Tough Choice - M1 Macbook Air vs Macbook Pro (2020)
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Hey guys, in this video I'll be comparing the new M1 MacBook Air and the M1 MacBook Pro. Which is right for you? Watch and find out xx
00:00 Intro
01:13 Performance
02:50 Battery
04:43 Portability
05:11 Microphones
06:40 Speakers
07:42 Screen
08:36 Touch bar
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Your way of handling macbooks is giving me anxiety.
In his iPad Air video he threw it up in the air and it made my heart skip a beat
thats the rich way of handling things lol
He is making about 1$ In the time in which he would read your comment.
Hahaaha
Ture
He's a doctor, youtuber, tech reviewer, teacher and gamer. Johnny Sins Jr.
Johnny sins jr lolz....
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
hahahahahhaha
balding on the way
@@Sumitthakurani 🤣🤣
Your reasons for choosing the PRO convinced me to get the AIR. Thanks.
lol why though? the pro has so many advantages over the air imo
@@Max-cy6pb there’s also lotta unnecessary specs that people don’t need on a daily basis
@Chrono how it's better? no it's not
@Chrono yeah how come? i use air just for cookin egg. Honestly, i prefer pro ✌🏻
@@_ikfr lmao i have the air and it doesnt get any hot, it only gets hot when using high demanding games in a long period of time
You have an incredible ability to go straight to what people want to see or learn when they click on your videos. I normally skip at least half the duration time of a video, but I always watch yours almost entirely. And the amazing thing is that not a second is thrown away in useless things, but always used to say something interesting (except for sponsors, but you got me to know about Notion and Skillshare, so it's impossible to complain about anything). You definitely earned your million subscribers.
Love the motto: “On this channel, we explore the strategies and tools to live happier, healthier, more productive lives.” 👌🏼👍🏼
Lol that motto made me subscribe 😆
"I value my time at around 1000 to 2000 dollars per hour." Quote of the day.
i value my time at $1,000 / hour too, unfortunately nobody else does.
He is overcharging hourly rate. How much effective in a day is questionable. I doubt he is able to recover daily for 8 hrs
@@azw409 How do you even make 1000 bucks an hour? Never heard of a job that gives that much lol
@@anouaressanoussi Sometimes I make €300 in half an hour. Last week I made that in 20min. Problem is that it's not in a regular, sustained manner. Back in 2005 to 2008 people who did what I do now (it's a very niche and rare law related profession) could make €5000-€7000 a day.
@@astrocslopes863 What?! That's insane! I assume you're freelancing right? Could whatever you do (something law related??) also be done in USA as I see you're using the Euro sign.
Also worth mentioning, without the cooling fan the MacBook Air has no moving parts, therefore it will likely have a longer lifespan and no dust being drawn inside so less cleaning and maintenance
The fan rarely turns on for the MacBook Pro M1.
@@quagmirewarrior4202 that's true, unless your actually using programs that are resource intensive.
@@arthurN322 i have to use A LOT of x code for 12 hours a day so do i need the fan and is the keyboard any better on pro
Imagine a water resistant macbook.
Stop kidding yourself, your were always going to go for the pro regardless of battery life 😂
“Not to flex but I value my time 1000$/hour” aight I make 1800$ in a month
You guys make money? :')
@@rah6031 nah bro that’s just a bruh moment
Me only 800$/month 😭
1800 per month is actually pretty good
@@sorry_not_sorry6410 it depends on the life’s cost
I had a Pro and went for an Air. The biggest difference for me is that the Air is silent and cool (no fan). I'm very happy.
MacBook Air with student discount >>> everything (honestly I’m a poor med student who needs a replacement laptop, and the price and functionality is something you can’t beat)
💯% true
How do I ask for a student discount
Yoo that student discount is lit 🔥
But is someone going to let me use their student ID so I can purchase a MacBook for my nail business? Please🙁
@@teaswift9425 nah
This is the first video I watched that tested the mics and I could actually hear the difference. Thanks for the great video!
Summary: because I have enough money
Yo dude, can't wait to see a new video of yours!
You're half way there - Keep doing your thing!
Your broadly there bro too keep going
Love the videos man. Good luck on your mocks🙃🙃
Keep grinding Udoka 💪🏾
I frikin died at your song choice for the speaker test xD and the way you listened to it haha
Wow over 1M subs and I've never seen any of your vids till now 😳
his fanbase is mostly apple nerds and medstudents hahah
Right!
Who cares
Hey Aizen Excited for the next Bleach Manga Release.
Actually you are traitor
@@sopheae4560 his videos are honestly quite motivational and inspirational, i guess any student who's looking for inspiration to study would come across this channel lol (and i'm one of them)
I like the Touch Bar., but I like the shape of MacBook Air better. Decisions, decisions.... You really have hit lots of good points. Thanks!
The difference between the microphone quality is quite significant if you listen to it with headphones.
The whole video is about Ali being a perfect example of the placebo effect
😂😂😂😂
2nd time watching this, still my fav mac m1 review video so far, your language is easy to understand even for someone with limited knowledge in tech like me, loving this !!!!
It feels like Ali's iPad pro has crying in the drawer for days for it's no longer Ali's fav son.
I've had an iPad Pro 11 for almost a year as my ONLY computing device, it didn't work out... Everything was very good on paper, but the long history of macOS still wins out the experiential iPad Pro interface as a computer replacement
@@7itese840 Same dude I bought one a month ago and whenever I take out even my aged windows laptop from the drawer, I wish I had bought one of these M1 macbooks. iPads are great but really for a niche group of people and I am definitely not one of those and don't have many bucks to spend on a macbook now. Maybe I'll stick with my iPad, now that I've spend a hell lot of money on it.
@@mananjain8322 you should sell it, maybe on ebay? You can probably sell it for $500. $600 tops
@@injiyoo7962 Will you buy it, its brand new only 40 days old, serious talk
@@sachinvats8276 Let's connect on some other platform, you tell me
Ali, you didn’t mention the main differentiator between the Air and the Pro - which is that the wedge shape of the Air makes it much easier to type on.
All the reasons you went for the pro started with "in case I need it"
These are the kinds of reviews I need. Just tell me how it performs and not some numbers and letters.
Watching Ali is always a delight
This is by far the most objective and honest comparison I've seen between the Air and the Pro M1. It really helped me to decide. Thanks
The video we have all been waiting for
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been on the fence on which to buy. Your analysis is really helpful!
Great content, thanks for sharing it!
Ali in his Hugh Grant voice: “Surreal, but nice.” is my reaction.
Have you ever seen a Hugh grant movie?
@@aaron___6014 Yes.
Given my wallet’s size I will just take an Apple. That sounds wise 😂
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@Green Mills SIMP
@@LucyAlllan damn get that bag
@Green Mills he shoots he scoresss
@Green Mills what a god
I really love this channel! (Aside that most of his videos does not have any ads on it). He explains it very well and simple. 👍🏼
okay wow this was an amazing comparison & i don’t even feel like i need to watch another one after this. thank you!!!!
Honestly I think for many people, a main decider is going to come down to the Touch Bar. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple are paying close attention to the sales demand between the two models, to collect some feedback on how desirable the Touch Bar really is. The models are so close in most ways, it's arguably the most consequential difference between the two. The battery life of both models is already so huge an improvement compared to what people are used to, it'll be really telling if more people still choose the Air even if the Pro's lasts longer. Apple have excellent sales data analysts so I'm sure they'll be able to get a decent verdict on how popular or unpopular the Touch Bar is, based on how many people (and which kind of people) choose the Air instead.
I always feel smart when watching Ali's videos. Anyone else?
absolutely fantastic and thorough review!! exactly what i needed to help me make my decision! thank you :)
I appreciate your 'coming straightaway to the relevant points'. Great video. Thanks.
Currently writing this on my base model M1 MacBook Air. It is ridiculous how good it is. For reference I bought the Dell XPS 13 a month or so ago and I had to return two different units because the quality was horrible (bad keyboard, weird screen, bad sound, dead pixels etc...) and I'm so glad I did. I saved nearly $150 by buying this instead and I don't regret it one second. It should be noted that this is my first MacBook ever which probably adds to the wow factor. It is a joy to use.
If you could go back would you get the pro or the air again?
I love watching your videos to start off my day!
Same😁
Hey Ali , nice video as always !! I like how u create a chill vibe with background and edition u.u .. Keep with the good content!
I love your videos, you are truly an inspiration keep the good work!!!!
This guy is a doctor, tech reviewer and productivity expert.
It's so weird, I have the same mouse and speakers!
How is that weird?
The word you are looking for is coincidence not weird.
@@bsvphotography7 Agreed, but in this case it's not even a coincidence. Mass produced products are too common for it to be categorized as a coincidence when another person has them too. It would be a coincidence to be from a small town, go on vacation to visit your uncle and find out that his neighbor is a close relation to your neighbor back home. Having the same mouse and computer speakers as someone is just straight up expected. Like pulling into a parking space next to a honda civic and going, "Ah! I see you too have one of the most popular cars in the country!"
No one asked
@@Fsoricko ya he did 😐
The moment 14" Macbook comes out with miniLED, Ali will replace this.
Then the moment the next MacBook comes out the year after that, the 14inch will be replaced, and the year after that, that laptop will also be replaced.. The cycle will never end.. lol
@Matthew Olls not really!! he doesn't upgrade each time! he used 2018 macbook prior to m1
@@MatthewOlls The honesty of this comment, haha. Preach!
Great comparison and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the upload!
What a helpful video. Initially I was thinking about going for the Pro, however on reflection after watching this video, I think the Air is the one for me. I don't and will not be video editing on the Mac, I will just be doing product research on the daily, so I think the Pro would be a bit overkill for me and I wouldn't be utilizing a lot of it's capabilities. Thank's a lot Ali!
Your insight is great
Same here 😅
Ordered the pro, and thanks for finally making me feel good about it (in a justified way) ali
This was helpful to make my decision. Thank you!!!
Exactly the kind of nerdery I was looking for.
Thanks Doc. 👊💙
Really? I would go for MacBook Air.
Really? I would go for the pro. Better sound, higher brightness, better battery life, a fan just in case, better build quality. Only 300 more for having it like 5 years is fine .
@@waylon6241 5 years? I'm still using a 2007 MacBook pro 17" screen. It's a beast. you can't surf the web anymore as security protocols are too advanced. I would hope I can do the same thing with this Macbook pro. (for the record, the hard drive began failing about four years ago and I was able to safely back it up and replace the drive)
@@EmpyreanLightASMR well I mean at least 5 years. I had a MB pro 2012 and now bought this m1. My battery died and I would normally replace it, but then this m1 came and I decided to buy a new one.
@@waylon6241 I also have a 2012 MBP. How do you feel about the touch bar?
@@EmpyreanLightASMR My Macbook air is from mid 13. Really good media consumption laptop. Will probably buy an Air again. I don't really do heavy stuff on my macbook.
His hand movements in this review are hilarious 😂😂😂
best comparison video ever... definitely answered all my questions
Thank you for comparing the speakers!!! No one else did and I've been dying to know.
Am I the only one who thinks the Air‘s microphone sounds better 😅🤣?!!
Dr Ali, which computer would you recommend is most suitable for studying?
great review. One small thing I'll point out ... macbook's sound best when kept directly on the surface i.e desk/table etc. Apple designs them to achieve optical reflection of sound from the surface, thereby getting better sound from these tiny speakers. If you keep a mbp on a mba, you're may be downgrading the sound slightly.
This is really helpful thank you sm!!!! love your video :)
Summary: Differences between these 2 laptops are unnoticeable to humans.
Except neek
THANK YOU FOR THIS! I want to replace my 2015 Macbook with one of these, but I wanted a good breakdown and I appreciate this so much. I’m a nurse, not a computer nerd (said with affection😂) so I don’t know much about them, however, I do love music and I really REALLY appreciate you showing the differences between the mics/speakers-even though it probably means I’ll be getting the Pro lol
Thanks again and have a great day😁
im also in a medical field and not a tech expert. but im considering to buy a pro than an air
The last time I was this early was never.......
Great video, again, btw
Great video you explained everything perfectly 😊
Damn these were like all the points I needed, thank you 🙏🏽
which one did you get?
@@joyyoussef2298 None
Great to see a RUclipsr actually choosing the Pro over the Air and emphasising the importance of battery life. That's a huge deal for me, it's more important even than performance, and it's why I went with the speced out 13 inch over the new 14 inch despite there only being a 200 pound difference and really loving the new display and thin bezels.
Macbooks are portable devices and the more battery you can squeeze out of a laptop the better the portability will be. Amazon now sells the Pro for about 200 pounds off so it's even harder these days to justify the Air when there's only about a 100 pound price difference between the retail price of the Air and the deals on the Pro.
2 hours battery life difference is pretty huge, that alone could see your through most flights around Europe. The battery will also age better because as the battery degrades over time, the loss in battery life won't feel as significant on the Pro as it will on the Air
Brilliantly informative!!!! Subscribed 👍
Hey man, been watching you for years and years from the kindle review to the study tips. Happy to hear you’re a doctor now, go hard.
All Ali's characters with abilities
1. Doctor - good in his field / does good stuff
2. RUclipsr - Makes good content for fellows like us
3 . Gym shark guy - in process of building good physique
4. Pakistani tourist - tricks people into thinking he is not filming
5. The Wasteman - Endlessly scrolling through social media
😂😂
Number 4 killed me
@sourena sk true
"In process" oof
@sourena sk lmao if apple came out with an apple water bottle he would be like : YES THIS INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY BY 0.0000000000001 SECONDS BECAUSE THE PLASTIC PARTICLES IN THE APPLE WATER BOTTLE SHAKE THE ATOMS IN THE ROOM AT A 32 DEGREE ANGLE MAKING THE WATER RUN DOWN MY THROAT FASTER
Productivity flows through Ali's veins
Thanks for the review, Ali. I'm a relative new comer to the channel and have enjoyed the productivity content. Just ordered a MBA for school, and it's a game changer for sure. Thought I'd offer something relevant rather than hair/beard shaming like so many others here that have nothing better to offer. Keep up the good work.
Awesome video as usual Ali ❤️
I went for the Pro in the end and I’m glad I did but i completely agree it is definitely only worth it if you’re actually going to stress that CPU with very big workloads. The fans are useful and do come on if you’re really pushing it. Wouldn’t trust the Air with sustained gaming either, with so much running through Rosetta I found the unit’s did heat up, I’d imagine that would be more noticeable on the air
CPU in both are literally the same, you mean the GPU ? With only one core difference
Totally - the mac air is basically the same. But since I have money..
Quick. To the point. Appreciate the efficiency!
Hearing your superb review, I don’t need to watch any more review on the same subject… clearly and to-point perfect explanation !!! Thanks you saved my time..
I bought the same one almost exactly for the same reasons. It's been 2 happy months cause I take it everywhere with me (and I mean EVERYWHERE and I'm never home). I basically just take the charger with me to go to my job, for all the rest I don't and battery never dies cause it really lasts many hours. I also plan to start doing podcasts (I used to work on radio) so microphones and audio are important to me. And the fan, I need the fan. I already made it work so hard it got super hot, and the fan doesn't sound at all while working (not like my old macbook pro that sounded so hard hahah)... Greetings from Colombia.
Do you need a pro for your podcasts?
You’re making me want the new M1 stopppp
Recently i’ve been looking to buy a macbook and now Ali has come in clutch
Hello Ali, great video. What do you know about compatibility issues on M1 Mac with Google Drive and what options are available to fix it? Thanks!
Surprised you didn’t put “Productivity” in the title
I’m watching this with the only Mac I can afford, Mac&Cheese
Lucky i can only offord to use a pensil to write mac
I love the video! Just curious of you opinion, I currently have the 15” MacBook Pro 2017 and have been having issues with it running pretty slow. I was thinking of getting a new one since to get it fixed it will cost me $1500. Would it be worth to switch to an air or would I miss the touch bar and other capabilities of a pro?
Amazing video!!!! Love your vids!
I'm a simple man. I see a video of Ali being uploaded, I click on it without any second thoughts.
At this point I have lost all my hope for Ali’s iPhone 12 pro review
Excellent review. Horses for courses. You’re saving me cash
Dude you are an inspiration, like just the way your room looks inspires me I don’t know why
Am I the only one who loves the touch bar? With BetterTouchTool I've created/scripted various configs for apps like Android Studio, VSCode etc. It honestly speeds up my workflow such a lot, obviously the stock Apple touch bar layout is trash, never understand why people don't delve deeper to see if it could be useful for them!
What if you want to keep the laptop for 5+ years, which one would you want?
Certainly pro! I can bet you on that , due to the less wear in the longer run
fantastic video! You explained it so well man! Short but yet very informative and direct to the point! I watched tons of videos on youtube regarding pro or air, what to buy, now I'm sure I want the pro! But will wait couple of months until I'm a student in canada then will buy it with student discount :P
I was telling myself why Ali hasn’t uploaded for 4 days until I saw this notification! Happy December!
Ali is so productive that he goes
through audiobooks at 2x speed, talks at 2x speed even types at 2x speed(than average people).
Wonder what else he does at that speed...
jack of maybe?
Need a new mac and this is really going to help me out
thank you that was a excellent well constructed video touching on all major points ....great work I am going to like and subscribe
loved this vid ali !!! :)
My use is basically 12 hours a day using excel word zoom gmail Salesforce.
What do you recommend air 16GB or pro 8GB?
Damn Ali...a man's patience can only run so thin...
When is the mac mini work setup vid coming?!🤔😆😅
Thank you for your video! I think I am going to go with the air. BUT do you know when the 14 in M1 is coming out?
Just got make time in mail. can't wait to read it.thank you for suggesting the book Ali
Touch Bar is also a dealbreaker for me as well. Also more costly to replace if something goes wrong.
Beard making ali look like wise man in the RUclips scene. Trying to get on his level my channel about medicine is no where near
Keep going main
@@code-ugaming8364 thank you man
At this point, Ali Abdaal is the only person I’ll trust to help me pick my next tech 🤷🏻♀️
Wow! This is the first time I am watching a video that has been released less than a minute
I got the M1 MacBook Air. It’s pretty fast for everything I use it for, the keyboard, screen and trackpad is phenomenal. I would also recommend 16gb of ram, I notice the new chrome browser eats a lot of ram for watching RUclips videos. The only disappointment is the speakers. My 2012 MacBook Pro easily sounds 2x better than these
i literally have the 2012 macbook pro as well, and im thinking about the air as well, but what you think ?