 512gb which cost 1899sgd but base model of macbook pro cost 2199sgd which gives 10 core gpu/cpu and also with better led screen. will it be more worthy to upgrade to macbook pro? Usually I do video streaming, writing and little bit of virtualization for my work if I want to test something out in my laptop.

[@orangeofmars2835]

I have just purchased an iPad Pro M4 with OLED. Even though OLED isn't dramatic over miniLED, it is still good enough that I don't plan on going back. So, no M4 laptops for me. If I get laptop will wait till the OLED versions in 2026.

[@MattTalkTech]

Nice one!

[@AdmiralBlackDevil]

wait wait wait, you guys r always waiting for something better. you r gonna be dead before you get your dream-macbook my boy, just sayin''

[@devinhandschuh9251]

The iPad just can NOT replace a laptop, it just can’t.

[@theGoblinStopper]

I literally returned the iPad Pro m4 I bought Friday yesterday and got the MacBook Air m3. Huge upgrade and I got it for way less.

[@stikbotforzafilmsandmore]

@@devinhandschuh9251it only can if it gets macOS. Which isn’t happening

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

It looks like the M2? I’ll only upgrade when they change the design. I mostly use my Air for college essays. But lately I’ve been using my iPhone.😟

[@louisnk9914]

Does the new base M4 MacBook have 1 fan or 2 , since they now use the same body as the rest of the lineup ??

[@vartikcsaba]

1

[@counter511]

1 fan in the 14 inch And 2 in the 16 inch

[@bd08993]

1 fan for the base M4 chip and 2 fans for the M4 Pro/Max.

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Air is more than good enough

[@larsroug]

the camera which is like the camera which blocks a place of the screen how does it work if you want to have full screen of something.

[@naturalinsaan972]

I would like the nano texture display but as a high school student, I dont need a macbook pro. For my personal satisfaction, I want the latest chip and im ready to wait for M4 Air. Do you think apple will add the nano texture option to the m4 air as well? I was also thinking about learning coding basics in summer, will the m4 air be enough for that according to you?

[@sushantbahirat7349]

Any M series macbook is more than enough to get started with coding. But, I would suggest to make yourself future proof by opting base macbook pro. Better screen, more ports, fan inside(so less/no thermal throttling), very good speakers, etc.

[@naturalinsaan972]

@@sushantbahirat7349 but adding the nano texture is just making the price too high. I would like to wait for the m4 air with the nano texture to slice off the price a bit. Is waiting for that better or should I just do with the m3 air? The main reason I want to wait is the nano texture and and processor.

[@martyn1678]

how would sketch up and Vectrics Vcarve run on the Air, i know id need the run Vcarve through a virtual system on the mac but would it perform any good. Currently i use a surface pro 4 which has for filled all my needs, do i need the pro or could i be happy with the Air, thanks

[@elgalactico3645]

My mac early 2015 days I can’t sign in to this apple account because I need 10.13 or later. What to do ??

[@animefanboy2308]

might skip out on the nano texture display but i might also not … it just looks way too clean. Need that M4

[@MattTalkTech]

Cool!

[@mtnman1]

I literally just bought the MacBook Air 15” while watching this. I’m assuming/hoping the Microsoft office suites suites will work just fine on it for work.

[@kkchristy]

You’ll be fine. Some Office features roll out to PC first, but I haven’t run into any real compatibility issues.

[@mtnman1]

@ That’s comforting, thank you!

[@john_gr9526]

Should I get MacBook Air m2 15 inch or not ? Does it have the same quality as m3 ?

[@Kronnie1214]

Aren't they basically the same chassis, same hardware? P.S I heard M2 macbooks have slower SSD's (either PROs or AIRs, not sure, look that up)

[@shameermulji]

@@Kronnie1214 Only the base model M2 MBA with 256GB SSD has slower SSD's because it's using one NAND flash instead of two.

[@drdollarpools1092]

​@@shameermulji You telling about M2 air 16GB RAM, 512GB ROM is better than M2 air base model, I'm I right.

[@shameermulji]

@@drdollarpools1092 yes

[@shameermulji]

@@drdollarpools1092 Correct. If you don't have a Mac yet but are looking to purchase one, have a look at the base model M3 MBA. Even though it still only has 256GB SSD, it's still fast because it's using dual 128GB NAND flash.

[@defyiant]

Is getting rid of my 2019 Intel MBP with 32gb and 2tb for the m3 air 16gb a good idea or should I keep the old system?

[@abdullahgun]

M3 is much better, you should definitely swltch to it

[@defyiant]

@ funny thing is best buy is giving me $800 for it and apple gives $385 which is why I'm considering it

[@isaakbean9101]

@@defyiantjust so you know I did the same thing had a specked put mbp 13 inch got 900 out of mine bought the m2 MacBook Air 16gb ram 256gb storage remember if you trade it into Best Buy you have to buy from Best Buy just the best thing in my opinion then buy a ssd for like 70 bucks and your good to go with more storage

[@teanott4103]

I wish they had midnight color for Pro version

[@MattTalkTech]

I wish they had all the colors to be honest

[@brianno27]

It all boils down to what your needs really. If you will just use it for Netflix/chill, browsing, online shopping , social media posts well just get the MacBook Air haha

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

mac book air is better bc it is light ... mac book pro is too heavy ... that is why i use air all the time... also, air is the best seller ..

[@dogpixels]

Interesting that you'd mention coding in one breath with media / photography. Programming is indeed on my agenda, yet I'm fairly sure a MacBook Air would fully suffice.

[@Hussein_Kobeissi1]

If I will be working in Xcode and like 2D games development Macbook Pro M4 16/512 for 1600$ or Macbook Air M3 8/256 plz help me

[@pragyasuman8856]

Wait for MacBook Air m4 or buy air m3? Help plz

[@bennieng6552]

save money---m3 certificated refurbished air. want power, better experience like. 2x screen brightness,hdr,speakers,refreshing rate, ports and thinner bezels, and can carry 250ml less water outdoor everyday to compensate for the weight? get the m4 macbook pro base model with the same spec of new m4 air in apple certificated refurbished or amazon/bestbuy(new with reduced price) when the new air comes out in march

[@abby387]

Is it worth to wait for M4 MacBook Air ?

[@AlwaysWithAPlan]

Just get the M2 16gb ram base

[@Anonymous_3339]

brother plz help me out to choose my macbook m3 air 16gb ram 1tb ssd or macbook pro m4 base model also brother ill be buying macbook next year March or April so should I wait for m4 air? Hope you'll reply my comment ❤❤

[@itssremon]

what are you gonna use it for?

[@YoussefJacksonWayn]

@@itssremonsame question I will use it for producing music on Logic Pro and some video photo editing but not heavy stuff

[@itssremon]

@@YoussefJacksonWayn if nothing heavy stuff then trust me brother m3 air is beast. just go for it. it actually good for heavy stuff too but not compared to m4 pro

[@brunogubeli9726]

Reicht das Mac Book Air M3 für Musik produzieren mit Ableton?

[@Sab.1695]

hi i am a video editor my current go to machine is macbook m1 air and it just does the job with lot's of lag and stutter and i have to use proxies all the time... i am looking to invest in a macbook that can allow me to edit any type of footage weather 4k or 1080p(mostly 1080p reel edits)... is it a good buy for someone like me or if a wait for m4 air, would that be more value for money pls help me out.

[@BerryNero]

If you define yourself as a "video editor", ideallly you should at least go with the Macbook Pro M4 with the M4 Pro chip. If you are a hobbyist video editor, or do not spend much time video editing, M4 Macbook Air (or even the current M3 Macbook air) with 16 or 24 GB RAM would also be sufficient. The improvement from M3 to M4 is more significant than previous updates (i.e. from M1 to M2, from M2 to M3 etc.). So if you want to specifically buy the Air, and you can wait, then waiting for M4 Air makes sense. M2, M3 and M4 Airs with 16/24 GB RAMS will easily fly through 1080p reel edits.

[@pankajsarang256]

Nice

[@j.j4090]

Will the base MacBook m4 Pro last years (9-10) if all you use it is for writing, web surfing, and just use the apps that’s already on it? I have a 14 year old 4 gig ram windows laptop that’s still going, and getting updates. I see a lot of videos with people replacing maxed out Mac’s every 3 or 4 years and MacBook keyboards getting oil on the screens.

[@shonthahaywood453]

I continue to receive updates on my 2019 MacBook Pro 16-inch, which is equipped with Intel processors. Despite its age, it continues to perform all of my necessary tasks effectively. Therefore, I would not characterize it as lacking or suggest that it necessitates replacement within a five-year period or more. Although I understand that it can be enticing to want to update when new software and features are added to these laptops. I use my MacBook for college assignments, workplace paperwork, gaming, music production, and web surfing, so you should be fine.

[@j.j4090]

@ Thanks. Looks like my first Mac will be a MacBook Pro.

[@corneliaklapper3955]

@@j.j4090 I've used my 2013 Macbook Pro for 11 years and it's still great for basic tasks!! However I'm doing more photo editing now and that's where my old MBP would finally get hung up too often, and I just got the M4 MBP Pro. It's obviously light years better than the 2013 in every way, but I do think that you can use a Pro easily for 10 years without replacing!!!

[@AlwaysWithAPlan]

Yes, but Upgrade the RAM, as it bottlenecks faster than the CPU (if you plan to use it for years).

[@j.j4090]

@@AlwaysWithAPlan I can’t upgrade it. Getting it online isn’t an option. I have a 12 year old acer laptop with 4 gigs of ram that still works and gets updates. I thought Mac’s were suppose to be good. How long will the base m4 MacBook Pro last before it turns to garbage?

[@shhmasood]

MacBook Air is more than enough, even for coders, just buy the 500 gb ssd version

[@viz8746]

M3 Macbook Pro base model 8GB RAM/512 GB SSD only sale now (Nov 9) on Amazon for $250 off - for $1100 plus tax, I think that’s a pretty good deal. $1TB is $100 off of MSRP. So $200 more.

[@isaakbean9101]

I just bought mine from Best Buy for 799 16gb ram and 256 gn storage I will just get a portable SSD as I paid next to nothing after trading in a MacBook I paid 200 dollars for lol

[@sunnyoak]

Geez, I want that sd card slot. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@OOHLITT]

The difference is not that huge, but if you really want a new MacBook, go for it.

[@MattTalkTech]

Exactly!

[@highdesertbiker]

great channel bro! but your mic is sooo bad please get a new mic

[@Alan.Ostunna]

Great informative video! I still haven't pulled the trigger on buying a MacBook but the M3 seems more than enough for my usage needs.

[@venkateshyr8844]

Suggest me one between these 2 macbooks M3 pro 18 gb ram vs m4 base pro model Both are of same price in my country please tell me which one should I pick??

[@Lordoss]

grab the M4 - it is more future proof. If you are sceptical about $$ then grab the M3 18gb.

[@nkrulez]

im thinking of getting macbook air. im in no hurry, so should i wait for the next release?

[@thedjoker3521]

Nah. They’re on a banging deal rn on best buy

[@itssremon]

i want to see 16/516 as ase varient

[@rohitquat]

I was wondering whether to purchase the pro M3 pro or base m4 given both are available to purchase at the same price, mainly for programming and big data analysis. Please suggest

[@sooraj.e1478]

Hi, Would you be willing to giveaway a drawing tablet (any cheap one that can be used for drawing) in exchange for a lettering artwork. I'm a lettering artist and want to give this to my best friend who wants to do digital artwork but can't afford one.

[@desitechdose]

i wanted webcam comparison

[@chinomagsanoc3485]

Sounds like a desperately payed advertisement.

[@darshantawte7435]

Weird comparing M4 pro to M3 air. It would have been better if you compared with m1pro or m2pro. I think its possible now to get m1 pro refurbished for the same price as m3 air, which i think would be a better choice.

[@curiousgeorge6921]

The air has a shit screen tbh 😂

[@eliecassir9106]

I can do video editing on a maxxedout Mac air tho and I wanna r refund for may 16gb 200$ I paid lol

[@surendarchandru2687]

Matt update about our giveaway

[@MattTalkTech]

Well there nothing to say... it is still end December time like I have been saying in videos

[@truthalwaysgoingtohurt8904]

You should have kept / placed the M3 air to the left of screen and M4 to the right. Or you should have explained the m4 pro first and then m3 air

[@jpquebec123]

99.9% of buyers will never edit a video on them, they wouldn't even notice the performance difference between the M4 pro and the M1 air.

[@Azlan-v3z]

Just post a video with comparison of M4 and M4 Pro

[@VTL7]

The author is a novice and has absolutely no understanding of 70% of what he is saying abt these macs.

[@saw34]

Sir Plz Give me iPad I am playing Pubg On Android phone Plz Sir Helping me ❤️