I'm planning to buy one this weekend. Is this specs good for a MBP 2015 13inch? macOS Sierra version 10.12.6 Processor: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3 Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB Storage: 120 GB
One of the most useful and informative videos that I have seen thus far regarding the new 2020 MacBook Air. Placing it against the 2015 MacBook Pro really does highlight the capabilities of this machine. 👍
Hit the nail on the head there, I wanted to demonstrate that the MacBook Air is more powerful than reviewers are telling you, when you put these new laptops with higher models from a few years ago, it shows how far these laptops have gone! And thank you for your amazing words, I appreciate your feedback ✌🏽😊
TheBarthL me too, i was so confused because too many youtuber said the mac air 2020 is overheating with simple test. And when i see this video. I really want to go to store and pick a air 2020
Goes to show how overhyped the “overheating” issue is when even the previous gen MBP kicks it’s fans up for the same task which it takes even longer to complete. I think that so many savy customers that do their research before buying would have been put off the 2020 MBA by the sensationalist “reviewers” that do not consider real life workflow scenarios. Like you concluded, this is a more than capable machine that will blitz through everyday tasks. Even though the fans kick in, it completes tasks faster so the fans slow down just as quick as they kicked up. Thanks again for your reviews! This one convinced me not to wait for the 2020 MBP as the higher spec MBA should be more than capable for my “non-pro” multitasking workflow ✊🏼
I just want to give an honest review, and I rarely see real work tasks being done in videos so I wanted to do them 😃 Im so glad you gained value in this video man, love your feedback!! ✌😃
I completely agree, I think the issue is that when you use higher end gear everyday, this might seem slow or whatever, but I think I showed that this gives Pro models from a few years ago a run for its money! This is a great laptop and my test of running that many tabs of video and netflix in the background was over kill but it just showed that if you have a word document open, with a RUclips video going and a few tabs this will be perfect! I did the video editing test because benchmarks don't mean anything really, and this handled 4K editing and export far better than the 2015 i7 pro model! So it can do it but as you said it's not made for that and this laptop will be perfect for so many users! Love your comments by the way, just nice to know that there are others that appreciate my way of thinking when it comes to tech!
I didn't think there'd be a difference, I have a 2015 MacBook pro with an i5 and was considering the air. I noticed the Macbook you used had an i7 and the air still won, so I can only imagine how much of a difference this would be for me. I really appreciate this video. Everyone talking about "I bought the 16 inch MacBook for $2000+ to use for college to open word. " lol
Using the 13” MBP since 2015. It’s been 5 years. It was 1.4time the price of a MBA. But the 2020 MBA still fails to outrun it by a large margin. This video tells me that my investment was worth it. I’m can hold on to my MBP for 2 more years easily. But a MBA can hardly go on for more than 3years. So when it comes to value and total usability; go for the MBP. U will earn ur money back. Plus the resale value is far better.
Nice comparison man, very professional video. If I was to choose, I would pick the older MacBook Pro. A better selection of ports in terms of variety, Magsafe (which I absolutely love on my 2013 11 inch Air) and a cooling system that is actually effective, unlike on the 2020 Air that doesn't have the heat sink and the fan connected with heat pipes. But that is just me, both machines are good.
Watching this video on a MB2015: really really happy that you provided this comparison. Just because I was curious myself. Besides I love to improve my English by listening to native speakers. Kind regards from Berlin, Germany.
A week ago I bought a used (as new as they come) MBP 2015 with 2,8 Ghz Quad Core, 16Gb Ram, 1TB SSD for £222. I am using it for recording and later on mixing. I love it. It is very fast.
Bro you legend for that comment!! Thank you so much! I'm trying to make high quality content with good content, still have a long way to go in my head but that's me 😂 stay safe man ✌🏽😊
Hey man, nice, realistic review! I’m wondering, how would the mba 2020 (i5, 16GB) stack up against my 15inch mbp 2014 (4th gen 2.5GHz quad i7, 16 RAM, dGPU)? I’m considering my options; the battery is worn out and the screen suffers from the staingate issue (apple won’t replace it anymore) but it works fine otherwise for my needs. Truth is, I do not really need the “pro” performance. I could get the battery replaced now (as the machine will be considered vintage very soon) and use it for a year or two longer (until the newest MacOS is no longer supported), OR save the 200 for the battery, sell my mbp now for still a decent amount and get myself a brand new mba2020 (i5,16GB RAM) for relatively cheap. Any opinions? Would I loose or gain performance going from my mbp to the mba 2020? Thanks?
This is the review I needed!!! I was trying to decide on upgrading to the new MBA or just keep on using my 2015 MBP....you helped me so much with my decision. Ordering the MBA today :-)
Amazing! Glad this video helped you out! I literally love doing comparison videos! I think I want to do loads more, just need to save more so I can keep dishing this content out 😂
This video was really really helpful. Thank you! I still have my beloved old pro from 2015 and really do like it, but thought an upgrade might be something I'd enjoy - especially weight-wise. All the issued and opinions about the Air out there have been really confusing and this video was just on point and exactly what I wanted to know.
Great review! Commenting in 2023 so I'm obviously late to the party, and I haven't had the change to check out your newer videos so I don't know if you're doing this now, and I didn't see many comments regarding this, but I would recommend labeling each model in the keyboard comparison, since it may be more difficult for less tech-savvy viewers to differentiate between the two laptops. Realy do appreciate the atention to detail though, there weren't a lot of people who took the time to compare the keyboards between these two models.
Can i buy macbook air 2020 for app development. i will be running android studio and xcode with emulators. So 8gb ram, i5 and 256gb ssd will be sufficient ?
I have a Macbook Pro 2015 that got me through undergrad and I loved it, now it’s a few years old and I’m looking for a new Macbook to get me through my 100% online Master’s program and CPA exam studying. Would the 2020 Macbook Air be a good fit?? I was planning on upgrading from the i3 to the i5 since my Pro has the i5
Great content, and the 2015 is a beast. I just bought one in 2020, and planning to upgrade the SSD. It works really well for the types of work I do (video editing, programming and web browsing). Thanks for the great work!
great video. I recently bought a 2015 pro i5. Curious as to what your laptops thermals are like. Mine gets to upper 60s and 70s C with particular websites. The fan does turn on but, but it idles at 0rpm, and this seems hot. Again, great video, exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed
New viewer here, great videos! Subscribed! I noticed you said neither would be ideal for Color Grading work. Why is that? I'm new into photography and would like to eventually try out video editing and color grading. Are there better alternatives for color grading workflows?
Recommended video by RUclips algorithm, I was not disappointed. I still use a Mid 2012 MBP 13" and since it will not be supported by MacOS 11 I think about replacing it. Otherwise it is still very nice. I became fairly uncertain about whether to go with the Air or not later this year because suddenly people were talking about overheating and fan noise. I do mostly developing and some photo editing from time to time and I love when my machine stays quiet unless I really stress it. Also, keep your sympathetic behaviour. New subscriber, greetings from Hamburg!
Cool review. Do you think the comparison would have been similar had you been using the 2020 Air with the i3 instead of the i5? $400 price difference here in Canada... Thx!
Great video, I was in a similar predicament where I was deciding whether or not to pick this MacBook up considering I have the 2015 MacBook Pro but it appears to do everything I need it to do. One question though I work with Photoshop would you still recommend it?
Well the screen is more colour accurate than the 2015 model I believe however if you are serious about photoshop then go for a MacBook Pro base model ✌🏽😊
Wow, first of all cool channel first time viewing. I'm in the market for an MBA for my wife and I've got a 15 inch 2015 MBP...so I found this very interesting. What was the spec of the MBA you tested or did I miss it? (I'm not at the end yet maybe its at the end)
I was searching for this comparison for a couple of months. Finally got it. I'm a medical student plus a youtube vlogger. May I buy MacBook air over the 2015 or 2016 MacBook pro? for daily tasks and video editing ??
Thank you for the great review!! I mainly do 4k video editing and photo editing and since the MBP 2020 had been launch, do you recommend to get MBP 2020 base model or MBA 2020 since they are at the same price point. Thank you in advance😃
Thank you so much! This is a very useful review! I thought about buying the PRO version of 15, but now I am inclined to buy Air 2020. Air is more compact and lighter, which will have a positive effect on trips. And of course, high-speed RAM and the latest generation of Intel processor, greatly influenced the overall performance)
Old Macbooks pro from 2012 (late) till 2015 are the best machines that someone could get in a reasonable price these days. A friend of mine got the 2020 Macbookair and he is really struggling with his laptop overheating problems. I own a late 2012 Macbookpro and we performed a rendering test together. Even though his laptop has the latest intel cpu he managed to finish the rendering 2 min faster than mine which is nice but considering that i paid only 400€ to buy my Macbook i would say buying the air isn't worth it. The cpu seems to overheat and keeps throttling. Sometimes the Laptop shuts down itself. He is not an editor or so but he does want his Laptop to be able to do light video editing etc. He regret that he got the air Model instead of the Pro. If you do have the budget please go for the pro model or some of the older pro macbooks.
I loved my 2012 MacBook Pro, it was a beast! And I agree those machines are great value for money I'm big advocate of those models, I've done a video now on both the 2012 and 2015 models, both edited my 4K videos 😊 I think if you are editing heavier footage and doing more grading and effects, you will definitely notice more than a two minute difference, but for simple basic edits then yes that difference wouldn't be a surprise! I think a lot of people were expecting this to be more powerful than it actually is, like in 2017 would you have expected that do handle your work loads? Probably not, and this Macbook is the same, it's newer and faster but it's still a Macbook Air! I understand about the fan issues, but people are forgetting than the 16inch Macbook Pro is louder than the 15inch MacBook Pro 2019, Apple are ramping up the fans more than before ✌🏽😊
I actually would rather edit my videos on the MacBook Air than the 2015 Macbook Pro if I'm completely honest, and just to let you know, I actually edited the MacBook Pro video on my MacBook air just to really see what it was like! Lol
I need a Macbook but I'm on a low budget. My usage mostly will be zoom meetings, document processing emails and web browsing (student). A used Macbook Pro 2015 in a very good condition will be a good choice?
Thanks for your sharing! I've got a MBP 2015 i5 256G 13 inches for like 5 years, it's still works quite well except for it's too heavy for a girl to carry. I was very worried about MBA 2020 can't hold my daily works compared to my old MBP(It's a pro after all). Now I've decided to upgrade to MBA2020! It's fairly useful.😄👍
Hello, great video, very professional and understandable, thank you ! I want to buy a MBA 2020 i5, but I don’t know if I should upgrade the RAM to 16gb or the SSD to 512gb (I’m a student so it will just be for email, word, excel, one note, web browsing, RUclips and Netflix). I want to keep this as long as possible, so what do you think I should do ?
Thank you for the review! What would you think about macbook air M1 VS. macbook pro 2017 (no touchbar)? I am trying to decide between them, I see many people like the model from 2017 but they haven't tried M1 air, so I am confused :D
Thanks for this video! Super helpful as someone planning to upgrade from the Macbook Pro 2015 to the Macbook Air M2. Any chance you plan to do a 2015 Pro vs M2 Air comparison? :)
subbedd mann , watched this video like 3 times now , thinking wether i should get the 2015 or the air , tq very much , u made me decide and the macbook air is really the better choice for the price
I don't understand much in English. Tell me, did you mount a 1080p or 4k video? Is the Macbook air making a lot of noise? Is it convenient to work on it in Logic Pro? I want to replace my mac mini 2014 with air 2020. Is it worth it?
If you are doing intensive tasks either be aware that the fans will kick in, I did my tests in 4K btw. I would say wait for the MacBook Pro when it comes my friend, you will be happier with that ✌🏽😊
buying the pro used atm: getting it cleaned inside, a battery replacement and a new charger. this sums to 60% of the price of a base new air. exited for the end result!
Techkhamun; thnx for your great video! I'd like to know if i can use it as a desktop aswel (connecting a 4k monitor on it)? doubt between a MBA 2020 and a Mac mini 2018. And is the screen bright enough for outdoor use? Not to glossy:)?
No problem Mathieu!! And yes you can use it as a desktop and the screen is bright enough for outdoor use, I've used it outdoors without issue but in direct sunlight it struggles ✌🏽😊
Thank you for this great informative video, I just got the new air and a bit worried to used it since I always prefer my pro but this video changes a lot! Thank you.
I have the macbook pro 2015 and have used it every day for the last 5 years. Runs games like shit and sometimes freaks out and shuts down, but its still going strong. I've been thinking about an upgrade, what do you suggest?
I think if you can hold out for the first batch of apple silicon Macbooks then do it and if they turn out to be not as good as we think, then pick up 2020 Intel MacBook and you'll save yourself a buck!
finally! some practical comparison! not some geecbench and raw tech specs! thank you! how about some simple things like watching good quality video/ movie or zoom call? and it is just nice listening to british english 🙃
Thank you so much for your kind words!! Honestly I love making content, it's what I enjoy so much!! And I think I have one of the best audiences out there, like yourself 😊✌🏽 stay safe!!
Hey bro great video, what do you think about longetivity of the air since the cpu is not coolled by heat pipe? I’m deciding between 2019 pro base 13 or air 2020
Well the base model 2019 pro has the butterfly keyboard so that will fail, most people I know plus tech reviewers have had issues even with the 3rd gen so my opinion if you do any intensive tasks ie compiling code, video editing, working with high resolution RAW photo editing etc then wait a month and get the new pro model, if you only watch videos, surf the web and use type documents, excel etc, then get the air, I've not have any issues, and to be honest most people won't
And watching chrome 2 k videos and having lots of taba open? I hate loud fans, I’ve had 2015 pro 13 inch and for my use it never used fans unless I was converting videos for different formats or recording screen on zoom with quick time
Well I made this review in 2020 so these points might not be so relevant now, I would just buy an M1 MacBook Air base model, it’ll be 3 times faster than both these machines at least
Really great video. Helped me a lot whether or not I should upgrade from my MBP 13" 2015 to the new MBA 2020. I went for the i3 version because it suites very well my needs and I still find it faster than my old MBP. Thanks again :)
Techkhamun I got my MBA two days ago and so far everything is good. Performance is good, it does not overheat and the battery life is way better than my old MBP. I am still looking though for a good USB-C option for it, preferably one that’s directly inserted into the laptop and which includes a HDMI port as well. Maybe you have some recommendations? 😊
Thank you very much for your review. Great job! But what about the battery life? Could you please tell the difference in numbers of hours? I know that Macbook Pro 2015 is already has shorter battery life than it used to but still... At least, could you please tell the battery life results of the Macbook Air?
In what kind of use? When you are video editing and when you are just web surfing is very different as one is heavy on power and the other is light on power
Thank u for this vid... I'm planning to get a MB air 2020 ... And I was so worried about its performance...and this vid have cleared all the doubts... Thanks once again.. ❤️
I highly appreciate the effort you put in this video. It really helped me since the battery of my 2015 pro died today... Maybe I'm gonna upgrade soon. As a student I would go for the i5 model and this should get my tasks done right?
Thank you very much! If you haven't followed me on twitter the whole library on final cut pro ended up getting corrupted so it took me a whole day to recover all of it 😅 and yeh go for the i5, I have friends who have bought this exact laptop and were so happy with my recommendation ✌🏽😊
I want to buy a laptop in 2020 can I buy mac book pro 13 inches 2015 in 2020 or I should go for hp pavilion or dell XPS 2017 I am confused .what should I buy in 1 lac pak rupees I want a suggestion.
I'm thinking of buying a used 2015 13" pro in great condition for school instead of the brand new air with the upgraded CPU. My initial idea is that for the same price I'm getting a beefier device with more functionality. What do you reckon I should invest in?
Well the air beats it in performance, even rendering is about 50% quicker despite the thermal limitations but if you can find a used 13 inch Pro for about half the price then go for it and see see if you need that extra power. if you find out later on that you need more power just sell the MacBook and buy another one 😊✌🏽
@@Techkhamun possibly the best way to go about it. I also thought of buying one of the later pros but I heard so many downsides I don't think I will consider them. Thanks for the advice:)
Yeah don't go for any of the newer pro models between 2016 to 2019 as they have the butterfly keyboards which I would stay away from so start off with the 2015 model and if you need a little bit more power then just sell that model and go for a 2020 model or newer 😊
shout out to all Macbook pro 2015 Gang!
we out here boii!
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hi mate ! A1502 user here.
Been using my macbook pro 2015 every day for 5 years. Runs the same as the day I got it
sadly my one is on it's last legs, this old soldier is literally like a geriatric, somethings wrong with it every month!
I'm planning to buy one this weekend. Is this specs good for a MBP 2015 13inch?
macOS Sierra version 10.12.6
Processor: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB
Storage: 120 GB
@@dalecorps yeahhh
@@dalecorps pretty sure thats base model.
@@dalecorps good one, get it
FINALLY!!! WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO
Amazing ✌🏽😊
Techkhamun can i change the procesor of the MacBook Pro 2015 for a better one ?
@@David-dp4zb ye unless you don't wanna solder
One of the most useful and informative videos that I have seen thus far regarding the new 2020 MacBook Air. Placing it against the 2015 MacBook Pro really does highlight the capabilities of this machine. 👍
Hit the nail on the head there, I wanted to demonstrate that the MacBook Air is more powerful than reviewers are telling you, when you put these new laptops with higher models from a few years ago, it shows how far these laptops have gone! And thank you for your amazing words, I appreciate your feedback ✌🏽😊
Ye , which is trash
That was the best video ever. I needed something like this to finnaly make a decision and it helped me greatly. Thank you!
I'm so glad this has helped you!!! Amazing ✌🏽😊
TheBarthL me too, i was so confused because too many youtuber said the mac air 2020 is overheating with simple test. And when i see this video. I really want to go to store and pick a air 2020
This is the best review on the 2020 Macbook Air, thank you
Thank you so much Pierre! I am so glad 😊
Goes to show how overhyped the “overheating” issue is when even the previous gen MBP kicks it’s fans up for the same task which it takes even longer to complete. I think that so many savy customers that do their research before buying would have been put off the 2020 MBA by the sensationalist “reviewers” that do not consider real life workflow scenarios. Like you concluded, this is a more than capable machine that will blitz through everyday tasks. Even though the fans kick in, it completes tasks faster so the fans slow down just as quick as they kicked up. Thanks again for your reviews! This one convinced me not to wait for the 2020 MBP as the higher spec MBA should be more than capable for my “non-pro” multitasking workflow ✊🏼
I just want to give an honest review, and I rarely see real work tasks being done in videos so I wanted to do them 😃 Im so glad you gained value in this video man, love your feedback!! ✌😃
Exactly.
I just ordered the Air i5.
I completely agree, I think the issue is that when you use higher end gear everyday, this might seem slow or whatever, but I think I showed that this gives Pro models from a few years ago a run for its money! This is a great laptop and my test of running that many tabs of video and netflix in the background was over kill but it just showed that if you have a word document open, with a RUclips video going and a few tabs this will be perfect! I did the video editing test because benchmarks don't mean anything really, and this handled 4K editing and export far better than the 2015 i7 pro model! So it can do it but as you said it's not made for that and this laptop will be perfect for so many users! Love your comments by the way, just nice to know that there are others that appreciate my way of thinking when it comes to tech!
I didn't think there'd be a difference, I have a 2015 MacBook pro with an i5 and was considering the air. I noticed the Macbook you used had an i7 and the air still won, so I can only imagine how much of a difference this would be for me. I really appreciate this video. Everyone talking about "I bought the 16 inch MacBook for $2000+ to use for college to open word. " lol
Using the 13” MBP since 2015.
It’s been 5 years. It was 1.4time the price of a MBA.
But the 2020 MBA still fails to outrun it by a large margin.
This video tells me that my investment was worth it.
I’m can hold on to my MBP for 2 more years easily.
But a MBA can hardly go on for more than 3years.
So when it comes to value and total usability; go for the MBP.
U will earn ur money back. Plus the resale value is far better.
Just buyed macbook pro 2015 in April 2024 and very happy using it
I love how he always smiles and replies to every comment. very positive vibes✌️
Haha!! Always spreading positive vibes! We are all hear for our love/interest in tech so everyone that comments deserves a smile ✌🏽😊
Techkhamun are you in England, I can’t quite tell your nationality from your accent? Great content !
I honestly find it creepy and annoying and you can see he's forcing it so it makes it awkward and cringy as well
From what I understood, this is a comparison of 13" Macbook Air with a 13" Macbook Pro, how about the 15" Macbook Pro Mid 2015 though?
Nice comparison man, very professional video. If I was to choose, I would pick the older MacBook Pro. A better selection of ports in terms of variety, Magsafe (which I absolutely love on my 2013 11 inch Air) and a cooling system that is actually effective, unlike on the 2020 Air that doesn't have the heat sink and the fan connected with heat pipes. But that is just me, both machines are good.
MBA 2020 Ram 16gb Speed 3733 Mhz DDR4
MBP 2015 Ram 8gb Speed 1867 Mhz DDR3
is it the main thing ?
that changed performance
Great work man! Still waiting for my MBA to be delivered as it will replace my MBP from 2015, haha.
Keep us the good content!
Thanks! Will do! Let me know how you get on with it!
This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank Techkhamun for coming upwith this test.
Nice video! What do you think about working with Logic Pro on the MBA2020?
It's good, I dont have a huge skill level with Logic Pro X but it was good!
Watching this video on a MB2015: really really happy that you provided this comparison. Just because I was curious myself. Besides I love to improve my English by listening to native speakers. Kind regards from Berlin, Germany.
you know what i just search for macbook air 2020 vs macbook pro early 2015 and your video was the first i saw!
That's awesome!!! I hope you enjoyed it!
A week ago I bought a used (as new as they come) MBP 2015 with 2,8 Ghz Quad Core, 16Gb Ram, 1TB SSD for £222.
I am using it for recording and later on mixing.
I love it. It is very fast.
Very high video quality and great review. Deserves more attention bro!
Bro you legend for that comment!! Thank you so much! I'm trying to make high quality content with good content, still have a long way to go in my head but that's me 😂 stay safe man ✌🏽😊
Thank you youtube recommendation, this is what i'm looking for, you earned a sub
Thank you so so much for that!! ✌🏽😊
By far the best tech review ive come across. Gives you facts with proper tests and comparisons and doesn't rely on click bait.
Hey man, nice, realistic review!
I’m wondering, how would the mba 2020 (i5, 16GB) stack up against my 15inch mbp 2014 (4th gen 2.5GHz quad i7, 16 RAM, dGPU)? I’m considering my options; the battery is worn out and the screen suffers from the staingate issue (apple won’t replace it anymore) but it works fine otherwise for my needs. Truth is, I do not really need the “pro” performance.
I could get the battery replaced now (as the machine will be considered vintage very soon) and use it for a year or two longer (until the newest MacOS is no longer supported), OR save the 200 for the battery, sell my mbp now for still a decent amount and get myself a brand new mba2020 (i5,16GB RAM) for relatively cheap.
Any opinions? Would I loose or gain performance going from my mbp to the mba 2020? Thanks?
This is the review I needed!!! I was trying to decide on upgrading to the new MBA or just keep on using my 2015 MBP....you helped me so much with my decision. Ordering the MBA today :-)
Amazing! Glad this video helped you out! I literally love doing comparison videos! I think I want to do loads more, just need to save more so I can keep dishing this content out 😂
I really love your videos they are detailed and well carried out you are the best
I have only been following you for a couple days but I am impressed
I wanted this video so badly , cause i have the pro 2015 and this macbook air could be the chance for upgrade. Thanks 🙏
I'm so glad I have helped you!!
You deserve more subs bruh. Awesome content
Thank you so much 😊✌🏽
Quality content.. didn't expect the channel to only have 4k subs!! keep it up bud.. awesome comparison
Thank you very much! I try to have the best quality always 😊✌🏽
This video was really really helpful. Thank you! I still have my beloved old pro from 2015 and really do like it, but thought an upgrade might be something I'd enjoy - especially weight-wise. All the issued and opinions about the Air out there have been really confusing and this video was just on point and exactly what I wanted to know.
Does the cycle important for a macbook ? How much should it be ?
Great review! Commenting in 2023 so I'm obviously late to the party, and I haven't had the change to check out your newer videos so I don't know if you're doing this now, and I didn't see many comments regarding this, but I would recommend labeling each model in the keyboard comparison, since it may be more difficult for less tech-savvy viewers to differentiate between the two laptops. Realy do appreciate the atention to detail though, there weren't a lot of people who took the time to compare the keyboards between these two models.
Hey, I have a Macbook Pro'13 2015. Should I go for the new M1 air or shall I consider buying the latest Pro?
Love it! I sold my 13 inch early 2013 pro, waiting for my i5, 16gb, 1TB MBA to come in a couple of weeks.
Is MacBook Air 2020 is good choice for junior iOS developer?
Can i buy macbook air 2020 for app development. i will be running android studio and xcode with emulators. So 8gb ram, i5 and 256gb ssd will be sufficient ?
I have a Macbook Pro 2015 that got me through undergrad and I loved it, now it’s a few years old and I’m looking for a new Macbook to get me through my 100% online Master’s program and CPA exam studying. Would the 2020 Macbook Air be a good fit?? I was planning on upgrading from the i3 to the i5 since my Pro has the i5
Great content, and the 2015 is a beast. I just bought one in 2020, and planning to upgrade the SSD. It works really well for the types of work I do (video editing, programming and web browsing). Thanks for the great work!
Thanks Zhia! Literally tried to cover most of the everyday basis and I'm just glad you gained something out of my video 😊✌🏽
Techkhamun absolutely! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Do you think the 2015 with an upgrade will last for the next 5 years?
Howd the upgrade go considering the 2015 uses a proprietary ssd
@@alexmeek610 there's adapter for it
@@lgmyth2338 im aware buy hey may not have been
great video. I recently bought a 2015 pro i5. Curious as to what your laptops thermals are like. Mine gets to upper 60s and 70s C with particular websites. The fan does turn on but, but it idles at 0rpm, and this seems hot. Again, great video, exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed
Thank you for the feedback!! And thank you for subscribing, it means a lot ✌🏽😊
You could disable turbo boost, if heat/noise bothers you and slightly slower performance doesn't.
"Turbo Boost Switcher" or similar app
Great video love your attitude , my mba is comin tomorrow hopefully so I’m excited 😁
Oooo exciting!!! Let me know when you get it! 😊✌🏽
New viewer here, great videos! Subscribed! I noticed you said neither would be ideal for Color Grading work. Why is that? I'm new into photography and would like to eventually try out video editing and color grading. Are there better alternatives for color grading workflows?
Thank you so much for doing this because it is exactly the information I was looking for in a fantastic breakdown.
Mac air 2017 or mac pro 2015 for programming?
Recommended video by RUclips algorithm, I was not disappointed. I still use a Mid 2012 MBP 13" and since it will not be supported by MacOS 11 I think about replacing it. Otherwise it is still very nice. I became fairly uncertain about whether to go with the Air or not later this year because suddenly people were talking about overheating and fan noise. I do mostly developing and some photo editing from time to time and I love when my machine stays quiet unless I really stress it.
Also, keep your sympathetic behaviour. New subscriber, greetings from Hamburg!
This video is such a big help!! Thank you so much for this! I’m now 100% convinced that I should definitely go for the Macbook Air 2020
Have you tried a MacBook Pro 2015 Intel i5 and MacBook Air 2020 Intel i3? I noticed that the ones used here were a notch higher.
Cool review. Do you think the comparison would have been similar had you been using the 2020 Air with the i3 instead of the i5? $400 price difference here in Canada... Thx!
Great video, I was in a similar predicament where I was deciding whether or not to pick this MacBook up considering I have the 2015 MacBook Pro but it appears to do everything I need it to do. One question though I work with Photoshop would you still recommend it?
Well the screen is more colour accurate than the 2015 model I believe however if you are serious about photoshop then go for a MacBook Pro base model ✌🏽😊
Techkhamun By the way quality content, this channel is going somewhere. Don’t forget about us little people when you hit a million subscribers.
I definitely I won't forget about you and I will always try and respond to as many comments as I can no matter what size I am ✌🏽😊
Wow, first of all cool channel first time viewing. I'm in the market for an MBA for my wife and I've got a 15 inch 2015 MBP...so I found this very interesting.
What was the spec of the MBA you tested or did I miss it? (I'm not at the end yet maybe its at the end)
It's about 6 minutes into the video 😊✌🏽
@@Techkhamun Haha, I completely missed it for some reason, thanks!
It's okay! I do it too sometimes 😂😂
Very insightful!! Your channel definitely deserves more traction, just subscribed!!
Thanks Alain for the sub! And cheers 😊✌🏽
I was searching for this comparison for a couple of months. Finally got it. I'm a medical student plus a youtube vlogger. May I buy MacBook air over the 2015 or 2016 MacBook pro? for daily tasks and video editing ??
Excellent comparison test. You got a sub from me 👏🏻 keep move on your nice work 🤩
Thank you so much Bui! I will do my best as always ✌🏽😊
Thank you for the great review!! I mainly do 4k video editing and photo editing and since the MBP 2020 had been launch, do you recommend to get MBP 2020 base model or MBA 2020 since they are at the same price point. Thank you in advance😃
MacBook Pro 2020 my friend and thank for the kind words!! 😊✌🏽
Thanks for this! Exactly what I was looking for in making my next purchase decision.
Yess was waiting for this comparison 😊
Hoped this helped!! ✌🏽😊
Thank you so much! This is a very useful review! I thought about buying the PRO version of 15, but now I am inclined to buy Air 2020. Air is more compact and lighter, which will have a positive effect on trips. And of course, high-speed RAM and the latest generation of Intel processor, greatly influenced the overall performance)
You are so kind! I am glad you enjoyed this video, I literally love comments like these! 😊✌🏽
The comparison that I need in my life right now! Thank goodness I found this video.
That’s awesome Nadine!! I’m so glad I could help out!!!
@@Techkhamun I still bought the MacBook Pro 2015 even with the scratches on the screen lol
Great content and video brother. Your material is solid. My 15' MP 13" is still my daily horse. This this thing doesn't quit. 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you so much bro!! And no it doesn't! 5 years and it's still great!
Old Macbooks pro from 2012 (late) till 2015 are the best machines that someone could get in a reasonable price these days. A friend of mine got the 2020 Macbookair and he is really struggling with his laptop overheating problems. I own a late 2012 Macbookpro and we performed a rendering test together. Even though his laptop has the latest intel cpu he managed to finish the rendering 2 min faster than mine which is nice but considering that i paid only 400€ to buy my Macbook i would say buying the air isn't worth it. The cpu seems to overheat and keeps throttling. Sometimes the Laptop shuts down itself. He is not an editor or so but he does want his Laptop to be able to do light video editing etc.
He regret that he got the air Model instead of the Pro.
If you do have the budget please go for the pro model or some of the older pro macbooks.
I loved my 2012 MacBook Pro, it was a beast! And I agree those machines are great value for money I'm big advocate of those models, I've done a video now on both the 2012 and 2015 models, both edited my 4K videos 😊 I think if you are editing heavier footage and doing more grading and effects, you will definitely notice more than a two minute difference, but for simple basic edits then yes that difference wouldn't be a surprise! I think a lot of people were expecting this to be more powerful than it actually is, like in 2017 would you have expected that do handle your work loads? Probably not, and this Macbook is the same, it's newer and faster but it's still a Macbook Air! I understand about the fan issues, but people are forgetting than the 16inch Macbook Pro is louder than the 15inch MacBook Pro 2019, Apple are ramping up the fans more than before ✌🏽😊
Awesome Video.
Exactly what i wanted to see.
One question tho, what about 2015 MBP?
Better than Air 2020?
I actually would rather edit my videos on the MacBook Air than the 2015 Macbook Pro if I'm completely honest, and just to let you know, I actually edited the MacBook Pro video on my MacBook air just to really see what it was like! Lol
I need a Macbook but I'm on a low budget. My usage mostly will be zoom meetings, document processing emails and web browsing (student). A used Macbook Pro 2015 in a very good condition will be a good choice?
May sound ridiculous but I play Sims 4 in my downtime to build houses and stuff on my MBP 2015. Would the Air just get stupid hot playing this?
The webcam on the air is really bad. I use my MacBook Pro 2015 webcam every week for my live stream and have had no complaints.
good video man, just wondering what is the name of the app you use to see the fan speeds, temps and all the sensors of the MacBooks?
Its called Menubar Stats, its only £4.99!
You got a new subscriber, good work man!
Thank you so much! I can't wait to give you more!
Awesome review! Nice work!
Great video!Do you have any antivirus software on your mac?
I normally switch every now and again but right now i am using Avast Security!
You need more subs! I was literally trying to compare these two and picked the Pro. Glad I made the choice!
Thank you, I just like making videos not gonna lie lol
Thanks for your sharing! I've got a MBP 2015 i5 256G 13 inches for like 5 years, it's still works quite well except for it's too heavy for a girl to carry. I was very worried about MBA 2020 can't hold my daily works compared to my old MBP(It's a pro after all). Now I've decided to upgrade to MBA2020! It's fairly useful.😄👍
Thanks for sharing!
So which means mba 2020 is better? I'm so confused
Hello, great video, very professional and understandable, thank you ! I want to buy a MBA 2020 i5, but I don’t know if I should upgrade the RAM to 16gb or the SSD to 512gb (I’m a student so it will just be for email, word, excel, one note, web browsing, RUclips and Netflix). I want to keep this as long as possible, so what do you think I should do ?
Go for the 16GB of RAM my friend 😊✌🏽
Techkhamun thank you !
Just get 512gb, most of the tasks you mentioned doesn't require 16gb of RAM, you will rarely ever max 8gb at all. 16gb is super unnecessary.
What about the 15" version of the MacBook pro 2015, the 2.5ghz with double GPU, do you think that the MacBook air will still be faster ?
Excellent comparison! I'm excited to upgrade my 2015 pro for the 2020 air
I don't understand why your MacBook Air has fans. Aren't they supposed to have passive cooling?
Thank you for the review! What would you think about macbook air M1 VS. macbook pro 2017 (no touchbar)? I am trying to decide between them, I see many people like the model from 2017 but they haven't tried M1 air, so I am confused :D
Definitely M1 air!!
@@Techkhamun Thank you! :)
Thanks for this video! Super helpful as someone planning to upgrade from the Macbook Pro 2015 to the Macbook Air M2. Any chance you plan to do a 2015 Pro vs M2 Air comparison? :)
subbedd mann , watched this video like 3 times now , thinking wether i should get the 2015 or the air , tq very much , u made me decide and the macbook air is really the better choice for the price
Amazing!! So glad I could help! ✌🏽😊
Exactly what I needed. Big thumbs-up!!
Thank you so much friend!! 😊✌🏽
If I want to buy a 2015 MacBook Pro 15", is it better than the new MacBook Air? Or It's not?
Excellent video, cleared my doubts and help me make my choice!!! Thank you so very much 👏👍
No problem at all!! I'm so glad this has helped you out 😊✌🏽
What did u choose?
I don't understand much in English. Tell me, did you mount a 1080p or 4k video? Is the Macbook air making a lot of noise? Is it convenient to work on it in Logic Pro? I want to replace my mac mini 2014 with air 2020. Is it worth it?
If you are doing intensive tasks either be aware that the fans will kick in, I did my tests in 4K btw. I would say wait for the MacBook Pro when it comes my friend, you will be happier with that ✌🏽😊
buying the pro used atm: getting it cleaned inside, a battery replacement and a new charger. this sums to 60% of the price of a base new air. exited for the end result!
I have macbook pro 2015 should i switch to macbook air 2020 m1?
Techkhamun; thnx for your great video!
I'd like to know if i can use it as a desktop aswel (connecting a 4k monitor on it)? doubt between a MBA 2020 and a Mac mini 2018. And is the screen bright enough for outdoor use? Not to glossy:)?
No problem Mathieu!!
And yes you can use it as a desktop and the screen is bright enough for outdoor use, I've used it outdoors without issue but in direct sunlight it struggles ✌🏽😊
@@Techkhamun Thanks a lot! I'm going for the MBA2020 i5 option.
Thank you for this great informative video, I just got the new air and a bit worried to used it since I always prefer my pro but this video changes a lot! Thank you.
Getting some good vibes from this channel, and love his enthusiasm. Subscribed !
Thank you so much, what a comment ✌🏽😊
good review bro
hope you reach 100k in this year
keep it up
Cheers bro, I really appreciate it ✌🏽
I have the macbook pro 2015 and have used it every day for the last 5 years. Runs games like shit and sometimes freaks out and shuts down, but its still going strong. I've been thinking about an upgrade, what do you suggest?
I think if you can hold out for the first batch of apple silicon Macbooks then do it and if they turn out to be not as good as we think, then pick up 2020 Intel MacBook and you'll save yourself a buck!
Would you recommend getting the new £1,799 MacBook Pro that came out today as my first laptop?
finally! some practical comparison! not some geecbench and raw tech specs!
thank you!
how about some simple things like watching good quality video/ movie or zoom call?
and it is just nice listening to british english 🙃
No problem man! All good on those fronts my friend ✌🏽😊
great job. thanks for this video. What about Pro2015 with Quad-Core i7HQ and 16GB ram? Would it be more comparable to the performance of Air2020 ?
Forget the 15 inches. Those are crap previous gen machines. The only 2015 you want is the 13 inch i5. It has a much more modern CPU.
Your Channel is so underrated bro..
You deserve more subs.. 💖
Thank you so much for your kind words!! Honestly I love making content, it's what I enjoy so much!! And I think I have one of the best audiences out there, like yourself 😊✌🏽 stay safe!!
I subbed cause of this comment!
Hahaha thank Chris! It's true though I literally nerd out to this stuff! 😂
Hey bro great video, what do you think about longetivity of the air since the cpu is not coolled by heat pipe? I’m deciding between 2019 pro base 13 or air 2020
Well the base model 2019 pro has the butterfly keyboard so that will fail, most people I know plus tech reviewers have had issues even with the 3rd gen so my opinion if you do any intensive tasks ie compiling code, video editing, working with high resolution RAW photo editing etc then wait a month and get the new pro model, if you only watch videos, surf the web and use type documents, excel etc, then get the air, I've not have any issues, and to be honest most people won't
And watching chrome 2 k videos and having lots of taba open? I hate loud fans, I’ve had 2015 pro 13 inch and for my use it never used fans unless I was converting videos for different formats or recording screen on zoom with quick time
I would say wait a little longer and wait for the MacBook Pro to be refreshed, the 2019 Macbook Pro I would just avoid for now 😊✌🏽
I love this comparison. Thank you Mike. Done Like and Subscribe
Thank you friend! Really appreciate that and thanks for subbing and liking, hope you enjoy my other content!
I am confused . Which is better to buy for december 2021? Macbook pro 2015 or macbook air 2020?
Well I made this review in 2020 so these points might not be so relevant now, I would just buy an M1 MacBook Air base model, it’ll be 3 times faster than both these machines at least
Really great video. Helped me a lot whether or not I should upgrade from my MBP 13" 2015 to the new MBA 2020. I went for the i3 version because it suites very well my needs and I still find it faster than my old MBP. Thanks again :)
No problem!!! Let me know how you get on with it! 😊✌🏽
Techkhamun I got my MBA two days ago and so far everything is good. Performance is good, it does not overheat and the battery life is way better than my old MBP. I am still looking though for a good USB-C option for it, preferably one that’s directly inserted into the laptop and which includes a HDMI port as well. Maybe you have some recommendations? 😊
Thank you very much for your review. Great job! But what about the battery life? Could you please tell the difference in numbers of hours? I know that Macbook Pro 2015 is already has shorter battery life than it used to but still... At least, could you please tell the battery life results of the Macbook Air?
In what kind of use? When you are video editing and when you are just web surfing is very different as one is heavy on power and the other is light on power
@@Techkhamun just web surfing
Thank u for this vid... I'm planning to get a MB air 2020 ... And I was so worried about its performance...and this vid have cleared all the doubts... Thanks once again.. ❤️
No problem at all!! I'm so glad this video has helped you out!! 😊✌🏽
I highly appreciate the effort you put in this video. It really helped me since the battery of my 2015 pro died today... Maybe I'm gonna upgrade soon. As a student I would go for the i5 model and this should get my tasks done right?
Thank you very much! If you haven't followed me on twitter the whole library on final cut pro ended up getting corrupted so it took me a whole day to recover all of it 😅 and yeh go for the i5, I have friends who have bought this exact laptop and were so happy with my recommendation ✌🏽😊
I want to buy a laptop in 2020 can I buy mac book pro 13 inches 2015 in 2020 or I should go for hp pavilion or dell XPS 2017 I am confused .what should I buy in 1 lac pak rupees I want a suggestion.
Thank you for this!! I have a Macbook Pro 2015 and have been seriously thinking of switching to the 2020 Air
No problem Emily 😊✌🏽
I'm thinking of buying a used 2015 13" pro in great condition for school instead of the brand new air with the upgraded CPU. My initial idea is that for the same price I'm getting a beefier device with more functionality. What do you reckon I should invest in?
Well the air beats it in performance, even rendering is about 50% quicker despite the thermal limitations but if you can find a used 13 inch Pro for about half the price then go for it and see see if you need that extra power. if you find out later on that you need more power just sell the MacBook and buy another one 😊✌🏽
@@Techkhamun possibly the best way to go about it. I also thought of buying one of the later pros but I heard so many downsides I don't think I will consider them. Thanks for the advice:)
Yeah don't go for any of the newer pro models between 2016 to 2019 as they have the butterfly keyboards which I would stay away from so start off with the 2015 model and if you need a little bit more power then just sell that model and go for a 2020 model or newer 😊
This is my target video I am looking for thanks Biggest So So much sir🙏
No problem at all my friend 😊✌🏽