Out of those two, the MacBook Air seems to be the model for most people.
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But based on the specifications, two models stand out: the 1.1GHz dual-core Core i5 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and a 16GB RAM upgrade for $1,499, and the 2.0GHz quad-core Core i5 MacBook Pro with 512GB and a 32GB RAM upgrade for $2,199. We’re still looking to review the new 13-inch MacBook Pro. No matter which model you’re buying, doubling the RAM is a sound investment, if for no other reason than you can’t upgrade it later. We do recommend spending extra on RAM, though. If you’re going to boost the storage from 256GB to 512GB on the base MacBook Air, we recommend just buying the next model up, since you’re only spending $100 more and getting a better processor. If you spend enough, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is a speed demon.īuy this: Unless money isn’t an object, we wouldn’t recommend spending extra on a better processor since any speed boosts will likely be nominal.
A faster chip will run you between $100 and $250 across each model, and doubling the RAM costs $100 on the low-end MacBook Pros, $200 on the MacBook Air, and $400 on the upper MacBook Pros. Price (custom configurations)įor each of the models it sells, Apple offers the same three customizations: processor, memory, and storage. The $999 model isn’t a bad buy, but the extra storage and speedier processor is worth the $300. If you don’t want to spend that much, there’s the $1,299 MacBook Air. MacBook Pro: $1,999 (2.0GHz quad-core Core i5, 1TBGB SSD, 16GB RAM, four Thunderbolt ports)īuy this: If you want speed and are looking for an off-the-shelf configuration, consider the $1,799 model. MacBook Pro: $1,799 (2.0GHz quad-core Core i5, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, four Thunderbolt ports) MacBook Pro: $1,499 (1.4GHz quad-core Core i5, 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM, two Thunderbolt ports) MacBook Pro: $1,299 (1.4GHz quad-core Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, two Thunderbolt ports) MacBook Air: $1,299 (1.1GHz quad-core Core i5, 512GB SSD) MacBook Air: $999 (1.1GHz dual-core Core i3, 256GB SSD) While they look very similar, there are a wide range of prices for Apple’s smallest notebooks: Based on my experiences with the 16-inch MacBook Pro, I can safely say that it’s a huge improvement over the prior version. With the launch of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple has officially bid adieu to the butterfly keyboard, so both laptops have the same backlit Magic Keyboard with 65 keys, including four arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. Professionals in design or video will want the MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air have very similar screens.īuy this: Most people will be plenty happy with the MacBook Air’s narrower color gamut. Tuned eyes will see richer colors when viewing images on the MacBook Pro, but for the most part, the specs suggest you’re getting very similar displays. The display specifications differ in the brightness (the Pro’s 500 nits is a little brighter compared to the Air’s 400 nits) and color gamut (the Pro has an expanded P3 color gamut, while the Air supports sRGB), but those are relatively small differences. DisplayĪs with the previous generations, the MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro have the same 13.3-inch Retina display with the same 2560×1600 resolution and True Tone technology built-in. Buy this: It’s hard to argue with Apple’s laptop design in any of the colors here, but if you like gold, you’re kinda stuck.
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