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YOU choose - M4 iPad Pro OR M3 MacBook Air!
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2024
- Earlier this year I bought the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air and fell in love with it when I started to use it. In fact, other than when I was editing videos that has been my go-to MacBook - until a fortnight ago.
Then I started to use the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro and I’ve barely been able to leave it alone - it’s THAT good. That’s what got me thinking though - there is a cross-over of these two Apple devices and I thought it might make for an interesting video if we compared them spec for spec to find out the strengths and weaknesses of both.
We’ll check productivity, apps, cameras, batteries and even speakers.
Let’s compare the M4 iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air…
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00:00 Intro
00:35 What are your main working priorities?
42:03 Specs and prices of MacBook Air range
01:10 Specs & prices of iPad Pro range
01:59 M3 or M4 Apple silicon
02:40 Exporting ProRes video
03:30 Keyboards
04:20 Displays
04:40 Brightness & external display support
06:14 Cameras, batteries, mics & speakers
06:49 M4 iPad Pro front-facing camera test
07:50 The results
07:09 M3 MacBook Air front-facing camera test
07:28 iPhone 15 Pro Max front-facing camera test
08:09 Face ID
08:23 Batteries M4 iPad Pro & M3 MacBook Air
08:50 Mics & speakers
09:22 I/O and MagSafe
10:00 Portability & uability M4 iPad pro & M3 MacBook Air
11:00 The future - is it iPad?
!2:04 How to choose the right device for you
Another good video, thanks. Am looking forward to your wwdc coverage. I use my MacBook Air m2 at work for my office side of work (I’m an English teacher at a Japanese school) and I grab my iPad Air m1 when I go to the classroom to access pdf files and videos for the classroom. It’s a nice combo that works well.
Thank you so much for the Super!!! That’s really kind of you!
I’m just writing about WWDC now - next week I will take my time to give some honest feedback on what we get.
Thank you again D🙏🏻
I have both my MacBook Air M1 and iPad Air M1. They both serve different purposes. I’ve come to realize that the iPad struggles with certain websites, that alone made me want to buy a MacBook, I could have gotten a cheap pc laptop but I prefer the ecosystem. Since I started using both for the right necessities, I’ve had no regrets. I had the Magic Keyboard with my iPad a while back and it worked well for 80% of the time but again certain sites failed to function properly.
Hi Gifford - yeah, I totally agree some apps and websites don't function as well on the iPad. The list seems to be getting shorter though and the improvements not only to the iPad itself but also to the OS are great.
I'm so glad I have finally got the chance to work on an iPad Pro - I'm loving it!
Great to hear from you - cheers D 🤛🏻
If you don’t mind me asking, what type of websites
@@cosmo.didit2 sure such as government, college, work courses from allied universal, and most recently my defensive driving course renewal for insurance discount.
@@cosmo.didit2 absolutely, government, school (CUNY), work related, and most recently my defensive driving course renewal have all had issues here and there with not just safari but every web browser even if carried flash etc.
I did not expect such a well-made video. You earned a sub.
I really liked the camera/mic test, which I dont see often in other reviews.
hey - thanks for the sub - yeah, I try very hard to create interesting and slightly different videos. Glad you liked it and welcome along...
Brilliant summary, David. I picked up a 13 inch iPad Pro after trying out several non-pro models over the past decade. This is the first time I've seen this device as a hybrid work-play tool that I'd be happy to carry around everywhere and comfortably do 95% of my daily workflows. The overall experience makes me want to choose it first over my M1 Max Macbook pro. Seeing it as the future and adapting to what it offers is the way to go. iPad OS won't be the lesser OS for much longer.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to get involved as well.
It sounds as if we are on the same page. I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to use and know the iPad and iPadOS. Like you, I can carry out most of my work on it and it's amazed me how quickly I found the gravitational pull to it! I'm loving it - the end!
I love the way you Brits say aluminum. :). Another great video, David. It was worth my time to watch.
We Brits were only put on this earth to humour everyone with our accents 😋
Thanks for watching and commenting too 👌🏻
The correct way? 😊
hee 😋
What about graping others? @@DavidLewisTech
???
I enjoy your videos! I'm really thinking about getting an ipad pro this winter, but I'm kind of waiting to see the new updates for the Imac and macbooks. I like how easy it is to take an ipad with you wherever you go. Keep up the good work on your videos!
thanks my man - there will be another iPad video later today. As a Mac-only man, I can tell you that the iPad has won me over! You are right though, I think there will be additions to the Mac lineup later this year, so if you can wait a few months, it's probably worth it 🤛🏻
Can’t wait to check this out. Thanks David!
hope you enjoy mane man! Lemme know 🤛🏻
However amazing the iPad is, I am stuck with Mac only because it has the full packed office version
yeah, I totally get that scenario...
Really quick and snappy to the point on all aspects and comparisons! Sticking with making the purchase on the iPad Pro, thanks for the great Video. Already subbed a few weeks ago, glad I did! :)
Comments like this really help me to make better content - thank you so much and I'm glad you are enjoying the content
As the owner of both a M2 MBA, 8/10, 16gb, 512gb, and the 11” M1 iPad Pro 256gb i agree with you. My iPad is the device i enjoy watching RUclips and take with me when i travel, but my MacBook is the one i take to work in the office environment.
Yeah, there is something about the MBA that makes it feel more like work somehow!
Ipad feels faster because of the 120hz screen.
good point - you're probably spot on there!
Hey David, nice video thanks. I am reluctant to upgrade to new M4 iPad as I have the 12.9 M2 pro. I still use it as a companion device to my M1 MacBook Pro as some apps are quite different between macOS and iPadOS e.g. FCP. Would be good to a see a video about your use of apps and the difference between the air and your new iPad and what friction, if any, you experience. Looking forward to see what WWDC reveals! Thanks again 👌👍 PS. I’m enjoying watching your channel grow. You deserve it!
Hi Andrew - wow, thank you. It means so much to read comments like that - thank you.
Yeah, other than the OLED display which is just stunning, there is probably no good reason to swap from your M2 iPad Pro.
I like your idea about content too. I'm just waiting for Apple to release the Final Cut Camera app and then I'll be making a video covering FCP for iPad 🤛🏻
Damn, I think I just found my new favorite tech youtube. The vibes on this video were on point.
man - that means so much. All week to make one video, but then you've just made it so worth it.
Cheers
d 🤛🏻
I barely touch my M1 mac anyways too. iPad Pro automatically AirPlays to my stereo paired HomePods everytime I use RUclips or Apple Music. It learns what I do everyday. My mac can’t do that. iOS can. Things like that and the games, apps, and screen make everything so great to do on.
Yeah, like you, more and more I am reaching for the iPad - as you say it integrates really easily into my day ✌🏻
Excellent video! Thank you 👍
Glad you liked it!
The reason why the export times were almost identical is because the media engines in the M3 and M4 are the same. Exporting videos are all done on the media engine and the improved GPU in the M4 makes no difference. I'm really enjoying the editing style you've adopted as of late. Your videos are much more captivating now than ever before.
yeah - makes sense now you mention it, Dell! Thanks for pointing that out...
You're a sharp cookie Dell - yes, I've made some conscious changes to how I edit and it seems to be paying off. Not only are the views up, but so to the retention!
Thanks for your support my man.
d
Whenever I have my Apple Watch on, it always unlocks my MacBook Air 😂😂😂
see, for me, it's 50/50 - I can't rely on it....
Use both. MacBook Pro = Consumption / Light Productivity, MacBook Air = Heavy Productivity, Separation of Consumption from Production.
gotta love the choices Apple has given us, right?
Great video. Interesting how your own workflow influences your choice. For me, an office worker and IT guy, I would always take the Mac over the iPad. MacOS has more professional software available, more hardware support for peripherals, and a proper mutitasking OS. iPadOS tends not to do anything in the background, so if you're copying a big file or exporting something, you kinda have to just watch it do its thing. The mics are much better on the macbook for online meetings. You can have multiple audio streams, so you can play music in the background while in a Zoom meeting or watching a tutorial. I can plug a macbook into a TV and it generally looks great, with the iPad that's not always the case. I wish Apple would fix iPadOS, because these issues are generally nothing to do with the hardware. Oh, and I need a terminal and text editor, that's kinda my job 🙂. Also, the macbook air is going to cost you less money and feels just a bit more solid.
hi ya Paul - yeah, you are right, what our workflow happens to be very much influences our choice of device. My workhorse OS will be Mac for some time, but I think that will change for future generations. This could be the changing of the guard as it were. I will be interested to hear what they come up with later today at WWDC too 👍🏻
Same here but with the 11" (preference for iPad size, better for travel). Love it and hoping for some useful developments for iPad OS at WWDC....
yeah - what would be on your wishlist for WWDC?
Great video, David! 👏
Thank you! Cheers Carlos 🙏🏻
The best combo I have had is Macbook Pro 14 with base ipad.
nice set-up! 🤛🏻
Nice vid DL, I’m loving my new iPad Pro 👍🏻
Hi Stuart - yeah, aren't they great! I can't stop playing with mine!
I gave up on the idea on using the iPad Pro as a MacBook replacement several years ago. The iPP is a tablet and I am using it as such! I don't need or use this "Magic Keyboard" or an external display with the iPP. if I need this I am using my great 15" MacBook Air or my iMac. Why should I use a first class tablet as a second class laptop? So you can't really compare these devices.
For business and serous work I am always using my MacOS devices. The 15" display is much better for SDR content because it has 15"! Besides that the sound quality is much better and the battery life too. Working with a laptop on the lap is also better because it is not top heavy. Finally only MacOS is usable for "serious" computing...
The iPP is unbeatable for working in bed or on a sofa....
hi - yup, you make some great points...I like ya style! Great to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to get involved
At voice comparisons iPad and iPhone voice isolation was off I believe
I think you maybe right
The Macbook Air doesn't sketch like iPad Pro. The iPad Pro doesn't have the efficient productivity overall like Macbook Air (or Surface Pro for that matter). Once the iPad Pro does get what Surface Pro and Macbook Air can do efficiently then that is the future. The future is entirely Apple's decision. So far they have been braking on it for financial reasons since it would very much cut into Macbook sales.
…it’s not there yet, but I think touch screen and iPad will most likely be the future 👊🏻
what about LiDar sensor any real use in real life
not for mr me, but there may be for some I guess 👍🏻
As far as the front facing cameras go, I thought the video on the iPhone was best, audio on MacBook was best.
hi - the audio on the MacBook was so much better right? Yeah, the iPhone camera was the best 👌🏻
wondering whether oled ipad m4 screen is also much better than mini led macbook pro 14 screen
yeah - it's head & tails better compared to my M1 Max MacBook Pro display
Awesome. ❤
cool thanks so much...👍🏻
I would hold of buying any Apple products until after next week and the WWDC/AI announcements. also, in the UK a lot of Apple M1/M2 Ipads/Macbooks are going at very sensible prices from what I’ve seen. So buying second hand is an option. As we’ve discussed in an earlier video, the AI announcements next week are likely to be staggered releases.
yeah, I've just finished writing about WWDC - I'll post it later today, but I can't wait to see what we finally get next week at WWDC
Hi David, great review, thank you. Would you recommend this iPad for mostly web apps in safari and some occasional excel work? That’s all I need for my work. I am well aware that this is completely overpowered for that type of work hardware wise, but could it replace my laptop? My only concern is the file manager.
Cheers!
Hi, there Edwin,
you read my mind, I was going to say it's got way more power than you currently need, but as I also mentioned in the video, I'm big on future-proofing. Who knows what you'll be asking of your iPad in a year!
Answering your question directly, I have been surprised how quickly I've gotten used to the Files app and working in iPadOS too. The more I use it, the more I see it as the future. And, yes, I spend my mornings working in web apps on the iPad - YT Studio, Xero, and some CRM tools and Lightroom too.
Honestly, treat yourself - it's a great device and as for the display...boy!!!
I hope that helps
d 🤞🏻
my 2p, if you are using excel a lot, excel for macOS is _much_ better than the iPadOS version. Dunno why, ask Microsoft. And Finder is a lot more solid and reliable than Files. For boring old office work, the macbook is the more reliable choice. Shame, cos the new iPad is absolutely fantastic hardware wise.
yeah, it really is Paul - I'm just about to record my podcast and pretty sure we'll be talking about the iPads on it
For the hundreds of ipad vs laptop videos, the conclusion ALWAYS boil down to whether someone needing to use full cpu programs (full MS office apps, professional coding apps, professional video and audio software, professional math software, etc).
If they do then getting an iPad instead of a laptop is asinine.
But if someone doesn't need to use full desktop software and only needs basic software where the iPad can run then clearly the iPad is better.
But here's the kicker: over 99% of iPad buyers already own a laptop/desktop for doing serious work if need be.
So what's the purpose?
Why do we sit here and watch all these videos when that is a common sense conclusion?
its called debate....bouncing ideas around
because this iPad costs more than a laptop and looks like it can do what a laptop does. And given the specs, you'd expect it to be able to do everything. Most people dropping 2K on a tricked out iPad Pro are not expecting it to be only useful for watching youtube and doing the odd email.
Wait a minute. You said ipad pro is the winner in the category of battery and speakers and mic? Especially when you just shown (and you stated) that the macbook air was superior in those areas (16hr vs 8hr battery, better mics, better front facing camera, better speakers).
Did you make a human error?
yeah, although there were individual areas where the MBA was better overall, the iPad won for me
@@DavidLewisTech I understand that. That wasn't my point. You accidentally stated the iPad the winner in certain categories that the macbook won (you even stated the win). Basically you accidentally contradicted yourself
You can get wrist rests David.
Future proofing has not been a priority for me. For example in all my purchases from Apple in the past I have always stepped back a generation (e.g. when the iPhone 7 was released I bought an iPhon66; iPhone 13 was released I bought an iPhone12; the difference in cost between the generations was huge.) I did the same thing with my laptop and iPad purchases.
The double layer in the display may be beautiful but not a buying point for me.
Sooooo based on what I use my devices for (not business; not work; I am retired and a hobbyist) and your video (all of which I enjoy immensely) sold me on the M3 MacBook Air.
The iPad Pro I use is 5 years young and does all I need of it.
My MacBook Pro is 9 years old and has been used by my adult son on a daily basis for the last three years. It's got this funky warp effect happening on the case (overheat maybe) so it is time for replacement (one for him and one for me perhaps).
hi ya great to hear from you again - I hope you are keeping well.
The M3 MacBook Air is a fantastic laptop - and I oddly prefer using it to my MBP! And you are quite right to keep a hold of your kit. Until recently I was using a 2015 Intel 27-inch iMac! Obviously, for what I do here on the channel it means I should be reporting on the latest devices to help people others with their purchasing decisions.
As to my reference of future-proofing - if you are buying new today think about the future. But in your case, you still have some great kit around you, so why change?
Keep well and thanks as ever for watching and getting involved too 👊🏻
Should I get the 11 or 13 inch ipad pro if I am going to use it for A levels for notetaking and general tasks like watching youtube?
you could probably get away with the 11-inch I reckon...save a bit of money too!
@@DavidLewisTech ok I agree, what if my parents are paying for it. Do you think the 13 inch is better? Or is it not worth it?
oh - totally. The extra screen real estate makes all the difference. I'd always choose the 13-inch if possible...👌🏻
@@DavidLewisTech ok, I’ll see how I do in my exams, if I do really well I’ll try and convince my parents for the 13 inch. Otherwise I’ll get the 11
Looks like Apple is having its yearly education discount iPad 11 and 13 are $100 off and Magic Keyboard price has been reduced as well.
...oooh - gotta love a discount or two right!! Cheers and thanks for letting us all know 👊🏻
I was told parents of students can also get the discount.
nice!
Hi! Based on my personal experience as a professional, the iPad Pro is really only useful to a very, very small niche of users and is capable of satisfying very specific and niche workflows. Digital drawing and 2D illustrations, some kind of 3D modelling and sculpting using apps like NomadSculpt and a few others, very basic music production, very, very basic video editing, very basic web browsing. In general, apart from a few exceptions like the Affinity suite, the iPad Pro in a professional’s hands can really only be used for workflows that start and finish on the iPad Pro, without running true desktop-class apps that are compatible with their Mac counterparts.
iPadOS is really a toy operating system and is quite ridiculous. It’s incapable of supporting almost any kind of professional work. Currently, the Mac/MacOS combo outclasses the iPad Pro in almost every aspect. If it weren’t for the Apple Pencil, the iPad Pro would have no reason to exist. But even so, it remains a beautiful tool, but only as a very marginal support for a true professional’s work (excluding digital artists for whom it can truly replace a Wacom).
hi - you make some really great points, thank you.
Yeah, I can't ever see myself solely working on the iPad, but I can see myself using it as my go-to device when not editing etc...
hey man, im going into college this fall is it ideal to get the ipad pro or the macbook air as my device throhgout college? I'm mostly gonna use it for note taking, web searching, youtube, but the colleges uses alot of excel and pwoerpoint can the ipad pro use those apps and does it work good?
from a note-taking point of view, the iPad would be a beast with the Pencil Pro, but from what I hear Powerpoint isn't great on the iPad. At today's event, I believe they will announce that you can record VMs directly into Notes - so that may help you. I'd say watch WWDC today - but overall I reckon the MBA might suit you better
@@DavidLewisTechwhat’s Vms?
Voice Memos
@@DavidLewisTech like would a combination of a macbook air and older ipad to go along with it?
sounds a good set-up to me
The iPhone wins with its camera, but the MacBook wins the audio. The iPad is terrible on both, unfortunately. Is it possible to use Continuity Camera to use the iPhone camera on the iPad Pro?
good question - I'll look into that one...
The “Face & Front camera on my iPad Pro M4 13” is a big pile of shit as bad as shit it self can stink. Where My Sister’s new MBA-M3 15” hands down was a lot better in comparison.
Did like you, I tested my 13Pro Max 6.7” iPhones and it was a little better.
HOWEVER, used the Samsung S23 and it was like a freakin 4k TV it was way above all of my Apple vinegar photo testing, not to mention audio was way, way clearly better on my M1 iPad Pro . 😢 I feel I made a expensive hype apple purchase mistake 😭
yeah, I was pretty disappointed by the camera results tbh. I'm just about to record a podcast with a Samsung user so I've seen the quality of those
@@DavidLewisTech I just subscribed to your channel and thanks for your reply, it does make feel less confused, that it wasn’t just my imagination on these result tests I did at home,
cool - really glad it helped and thank you SO much for the sub too
Hmmmm I don’t know if I agre 10 times but
hope you found it informative though
Misguiding review. What work including video editing & music compositions & multi tasking you can achieve from MacBook Air cannot be done on iPad
Misguiding? Really? I merely pointed out that I choose to edit audio (in Audition which is unavailable on the iPad) on a Mac. I've become a huge fan of the iPad over the past few weeks, but there will always be a place in my workflow for the Mac alongside the iPad.
I am also a RUclipsr with my own channel (Martial Arts and Culture etc) and an Apple lover. I appreciated this video because it is well done and I needed to have these informations because I am deciding which one to buy ( I have the M3 Max 14"). Thank you for the video. Ah.. I subscribed to your channel because you deserve it and it is great to help each other to grow our channels! Hoping to watch more videos of yours!
hey - yeah, it's all about supporting one another. I'll take a look at your channel in a moment...
You'll totally understand how much work goes into these videos. When a fellow creator likes what they see, that means so much. 🤛🏻
Damn - you've made some great content fella - I've just been looking
@@DavidLewisTech You are doing a great job in giving us some good informations. Thank you again and thank you if you will help me too!
awesome 🙌
@@DavidLewisTech 🙏🙏🙏🙏