The MacBook is a powerful light computer that is very light in weight and has a very high-resolution screen. It is the best laptop that comes in basic and professional models.
Presently Apple offers three distinct kinds of MacBooks: MacBook Air 13 inch, MacBook Pro 13 inch, and MacBook Pro 16 inch.
The MacBook was originated by merging the PowerBook and iBook products of Apple. In those PowerPC processors were used but the MacBook came with Intel processors.
After discontinuing PowerBook and iBook in 2006 Apple introduced MacBook Pro 15 inch. No doubt buying a new MacBook can put a hole into your pocket, so low budget people should go for a pre-owned Apple laptop.
Buying refurbished Apple productsare free of risk as they all come with a 1-year warranty and work like new products.
If you are planning to buy a new MacBook but are not able to choose between MacBook Pro 13 and MacBook Air 13, then you are in the right place. In this article, we will discuss the key features of these two models and highlight the differences between them.
Purpose of use
The MacBook Air is originally designed for students and teachers to perform routine tasks such as web browsing, sending and receiving email, photo editing, and video calls.
This version of MacBook is pocket friendly and especially, meant for student and general office use. It has a compact size, which makes it portable to carry wherever and whenever, as it weighs just 2.8 pounds.
Whereas, MacBook Pro is meant for professionals and creative people. It is best for video editing and preferred by artists, developers, and scientists. However, photographers will be bummed as there is no SD card slot available in MacBook Pro new edition.
Unlike the MacBook Air, it is a bit heavy and scales around 3.1 pounds, and has a high-capacity processor to perform specific tasks.
Size
MacBook Air is slightly thicker and slicker than the MacBook Pro, its depth is 0.61 inch, width is 11.9 inches, and height is 8.36 inches.
The MacBook Pro is very slim and its depth is 0.59”, width is 11.97”, and height is the same as MacBook Air.
Storage Capacity
MacBook Air is available with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB of flash storage, you can buy any of them according to your need. Instead of spending extra bucks on buying more storage, you can also use iCloud. The 13- inch Macbook pro also comes in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB storage. And for those who need even more space can use 4 TB SSD in MacBook Pro.
The Air model has two RAM options i.e 8 GB and 16 GB but Pro the RAM of Pro is expandable up to 64 GB RAM.
Color Options
Talking about outer shell colors, the MacBook Air comes in three stunning colors i.e gold, silver, and space grey. But MacBook Pro is available in only two colors: silver and space grey. Most of the professionals prefer and business owners like space grey color.
But, if you want to stand out with a golden body then you the only option is MacBook Air.
Screen Resolution
The screen resolution of both these models is the same i.e 2560 X 1600 pixels, which is good enough. Also, they both have retina displays that improve the viewing experience. The term retina display means higher density pixels on the screen which results in more crisp images.
However, the all-new MacBook Air has a true tone, which adjusts the screen color temperature according to the lighting in the room.
Processor’s Speed
MacBook Air has an inbuilt 1.4GHz quad-core processor which is upgradable up to 1.7 GHz. On the other hand, the MacBook Pro is driven by a 2 GHz high-speed processor.
So, when it comes to operating speed the MacBook Pro wins the race. It gives an unbeatable high-speed working platform to professionals that help to increase their productivity and efficiency.
Battery Life
The MacBook Air lasted for approximately 9 hours 30 minutes, whereas the battery life of Pro is slightly more than Air which is around 11 hours. It is important to note that you should not plug in your MacBook all the time, this can damage the battery and decrease its life. And you need to spend a lot of dollars buying a new battery.
It is good to buy refurbished Apple products, but before making any decision you must check its battery performance.
Keyboard Type
The new MacBook Air features magic keyboards that are much more reliable and comfortable than the previous model’s butterfly keyboard. The magic keyboard has bouncer keys and a much better layout.
With a new amazing magic keyboard, MacBook Pro has one more added feature which MacBook Air doesn’t have: a touch Bar screen above the keyboard. It provides all sorts of contextually relevant buttons and controls that you can use for various applications.
Price
The price of a basic 13 inch MacBook Air that comes with a 1.6 GHz processor, 8 GB RAM, and 18 GB flash memory is US$ 999. And MacBook Pro is a bit more costly than Air, it starts from 1299 US$. The education model of both the series is 100 US$ less than the standard price.
The Bottom Line
Now it is clear that the MacBook Pro offers more storage and has a slightly bigger screen from MacBook Air. Also, it comes with a discrete graphics card that is not available in the Air model.
So, if you want to buy a laptop for simple browsing, working on documents, or light photo editing, then a MacBook is okay. But in case you are a professional and seeking more internal memory and high graphics processing performance, then you should choose MacBook Pro.
The final decision depends on the individual’s requirements and budget as there is a considerable difference in both product prices. Use our elaborative guide to choose between MacBook Air and Pro, and make an affirmative decision. The choice is yours! Good Luck!
Author Bio:
Jeremy Hills is passionate about building brands for the long term and maximizing brand competitiveness to grow value for the business. He is also a copywriter with 3 plus years in B2B marketing and loves to write about emerging technologies and easy solutions for complex tech issues.